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First Street Ale House is located in California.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is terrific! Really good food/beer, great price and the atmosphere is terrific. I can't wait til they move to their new location next door!
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers next to in n out Burgers.... plus, super good grilled cheese!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. I Fricken LOVE this place. The food is awesome!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like going to the Ale House and having a beer (or two) and something to eat, but I can't say this is stellar my any means. The beers are common and pretty main-stream, it would be nice if they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer good grub, if you get a sandwich or burger substitute the garlic fries for $1, you will not regret it! Fish and chips good too, according to my DW.nuff said!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes-Sir-EEE!Happy news is that this awesome establishment does plan to expand!Life is good!Word is that FSAH is moving next door to the formerflooring store...a HUGE location.* * * I asked one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, but the place IS VERY NOISY. But it's a bar that serves food so....I like a beer but I'm not a drinker so I'm not up for the noise. I do like the back patio if they have any room.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh want to talk about a laid-back, genuinely nice environment? This is IT! Quaint lil coutry house turned Alehouse complete with the best Bleucheese burger EVER! Staff might be shorthanded but the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First Street Alehouse is a treat in the redone downtown of Livermore.First Street is full of small shops and restaurants. This place has outside seating so over lunch, you can watch the happenings on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A small place in downtown Livermore. First Street Alehouse gets crowded quickly and the food is just ok. It's charm arrives from the relaxed atmosphere/small town feel. There is a great choice of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Livermore and have been to the Ale House numerous times. It never disappoints. They have the best/biggest burgers in town and all of the burgers are good! (California, Cilatro...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to the Yelp application on my iPhone, we found this place on our way home from Tahoe. What a nice dining experience. We were immediately greeted by a smiling, happy server and seated right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad at all! This place has a good solid menu. Never had anything that wasn't good here. The only drawback is when they get busy, service tends to be slow, but that is just plain common sense so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch with the co-workers here a few weeks ago. I had the bacon cheeseburger, based on a few recommendations. There was nothing wrong with the burger per se, but that's just it. It was just a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good fish and chips and Philly cheese steak. Great service and outdoor seating in the back is a plus.They also give you lollipops.Would go back again.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Fathers Day my mother and I plus my two sisters went out to lunch here. My dad turned into a total douche and is no longer around, so we went out and had Family Day together instead. We couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to the First Street Alehouse regularly for several years now, and I think I have tried everything there is on the menu! I like the food, and if you request things a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection of beer. Hard to find a table cause everyone goes there! Typical beer/bar food. It good when your watching sports!
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pint Night is a lot of fun. I loved coming here after work when I was living in Livermore. The food was not exciting however.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm comparing it to Pyramid brewery, but its alright, for a little local joint. Its fun that they provide 12 different types of beer, especially when they can make my snakebite (guinness and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice already. Love the crowd, love the food, love the service, and LOOOOOOVE all the choices of beer. Pint Night is a must for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure to stop in!I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! My favorite is the cajun chicken which is delicious and served with a side of bleu cheese dressing. I recommend the oatmeal stout when you can get it. The pasta salad is very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is great! Good Vibes in this place all the time! There is a huge assortment of beer and small selection of wine. The food is good and you can eat inside or outside.There is a patio in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw the excellent write up in the local Livermore magazine which comes in the Herald or Valley Times. Really did a great job of describing the Ale House, it's owners, and staff. I had to laugh when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good brew, good eats. What more do you want from a pub?
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I love this place. It is a great place my family and I go to enjoy their great selections. I had a watermelon wheat (or two) last time I went here and they were fantastic. Food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place since they opened; and I'm glad to see the two brothers doing well. They have built a loyal group of regulars based on solid pub food and good service. The location is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it here, love the plain old grilled cheese, and the Cajun fries are to die for lol. But seriously if you want a good kick back meal this is the prime place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the steak fries!!!!! they're delishhhhh!
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad considering it's a bar/pub. Their food is typical bar food. It is tasty, but nothing special even for bar food. They have a decent selection of non-typical brews, however they were out of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome beer selection (plus local wines for those who cant handle a good oatmeal stout). Bar food is killer- Chix Philly ( add some grilled Jalapenos!) Black and Blue salad -Skirt steak grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure I will end up becoming a regular (it's only 4 blocks from my new place), but I was not overly impressed. I will update and give more stars, if warranted.Great location and they serve...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been living in the area for almost 5 years and finally decided to give this place a try...what have we been waiting for?! This is the best of Livermore! The staff was amazing. Our waitress was great....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I drive by this place a few times a week and it is always packed at any given time so that seemed like a good thing. Finally went in and had the garlic fries (yum), grilled cheese (yum again) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came into town for a wine tasting and stopped by here to stock up on carbs so that our group doesn't get wasted at the first winery from tasting wine. It was a nice day and the sidewalk patio area...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have just started to go here regularly, and really enjoy it. I have had the grilled cheese and the Veggie Burger. The food is great, the atmosphere is socail, and the beer is tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love the Ale House! My Mom came in from out of town and I had to take her here. I took Friday off and I KNEW this place was gonna oack like sardines for lunch, so we went on the off hours. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here many times in the past and have never been disappointed in either their food or beer. The atmosphere is casual from even the first time you visit, and when you leave you feel as if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The First Street Alehouse not only has the best selection of ales and microbrews in town (admittedly, thats not saying much) but they also have, by far, the best burger in town. Nothing fancy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Fist Street Ale House, Oh boy! I must admit, this is one of my favorite places to eat! The atmosphere can be a little crowded at night, but hey, it is a bar type of place after all. So as long as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Beer Selection- Check! Good Food- Check! Friendly- Check! all around good place no real complaints, we went on a super busy night so they offered us the patio which was fine, it was a bit dirty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located in the middle of downtown Livermore on First Street, this ale house is a must if you are a fan of a good beer selections with rotating flavors with good food and appetizers to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a Gordon Biersch Palo Alto snob joint to go hang out and impress people, turn around, get back on HWY 84, and head back to Shallow Alto. The First Street Ale House is the real...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a beer drinker youll like this place! The food is mediocre bar food. I love the pyramid apricot ale yumm If your from livermore and you want to see people you know go here, if your like me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had to update... I really liked the beard growing fundraiser for the little girl that recently passed, Korrine. (Hope I spelled that right). That is what makes the Ale House a hometown place....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a brew and some decent bar food. There's a wide variety of people such as lab folks, locals, yuppies, kids, etc... They have a lot of great things on the menu which is great for me...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Ale House is part of what makes Livermore home for me. The staff which has greatly expanded this last year or so is always friendly and attentive. Even when it gets crazy busy they dont rush you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE best hamburger I have EVER tasted, my favorite, the BBQ burger, seriously YUMMY! Great, relaxing casual place. Features lots of different Ales, and some great local wines.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE ALE HOUSE! The food is good for a bar. I took my mom who is the pickiest person I know and she loved it. Good salads and burgers and of course beer and wine. Can't wait for them to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place... it's where I get my fix for perfect french fries, so hot they burn your fingers, and ice cold beer... They have so many beers to choose from and they let you sample them, helping...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty cool. I didn't come on a weekend, but I am hoping to soon. I went on Wednesday night. I was excited because they had my favorite beer, Northcoast scrimshaw pilsner posted on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, what Nicole C said plus:They give you tootsie popsThey have garlic fries (which we have yet to order but are going to next time)They have outdoor seating in the front, and in the back on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite places to grab a bite and a beer in Livermore. The back patio is perfect for kids or pets. They keep it simple and serve things right. Clean, friendly and tasty. Can't ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I met a friend there for lunch but the place was crowed and too loud for us to catch up. Good burgers, good beer. The wait staff is nice too. I would like to try to squeeze in for their pint night,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The more I come here the more it wins me over, beer is always good, waitresses are always really friendly, cheerful and very helpful. I haven't been disappointed with the food either, it always seems...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice little place to kick back and enjoy some beers. Indoor seating doesn't have much to offer, but you can't go wrong outside. This place still gets pretty crowded. Who needs all the fuss of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here to day with a fellow YELPER...great company AND it was yummy!We arrived early, and sat outside on a perfect early fall day in Livermore.Our server came quickly, and took our orders....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It has a totally laid-back atmosphere, good food, and ultra cheap prices.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm getting to where I really like the First Street Alehouse. It's a cool, nonpretentious (not that there's a lot of pretentiousness in Livermore, except on my part maybe heh heh) place to get some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fried food here is pretty good.. not bad Livermore! I like the down town much and this is as good as it gets as far as pubs go so as goes, it gets 4 stars. I like IPAs and they have an Elder one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great place to hang out with friends on a Thursday night. The front and back patios are really nice on a cool evening. Pretty good beer selection, although they should vary it more often...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer and great bar food...overall just a casual environment with really friendly service. A great place to go chill with friends.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the First Street Alehouse yesterday with a group of Europeans who wanted to watch the Germany/Portugal soccer game on ESPN. Since I have been bringing my lunch to work for the last 2 weeks,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly owners and staff. Great selection of beer, with rotating selections. Tuesday's happy hour all day. Not at all a dive, it attracts a good crowd from families to labbies and your locals...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I gave the Ale House 5 stars because they have great soup! Yup that's it. Just the soup sold me... nah I'm just kidding. I go there often with my friends and they do have soup that is very tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love this place. Instead, I just liked it. Yes, bringing great beer to an otherwise-unremarkable stretch of the country is wonderful. But your beer selection was good, not great....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsgood foodreally good lookin' people friendly servicea lunch wait that will take you into dinner ....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I admit, most of the food tastes a bit like prepared bar food, but that describes *so many* brew pubs, beer joints, etc. So what! The beer selection is off the beaten path (read Peet's, not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best place on First Street to grab some cheap eats and people watch. The food is excellent and they have a great selection of beers on tap. Their signature Carnitas Sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely, if ever, will drive further than 25 miles to see a show. But when a friend is involved....it's a different story. Went to see Proof @ the Bothwell Center with the Reinholdts, and then took...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best garlic fries ever! My favorite night is pint night. Thursday nights that have a beer special that comes with a free pint glass. The food is really good. I like eating here in the summer because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday night Pint night? should I say more? owners are great people. great selection of beer!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great lil place for some good food (burgers are huge and tasty!), beer (good variety), and to enjoy friends. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly, always an upbeat atmosphere. Can get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I just moved to Livermore and were checking out the Downtown area and this place immediately caught my husband's eye. It was a nice day so we sat outside with our chihuaua Spike. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell by the name, that this local establishment digs on good brew. From the moment you walk in, the elementary school like chalkboard reads a rotating beer list. You want a Double IPA? How...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though, you make my breath bring tears to my eyes and even my nostrils...Oh, how I love you tri-tip sandwich and garlic fries with their special garlic hot sauce w/ ketchup. MmmmmmmmmmmmmmOne of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OH.....MY.....GAWD.I am so FULL. Jalapeno Burger was so good. Fries were so good. Carnitas Cheesesteak was AMAZING. Onion Rings were out of this world.Excellent service. Awesome selection of beer. (5...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beer is good, food isn't. I don't understand the hype, as my friends love the place.BUT they have a great location downtown, so if you want to people watch, it's perfect.Update: 5/28/08Ate here on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today at work I found myself reading the reviews for First Street Alehouse. I scrolled down to find my review and, much to my horror, I never wrote one! "How is that possible?", I asked myself. " I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Beer and good bar food, waitresses are sweet and helpful.Seriously those flies pull kamikaze stunts the whole night through -1 star Burgers are good here- careful when venturing beyond burgers....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon final review, the Ale House would be #1 on my list of places to get good bar/pub type food in Livermore. Others on my list include:#2 Riata Tavern#3 Rock House Sports BarSo why do I consider the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been eating lunch in Livermore for about a year with my husband, always avoiding this place because it looked like your standard bar with a zillion kinds of alcohol and bad food. Who knew that for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay, the best part of losing a slow pitch softball game! Great beer selection to drown our sorrows in and forget about our sore muscles. My hubbie loves the pulled pork sandwich and I'll take the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well First Street Ale house is located, you guessed it, on 1st street in the "new" downtown Livermore. Yes that was cheesy sounding...The selection of beers is great, if you like real beers. If your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I recently learned that the Alehoulse is moving and/or expanding into the defunct home decorating place next door. This should be a huge improvement since they can really use the space.Very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I will warn you now, I am somewhat biased in my review of this joint. You might not care to know some history, but too bad, I'm giving it to you anyway. This little hole in the wall on First...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning! This review was written after attending the Elite event at Etiquette! If it sounds like garble, it is the many Adam's leaf and someone's mama margarita speaking!So, I am writing this review...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and great service. Great burgers, beer and salads. Great place to sit on the patio and take in a pint. Cheers!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We, voracious hungry hikers, ordered up juicy burgers, salads, and sandwiches of all kinds. The burgers and sandwiches came with your choice of macaroni salad, green salad, or fries. Ales (blind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outdoor seating, even in the winter is great (the heaters help...a lot). Their burgers are awesome, and go great with a pint of guinness. If you are looking for a friendly bar with tasty bar snacks,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere is probably the best quality of the Alehouse. Its smack dab downtown, has patio to watch all the young bucks look hard when they roll downtown. Beer selection is decent, depends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually come here for lunch and only when I have A LOT of time. I usually order one of their many 1/2 lbs hamburgers, which puts me right into a food coma and I can never seem to finish the fries...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool bar, lots of different ales to drink, and Thursday night is pint special night - yay! Cheap beer & keep your glass.I think this is where most of the people of Livermore, who were out, ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great local bar. The um, 'historic faccade' doesn't exactly draw you in but once you get inside and sit at the bar, grab a micro brew (I like the fact that they list the alcohol content on the menu)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a English Pub in the heart of Livermore. And like all good pubs; the beer is cold, the food is good and has a pleasant atmosphere. They have three TV's offering a verity of sporting events, a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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