Address
2181 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley
California
Pacific
94704
United States
THEN
Locally owned and operated, Jupiter has been serving handcrafted ales in Berkeley since 1992. The two-story venue was designed to emanate gothic-influence: metallic pressed tin on the walls, pews salvaged from St. John’s Presbyterian (now the Julia Morgan Theatre) and antique church lighting. The bar was topped with copper, allowing the beer taps to glow in front of a huge wooden ice box.
Founder John Martin was already an established named in craft beer in the early 90s, having started Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, the country’s oldest original brewpub, in 1986 & working tirelessly to improve brewing legislation. His focus on sculpting the perfect customer experience was built directly into everything Jupiter is.
NOW
Nearly 25 years later, Jupiter is still a Berkeley hotspot. Dinner here is a bronze-hued buzz, almost always saturated with Berkeley folk, old and new. Customers are greeted with the smell of pizza dough and roasted toppings the moment they walk through the door. Any open seats at the bar draw beer lovers and learners alike to interact with our highly-trained bar staff, receiving recommendations on new finds or old classics.
Jupiter hosts live music on our outdoor patio up to 6 nights a week. Trumpet vines and string lights create rare atmosphere in this truly unique Downtown oasis.