Occupying a former movie house, the original Alvarado Street Brewery brings appropriate theater by way of several key fundamentals. Those include an airy main hall with a long bar and windows into the working brewery; smart bar food ranging from the signature deluxe burger to popular pizzas like the mushroom truffle, with vegan and vegetarian options to boot. There is a welcoming beer garden with its own auxiliary bar and to-go 6-packs and crowlers; and, yes, standout craft beers, whether brave IPAs, ambitious sours or clever collaborations.