Tuesday 24th of June 2008 08:49:29 PM

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Kelley Brothers is located in a nicely renovated historic movie theater. The main floor includes the bar, meandering along one side and in front of a 2 story brewery where the screen used to be. An open kitchen with Chinese ovens occupies the other side wall and table seating fills the remaining floor space. There is also balcony seating surrounding the main floor and a covered patio out the side door. 2 lagers and 5 ales were on tap when I visited. I enjoyed the “year round” Octoberfest and the Four Towers IPA. We weren’t able to sample the large variety of smoked meats and comfort entrees on the menu so a return visit is a must. Parking is available on the street and there are several public lots nearby.

Monday 21st of April 2008 01:27:40 PM

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I tried three of their brews; an IPA, a coffee stout, and a blonde ale. The IPA was very bitter and pleasantly hoppy- definitely above average. The blonde was a bit bland, but had no real faults. The coffee stout was very good, creamy and thick with a roasty finish. THe restaurant itself is set up a little oddly, with a big wait station by the front door, relatively few tables for the square footage, and a children's theater (?) off to the side. The service was fine, and the food was good (lots of cured and smoked meats, the corned beef and the ribs were good); this is a good place to stop on the way to Yosemite.