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Handles Gastropub

3.6 (213)
$30 and under
American
855 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Handles Gastropub at the historic Pleasanton Hotel. Our gastropub is a unique combination of a traditional public house (think your favorite watering hole) that serves high quality food. The menu is seasonal, ingredient driven American comfort food with an emphasis on all natural meats, poultry and fish with fresh, local produce. The public house will feature 30 craft beers and 16 local wines on tap. Your favorite cocktails will also be available.

It is our goal to become your favorite neighborhood place. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm DInner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 1:00am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Hampton
  • Catering
    Handles is proud to offer catering services for more information please call or visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Handles Gastropub has private meeting and event space for rent as well as a beautiful outdoor patio. We are the perfect venue for your next event.
  • Neighborhood
    Pleasanton
  • Cross street
    St. John
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Handles is proud to offer nights of live music & entertainment. Check out our website for our events calendar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 213 people are saying

Handles Gastropub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 0.6Value

NoiseModerate

213 Reviews
  1. Leonor

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Handles does not recognize reservations done on Open Table. Do not make your reservations on this site!!! They did not find our reservations and they told us that they do not get them if it's made on Open Table. When they have large events- the staff are not well prepared. This is not the first time I have been there. This is the third time I was there to support the same band and saw same thing happen as the last event. Not going here any longer- will support the band at another location. It's too bad cuz I like this group and to have that kind of service just makes it hard to support them locally.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Easter Brunch buffet was clean, high quality and service terrific​. Not the cheapest date in town but it's a well laid out, spacious restaurant with good views of the patio and the nice downtown area. Made a last minute change of plans on Easter be no stress. Thanks Handles!

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  3. WanderinGourmet VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All appetizers/small plates are delicious. Kobe sliders, wings in particular. Salads very fresh. Onion soup thick and savory. Huge selection of craft beers.

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  4. Melvin2093

    Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This location did not accept open table anymore so reservation not accepted.. Enjoyed food and drinks in the pub area. Gail was friendly and had good suggestions for food.

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  5. ncfieg

    Nashville13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    good service and good beer ......nice menu of comfort food Something on the menu for everyone!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, fast service, great price! This is a great go-to place for a nice meal

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrible service, brunch was half the size it used to be and they advertise burrito bar of which there is none. Very disappointing.

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  8. General VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I really would not recommend Handle's. The floors and walls are all hard surfaces; therefore, the noise level is completely out of control. Very difficult to have any intimate conversations. The menu is limited.

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  9. Tasty VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area134 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 4, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great place for comfort food. I had the meatloaf which was delicious. The service was very good in both the bar and the dining room. We will definitely go bck.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been frequently coming to Handles Gastropub since they started business in the historic Pleasanton Hotel. I have always enjoyed the quality and selection of the food and beer that they offer, never to be disappointed yet. The only reason I give this review 3 stars on service is because we had to tell our waitress two times to get us glasses of water but on the other hand it's usually pretty good.

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Handles Gastropub is rated 3.6 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. East Bay
  5. Pleasanton

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Google Map for Handles Gastropub

855 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St. John
  • Neighborhood
    Pleasanton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm DInner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 1:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Hampton
  • Entertainment
    Handles is proud to offer nights of live music & entertainment. Check out our website for our events calendar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Handles is proud to offer catering services for more information please call or visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Handles Gastropub has private meeting and event space for rent as well as a beautiful outdoor patio. We are the perfect venue for your next event.
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