Golden State Cider opens new taproom in San Francisco’s Chase Center

Golden State Cider has bet on San Francisco with a new taproom at the Chase Center serving Sonoma County-made ciders.

The Sebastopol-founded brewing company opened its new taproom July 31, offering a selection of year-round and rotating 100% fresh-pressed hard ciders on draft, including exclusive taproom-only releases.

The taproom will also offer selections from Cessy Wines and Sun & Shine Cocktails. Guests will also be able to enjoy Big Dub, Golden State Cider’s collaboration cider with the Golden State Warriors, available at the taproom and throughout Chase Center.

The taproom also offers a rotating food menu with items from neighboring restaurants at Chase Center’s Thrive City. The taproom features indoor and outdoor seating, a dog-friendly patio and live entertainment throughout the year.

Golden State Cider is Sonoma County’s known dry cider maker and says it has been the best-selling cider brand in the state since 2023.

Chase Center’s 11-acre Thrive City shopping and dining zone is already the home of about 15 other businesses, including the local company Harmonic Brewing.

“Our fans have already embraced Big Dub, so bringing Golden State Cider’s flagship taproom to Thrive City is a natural evolution of our partnership,” said Chase Center General Manager Donna Daniels. “As our neighborhood continues to grow, we’re focused on adding restaurants and bars that give our community even more ways to enjoy the year-round entertainment at Thrive City and Chase Center.”

The expansion to the city comes as some beer breweries have shuttered their taprooms, some citing declining foot traffic and alcohol consumption (the number of American adults who say they consume alcohol fell to 54% according to an August 2025 Gallup poll). Another local taproom closure was announced in June by Ballast Point Brewing after several years in its Mission Bay location.

Other area brewing companies have merged to stay afloat, such as San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Co and Sonoma County-based HenHouse brewing last year.

“As a Bay Area-born cider company, opening a taproom at Thrive City is a natural fit for Golden State Cider,” said Golden State Cider CEO Chris Lacey. “Thrive City is a destination that celebrates the Golden State Warriors and Valkyries, bringing the San Francisco community together through shared experiences and connections. We look forward to welcoming longtime fans and first-time visitors alike with exceptional cider, warm hospitality, and a place to gather before and after the incredible events that make Thrive City so special.”