Reviews for Hops & Scotch in Walnut Creek, CA

The outdoor space is lovely, definitely well set up for small groups and you can relax there in relatively fresh air for hours.... The staff is friendly (a touch slow but attentive) and food is pretty good Also have a huge whiskey selection. The cocktails...we gotta talk about these. I've been here a few times and everytime same result: they do the classics well enough, but theoriginals are simply not up to snuff. I want to like this place and the drinks sound good on paper, someone on staff clearlyhas a creative instinct, but execution is just poor. The smoked drinks don't have smokey flavors, glassware frequently doesn'tmatch the pour, too much ice, and often the ingredient ratio/flavor balance is off putting. Unasked advice to management: keepeverything else the same, do fewer original cocktails (they have many on menu) and spend more time honing them. Read more

A five star is for the Bourboun and Whiskey selection. We also ordered the wings, which were ok. Atmosphere and service was... good. A little loud inside, because of close proximity seating and people who can't handle their booze. If you can't find a goodbourbon here, you should stop drinking bourbon! Read more

Great selection of beers. Outstanding whiskey choice and more. Bartenders are very knowledgeable and passionate about their job.... They can come up with creative cocktail ideas. Fun to chat with. My favorite one is Nick! Read more

Ask for their whiskey bible. They don't have it online. Preselected flights were pretty good. Naan tacos were also good. Chana... masala was mildly sweet. Falafel was a bit dry. Patio seating has some cozy soft seating. Good for an afternoon laze. Read more

Loved this place!!! Went with my family for my birthday. The staff was great, Alexa was awesome as our server. CANNOT WAIT TO GO... AGAIN! Great food, great drinks, only issue was it was kinda cold and we sat outside on the patio, BUT IT WAS STILL AWESOME!!! Read more

The best cocktails in the area! We’ve been here several times now, and it never disappoints. From all the delicious and unique... old fashioned and other cocktail options (personal favorite is the chai old fashioned), to the huge selection of liquor, beer,and wine, no one will leave disappointed. The food is also delicious, we’ve tried several items on their menu, but theircheese flat bread is always a favorite! Also the servers are always very friendly and great at providing recommendations. Lastnight our server recommended my husband try their whiskey sour, and for the next round of drinks after that we all ordered itbecause it was SO good. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great drinks! Read more

This place was pretty great! The drinks were really good and the appetizers were delicious as well. It was a bit overpriced and... the service was far and few between but it overall it was a good experience! Read more

I like the look and the idea, but the service was and the cocktail wasn't great. Went there with a friend that likes the spot.... But even he agreed they were off. Took almost 20min from when we sat to when we got our drinks. Both a delay in ordering andafter. Their selection was excellent, but the execution wasn't great. Slow to order, slow to make, and cocktails were off. Butit was probably an off night because they were busy and my friend said that was not the norm. Read more