Gilman District
Creativity, craft and a bit of punk rock
The Gilman District is a thriving medley of creativity, craftsmanship and an eclectic community of renegades. Gilman is home to Berkeley’s many breweries and wineries, artists’ studios, outdoor gear companies, and much more. Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit an urban farm, catch some live music, or shop for handmade crafts.
Locals & Visitors Like
Art galleries and studios, maker spaces, breweries, wineries, an eclectic food selection, and specialized services from vintage cars to the latest EVs.
Businesses Like
A community of makers, with large warehouse spaces for manufacturing and creating new and innovative products.
Transit
Located directly off of Interstate 80. Easy access to the 72 bus line. Walk or bike to North Berkeley BART.
Explore
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Discover 25 local artists and creative vendors under one roof at the Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair
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Berkeley Potters Guild celebrates a half-century of crafting ceramics, from mugs to museum pieces
The West Berkeley collective is home to 18 potters with a wide variety of styles.
The natural wine movement is coming for your wine glass
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West Berkeley makers do it all, from age-old crafts to 21st-century innovation
October 1, 2021 BERKELEYSIDE — The city’s manufacturing ranges from woodworking to…
Connection and craft enable Berkeley women entrepreneurs to flourish during the pandemic
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Small Business Week may be postponed, but Berkeley businesses keep innovating
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Berkeley business innovations enable residents to spoil themselves while sheltering
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This Berkeley Street Has Become a Natural Wine Oasis
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ReGrained: Brewing Up A Tasty Use For Beer-Making Byproducts
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