Botella Republic has bitten the dust

Not surprised. We initially loved the place. On our most recent visit (months ago at this point) we noticed that the selections fell by about half, and we ordered some food which was totally unsatisfying. Too bad. I wish it would have worked, but after our last visit, we never returned.

I liked the owners a lot, but the business never seemed sustainable to me, not in that location.

Looks like Half Moon Bay Brewing is taking it over:

http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2016/05/05/half-moon-bay-brewing-company-opening-taproom-in-downtown-berkeley/