I went here with some friends. I had just eaten across the street at Tanner's so i wasn't eating here. Friends all ordered a variety of wings which they offered to share but I was so stuffed still! the wings looked and smelled amazing. I ordered a vodka soda... the space was open and bright. Decorated really nice! staff was super friendly. there is a big bar area + dining area. absolutely a place I would return to and have already recommended to friends who live in the area read more

Finally got to try Hill Street Brewing and I have to say I was very impressed by their food. My mom and I happened to stop by during their Wing Wednesday special of 75 cent wings. We tried the buffalo, bbq, ND dry rub and really enjoyed all 3. I noticed the couple next to us ordered nachos which looked phenomenal as well. Service was good. They were a bit short staff and it did take a while to place our orders in initially but then the service improved as dinner went on. Will I return? Absolutely! They have great food. Great ambience. Food specials. And parking! read more

Hill Street Brewing - BBQ, Buffalo, Dry Rub - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Said I wouldn't come here again due to inconsistent experiences but my mother in law wanted to and this really solidified that. I checked out the yelp page first and was kinda surprised the overall 4.5 rating has turned to 3.5 but not anymore Just to start while fresh in my mind: service was terrible. They were "short staffed" ok so that can explain the hour wait for our food. I'm not upset about that. What was upsetting is the attitude we received. Syrup was asked for. Didn't come. When we told our waitress she said "well you didn't ask me for it" with an unnecessary rude tone. Then the manager came over and asked if everything was good, was told nachos came with no chiles and she also had an attitude about it. No one was really apologetic about the time or experience as you would think someone proud of their restaurant would not try to blame the customer for the shortcomings of the meal. Now about the meal: again, issues with consistency. The wings that I love and were great twice were completely different. They were super saucy and less crispy. Basically became the same wings you can get most places. Also didn't seem to be the juicy big meat ones as before. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was really dry. The nachos were very sad. Most of the chips had literally nothing on them. I get nachos won't always be completely loaded on each chip anywhere you go but each chip should at least have a DROP of cheese. Never seen nachos this lame even at a movie theater. They were also out of fish, prime rib, chilaquiles (not sure exactly what part of the dish as pulled pork or another meat could be subbed for carnitas and they obviously weren't out of chips) at 1pm on a Sunday. It was busy but based off the declining reviews (many 4/5 stars changed to 2/3) and the history of this location I really don't see it lasting much longer read more

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We've seen a few restaurants take a chance at this location on the corner of the 101 Hwy and Vista Way in Oceanside, but we hope Hill Street Brewing is here to stay. They have a very cool vibe, nice decor, comfortable and plenty of seating inside and outside. There's parking on-site, but it can be filled up quickly on busy days. Overall, the space is inviting and great for friendly gatherings. We've come a couple times for their Wednesday Wings special and it has been a great deal. Eight wings for under a buck each; hard to beat that. The wings were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The service has also been great. Our servers have cheerful, attentive, and made us feel at home. Hill Stree has definitely brought a positive change to this spot and we'll keep coming back. read more

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The special was a burger fries and a beer for $20. Sounded great. I asked for no onions (and did not forget to say 'please") and when she asked how I wanted it cooked, I said "bloody." What I got was barely pink and had onions on it (they make me sick). She never even bothered to check back. Very disappointed in the food and the service. read more

February 2026 Review Update : Hill Street Brewing continues to expand its presence into the Oceanside community and they are very popular and have gained many patrons in the process. Most popular is their Happy Hour, which is EVERY DAY (including the weekends). It runs from 3:00pm to 5:30pm and grants that extra 30 minutes for those who leave work at 5pm. During Happy Hour, you can get $5 wells, beers & wines; but even better, you can get their appetizers for $10... and some of them are huge! The portions are generous with their Wagyu brisket nachos & fries. It also feels like every chip & nacho is individually seasoned (see my pictures). I love that they have monthly specials too. January they had 2-for-1 drink specials. February they have that Kids Eat Free. With special deals, generous portions, good service, being dog-friendly and kid-friendly, this locally-owned bbq destination really shines in Oceanside. read more

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Went to Hill Street for the first time last week and really love what they have done with the place. It's got a fun hip vibe and I would consider hanging out with friends there. They also have great happy hour and January 2 for 1 drink specials. The food was really good and had unique flavors. There were also SO MANY gluten free options which I was thrilled to see. Most of their menu is marked gf which makes ordering so much easier for me. My only complaint would be the time it took to get our food. We put in an appetizer and waited at least 25 min before our server asked the kitchen to find out they were out of queso and it wasn't coming. I would think once the order was placed, the kitchen would notify her they were out immediately. It also took a very long time for our entrees to come out. If you can work on your kitchen/server communication and kitchen speed I will be a very loyal customer! read more

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Hadn't been here since the newest turnover to "HillStreet Brewing". It was formerly Heritage and several other restaurants preceding this new business. I want to say the very first time I came to this location it was the Whiskey Bank. They renovated and nicely ramped up the place with their new brand decor. Hope this new ownership and restaurant have success in lasting here! Fun decor colors. I like the black contrasting with the pink, purple, fuchsia neon colors throughout! Glad that we finally planned our visit! We were greeted by a young hostess and she asked our preference for seating. We opted for the left side where they have the half benches/table seating. The High Tops are closer to the bar and tv viewing. Amaya was our server. She was a delight with her friendly demeanor and contagious smile. She was perfectly attentive to our needs. We came for Wing Wednesday as they are only .75c per wing. Eight for 6 bucks so we ordered two rounds. One BBQ and the second batch was a Dry Rub. I was insistent on the first round "please no sesame seeds" and it came with no sesame seeds. Tho the dry rub came with the seeds. Oops it didn't get specified for the kitchen staff to omit it. I let our waitress know and told her that I'd just wipe them off. It's only a preference not an allergy. I would have had it remade if it was stuck to the wet bbq sauced wings. She apologized and we all stayed lighthearted about the mistake. I got the One Tree Huckleberry Cider. It was pretty good. And a side Caesar Salad to complement my wings. This particular night it wasn't too loud. I guess some people requested for the music to be lowered before we even arrived. I learned this when I complimented that I liked that, where we chose to sit, it was quieter. I also mentioned that I liked that I could still hear the fun (90's hip hop style tunes) just enough to groove to while having our meal. Because who likes to have an induced post visit headache experience. No one ~~ even the staffers. *Note the closer you get to the weekend this place is very happening...ie more club like vibes on the weekend. Overall we were satisfied with our visit. We came hungry and left adequately full! We're already planning on coming back and meeting up with some friends here! read more

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Huge fan! This place is rad. I've been there a hand full of times now, maybe about 5 or so. Have always had an epic experience. The staff is always super welcoming. The ambiance is awesome. It's a fun, lively environment. We've tried quite of a few of their food offerings. We love their brisket wontons and their brisket nachos. Their meats are to die for and the mac and cheese is tasty. The beer battered fries are fire as well, so is the queso dip! I haven't had a beer I didn't like at this place; and I can be a bit of a beer snob. Make sure you check out their wing Wednesday deal as well as their happy hour!! Their wings are so damn good, nice and smoky with a delicious sauce. Also, if you're looking for a place to watch the game...look no further! They've got tv's galore. They also have a small arcade area with about 10+ games or so as well as corn-hole on the patio! From the food to the cleanliness and decor, I really appreciate the attention to detail. Thank you Hill Street Brewing for providing another wonderful option when dining-out in South O, and also offering some deals to make date night affordable. See you soon! read more

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Drinks weren't the best, order a double marg if you want it to taste like a normal marg. Staff was friendly, but wait was a bit excessive once they got busy. Ended up cancelling our last marg and glass of wine we ordered since it was well over a 15+ min wait and decided to head out. Food was decent, if ur a bbq fan im sure you would enjoy this place. Tried the brisket nachos, wings, and chicken lettuce wrap boats. It wasnt bad but not amazing. They were out of a couple menu items too which was unfortunate aswell. I dont think ill be coming back but im glad i got to try this place out. Fries were great tho read more

Hill Street Brewing - Marg and wine - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

A couple of my buddies and I drove by and thought we would swing in here really quick seeing that was brand new and I have to tell you the three of us were very impressed not only with the service. The servers were so nice and Jonny on the spot. Constantly coming back to the table asking us if we need anything else and giving us great recommendations and we happen to be there on the night with the chicken wings special so I had chicken wings I can't remember how much they were yet overall it was a great time and looking forward to having a few more sessions at this place. Highly highly recommend recommended. OK this might sound a little weird but the bathroom is awesome. read more

We were driving south on the coast highway in Oceanside on a warm Saturday evening, looking for a place to eat with available parking, and without a line going out the door. We found Hill Street Brewing. It was busy but not too busy. Cool atmosphere. We were greeted with ice water and crunchy mini corn muffins with cinnamon honey butter ( ? ) Nice ! The menu prices in general are a bit high, but I had no complaints once the food came. They were having a monthly special of a burger, fries, and adult beverage for $20. Apparently they are known for their BBQ, but that burger was fantastic. The fries were very good too - medium cut, perfectly crispy, well seasoned. They also have what is likely homemade (very garlicky) ranch dressing that goes great with the fries. Not a very large draft beer selection but they have a pretty decent variety. I do want to try their BBQ next time. read more

I did not have high expectations for Hill Street Brewing, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the food. I didn't care too much for the decor, but I didn't hate the vibe. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She started us off with some complementary cornbread bites with cinnamon butter and they were pretty good. We got the chips and queso for our appetizer. It wasnt my favorite. Honestly it kind of reminded me of Taco Bell's nacho fries and queso. For our mains, we got the lettuce wraps and the pulled pork sandwich. The lettuce wraps were tasty and the lettuce was crisp. The tangerines and wonton strips were a nice touch and the sauce was spicy but still tasty. The pulled pork sandwich was one of the best I've had. The pork was cooked to perfection and was super juicy and flavorful. The slaw added a nice crunch and the flavor complemented the pork really well. The bun was sturdy and didn't fall apart from all the juice/sauce dripping from the sandwich. Definitely will be back to check out drinks and more of the menu. read more

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Food looked great. Food tasted great. Service was great But the food was room temp. The complimentary bread was room temp and dry. The cinnamon(apple?) Butter was fantastic tho. This is one of the only places that does the quest cheese so imma give it another shot. read more

Hill Street Brewing - Brisket nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

We we just in on Mother's day. Myself, my husband our daughter and granddaughter. Everything was delicious! Lauren was pleasant and quick! They comped my meal and my daughters because we are Moms!! What a pleasant surprise! Wings were packed with flavor. Brisket was fall apart tender and the mac n cheese was creamy and seasoned!! Thank you for a great night and great music!!! We will be back! read more

I was hesitant because I saw the 3.7 but I was overwhelmingly surprised by how much of a good time I had here. The food was AMAZING.. such a good balance of flavors and cultures as well. Asian meets bbq? Sign me up. The wontons had a spicy dipping sauce that was just the right amount of heat as well as a delicious savory green sauce. The derive was slow at first but really picked up and all the ladies working the floor/ bar were very friendly and observant. The happy hour is an INSANE deal. I had three margaritas (all different flavors and rim combinations), my bf had the cider, and we also ordered three apps and a side of Mac and cheese all for $59. Insane. We left super full and ready to come back again. read more

Hill Street Brewing - Brisket Wontons Buffalo Wings Brisket Nachos Huckleberry Cider - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

This brewery just opened last October. It looks pretty cool inside, but was dead for a Saturday night. I did not have a chance to try their food, but I will be back to try the food and update my review. I did have a huckleberry cider that was good. The bartender was polite and friendly. read more

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We ordered the Family Feast for our Easter dinner from here and WOW-everything was incredible. The ribs, brisket, tri-tip, and pulled pork were all perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The beans, slaw, and elote were delicious, and the brownie dessert was heavenly. This place made our holiday meal unforgettable. Highly recommend! read more

Nice outdoor seating they've added a bunch of TV's since the heritage transition. The Food is really good I've tried a few of the apps and usually go with the 2 meats and 2 sides. Mac n cheese, chili and elote are some of my favorites. Good cocktails. Service can be pretty slow at times. read more

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This review is for their Happy Hour. Came with a couple of people on a Wednesday around 4pm. Happy hour goes from 3-5:30pm EVERY DAY. Drafts, Wells and House Wines are just $5, and all starters are $10. We ordered a couple of beers (Mexican & Hazy Pale Ale) and a House Red (Pinot, Cab was out). Also ordered the Brisket Nachos ($10), Lettuce Wraps ($10) and Loaded Fries ($10) with Pulled Pork ($5). We also received a little bowl of complimentary cornbread! So good! And now the food. First off: the $10 Brisket Nachos may be the best happy hour deal in all of Oceanside. Yes, you heard that right. Compare this to the sad happy hour nachos at Enzo's BBQ and you'll see what I mean. The plate is HUGE and we absolutely loved it (refried beans is a great touch). The jalapeno's are spicy so watch out. Sooooo damn good. The Loaded Fries came out and they are also HUGE. Granted it was $15, not $10 since we added pulled pork. Very good flavor and the fries themselves are seasoned. The Lettuce Wraps were disappointing. Compare these with Yard House, for instance. Portions were small. They used shredded Jidori chicken, but I would have preferred it diced and the chicken didn't have much flavor. I did really like the Thai Chili sauce - wow that was HOT but the flavor was bomb. I would pass on these next time. The beers were good. I feel like they need more draft options. Only 13 beers and for some reason they printed the beer menu with the smallest font possible. Not very "old people" friendly. Just make the menu and font larger...easy peasy. Our server, Katie R., was OUTSTANDING. By the time we left, the place was getting packed and she brought the bill and boxes promptly with a smile. Great service, thank you! (there was one issue with the bill, the Lettuce Wraps were $18 instead of $10 but she corrected it with the proper change). The place is very large, plenty of seating although the round tables in the bar area were a bit small. The ice waters come in huge cups and there just isn't much room for 3 people. Around this time, the sun was setting and totally in our face. Would be nice to install a screen or something in the windows just to cut down on the glare? We will definitely be back for happy hour again for those nachos and something off the regular menu (burger, fish & chips). read more

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Finally got a chance to try this place out. Upon pulling up found plenty of parking. You couldn't really tell how large the lot was when driving by on Coast Highway (aka Hill St for those of us who've been in the area for years). We were immediately greeted upon entering the restaurant and given the option of inside or outside seating. Note: outdoor appears to be dog friendly. We chose inside and was pleasantly surprised by the décor and ambiance of the place. They have a section with all high-top table/seats and a section with regular/lower seats so there are plenty of options. The high-top area also had a number of large screen TVs. The music was loud but not too loud where you couldn't hold a conversation with those around you. We discovered they had a live DJ in-house. He's set up above and to the side of the bar. After asking the server about it, she said they have a DJ Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday during "brunch hours" though they don't have an actual brunch at this time. Our drink order was taken and delivered quickly. It did take a while for the server to come back to take our food order though. We ordered the Turkey Club w/o tomato and fries and a Two-Meat Platter with Turkey and Tri Trip w/chimichurri sauce and the sides onion rings and mac and cheese. The meats in both the sandwich and the platter were excellent and we'd get them again. The onion rings were very good and the fries were good. Neither of us were a big fan of the mac and cheese. It wasn't bad per se but it just didn't do it for either of us. It was very creamy and we prefer ours a little more baked with a firmer interior and a crustier top. We'll definitely be returning and have mentioned the place to family and friends. If you haven't tried it yet and are in the area, I'd recommend giving it a try. read more

Hill Street Brewing - Turkey Club w/o Tomato and Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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It was our first visit. It was very good. We went for HH today. Drinks were good. We tried 2 appetizers. The brisket won tons were over a bit over cooked and the brisket was kind of dry. The spicy dipping sauce was delicious and spicy. Next time I'll try it and ask that for a less crunchiness. The chicken lettuce wraps were delicious. The 'kit' had so many things to add. Rebekah was a wonderful server. We'll be back. read more

Hill Street Brewing - Delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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So we went when they first opened and the music was sooooo loud that we never went back. I kept seeing posts about their Wing Wednesday so decided to go try it out. The buffalo wings were amazing. 8 wings for $6. The waitress brought me some mini corn bread muffins with some Whipped butter ( I could eat the butter by itself it was so good). They had an really good seltzer on draft. The coolest thing was there was a free comedy night. It was super fun and I guess they are going to be doing it every Wednesday and then Trivia on Thursdays. I can't remember my waitresses name but she was so attentive and know the menu inside and out. Will definitely ask for her next time read more

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The Service is great for a soft opening. Full bar and plenty of beer choices. I wasn't hungry when I rolled in but will def. Try the food next time. The menu looks amazing. Its a little loud in there but thats to be expected. The vibe is casual and not pretentious. The bartenders were on point ! Dilly the dude was cool and Dani and Brittany were super nice and very attentive. Coming back for happy hour soon 3-5:30 errday were super nice and very attentive. Coming back for happy hour soon 3-5:30 errday! read more

Hill Street Brewing - Main attraction - Japanese lager 4.8% and tasty - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Found this new place I heard about in social media. So good !! I enjoy the drinks and they don't play around they make their drinks strong . Food was also great and appetizers super good definitely enjoyed their happy hour . I gave 4 stars only reason was because I feel like the servers take a while to bring your drinks during happy hour just so you don't get more drinks and pay regular price afterwards. But other than that I def recommend come check this out! The host made us feel very welcoming and asked how are food was . Friendly staff . read more

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Soooooo good! Had brisket sandwich, Mac n cheese, hamburger and elote Soooooo good! Service was excellent! Will definitely be back read more

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Julia Julia Julia.... she was one of the bar tenders. My wife and I were greeted with a frown and stares. She clearly had no interest in helping us. I finally asked for her name. I couldn't see myself ever going back. The food we received after a 43 minute wait was over cooked. All customers should feel welcomed. We didn't. The ambiance was wonderful. TVs everywhere, clean and lively crowd. Daniel is the Head person. He's awesome. read more

Good service, but felt incredibly rushed. The margs are delicious, the food was almost un-edible. Chicken pot pie (although maybe not the best choice to order) was unbelievably salty and taste like It was made with old grease. The burger had an odd flavor due to mixed meats and very dry felt the same about the union rings with grease. The ambience is a bit tacky with the pink lights and sayings on walls, but probably catering to a younger crowd which is great! This location has struggled for A long time and I do hope they make it. My husband and I will unfortunately, not be going back again. Best of luck! read more

The barbecue is really yummy, I recommend the apple slaw, it was delicious! It's not the biggest bang for your buck, but it was really good quality. The ambiance was not our style, but it was a fun visit! Downtown San Diego vibes but in South O! Your next visit if you really enjoy the Cococabanas rooftop bar! read more

Food was excellent. Service a little lacking. We are not high maintenance diners but having to point to our drinks sitting at the bar so the server would get them, and then having to get up to hand her the bill so we could pay is easily corrected. The Miami Vice pink fluorescent lights contrasted with black interior will take some getting used to but not a deal breaker. Hopefully the patio seating will return soon. All in all "good" but not much more. read more

Fries were bangin, drink specials 2for1 bangin, coming back for entrees during te daytime. Looking forward to more! read more

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This review is for the happy hour and margarita special. I haven't tried anything else yet. So impressed and such a good deal! The brisket nachos for only $10 is absolutely delicious! Very good portion of food and the brisket is super tasty! So is the nacho cheese The five dollar margarita all day is better than decent! Get it with the Tajin on the rim and it taste like a $15 margarita!! It's so nice to have found this deal where I can go out and have a nice happy hour for a really good price. I'll be back to try all the other appetizers for sure and I am sure I'll be trying the barbecue because that brisket was delicious! read more

A couple of weeks ago, I stopped in for a pulled pork BBQ sandwich to go. As I ate it in my office, I was blown away how delicious it was! The vibe at Hill St. Brewing Co. was great, awesome cool music with sports on...later on.... I went to the bar to speak with a manager about doing a catered order for an important event for Visit Oceanside who was hosting 25 people who are tourism/hospitality executives from around CA who wanted to visit Oceanside. I met with Sophia and we ordered a fantastic meal to be served to our guests during our meeting. The group was blown away at how delicious everything turned out. I highly recommend Hill Street Brewing! A must try for BBQ lovers. (pictured is our group on our Oceanside Tour Nov. 2025) read more

Hill Street Brewing - CA Welcome Center Managers from All-over the state - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

The reboot of this place is great. New modern vibe, love it. Music and TVs were a major upgrade. Food is as good as ever and love the Asian flair addition. Happy hour everyday! Great deal! Service was excellent. read more

Hill Street Brewing - Cocktail Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

We went again today and brought my teenage son and his girlfriend. They had a love DJ playing the great music of the 90s and 2000s which made this elder millennial heart happy. We were sitting for 10-15 minutes before we were greeted and our drink orders were taken. We ordered the smoked wings as the appetizer and they were delicious. Our main food seemed to take awhile to come out. When we finally got it, our Mac and cheese was cold as well as the brisket and tri tip. Perhaps the food sat on the expo line a little too long. It still tasted good but it would've been better hot. We never did get refills on our fountain drinks. read more

Last night we returned for the second time. For a Sunday, it was well staffed, very clean and several sports games playing on well arranged TV's. My wife ordered a Pulled Pork sandwich and is still raving about it. I ordered the tri-tip and it may be the best restaurant tri-tip I have experienced in a long time. The Elote was also phenomenal. The Bar Tender Frankie was very attentive, responsive and friendly and made a great spicy margarita. I highly suggest you try this place. read more

Hill Street Brewing - Tri Tip plate with Elote side. - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food and drinks were awesome. However the service is slow af. Waiting 30 minutes on a refill after the order was taken. Granted it was alcoholic drinks but still 30 minutes. They didn't seem to be that busy. Getting the food was another story. Got the first 2 orders right away but the next 3 orders were at least 45 minutes and one of them we didn't even get. We sat outside and the atmosphere was great and it looked great in the inside too. read more

Super bummed to write this because the location has been a revolving door of failed businesses and sadly, pretty sure this one will join the list. The service was shameful and the food, mediocre is being generous. 2 star review earned -- ya might try a lot harder. read more

I never write reviews but i hate to see restaurants in my local area failing due to poor management and lack of training. My bf and I walked over to check out happy hour last week and see if this new place was any better than its predecessor, but it unfortunately, was not. The service was awful and the place was empty, didn't even bother trying any food because we were too hungry to wait. Asked the hostess if happy hour was still going and she had to double check the time and then sat us at a table. After about 5 minutes of watching half the staff chatting in a corner we realized we probably wouldn't be served sitting there and moved to the bar. The beers were also genuinely bad, and I overheard the bartender mentioning they were having CO2 problems so idk if that was it or they're always bad. The bartender was too busy giving attitude to a creepy guy sitting at the bar and broke two glasses before she asked us "what do you want?" in a tone. We ordered our beers and waited another 10 minutes while staring at our drinks sitting across from us under the tap while she yapped away with the creep. Mind you, we were 2 of 5 people at the bar, with maybe 10 people total in the whole place. Anyways we had our one beer and went to pourhouse where the vibes are better and the service is good. Sad to see that hillstreet will fail for the same reasons heritage did. read more

Food is amazing, the beer tastes amazing (if you smoke weed and have smoked blue dream ong the main attraction beer tastes amazing just like it). Our waiter was amazing, and the setting was awesome. THE BATHROOM THOUGH WHOLE AH NIGHT CLUB VIBES. read more

Hill Street Brewing - THE BATHROOM IS PEAK - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California