Two weeks later and I'm still thinking about this spot…read more Pulled up to The Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen on a perfect California spring Friday night, and it delivered across the board. The beer and drink selection alone is worth the visit--tons of options whether you're keeping it casual or trying something new. Food-wise... the Bacon Mac N Cheese was next level. Rich, flavorful, and exactly what you want it to be. My buddy (who was literally about to move out of town) went with the burger--and let's just say he picked the right "last meal" in Oceanside. What really stood out though was the service. Top of the line from start to finish. Big shoutout to Mitch--young guy, super personable, clearly takes pride in what he does. He was everywhere in the best way, checking in on tables, making people feel taken care of. Honestly, the way he moves, he should be serving--he's got that natural touch. Great food, great drinks, great people. One of those nights that just hits right. I'll definitely be back.

Everything on the menu sounds amazing, unfortunately what we chose was just ok…read more The service was very slow and the seating was challenging for my 8 year old... low with random cushions the kept slipping. We moved chairs around and grabbed blankets and got it worked out without any help from staff. Porkbelly appetizer was overcooked and lacked anything special that made it memorable. The pork chop was also overcooked and the grits were very thick.. cheesy but not creamy. The short ribs were dry.... Strange for braised meat and not enough sauce. The sauce was really good as were the mashed potatoes and carrots. The burger was excellent. Really juicy with a great bun. The atmosphere is very cool and inviting. I would return for burgers and to try the fried chicken. It looked awesome coming out of the kitchen. The burger was excellent.

We've tried a lot of spots around Oceanside, but Local Tap House has become one of our go-tos. The…read morefood and drinks never miss and the atmosphere is always a good time. Big shoutout to Ashley she's honestly the reason we keep coming back. She's super personable, quick with everything, and just makes the whole experience better. It's one of those places where great service actually stands out, and she nails it every time. Definitely recommend asking for her if you go.

Love coming here for If you're heading to Local Tap House, ask for Ashley she seriously made our…read morewhole experience. She's super attentive without being overbearing, knows the menu really well, and gave great recommendations for both drinks and food. You can tell she actually cares that people are having a good time, not just going through the motions. Our table never had to ask for anything twice, and she kept everything moving smoothly even when it got busy. It's rare to get service that feels this genuine and easy. Definitely made us want to come back. Ashley is the kind of server every restaurant hopes to have

I have been here a few times. They have a great happy hour every day from 4-6 if you seat outside…read more That is key. Half off all cocktails and a pretty good happy hour food. We have tried almost everything. I have not been disappointed yet. They have live music at times. The service as pretty great. They are attentive and almost check up on you. We walk here many times that my dog know his way here.

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time. We finally came here with a group to…read morecelebrate a birthday. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment all the way around. The service was odd. The guy would come and take drink orders for half our group disappear for no reason and then come back for the last few people. He did the same thing with the food ordering. We kept thinking he forgot the extra people. This could be overlooked if the food was good. However, the most disappointing thing was the food. We paid $32 for ribeye and mashed potatoes and it came out with a 1/4 inch thick steak that was more like carne asada. The shrimp and grits were meh. Brussel sprouts meh again. Tijuana caesar salad was ok. Pretty sure we won't be back. It was that bad.

On two occasions I came here and had two different kinds of experiences. Both were Dam good times…read more. The first time was after roller skating nearby and I was one HUNGRY beaver! So my friend Nanci and I turned to Yelp for help. She had been to this location before and I frequent the Vista tavern and grill (mainly when Jimmy Paton is playing) with my family. Knowing that this one wasn't a restaurant we looked up on their calendar and excitedly saw that the Oishi sushi fusion pop up would be here. I've had them elsewhere several times and am a fan of them! AND we also saw that they have live music on Friday nights too! Oh yeah! This day the music was by Kimmi Bitter duo with Willis Farnsworth. I love the 60/70's vibe that they've got going on! Definitely a fun FriYay night out with our favorite of things ie Grub, drink AND what felt like a VIP live music show! I loved the open floor plan especially because after that fun workout prior I was able to cool down with the fresh air. Cuz I was one sweaty Betty, Ha! We noticed that they have BINGO on Thursdays and so the pre-planning of my 50th birthday spinning wheels in my head began! How perfect that my actual birthday fell on the same day as a bingo night. Spinning Meats Mediterranean pop up would be there. Rain or Shine. You see it's usually very hard to plan an actual birthday event for my birthday because it's so close to the hustle bustle of the Holidays. It also likes to be a rainy day. We lucked out here! I called and spoke to Ashley (forgive if I got the name wrong but that's what this old brain remembers). about making reservations and she informed me that it really is a free-for-all/first come basis as far as the table seating goes. But she did reserve one high communal table for me, RSVP for a half an hour prior to the first BINGO game. That worked out perfectly as my event was more casual and my friends would be trickling in and out during the evening. Several of my guests that attended my event are fellow YELPers too and we are always recommending our favorite places with one another. The entire venue felt like it was my own as we befriended strangers and shared other tables, luv and laughs all around & even shared my cake with them too. I was having surgery just days after this event so I only had one seltzer drink and it was good. I love that it didn't have fake dye coloring in it. My friends loved the place, their brews, and I loved their presence! Thank you BBB~O'side crew. You were amazing! Tho a bit bummed that no one out of my group won a bingo game but one guy won twice!?! How!?! Scratches head. We had a great time and truly am looking forward to my/our next experience here!

We had a great experience at this Oceanside location and enjoyed the Thursday night bingo and food…read morefrom Spinning Meats. The staff was gracious in reserving a big table so we can our friends join us in celebrating my wife's birthday. Service has been stellar so far during our visits here. We're are sure to come back for bingo nights and will try some of the other events as well.

Made a last second stop at Maxdon's on New Year's Eve and it turned out to be a great choice. They…read morehave a solid setup with a few pool tables, a bar area, and plenty of space to sit, hang out, and enjoy drinks. Definitely helped make NYE a memorable one.

First time going to this bar and I went with my friend. We wanted to play pool because from the…read morelooks of their website there were many tables to play. I wanted to order a drink and waited 15 minutes at the bar for a bartender to hear me (practically had to scream for service) just for them to rudely ask "are you paying your tab? Where's your card? -- "Make it quick because we are closing the bar in 10 minutes". I asked another bartender-an older lady with deep red hair who wasn't busy what the rules were to play a game of billiards. She looked at me and said "there's a list, you can't play anymore". At this point I was confused and was evidently asking because I've never been there before and every bar has its policy. I asked a third bartender- a young guy with braces what the rules were and how we could get the pool balls to play a game. He told me, "there's a list and you need to put your card down to get the tray of balls to play. Once you have them you need to pay $1.25 at the pool table to start your game. There's a list but you still have time for one game before we close." I told him I don't want to rush or be rushed so we will just try next time. He insisted and told us that there was more than enough time before they close and that the game won't be rushed - as long as the tray of balls are back after the game is finished our card would be returned. He insisted so much even after saying no "it's alright, maybe next time". We just said we'll play one game. We started our game and paid the $1.25. We didn't even get five balls in the pockets when the other bartender (red headed lady) started yelling "its 1am, bring the balls back, bring the trays back, we are closed, get out we are closed." We barely started our game and were already being kicked out. We hadn't even finished our drink, which was on the countertop near our belongings and the lady takes our freshly made drink and pours it down the drain. My friend and I just began shooting all the balls to return the tray and get my debit card back. I couldn't get the balls out because apparently you need to pay to get them out. Then the male bartender came up to us both and said "did you pay to get the balls back?" I said "yes, I paid $1.25 at the beginning like you explained to me". He then aggressively said "I didn't tell you that, I said you need to pay to get them out and return the tray. I didn't see you pay so you need to pay $1.25 right now." I asked him "do you have any cameras? My friend is my witness, she saw me pay and so did the other players. Check your cameras, you'll see that I paid already." He just kept deflecting and saying that he didnt see me pay and that I needed to pay if I wanted my card back and to hurry up because they are closed. Never in my life have I been to a bar that has the absolute rudest people with no sense of class or customer service. I felt like I was in shreks swamp and being yelled at to get out. What an embarrassing establishment. If I were the owner of this establishment, I would hire better people and make major changes to this place. Worst place in oceanside by far! Don't even bother going there, you'll waste your money and time. To put it in simpler terms, I've had a literal crackhead on the street treat me with more respect. How embarrassing! First and last time we are ever going to this place.

This bar brings the real Oside to life! Great drinks, food, and service!! Always a good time to be…read morespent here!

My wife and I went here last week and discovered a place that served food that would make anyone…read moresick. The cheeseburger was dry and maybe microwaved and the fries tasted like bad oil. The bartender got offended and trash talked my wife and I after we said out loud how bad the burgers were. Avoid the hassle and really get into the better part of Oceanside, this is in a Bad area anyway...

Kirsten is the best bartender I've ever been around! She did not make us wait at all and she knows…read moreher drink drinks! I would highly recommend this bar!!!!

This place is so good!! The service can be tricky when the bars packed (but that's any place)…read more Drinks are cheap and STRONG which is great! The ambiance is impeccable. Such good people watching and people are so friendly here. Lots of locals come to this bar. Pool table is very popular and lots of people enjoy it.

An Oceanside hidden gem. Great food and drink, fantastic local staff. True Oside vibe.read more

The atmosphere was great, the food was yummy, and the servers where nice! No complaints (: would…read morecome back

I've been coming here off and on since it's opening. Much respect to the owners who kept it open…read moreduring those crazy times a few years back. Now they have become a major tour destination for legitimate bands not to mention the great local band that play here.

Tell me why I tell the Hispanic security guard about throw up in the bathroom and he says "it's…read morethere for the night because it's not my job Its a busy night." and I asked if he's serious and he said he can give ME a towel to clean it but that's the most he can do.. and also tell 20 minutes later my brother in-law and I walk out to the car to get the ladies coats and I thought someone was peeing by the dumpster being drunk.. and and tell me WHY its that same long haired security guard with some other guy with Their faces in.. I'll just say what looked to be a lightish substance.. I mean to each his own... But at work.. on a busy night.. it's dangerous.. NO SHAME! On the way back from the car jackets in tow we walk past the security guard the other guy was gone now but the guard stood VERY alert like he could see EVEERYTHING haha my brother in-law even said "pretty busy huh?" And the guy just staired at us breathing heavily and didnt say a WORD! I want to say I've been here maybe 50 times in my life and the place is usually a fun time it has gotten a little wild lately.. I'll probably review it again next time because I don't mean to hurt the business but I'm not sure how else to let the local owners what is going on if they are unaware.. if they are well.. then pour houses days are numbered.. like what if a big fight happened and someone got injurded or the security guy in His state used the big knife he has on his hip! pour house being shut down would be a damn shame.. I don't want another firewater type incident.. On a side note my wife ate here last week on the patio and she says the food menu is very good the the waitress who is always there was all smiles..

As usual a weekend visit to our friends who live in Carlsbad necessitated a stop at Village Pub…read more Our last stop after a day of day drinking in The Village. As per usual Village Pub was a great last stop. Good drinks at good prices with good, friendly service. A short walk back to our friend's house makes it even better.

I have walked, or driven, past this place countless times wondering what type of place it was. I…read morefinally found out. I was hoping for cocktails, but the seltzers were well priced, so that was fine. The best part of this very small establishment is the great combination of staff and clientele. The bartended was nice and helpful. The regulars were warm and engaging. One of them brought a huge dog that was friendly but could easily use your leg for a soup bone. I hope to return on my next trip to Carlsbad.