22 Best Cocktail Bars in Oceanside

“Stumbled on this place.months ago and it's become one of our favorite spots. Has the perfect little dive bar vibe but I can also get a nice cocktail with no hassle if that's what I'm feeling that night. Bar tenders are always cool. I'm not even a country fan really but it's a good time. Definitely recommend“

“This place is awesome!! Food is fantastic, service is fantastic, and atmosphere is fantastic. Total 5 stars in my book ok. My new favorite place to eat and hang. Only a 3/4 minute walk from the pier. A perfect date night place. Sunset, walk and great food!“

“Delicious, comfortable spot.“

“Great food. GREAT Drinks! Rebecca is awesome!“

“Great food and service!! Try the Brussels. You won’t regret it.“

“We’ve been to Pacific Coast Spirits and Kitchen a few times now. I think their happy hour is quite strong with the Pork Belly bites at a 10$ price point. The Mac and cheese is delightfully creamy and has a good mix of textures. The Brussels are crispy and well seasoned.

We tried brunch today and it seemed like they were a bit understaffed. I had the breakfast plate which had pork belly, two fried eggs, fried potatoes, and four pieces of sourdough. They didn’t have any real jelly (only a Serrano jelly from another dish) which was a bit disappointing with so much bread on my plate. It was a bit underwhelming as a dish. The 5$ Micheladas were good though.

My husband had the chicken and biscuit - the chicken was well seasoned, the batter was crispy. The biscuit was a bit dry and a little undercooked in the middle.

Our friend had the chilequilles - the texture was good, the carnitas were a necessary addition, and the sauce was a bit spicy / creamy. Overall about a 7/10.

Our first experience here was fabulous so we will give it another shot, but brunch was a bit mediocre for the expectation that I had from our first visit.

Dietary restrictions: It seems like you could sub a few things for vegetarians, but probably not great for gluten free people.

Parking: The lot is small but free next to the restaurant. There is also plenty of street parking.

Kid-friendliness: It would be okay to bring older kids here, but might not be great if it was busy.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space to be wheel chair accessible and handicap parking outside in the free lot.“

“Great atmosphere and delicious food. Great place for a dinner party too. Family owned, very attentive staff. Wonderful dining experience all around.“

“Overall I have nothing but great things to say about planning a special event with The Vault and staff! In February I made contact with Gabe H. and Katie L. about a possible surprise special event in June. Gabe was nice to enough to give me a tour of the venue and Katie and Chef were wonderful in helping me plan the rest of the details as far as food, drinks, and any vendor information I may need.

The food was impeccable! Shrimp ceviche, brussel sprouts, beef skewers, salmon, and short rib...everything was DELICIOUS and everyone loved it. Drinks were great! Beautiful blonde behind the bar (I believe is also Katie) made the best drinks! Old fashions and margaritas were tasty!

Thank you to Katie, Chef, and the rest of the staff that helped me create the best event to celebrate a person I love!“

“We were in Oceanside for a week and visited Finney's 3 times. Loved the fun vibe downstairs and upstairs. It's rare to find good, friendly service these days, but you will find it here! The food was incredible and decently priced. Even better if you can make Happy Hour. I can't list all the favorites because our group tried so many apps, salads, pizzas and sandwiches over the 3 days and everyone was very happy. A couple personal tips - get a side of the nashville hot sauce for Peggy's crispy chicken sandwich if you like spicy. A5 Wagyu Burger - try the steak sauce on the side. We tried it with it on and off. Half of us preferred it without the steak sauce as we felt we could taste the delicious meat flavor more without it...but that's our personal opinions. Highly recommended, you will be happy you gave Finney's a try!“

“Great food, pleasant atmosphere and good 👍 service“

“They had a good selection of breakfast items. Not much flexibility with substitutions. There is an automatic gratuity charge on every order. The food was good and serving sizes generous, even for the kids menu items. The staff was super friendly and “

“Bartender made my friend Cade his first ever martini. He said it was alright and deeply disappointed our friend Sean who had very high hopes. Sean, a martini expert, said it was very good, so 5-stars. Also, the lovely bartender was very patient with us.“

“Está riquísimo todo 100% recomendado“

“What an amazing place to eat, fresh food and great service. Shout out to Mike, what an amazing gentleman always checking up on customers and making sure everything is top notch. Best food in the county.“

“🙂👍 Andi does a great job!“

“The Pour House became one of my favorite bars! The food is great and not too expensive! The staff works hard and makes you feel welcome! Great spot for live bands and always good vibes! Never had problems parking but for that smashburger i would walk 500 miles and 500 more hahaha 📸🤓“

“Love the views from this bar. Great ambiance ☀️“

“Great drinks. My Favorite.. Alamo Margarita“

“Staff was very friendly and food was delicious“

“Our waiter Spencer was excellent. Always checked in on us and was super knowledgeable. The restaurant was beautiful and everyone was kind.“

“Pretty restaurant on the water that overlooks the harbor.

We had a group of thirty so they asked us to come during the non-busy time and we enjoyed lunch at 3pm.

Our servers did a good job of keeping drinks full and bringing the food out quickly. We had a couple of small problems (cold food and wrong items) but they were resolved right away.

The interior is pretty and has a bunch of signs with silly sayings.“

“Kiersten has been absolutely phenomenal on multiple visits. A nice cozy bar with the cheapest prices around and a great friendly atmosphere. Would recommend this place to anyone whether you’re going for a mid day drink or a late day party. Nothing in the area compares“