The place is awesome but the guy running the pool table (Austin) that doesn't even work there runs the name list wrong. If a person is on the table, their name should not be on the board. That should not be going on since the list is long and people ate waiting to play.
Jesse Fulcher
Amazing spot for the locals. Always packed and has a variety of people.
Hala Bicknell
Kirstin did such an amazing job of welcoming us into the bar and ensuring the drinks that were made were nothing short of excellent. We entrusted her in improvising and making us “anything” and she blew our minds with what she made for us. 10 out of 10 would come here again for Kirstin’s service truly top tier 👏
Chris Myers
While feeling guilty and moping around Oceanside, I offered up two random girls drinks here. At first I thought they asked whisky and ordered 3 whiskies, turns out they wanted Vodka. Anyways waste of time. I miss the older look of the bar, all the dollar Bill's hanging around gives off a garbage feel of desperation of attention.
Used to come here when Cabo Grills Basement turned into Sauna.
Anyways I miss my friend Mariah (Paws_ttv). I left Hauntef head tonight after picking up a plastic cup getting tossed on the floor and the two girls fliting with a Weird Al looking guy. Spent $50 to drink alone.
Edit- -
I returned 1 hour later to make sure the ladies where ok. They where rude. Understandable as it seemed very stalkerish (gonna keep this as I'm in the drunk state/phase) of me.
Hope they get home safely I have to now walk either 2 miles to El Camino Real or Uber lyft. Uber lyft.
laura reynoso garcia
This bar is a staple of oside. Great vibe but it needs a deep cleaning. The ceiling fans have 2 inch dust on them! I hope they clean the bar glasses because that left a bad taste in my mouth.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
Parker Sansbury
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
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beer Tip
Jose Diego
Young lady with gauges was moody and I did not receive a drink
Service: 1
Justme Alone
I had a brand new drink accidentally spilled over in front of me literally 6 in away from the bar back he couldn't be bothered to give a bar towel let alone clean anything up that's what you can expect here
When I reached out to Haunted Head about the bartender giving herself an unauthorized additional tip, the response I received was “You’re complaining about that? Seriously?” (See attached photo.) Full Story: I have called on two separate days, requesting to speak to the manager, and both times I was denied the ability to. The second time I called, the woman who answered the phone hung up on me. Her voice sounded the same as the voice of the woman displayed in the attached photo, who perpetually yelled at me in the bar because she was unaware that the tip I left for her was placed on a different card. When I tried to explain this to her, she didn’t understand me, and continued to yell at me, very loudly, in front of other customers and the other staff member, making us all extremely uncomfortable, and quite honestly very alarmed. Upon review of my credit card charges, I see that she gave herself an additional tip without permission, and charged me $50. I am now uncomfortable with returning to Haunted Head, and have not returned, because I am worried I will run into this woman again if I do, or have my money stolen again.
Service: 1
Kayla Heiss
They have the best Mexican candy shots in North
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Virginia Michel
Couldn’t even order a drink because the place smelled like someone wiped it with a barf rag. Idk how the staff stomachs the stench
Andrew Kavanaugh
Always a trip to The Head when visiting Oceanside.
Great pours and great Bartenders and Manager.
Long bar seats probably 12 to 15 people. Plenty of additional high tops. Bar only, no food but there are plenty of options surrounding. Easy walk from all Oceanside hotels.
Highly recommend and always will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kareem Pinkston
If you're ever in the Downtown Oceanside area and you're hanging out past 9PM at night, there's a good chance that you will find yourself at this local hideaway. Welcome to The Haunted Head Saloon. It's one of Oceanside's most famous Dive Bars.
Actually, The Haunted Head Saloon is one of the only bars in Downtown that can be considered "Divey". Because they do not have any food for sale here, you MUST BE 21 OR OLDER to enter. NO EXCEPTIONS.
What I love the most about The Head is that their security is on-point and it's relatively safe inside (considering that it's a dive bar). The few times I've seen drama, it was quickly addressed and carried outside.
One of the BEST aspects of The Haunted Head is its location. You can find it right off of Mission Ave & Tremont St in the heart of the Downtown Area. It's just north of the Regal Movie Theater.
Because of its location, you can walk to the movies, to the pier or beach (2 blocks away) or to any of the parking garages nearby (within 8 minutes).
In addition, there is Pier Pizza located right next door to them selling pizza by-the-slice, tacos across the way at Sanchos Tacos, Strawberry Shack for cake desserts & Fugu icecream shop just around the corner. So, you can always find something to eat BEFORE you start drinking AND the pizza shop typically stays opened late for the crowds.
The bartenders work quickly (especially considering the crowds) and there is a Full Bar at their disposal. I wouldn't come here for a "foo-foo" pretty cocktail, BUT, simple mixed drinks or shots are best.
They've got some TVs in there (just for decoration because everyone's drinking), a pretty solid pool table (that they maintain monthly) and a jukebox that patrons can customize their songs too (download the AMI MUSIC APP).
PRO-TIP: There are snack bags by the bar to nibble on, ask the bartender for one ? There's also a 5 gal water dispenser in the back.
The interior is dark, pirate themed and decorated in $1 bills. The tradition is to get yours from the bartender, sign it and tape it up! There's booth seating in the corners, 2 long wooden tables for seating, bar seating & multiple high-chair tables too.
The only aspect lacking in this bar are the bathrooms. Well, I can only speak for the men's bathroom. It's small. Cramped and no privacy. Pretty much exactly what I would expect from a dive bar! ?
Anyhow, The Haunted Head Saloon has been around for as long as I can remember and I always recommend passing through late at night when in the Downtown Oceanside area; besides, everything else is closed!
Parking: You can find limited parking along the streets in front of the bar. PLEASE, NO BACKING IN - you will get a ticket. Keep track of the time too.
There's also a paid parking garage in the Salt Apartment Complex on Cleveland St and it's $5 for All Day Parking. That ones about 5 minutes walk to the bar. The other garages are a little bit further.
Kid-friendliness: This is an official dive bar. Because there is no food served here, only 21 and Over can Enter.
Dive bar for scalawags and pirates
Dive Bar
The place is awesome but the guy running the pool table (Austin) that doesn't even work there runs the name list wrong. If a person is on the table, their name should not be on the board. That should not be going on since the list is long and people ate waiting to play.
Amazing spot for the locals. Always packed and has a variety of people.
Kirstin did such an amazing job of welcoming us into the bar and ensuring the drinks that were made were nothing short of excellent. We entrusted her in improvising and making us “anything” and she blew our minds with what she made for us. 10 out of 10 would come here again for Kirstin’s service truly top tier 👏
While feeling guilty and moping around Oceanside, I offered up two random girls drinks here. At first I thought they asked whisky and ordered 3 whiskies, turns out they wanted Vodka. Anyways waste of time. I miss the older look of the bar, all the dollar Bill's hanging around gives off a garbage feel of desperation of attention.
Used to come here when Cabo Grills Basement turned into Sauna.
Anyways I miss my friend Mariah (Paws_ttv). I left Hauntef head tonight after picking up a plastic cup getting tossed on the floor and the two girls fliting with a Weird Al looking guy. Spent $50 to drink alone.
Edit- -
I returned 1 hour later to make sure the ladies where ok. They where rude. Understandable as it seemed very stalkerish (gonna keep this as I'm in the drunk state/phase) of me.
Hope they get home safely I have to now walk either 2 miles to El Camino Real or Uber lyft. Uber lyft.
This bar is a staple of oside. Great vibe but it needs a deep cleaning. The ceiling fans have 2 inch dust on them! I hope they clean the bar glasses because that left a bad taste in my mouth.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
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
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beer Tip
Young lady with gauges was moody and I did not receive a drink
Service: 1
I had a brand new drink accidentally spilled over in front of me literally 6 in away from the bar back he couldn't be bothered to give a bar towel let alone clean anything up that's what you can expect here
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
When I reached out to Haunted Head about the bartender giving herself an unauthorized additional tip, the response I received was “You’re complaining about that? Seriously?” (See attached photo.)
Full Story:
I have called on two separate days, requesting to speak to the manager, and both times I was denied the ability to. The second time I called, the woman who answered the phone hung up on me. Her voice sounded the same as the voice of the woman displayed in the attached photo, who perpetually yelled at me in the bar because she was unaware that the tip I left for her was placed on a different card. When I tried to explain this to her, she didn’t understand me, and continued to yell at me, very loudly, in front of other customers and the other staff member, making us all extremely uncomfortable, and quite honestly very alarmed.
Upon review of my credit card charges, I see that she gave herself an additional tip without permission, and charged me $50.
I am now uncomfortable with returning to Haunted Head, and have not returned, because I am worried I will run into this woman again if I do, or have my money stolen again.
Service: 1
They have the best Mexican candy shots in North
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Couldn’t even order a drink because the place smelled like someone wiped it with a barf rag. Idk how the staff stomachs the stench
Always a trip to The Head when visiting Oceanside.
Great pours and great Bartenders and Manager.
Long bar seats probably 12 to 15 people. Plenty of additional high tops. Bar only, no food but there are plenty of options surrounding. Easy walk from all Oceanside hotels.
Highly recommend and always will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
If you're ever in the Downtown Oceanside area and you're hanging out past 9PM at night, there's a good chance that you will find yourself at this local hideaway. Welcome to The Haunted Head Saloon.
It's one of Oceanside's most famous Dive Bars.
Actually, The Haunted Head Saloon is one of the only bars in Downtown that can be considered "Divey".
Because they do not have any food for sale here, you MUST BE 21 OR OLDER to enter. NO EXCEPTIONS.
What I love the most about The Head is that their security is on-point and it's relatively safe inside (considering that it's a dive bar).
The few times I've seen drama, it was quickly addressed and carried outside.
One of the BEST aspects of The Haunted Head is its location. You can find it right off of Mission Ave & Tremont St in the heart of the Downtown Area.
It's just north of the Regal Movie Theater.
Because of its location, you can walk to the movies, to the pier or beach (2 blocks away) or to any of the parking garages nearby (within 8 minutes).
In addition, there is Pier Pizza located right next door to them selling pizza by-the-slice, tacos across the way at Sanchos Tacos, Strawberry Shack for cake desserts & Fugu icecream shop just around the corner. So, you can always find something to eat BEFORE you start drinking AND the pizza shop typically stays opened late for the crowds.
The bartenders work quickly (especially considering the crowds) and there is a Full Bar at their disposal.
I wouldn't come here for a "foo-foo" pretty cocktail, BUT, simple mixed drinks or shots are best.
They've got some TVs in there (just for decoration because everyone's drinking), a pretty solid pool table (that they maintain monthly) and a jukebox that patrons can customize their songs too (download the AMI MUSIC APP).
PRO-TIP: There are snack bags by the bar to nibble on, ask the bartender for one ?
There's also a 5 gal water dispenser in the back.
The interior is dark, pirate themed and decorated in $1 bills. The tradition is to get yours from the bartender, sign it and tape it up!
There's booth seating in the corners, 2 long wooden tables for seating, bar seating & multiple high-chair tables too.
The only aspect lacking in this bar are the bathrooms. Well, I can only speak for the men's bathroom. It's small. Cramped and no privacy.
Pretty much exactly what I would expect from a dive bar! ?
Anyhow, The Haunted Head Saloon has been around for as long as I can remember and I always recommend passing through late at night when in the Downtown Oceanside area; besides, everything else is closed!
Parking: You can find limited parking along the streets in front of the bar. PLEASE, NO BACKING IN - you will get a ticket. Keep track of the time too.
There's also a paid parking garage in the Salt Apartment Complex on Cleveland St and it's $5 for All Day Parking. That ones about 5 minutes walk to the bar.
The other garages are a little bit further.
Kid-friendliness: This is an official dive bar. Because there is no food served here, only 21 and Over can Enter.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
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