Hillcrest Brewing Company

Gay brewpub & pizzeria · San Diego Hillcrest

Hillcrest Brewing Company opened in 2012 as an openly gay brewery. Since 2020 it no longer brews on site; today it’s a bar with more than 20 taps and stone-oven pizza.

• Craft beer
• Happy hour daily

Address

1458 University Ave
92103 San Diego

Opening hours

Mon–Fri from 2 pm
Sat from 11 am, Sun from 10 am
Kitchen until 9 pm (Fri and Sat 10 pm, Sun 8 pm)

Crowd

Mixed, mostly men, locals

Facilities

More than 20 draught beers incl. house recipes, pizza, wings, weekend brunch, Hoppy Hour daily 2–6 pm

Location

Hillcrest, eastern end of University Avenue

What makes Hillcrest Brewing Company special

It’s more about a beer with friends than nightlife. Besides guest beers the bar pours some house recipes, plus pizza, pasta and sports on big screens. During the week deals like Taco Tuesday or Thrifty Thursday draw people in. The bar opens earlier than most scene spots and makes a good start to the evening.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (last updated Oct 2026), Out x Out (Jul 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.