We love this place, great atmosphere, great pub style food, and great drinks. They have bands on the weekends and the service is good.

This was my 3 rd time here. One time we came for the soccer game Nachos were poor & pizza . Today was bad services again and very salty food . No more coming here as my family. ( same bad ext) read more

My family and I came to eat here yesterday evening. Some of the food was good but unfortunately the service did not meet our expectations. The server who waited on our table was not very friendly, and the service overall felt slow and unwelcoming. What bothered me the most was witnessing our server speaking to another server, who I believe was new in a way that came across as rude and unprofessional. It was uncomfortable to watch, especially since the other server remained professional and continued working assisting customers to their tables and cleaning tables after customers left. I'm sharing this review and I hope management is aware of what customers are seeing. It was disappointing to witness an employee being treated that way in front of guests. A respectful and professional work environment not only supports employees but also creates a better experience for customers. I hope this is something management will address. read more

Very nice spacious nice restaurant/bar. I was immediately greeted and chose to sit at the bar. Cherish was such a sweet attentive bartender she came by after another bartender asked us what we wanted, we explained we had never been there so she suggested a few things. The other bartender with the glasses was rude and not very pleasant but cherish and the girl with the accent were very nice. The burger was great and good micheladas there! read more

The Brass Tap - Sports Bars Near Me - Hollister, California

Services was slow ... too many gnats (bugs) ... nachos were pretty bland the chicken tasted tough but the pepper wings were crispy and delicious read more

The Brass Tap - Lemon Pepper wings (6 piece) - Sports Bars Near Me - Hollister, California

Took my parents out tonight and we walked into Brass Tap. The bartender told us to sit anywhere. We sat down and saw one menu on the table. No server came to help us, but we did see her serve a table next to us and then go back and chat with the other staff members. Really disappointed. We literally saw other tables with nobody attending to them. After several minutes of looking around for someone and only seeing them at the back talking to each other, we got up and left. My husband has been there before and said the service was abysmal. We will NOT be back. Drove over to Seabrisas by the airport and had a WONDERFUL dinner with an attentive server! Don't waste your time at Brass Tap. They clearly don't value yours. read more

the service was horrible but just want to acknowledge Alex the waitress for amazing customer service & always being so attentive no matter how busy it is. Very professional & great worker. read more

First time at this local bar and it was so cute. The bartender/server was so nice and kind and friendly. You can see her dealing with people who have had a little too much to drink and she is just charming and friendly and kind. The food was good. At first we got fries that weren't garlic fries so she willingly took them back and brought us a nice hot batch of garlic fries,. I would definitely recommend coming over here for a beer and appetizer. read more

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We ordered takeout so I can't say anything about service or ambiance. I ordered brisket tacos and just to be safe the caprese pizza in case the tacos were awful. I am happy to report that both of the items were EXCELLENT!!! It tastes like they make their own pizza dough! The toppings are exquisitely balanced! Husband, kid and I all loved the pizza. The brisket tacos... I'll go inside the restaurant just to get those! I omitted the pickled onions and kept everything else. The brisket was tender, smoky, not dry, not greasy... and delicious! The sauce was a great addition to the flavor. I do wish the jalapeños were grilled and not raw but it worked. My only complaint is the chips were very stale and I dislike the food coloring in chips. Just use dye free please. There's nothing worse than paying for bad food but this was SO GOOD! My husband and son enjoyed their burgers. Definitely a winner for Hollister! read more

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I will start by saying I loved the aesthetic of this place. Not a kind of place you see in Hollister, felt like I was in downtown Austin. It was a nice change. The service is the reason my experience was only 3 stars. We were seated right away . We sat there for a while with one menu only. The server finally came and took our drink and appetizer order. We had the jalapeño and cheese pretzel. It came out right away and was piping hot and delicious. At this point, still no drinks. Server finally came back and went and got our drinks and took our food order. My husband got the fried shrimp basket and I had the Asian BBQ chicken sandwich. The shrimp basket came out pretty quickly, I waited another 15-20 minutes with our server not stopping by once. Finally I was able to flag her down and let her know my food had not come. Meanwhile my husbands food was getting cold. She came back with my sandwich that had obviously been sitting there that whole time. The bottom bun was completely soggy and inedible. The fries were good, but extremely salty. The sandwich would have been very good had it not been sitting there for so long. The worst part is they have one guy standing there passing the food to the servers and I watched as my food sat there and was moved around the whole time. I will come back to try again, hopefully a different server, and better experience so I can increase my stars. read more

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The Brass Tap is not your typical bar for "bar food". Chicken Club Wrap, Brisket Grilled Cheese, Cream of Chicken Soup and Chicken Tacos - all very good along with Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Beer. It was nice to meet the manager / owner - he checked in on us. The Brass Tap is value for your $ and a great vibe. read more

I love this place, I went for my daughter's birthday it was nice . The food was great I got fish and chips. It was great I also had two Chilada's. read more

As someone who works in the service industry, I was honestly pretty shocked by our experience. My mom and I came in for what was supposed to be an early Mother's Day lunch, and from the moment we walked in, we felt completely ignored. There were only about five people sitting at the bar, no one on the floor, yet no one greeted us. I asked the bartender if it was okay for us to sit outside, and she said yes, then immediately turned back around and continued chatting with the people at the bar as if we weren't even there. We sat outside for about 10 minutes without anyone ever checking on us. I finally went back in to ask another server if we were still okay to sit outside, and she responded very rudely, like I was bothering her just by asking. After waiting even longer with no service, we decided to leave. I completely understand having a bad day or being overwhelmed but basic acknowledgment and kindness go a long way, especially in hospitality. It was really disappointing considering this was meant to be a special lunch with my mom. And it was our first time there. We will not be returning. Bummer. read more

Came here for Happy Hour on a Thursday. The server was not knowledgeable about their "Drink of the Week" and what "select Pints" they had on the happy hour specials. We ordered their Pepperoni Pizza for $11 and the BoomBoom Shrimp for $11.50. The pizza was actually pretty good with some hot honey and ranch to dip into. The BoomBoom was not impressive at all. The amount of shrimp to the cost and how oily they were sucked! If I had to pay full price for them I probably would have sent them back! Mind you it was not busy in here because we got there at about 3:30, there were only 2 people at the bar and a table top of 3. When our food came out we got sticky dirty forks and i had to ask the waiter for new ones. Don't think I will be back.... ‍ Review Note: Seeing an owner reply like this is truly amazing. I appreciate the time and concern that he showed so I will be giving them another try. read more

The Brass Tap - Pepperoni Pizza and BoomBoom Shrimp - Sports Bars Near Me - Hollister, California

The food was good. The service was one of the worst I've ever experienced. One of the girls said, we can sit down and she would be back to clean the table, they were all dirty on the patio. We sat for about 15 minutes and Alex took our drink order but, forgot to come back with them. I went to the bar and had to ask for our drinks. She admitted she forgot them. Appetizer gets to the table with one napkin, no silverware. I asked for extra napkins, and silverware, never got them. I tore the single napkin in 3 for us. I figured I'd cut her a brake she was busy but, I continued to pop my head around the corner they were not overwhelmed. We eventually got our food order and my guest and husband asked for a refill which she sat the glass down on a table beside us and never brought them back. My husband asked for ketchup and napkins again never got them. He did flag down another waitress which did bring some ketchup after he was nearly done with his food. We had to get up to get togo boxes. I asked to speak to the manager and was going to be polite about it, they said, the owner would be by. Waited about 10 minutes, he never came by. I asked Alex to send him over 10 more minutes he never came by. Atmosphere was great, food was good, service was horrible. Sadly we won't be back. read more

My Mom and I visited The Brass Tap and tried something new for us (not the Wing Basket!). We each tried the Pub Style Burger and it was very good. The burger was freshly prepared with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and came with crinkle fries. Our server, Riley, was very attentive, friendly, and she went out of her way to take good care of us. The Lakers Game was on almost every TV and the atmosphere was fun and casual. The outside dining/lounging area is beautiful and can accommodate larger parties. Support your local businesses and go to The Brass Tap to experience one of their many tap beers. Mom and I will see you there. read more

Excellent service from Alex, fast and attentive ! She was very helpful and made it a happy experience.

I feel compelled to share my recent experience in the hopes of inspiring a positive change. The security team at Brass Tap in Hollister fell short of providing respectful service, which was already disappointing given the establishment was at full capacity. I hope they will take this opportunity to reflect and improve their approach to customer service. Immediately upon approach, I was told, "You can't come in" by their security , "we're at capacity." I said, "Okay, can we just stand here and wait?" (NOTING- we were on PUBLIC property. He (whose photo is attached below told me "you're too fat to come in" oh!! okay? I didn't know that it was illegal to be fat and taking up space but according to said security, it was very "illegal" I am a very persistent person so I did not give up to him and his 'demands'. His only reasoning to not letting me and my friends in was literally MY weight. (not even my friends') I witnessed multiple people walk in AFTER me who were excused to be in there because according to him "they were already in there". I would hope and be sure the owners would never let something like this slide and continue to let him be employed there. I've loved Brass Tap and the vibe they brought to Hollister since opening but if they continue to employ people like this I'm going to continue to let my people and as many other people know NOT to give business to an establishment like this. I do NOT care for the scrutiny and hate I'm going to get for this post, but I do want everyone to know the reality of going to such an establishment if you are considered 'overweight'. read more

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We came as a family of 3 on New Year's Eve!! All the servers and management were very nice. The manager/owner even came by to tell us to come back later for the DJ. We came to eat with our 1 year old and they had very high highchair that we used for our high top table. I honestly didn't feel like it was a great place for kids but also like I said it was New Year's Eve. The drinks were delicious and the food was very good! We enjoyed the nachos and cauliflower bites! The cauliflower bites had just enough kick to them. I would definitely go back for a date night for drinks and to try some other food! I'm so happy this is here in Hollister! read more

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We've frequented several times and each time, there's an issue, with either slow service, lack of attention with the wait staff and this time, the beer menu. My son tried to order a beer and each one he asked for, was, "sorry, we don't have that one!" Struck out three times. Finally he asked what do you have? The beer menu had not been updated since May; clearly they need to either update or cross out the ones they don't offer. The food is, "meh"; pub food. We ordered a chicken sandwich, burger and a shrimp Caesar salad, and mac cheese bites. First two items were okay, the salad, not so, the grilled, sautéed shrimp were so salty, I couldn't eat them. The lettuce chunks were huge and I was not given a knife and couldn't get one as our waitress was the only one on the floor and it's lunch so she's spread thin. So when she finally showed up to the table to present the bill I just asked for a to go box; deal with it at home. Mac and cheese bites are as expected. And one other gripe, I hate not being presented an actual bill, just a wait person standing there waiting for a card to swipe and then their tip! I like to look the bill over beforehand but this seems to be the new norm. I had to ask for a printout to view the charges after the fact. Not sure if I'll return, sad to say. read more

Best place to go especially for the weekends. Food is tasty and drinks are pretty good. Can be chill or fun, go find out!!

4 stars for lots of beers but man are they pricy!! $10-11 per draft beer. That's more than I'm willing to pay. I'll drink at home. PS, no idea what prices are reasonable for draft beer as I usually get mixed drinks. Got cheese curds, they were good and we needed extra ranch which was kindly provided. The Brussels sprouts were gross, they seems like they were cooked in an air fryer, they were too salty and dry. We didn't finish them. The brisket tacos were outstanding!! Absolutely loved them!! I would be back for tacos! read more

I went to the Brass Tap in Holister on their opening night. The places as packed, so this was a good stress test of their staff. The restaurant is very nice, lists of tables inside a long bar with plenty of seats and some outdoor seating. The Brass Tap has a nice menu selection for a bar. Several sharable/ appetizers , sandwiches and burgers. We order several appetizers, cheese curds, Mac and cheese bites with pulled pork and deep fried pickles. All were very good. Large selection of beers on tap and more in"cans". I would like to see a few local beers but otherwise they have a good selection. They also have wine and cocktails. Looking forward to my next visit read more

Carnivore pizza was good, crust crispy and lots of good toppings. Boom boom shrimp was a disappointment, small breaded shrimp- not tempura. Pricing was fair. read more

The Brass Tap - Carnivore pizza and boom boom shrimp - Sports Bars Near Me - Hollister, California

When does a restaurant get 3 stars when it deserves 5? When it struggles with the basics. A taproom really only needs to master two things: its beer and its service. At The Brass Tap, the beer is fantastic--the taps are incredible and showcase a top-tier selection. Unfortunately, the service fell short. I want to give them grace--it was only day 3--but waiting 14 minutes for your first beer is tough to overlook. When does a 3-star rating become a 4? When the food, atmosphere, and staff shine. The food here was the star of the show. My chicken sandwich was absolutely legendary, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked just as delicious. The decor is inviting, and the vibe is lively and fun. While my server was a little slow, everyone was friendly, and their energy made the evening enjoyable. Yes, I highly recommend The Brass Tap. Yes, I'll absolutely visit again next time I'm in Hollister. read more

The Brass Tap - Spicy Asian Chicken Sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Hollister, California

Great burger. But trying to get condiments was like trying to flag down an airplane. Slow service. Less than 10 people at 11:00 am There is a learning curve for some of these employees . It has great potential. Try it. read more

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When the location was announced I was skeptical. But they have done a very nice job. Once in the court yard it's kind of like its own unique place. Bar area is modern clean and with great chairs. Wide, well padded, with a smooth swivel. Had a spicy margarita, which was good. But I would try something else next time. For lunch it was the brisket tacos (comes with chips and salsa) and a Cesar side salad. Tacos were very well executed. The brisket was Smokey and flavorful, and the cheese, fresh jalapeño, with pickled onion as toppings really worked well together her. The Cesar was well sized for a side salad, and fresh. I would have liked just a tiny bit more dressing but other wise it was solid. My only complaint was that it was cold inside when I arrived but when they opened the big door. I was instantly glad I had a coat with me. But overall for visiting a brand new restaurant on opening day at its opening time I was impressed and will be coming back again. read more

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Came in stood there for a bit, waiting for some service, to be seated, to be recognized, someone to say "take a seat anywhere", you know like normal people do. NOTHING. Not even a look. First time there, never coming back. read more

Food 2/5 Service 1/5 Ambiance 1/5 First and most likely last time I will visit this place. Really wanted to enjoy this place as the menu looked promising. The Asian BBQ burger tasted bland that I have to admit that the other burger spots on the street taste miles better. The sodas and waters get served in disposable cups. My sprite tasted off as well. Horrible music was played and we could barely hear our own conversation sitting in the outside seating area. This location must clearly be a bar and in no way a restaurant. This place is NOT family friendly. Save your money and dont waste it here unless rowdy bars with horrible table service is your thing. I will not be recommending this place to anyone, rather I will tell people to simply avoid it. read more

Great service/staff, drinks and food: hot honey pepperoni Pizza, lemon pepper wings and garlic fries. Great times on most Friday & Saturday nights ! read more

Second time here. Both times no one greeted us or sat us, no one was in the front both times. You kind of just wonder in the front for a couple seconds until you figure it out yourself to seat yourself lol Food has been good both times. Beer was good and cold the first time we went 2 Months ago, but this second time around it was very flat and old tasting, also wasn't very cold. Servers were nice both times. read more

Meh skip it if you have better options. This place didn't have the best reviews but we decided to check it out anyway. Service was not good, I think the waitresses were having issues with each other or with a patron based off the way they were acting. We had to flag them down for another drink even though we sat up front at the bar. The food selection was underwhelming but we enjoyed the outdoor enclosed patio. read more

Came back & the food was nothing short than amazing. Amber was our bartender and she had wonderful customer service. I would recommend coming to The Brass Tap and stopping by to say hi to Amber! read more

The Brass Tap - Guac Burger / Fries / Strawberry Lemonade - Sports Bars Near Me - Hollister, California

Best garlic fries and lemon drop martinis!!! Staff is friendly, welcoming and have exceptional customer service! read more

The Brass Tap - Sports Bars Near Me - Hollister, California

I was intriuged by the chicken wings in 2 different flavors that tasted a bit like chicken but felt like they were made from deep fried cardboard. read more

Service was not good at lunch. Bartender rude food was good. Not busy at all just lack of service

Came in with a few friends for dinner around 5:30 on a Thursday. Unfortunately, the experience started off on the wrong foot-we weren't greeted upon arrival and stood awkwardly near the entrance unsure of whether to seat ourselves. Eventually, someone shouted from across the restaurant that we could sit wherever we wanted, which didn't feel very welcoming. The menu mentioned asking a server about happy hour time frame, but no one came to our table for about 10 minutes. When our server did finally arrive, he was passive-aggressive and unprofessional-leaning on the table, visibly annoyed at our questions, and at one point wiping his nose. Asking about the happy hour details (as the menu instructed) seemed to irritate him further. We ordered burgers and salads, but didn't receive any silverware or napkins with them. It took us 7 minutes of trying to flag him down just to get utensils. Meanwhile, he seemed much more interested in chatting with the hostess than checking on us. One burger came missing its sauce (which we later received in a small cup after asking), and the brussels sprouts, advertised as crispy, were soggy and bland. Beers were served room temperature. The space itself is beautiful-modern and inviting-which makes the disappointing service even more frustrating. This place could be great, but the service really missed the mark. Unfortunately, we don't plan on returning. read more

Frenchie is the best bartender above all. Super friendly and makes the best drinks above all read more

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The good news is that there is plenty of selection of beer, food and plenty of seating. The not so good news is that the beer is rarely served cold. The beer is typically served COOL-luke warm which I'm assuming is because it's not poured into a cold mug rather a warm mug. So, if you're wanting a cold beer, this is not the place. read more

This was our second time at The Brass Tap. The first time was not a good experience. But today was great. The service and the food was great. Our waitress was great. The ambiance of the restaurant was great. read more

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