Hillcrest Brewing Company Happy Hour Times & Specials
Hillcrest Brewing Company
NICK B.
UPDATED
November 27, 2025
Happy hour highlights:
Hillcrest Brewing Company offers happy hour specials every day of the week from 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Enjoy deals on food like pizza by the slice (Monday-Friday) as well as drinks, from draft beers to wine and well drinks.
Happy hour at Hillcrest Brewing Company is served throughout the entire brewery.
Hillcrest Brewing Company
Celebrate community and bold flavors at Hillcrest Brewing Company, the world’s first out-and-proud gay brewery, where happy hour is a lively affair every day of the week. From 2:00pm-6:00pm, enjoy $2 off draft beers, wines, ciders, and well drinks, plus weekday bites like $3 pizza by the slice. Nestled in the heart of Hillcrest, this beloved brewery pairs scratch-made favorites—like oven-baked wings and house pretzels—with a welcoming garden atmosphere designed to spark connection. Whether you’re catching a game on TV, relaxing on the dog-friendly patio, or raising a pint with friends, happy hour at Hillcrest Brewing Company is a vibrant toast to inclusivity, great beer, and neighborhood spirit.
Hillcrest Brewing Company happy hour times
Day | Times |
Monday | 2:00pm-6:00pm |
Tuesday | 2:00pm-6:00pm |
Wednesday | 2:00pm-6:00pm |
Thursday | 2:00pm-6:00pm |
Friday | 2:00pm-6:00pm |
Saturday | 2:00pm-6:00pm |
Sunday | 2:00pm-6:00pm |
Last updated: 8/23/25 (Source)
Hillcrest Brewing Company happy hour menu
Hillcrest Brewing Company offers happy hour food (Monday-Friday) and drink specials Monday-Sunday from 2:00pm-6:00pm. View the menus below for more information.
Happy hour food menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | $3 pizza by the slice |
Tuesday | $3 pizza by the slice |
Wednesday | $3 pizza by the slice |
Thursday | $3 pizza by the slice |
Friday | $3 pizza by the slice |
Saturday | N/A |
Sunday | N/A |
Happy hour drink menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | $2 off draft beers / $2 off wine / $2 off ciders / $2 off High Noon seltzers / $2 off well drinks |
Tuesday | $2 off draft beers / $2 off wine / $2 off ciders / $2 off High Noon seltzers / $2 off well drinks |
Wednesday | $2 off draft beers / $2 off wine / $2 off ciders / $2 off High Noon seltzers / $2 off well drinks |
Thursday | $2 off draft beers / $2 off wine / $2 off ciders / $2 off High Noon seltzers / $2 off well drinks |
Friday | $2 off draft beers / $2 off wine / $2 off ciders / $2 off High Noon seltzers / $2 off well drinks |
Saturday | $2 off draft beers / $2 off wine / $2 off ciders / $2 off High Noon seltzers / $2 off well drinks |
Sunday | $2 off draft beers / $2 off wine / $2 off ciders / $2 off High Noon seltzers / $2 off well drinks |
Hillcrest Brewing Company happy hour tips
Every day is happy hour here: deals run seven days a week from 2:00pm–6:00pm, making it one of San Diego’s most consistent brewery happy hours.
$3 pizza slices are the MVP: Monday through Friday you can grab a big slice for just three bucks—pepperoni, cheese, or Hawaiian are fan favorites.
Wings are grilled, not fried: locals love the oven-baked wings, especially honey BBQ and buffalo, with house-made ranch that keeps people coming back.
Drinks are simple and cheap: expect $2 off drafts, wines, ciders, High Noons, and wells—regulars love mixing beer flights with pizza or wings.
Patio and vibe are dog-friendly and casual: the covered patio is perfect for groups, pups, and catching sports on TV in a laid-back neighborhood setting.
Parking is shared but manageable: there’s a small lot plus street options nearby, but it can get busy at peak hours, so go early in the week for the smoothest experience.
FAQs
Is there a patio?
Yes, Hillcrest Brewing Company has a covered, dog-friendly patio.
Are there TVs to watch sports?
Yes, Hillcrest Brewing Company has TVs showing sports.
Is there parking available?
Yes, Hillcrest Brewing Company has a free parking lot they share with other businesses. There is also nearby paid and free street parking.
Hillcrest Brewing Company Happy Hourista review
NICK B.
CONTRIBUTOR
At Hillcrest Brewing Company, happy hour isn’t just a deal: it’s a daily ritual of laughter, friendship, and pride. Billed as the world’s first “Out and Proud LGBT Brewery,” the space feels like a community living room, where rainbow flags mingle with the aroma of stone-oven pizzas and the hum of neighbors catching up. Hoppy Hour runs seven days a week, making it one of San Diego’s most reliable gatherings. $2 off draught beers, wines, ciders, and wells keep glasses full, while a rotating lineup of cheekily named house brews, like Banana Hammock Scotch Ale, Beer Head Blond, and Hop Sucker Double IPA, invite a smile with every pour. Food fuels the camaraderie. Fans swear by the wings, grilled instead of fried, smoky and craveable with house ranch. Pizza by the slice is just $3 during specials, thin-crusted and generously topped. Regulars love favorites like the Meat Packer and the hilariously named Coochie Coochie Carnitas, pies as bold as the community itself. The vibe? Welcoming, spirited, and playful. Servers remember your name, strangers strike up conversations, and dogs lounge happily on the patio. Hillcrest Brewing doesn’t just serve beer; it serves belonging, one pint and one slice at a time.
