Come on down to the Olde Alehouse in Los Osos!

And ‘everybody knows your name’

—Right on Los Osos Road, with plenty of parking, The Olde Alehouse is where community, comfort, and craft come together. This family-owned pub welcomes locals and visitors alike with 20 rotating taps featuring everything from eclectic craft beers and ciders to kombuchas and a drink menu including local wines and non-alcoholic options. The kitchen’s delivery of elevated pub classics, like their renowned smashburger and Chef John’s daily smoked meat specials, keeps regulars coming back for more. Whether you’re relaxing on the patio by a fire pit with live music or cozying up inside with a vinyl spinning, The Olde Alehouse offers a fun, laid-back atmosphere where everyone feels like a regular and every visit is a celebration of great food, drink, and friendship.

Although they are best known for their famous smashburger, classic pub items, including chicken wings, potato skins, and steak frites, are offered along with a selection of salads, sandwiches, and tacos. When you visit, be sure to leave room for dessert. Be prepared to have a difficult time choosing between the churro fries and the brown butter cake!

The family opened the Olde Alehouse in 2020, intending to create a casual place for their guests to relax with beverages, food, and music. The spacious outdoor patio, with fire pits and a stage, offers live music most weekends, while the indoor bar and seating area includes a living room with a vinyl collection for those days when being cozy inside is preferable. The vibe is fun and casual, and everyone is welcome.

Good vibes and great tunes get people on the dance floor.

Mid-week is a great time to drop in and take advantage of happy hour specials. Tuesdays are Pint Nights with $5 refills for guests presenting the Olde Alehouse logo pint glass or mug (available for $20 and can be brought back every Tuesday). On Wine Wednesdays, all bottles of wine are offered at a 50% discount, and on Thursdays, happy hour deals are offered all day long.

The family recently reached a five-year milestone and is delighted that the community has helped make The Olde Alehouse the heart of the neighborhood, where glasses are raised, plates are full, and music fills the air. It wasn’t always smooth sailing; however, the family overcame hurdles and modified early plans while always staying true to their vision of creating a warm, welcoming space where the community can gather to enjoy great food, drinks, and music.

“Opening our business during COVID and now going into year five has been a huge milestone for us. When we opened, we had a vision of a local tap house and small bites. We had to adjust just to stay afloat. Fast forward five years, and we’ve become a staple in the community for all things food, beer, the local music scene, and most importantly community. As our regulars say, “walking into The Alehouse is a lot like Cheers, everybody knows your name,”  said co-owner, Ali Marvin

The Olde Alehouse, located at 945 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos, is open Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. For more information, visit theoldealehouse.com, or call (805) 439-1499.

—Lisa Pretty