Taking a break from Hollingshead's.

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  1. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    I have always dug Hollingshead's, and I choose to overlook the fact that their food is too expensive and the service is sometimes intentionally bad; but I might be needing a break from them for a while. I was there two days ago for a Lagunitas tap takeover, and Kenny demanded on several occasions that everyone stop talking because he needed to deliver some speeches. He yammered on about how Hollingshead's does things differently and nobody else does a tap takeover like they do, blah blah blah; as if they are the only people to hold a tap takeover with six drafts in OC. The sales rep told Kenny to put one of my beers on his tab, and Kenny charged me for it anyways. The regulars kept cutting in line because apparently they have priority in a line that already moves glacially slow. I dunno…maybe I'm wrong, but with so many great places and local breweries to choose from now, the appeal is beginning to wear off. Plus, that whole debacle between them and The Bruery has always rubbed me the wrong way. Thanks for letting me vent. I'm sure I'll be back there again soon.
     
    #1 Tdizzle, Apr 25, 2014
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  2. Xul

    Xul Pooh-Bah (2,139) May 18, 2008 California
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    What happened there?
     
    #2 Xul, Apr 25, 2014
  3. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    Last time I was there, I got charged for an extra pour ($9) but was too drunk to realize it at the time.
     
    #3 grilledsquid, Apr 25, 2014
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  4. tyrsis

    tyrsis Savant (1,074) Mar 13, 2009 California
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    Six drafts is a "tap takeover?"
    lulz
     
    #4 tyrsis, Apr 25, 2014
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  5. BuschLeagueOC

    BuschLeagueOC Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2014 California

    I'd be willing to pay double what they charge for the spicy prosciutto sandwich.
     
    #5 BuschLeagueOC, Apr 25, 2014
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  6. 01Ryan10

    01Ryan10 Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2011 California

    The only good thing about Hollingshead's is Kenny's dad. That guy is really nice.
     
    #6 01Ryan10, Apr 25, 2014
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  7. booglez

    booglez Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2008 California

    Not even on the radar. Overpriced, arrogant, and not open on the weekends to boot.
    Plus Packer world is nauseating.
     
    #7 booglez, Apr 25, 2014
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  8. pinkgrenade

    pinkgrenade Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2011 California

    dramaaa /hits watch
     
    #8 pinkgrenade, Apr 25, 2014
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  9. FrogOut69

    FrogOut69 Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2013 California
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    Never understood why so many people enjoyed this place. Never had a "good" time there.
     
    #9 FrogOut69, Apr 25, 2014
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  10. chodog

    chodog Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 California

    someone say packers?
     
    #10 chodog, Apr 25, 2014
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  11. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    Bingo.
     
    #11 Tdizzle, Apr 25, 2014
  12. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    I've said it before and I'll say it again: put a chalkboard up (or whatever) that lists all the beers that are on tap. No, I'm not trying to creep on you, I just want to see what is on tap. Oh, and all those "custom" mugs seem a bit superfluous
     
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  13. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    They were once the sh*t. They got Russian River beers before anyone in Orange County was serving them on draft. I remember waltzing in on a Monday afternoon and enjoying a couple mugs (yes, mugs!) of Pliny the Younger before the craze set in years later. I have fond memories of Hollingshead's. They still get great stuff. Plus, they can be friendly if you catch them on the right day. Ever since the Mom and Dad have passed on, however, the vibe is just not very pleasant. I dunno; maybe it's me.
     
    #13 Tdizzle, Apr 25, 2014
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  14. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    The Bruery opened up Provisions in the Orange Circle. Kenny Hollingshead felt betrayed because the Orange Circle is in the same city as HH. They stopped carrying all of The Bruery's beers on draft and in bottles. Still don't, even after Provisions closed it's doors.
     
    #14 Tdizzle, Apr 25, 2014
  15. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    I agree that their sandwiches are good; but don't charge me $10.99 for a "double", which is really just some more meat. I can't even get a whole pickle wedge?? C'mon...
     
    #15 Tdizzle, Apr 25, 2014
  16. PeprSprYoFace

    PeprSprYoFace Maven (1,475) Feb 18, 2008 California

    I have been a BA for 6 years now and in those 6 years never stepped foot in the place. Never seemed like a good place to hang out. Always seems like a sandwich shop that was over priced and had some good beers on tap. Not my kind of place
     
    #16 PeprSprYoFace, Apr 25, 2014
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  17. drewone

    drewone Pooh-Bah (2,283) Sep 18, 2006 California
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    Pretty funny as the only times I went there was when I going to Provisions - so tangentially the Bruery actually got me to patronize the place, haven't been back since the OG provisions closed.
     
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  18. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    There is an undeniable charm to the place. It is kinda unique: A deli with about eighteen quality -- even rare -- craft beers on draft and a huge bottle selection. However, if this novelty was matched with a pleasant attitude and reasonably-priced food, the place would be top on my list; but it's not. All I'd like is for them to lower the price of their sandwiches and not act like they're the best/only game in town.
     
    #18 Tdizzle, Apr 25, 2014
  19. Earlycsquid

    Earlycsquid Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2013 California

    Their shitty hours are reason enough I can't remember the last time I was in there. Prices were a bit more than I'm comfortable with just a stones throw away at other places and the food is pretty pricey.

    And yeah, I do recall that the only times I ever stopped by there was to go to Provisions. So the bruery's foot print there brought them business. But hey, if they want to make enemies for silly convictions, far be it from met to stop them.

    I will say, those pickled eggs are a good snack.
     
    #19 Earlycsquid, Apr 25, 2014
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  20. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    That too! Closed on the weekend and last call at 7pm on weeknights?? Yeesh. I know that they are essentially a deli, but if you're gonna sport that many tap handles...
     
    #20 Tdizzle, Apr 26, 2014
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