Located In A Former Jail, There's No Place In Oregon Quite Like Seaside Brewery
By Sarah McCosham|Published July 04, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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Seaside, Oregon is a coastal locale that harkens back to another time and place, charming all who visit with its nostalgia and history. From its postcard-perfect Promenade to old-fashioned trolley rides through its historic downtown, Seaside is a beguiling little slice of a bygone time. This is literally the case at Seaside Brewery, a charming restaurant located in, if you can believe it, a former Oregon jail. Turns out Seaside’s Old City Jail makes the perfect setting for a quaint little pub, and a visit to this delightful brewery in Oregon most certainly belongs on your dining bucket list!
Hailed as the "only City Jail building in Oregon you can drink beer in," Seaside Brewing is a one-of-a-kind restaurant that's a total experience.
When we say the restaurant is located in a former Oregon jail, we're not kidding. This taproom and pub is housed in the Old City Hall Jail, a century-old landmark in Seaside!
These charming features, like worn wood floors and original brick walls, make visiting Seaside Brewing a total delight, whether you choose to dine indoors...
The upstairs area of the former Seaside City Hall was also renovated into a beautiful dining room that's perfect for groups looking for a quiet space to convene.
But enough about the ambiance... let's get to the food -- and beverages! Seaside Brewing boasts dozens of Oregon ales on tap, including its line of house-brewed craft beers.
Known for barbecue that includes Texas, Southern, and even global BBQ styles, carnivores have a lot to celebrate at Seaside Brewing. The smoked sausage, slow-cooked brisket, and pulled pork sandwiches are all solid choices.
Though when dining on the Oregon Coast, seafood is a must. Battered fish served with sweet mango salsa, crunchy cabbage, and spicy salsa, these fish tacos deserve a chef's kiss.
Did you know there was an Oregon restaurant located in a former jail? There’s no place quite like Seaside Brewery… but then again, there’s no place quite like Seaside, Oregon, either.
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