"The closing is bittersweet for the Billings. Sharon Billings told local news outlet the Independent that the decision was not financially motivated; it was simply time to move on. The Billings plan to use the newfound time to go on vacation, spend time with family and even play pickleball, she said. Matt Billings told Pleasanton Weekly that he and his wife were not retiring, but rather they were in "recovery time" and that a new venture could be on the horizon someday."
"Since the mid-1990s, the restaurant and bar has been known for an array of burger options, salads, chicken wings and other classic pub fare. Beer-wise, the Billings offered a small selection of house brews, such as a pale ale, a stout and an IPA, along with more well-known beers to round out the taps, like Henhouse, Deschutes and Trumer. The space was also a live music venue that hosted acts such as the Spencer James Band and the Stan Erhart Trio."
Main Street Brewery at 830 Main St. in Pleasanton will close after 30 years, with its last day of service on Sept. 21. Owners Sharon and Matt Billings announced the closure and said they have shared meals, music, laughter and stories with the community. The decision was not financially motivated; the owners said it was simply time to move on and they plan to use the time for vacations, family and playing pickleball. Matt Billings described the pair as in 'recovery time' rather than retiring and said a new venture could appear someday. The brewpub was known for burgers, house brews, and live music, and patrons called it a home away from home.
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