Was walking down the street in Encinitas with a work colleague and decided to stop for a drink…read morebefore grabbing an Uber. The door was open and a few guys were standing around the bar inside. We walked in, asked if they were open, and they welcomed us to grab a seat, while letting us know "the DJ doesn't start for an hour though". I'd obviously stumbled into a spot I'd normally not frequent, but hey... I was already sitting on a bar stool and ordering an Old Fashioned! Friendly staff and decent prices. The booths to the right were a little worn, but as this place is more of a club than bar - that stands to reason. I only stayed for a single drink and then left, but the place started filling out as I walked out the door. BTW... the rope out front should have signaled to me that this place attracts a younger crowd (I initially missed that tip!).

Came here on a random day not dressed for the club haha had fun regardless. Def the type of place…read moreyou can dress up for or roll up in crocs, which honestly I kind of like - there's no pressure to be or dress a certain way. The music started to pick up around 11, I guess anything before that was a warm up? People were cool, lots of people standing around, but if you want to dance will have to stand near the stage! Don't think there's food there and did not drink there either lmao but the workers there were nice and helpful!

This is my new favorite restaurant…read more The place is nicely decorated, feels inviting and spacious at the same time. The service is prompt and friendly. The foods and drinks are beautifully presented and it's difficult to resist licking the yummy molé.

Came to Cocina de Barrio with several friends and overall, we thought it was okay. Some dishes were…read moreranked highly whereas most were middle of the pack. I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos and a house coffee. The coffee was actually pretty good! Cream and sugar were delivered separately to finish with your preference. As for the tacos, it was okay. The fish was a bit dry for my liking, cabbage could have been chopped with more finesse, and I wished they QC'd their limes a bit before putting them on the plate. Both were bone dry and I had to ask for more. Moreover, the cilantro lime rice was also a bit bland. It needed salt to lift the flavors in my opinion. There weren't even flecks of green if it was supposed to be cilantro? I tried boyfriend's veggie hash but was disappointed to find that it was almost all potatoes. Having said that, it was an extremely generous portion so he was filled up. While I didn't try it, our friend that had the chorizo hash also said it was okay so I'm guessing the ratio wasn't quite right. Anyways, ask for their chili sauce on the side, that's actually quite surprising. It had really good heat and was more like a chili crisp than a vinegary hot sauce. The plates that did score favorably at the table were the carne chilaquiles and the divorced eggs.

Good dive bar for a quick drink and perhaps some dancing. It's a small establishment with a handful…read moreof tables and stools at bar. Lighting is dim and drinks are decent. I wouldn't hang out here all night but would stop by as part of a bar crawl. All ages, casual attire, beer and alcohol.

IMPORTANT: Phones and Wallets are stolen here. Thought it…read morewas just mine, end of the night: 3 other reported their belongs Burgled. UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT. Staff couldn't care less, dismissed it as drunk people losing things. My phone is offline. Cannot locate and cannot call, THIEF removed SIM card.

Had a birthday dinner planned at the pocket, but unfortunately, due to weather they closed. Most…read moreplaces would have left it at that and said please join us another time, but the manager Patrick reached out and asked us if we would like to have drinks and food at the bar at VAGA instead. Although it was not what we planned for my friend's birthday it was still a great evening . The food, drinks, and service at Vega was exceptional! The weather ended up clearing right before sunset and we had a beautiful view from the bar! Looking forward to trying the pocket soon!

My wife and I recently took a trip to San Diego, and for one night, we stayed at the Alila Maria…read moreBeach Resort Encinitas. There are three restaurants onsite. One is a nice, sit-down restaurant. One is a coffee house. The third is the Pocket Pool and Bar. We found the service to be good, but we really didn't enjoy the drinks. The space was rather empty in the middle of a Sunday afternoon. We received coupons good for two welcome beverages at The Pocket when checking in at the resort. When we arrived at The Pocket after checking in but while waiting for our room to be ready, we found ourselves to be the only guests there. No reservations were needed. The clouds were out but it would soon be nice and sunny. We sat down and each ordered a zero proof cocktail. The ask was for something fruity and sweet. We ordered a variation of the Feeling Peachy, consisting of peach puree, citrus, mint, and bubbles. We did choose to give the bartender the freedom to make drinks that would be fruity and sweet as none of the drinks on the menu sounded like what we were feeling for. The bartender brought us drinks that we tried and decided we wouldn't have ordered if we didn't have vouchers for free drinks. As such, we acknowledged they weren't for us, though if we would have paid for them, we would have been disappointed. As such, I'd encourage anyone ordering drinks at The Pocket to stick with drinks on the menu. Speaking of the menu, the menu offers beach bites like smashed guacamole, craklin' buffalo wings, elote fries, quesadilla, sunset ceviche, and dirty nachos. The main event dishes include blackened Baja fish tacos, the wagyu double smash, millionaire's BLT, coastal Cali burrito, and Pacific poke. The balanced-ish menu items include pocket Caesar, the wedge, paradise bowl, and the Santorini. Treat Yourself dishes include cookie sando, assorted fresh fruit, and seasonal sorbet. Beverages include cocktails, wine, drafts, cans, zero proof. The Pocket is a surf-inspired bar with a view. There are televisions to watch sports games, and with the bar being part indoors and part outdoors, you can catch the nice weather or escape from it depending on if it is sunny or rainy. You can make a reservation on OpenTable. The bar hours are open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM. The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 12 noon to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 7:30 PM, and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 PM. Should we visit the Alila Maria Beach Resort Encinitas again, we may give The Pocket a try again but more for the atmosphere, good service, and perhaps some bites instead of drinks.

Celebrated my sister's birthday (17 friends!) in the beautifully lit back patio of Union. The…read moreservice was efficient and friendly especially for a large group. I ordered the short rib ragu and it was so flavorful and delicious. I finished the whole thing! Great value too. My husband got the gumbo and he enjoyed it. Everyone was so pleased with their choices. There was live entertainment indoors too. They let us bring in a cake and provided plates which was so nice. A fun night was had by all! Looking forward to returning soon.

Easy spot to get to after a day at the beach. We found street parking but there's a small lot…read morebehind the restaurant too. Its a cool vibe inside. Open air flow with a nice outdoor patio. Unfortunately, we did have to swing at gnats several times while sitting at our booth inside. There's a good amount of TVs on the walls for entertainment. Our waitress was cool but never asked if we wanted a refill or new drinks for our empty glasses. The menu had several things that sounded good to me but I went for the fig flatbread. It let me down. The figs were too big for the tiny slices and not enough cheese. My daughters kid cheeseburger was very bland. I know its for kids but my kids have standards. The beer was delicious and I appreciate the variety they offer. The ranch was also very good.

Ordered the roasted chicken dish was very dry and instead of a combination on vegetables I got a…read morefew green beans was told that was the summer vegetable. For $28.00 I was very disappointed, I ordered a side of vegetables and they charged ne an additional $ 8.00. For 2 people no alcohol or dessert it was $120. 00. Then they tried to take everything off the table a half hour before closing and the girl said the dishwasher needed this. Really dont think I'll go back.

All 4 entrees were delicious. Our server was attentive &…read moreaccommodating. Outside patio was fine until someone started their truck remotely and we had fumes drifting over to our table for 5 long minutes. (Caveat:Parking lot is up against the patio.)

We came here for dinner on a Friday evening. It was very hot. I wasn't sure what the outdoor…read moreseating was like so I had selected inside. It was definitely cooler in the shade outside. As the night drew on it got cooler inside but just be aware. The decor is adorable and the DJ was super fun. Our waitress said most of their serving dishes and glasses are antiques that the owner has collected. Love that. We ordered a glass of Gamay (because it was served cold) and beer to start. We ended up getting a bottle of the Lester Pinot Noir also because it was cold. They will let you taste any wines even before you order a full glass and that's super awesome. Note they only have beer and wine. The food was good and as everyone else has said, the portions are small. We started with the pastrami gougeres which was definitely my favorite thing that we ordered. Very, very good and not nearly as heavy as I thought they would be. I was afraid to order them because I didn't know if they'd be super filling (they are just the right amount). The summer tomato salad had an amazing ginger dressing and I thought was a pretty decent size for a small plate. The salad changes and uses seasonal ingredients. The peach was great with the tomatoes though I wish the peach had been a little more ripe. The bbq potatoes were great, my boyfriend liked those the most. And we ended with the scallops which were good but only two pieces. Definitely ask for a spoon if you get the scallops so you can make sure and get all the sauce. Overall, it's a very cute spot. Not sure if we'll go back only because it is pretty costly for the amount of food you get. But I do recommend it.

Cute and cozy spot! You must have reservations on a Friday night. It's hard to find a kind of…read moretrendy hot spot in this area (although I can't speak of this since I don't live in North County). Parking is a bit tricky since it's residential or you can park near the train tracks. Read the reviews before you go. Not all dishes are stellar. I made sure to look up the photos and reviews. I was happy with what I ordered with 2 glasses of wine, the tuna tostada, pastrami gougeres, fried mushroom, and pasta dish. The flavors were fun and the textures were fresh. I was surprised that their desserts are so underwhelming; you would expect more creativity from this place than fruit and sweet cream. We went to get ice cream in Carlsbad to end the night.

Many of nights lost in this room.. core memories here with PLG! Locsl vibe but like not at the same…read moretime it's a look inside the cool kids hangout spot and when your there your one of them!

Stopped in the Daley Double on a Saturday afternoon. Totally cool little dive bar. First off Tab…read moreour bartender was one cool cat. Funny dude too! Oh, and don't waste your time with any "bar tab" jokes with Tab. Trust me, he's heard them all. No tap beer here, only bottles. No problem, Becky and I don't mind cracking a Pacifico on occasion ($4). Pretty big bar with comfortable stools and some booths along the wall. The Jack Daniels logo on the felt on the pool table was cool. The bathroom was horrible. I really don't expect much out of bathrooms in my dive bars. It was relatively empty of day drinkers so we were able to chit-chat and joke around with Tab. Just a fun, old-school dive bar.