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    Colab Public House

    4.5 (190 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Dory W.

    Casual place to kick back and listen to music.. and have a beer. My husband had the tacos at the new Mexican restaurant and they looked good.

    Cranberry ranch water
    Vanessa C.

    I've been here many time over the years and have never been disappointed by them. This most recent time was the first time in years and it was for a work holiday party. We actually had a previous holiday work party there a couple years ago and it was great then too. We were downstairs last time and upstairs this time. All the staff were great. I had a drink from each spot and everyone was so friendly. The guy at the wine place was all smiles and let me taste before I chose. The woman at the middle one made a great drink and was really nice. The brewery at the end was great too and they shared about when the burger place left. I hope colab stays in business. It's a great place to meet and had a guy playing live music too. And a wing food stand outside. Try it if you haven't!

    Toby P.

    I come here every few months. It has changed quite a bit since the beginning. They've tried a few restaurant concepts that just haven't seemed to work out. Last I was there, they had a food truck which I much prefer over the restaurants. I also saw people bringing in their own food. They had a lot of beer and one wine selection, now they have beer, spirits and wine. It's much more balanced. They still have the arcade and games upstairs. They have a lot of live music which is great. They have bingo, charity events and a calendar full of activities for everyone. I've enjoyed watching it morph over the years, but I really like where it's at now.

    Thea M.

    Came here for the first time for a private event, we took up the whole upper level, that had vintage arcade games and plenty of seating. Colab is such a great place for a date night or to come after work, with friends. Drink varieties from Propaganda winery , 117 west spirits, and Breakwater Brewing. They have bingo nights and other events on their monthly calendar! Great experience will be back

    Maureen J.

    Great place to hang out with friends! They have beer, spirits, wine, and games! The workers are really cool here. You can hang out inside or outside. There are video games and games you can play outside like darts, corn hole, and connect four. I saw an axe throwing area too!

    Pizza from the Italian restaurant
    Veronica G.

    There are plenty of seating options at Colab public house. You could sit outdoors on the back patio, on the front patio, or in the upstairs loft area or in the main seating area. Main seating area has couches, chairs, high and low tables, and a bar. You should be able to find something to meet your needs. Upstairs in the loft they have video and interactive games. Inside they have permanent vendors for wine, beer and spirits. They also have one Italian restaurant. They also host food trucks. Look for the calendar to determine what's going on daily. They offer events such as trivia and live music. They do have service at the tables to pick up plates, but other than that, you must pick up your own items from the vendor.

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    Harinder K.

    Fun spot for a casual outing. Enjoy food, drink, live music, and fun activities. Service was friendly and accommodating. Very casual spot.

    Great tasting Merlot
    Candice M.

    Fun atmosphere with several drink options. Propaganda wine is a must try. The whiskey place I think it's called 117 is a don't waste your money. Drinks are mediocre at best and not worth the price. Also not made properly, huge disappointment. The Italian food was good with us liking the spicy honey pepperoni pizza the best. They have great events every day of the month. The bingo is a must try

    Noms they got a lil foodie spot in here but last time it was a burger spot and this time it Italiano yeeeet
    Tajuana C.

    I like this lil spot cus there are several lil spots all in one. Last time we came here there was a burger spot that was fire af but they took forever to make my burger, like 30 mins lol. This time there was an Italian spot there and the pizza wasn't too bad. It's hard to leave a review for everything in here and that's why I'm giving a five star bc of the experience and that's what it's about for me! As long as I have a good time and ain't hangry I'm a happy girl. Also, the first time we came was on a busy Sat night and they had live music. On a Wednesday they were playing trivia games lol but seems like they have a happy lil group of locals that chill here. I hope they give prizes lol.

    Jason N.

    I have been meaning to come here for so long. We have driven past this over and over and finally made it out. It is in the same center that Indian Joe's used to be in, and the idea of a collaboration spot seemed like a fun idea. We came for Bingo night, because who doesn't like Bingo! We came right over after work, so we ended up grabbing some food here at the Italian place inside, and I don't feel any need to order from them again. The brewery area had a lot of great choices, including a few sours which is always a plus. While I did not check out the winery, I did grab a drink at the distillery which was very good. Overall, I had fun, I would say that most of the employees which I spoke to were kind of stand offish, not sure if there was anything that would make me feel the need to go back unless specifically meeting some friends here.

    Fettuccini Alfredo
    Danielle V.

    We loved the variety and friendly service!!! We started with some delicious brewery beers. My husband got a hazy and I got a brown ale. They were both delicious! I then got a margarita at the cocktail section and it was pretty good. A little light on tequila haha Lastly, we got a bottle of wine at the winery. She accidentally poured me a glass instead of bottle but let me keep it. She also gave me a wine Jell-O shot which is bizarre, but somehow works! She was so sweet! We went to the pizza place and the pizza was decent. I got the fettuccini Alfredo which was wonderful. My mom got the arancini and though they were great. We went for trivia night and it was such a fun experience! Check this place out!

    Girls playing arcade games
    Lauren F.

    This place is really cute. The downstairs has a wine bar, a hard liquor bar, a kombucha bar, and a beer bar. There is also a pizza shop that opens at 4 PM. Upstairs is a cute little arcade with a couple of games to play and some claw activities. Lots of seating all around! There is also an outside area in the back, which is really fun that has darts, Jenga, and a large connect for. You can also reserve 24 hours in advance to do the hatchet throwing. Sometimes there are food trucks there when we were there. There was a taco truck and it was really great Carne Asada fries! If you don't love pizza, make sure to check ahead of time to see if they're gonna be any food trucks there because the pizza is the only option inside.

    Katie K.

    Really love the vibe and wine club! Carrie at propaganda wine was so sweet! Definitely recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Colab Public House

    Do they allow outside food?

    No they don't.

    Are outside cakes allowed? Meeting up with a group of friends for a birthday.

    Yes they have lots of groups come in for events like birthdays, showers etc. As long as your group is patronizing the businesses there they will be fine with a cake.

    What are your happy hour specials?

    Every tenant has different specials that rotate depending on what's on tap or available in bottles, so you have to come in and ask to see what they are.… Read more

    Is outside food permitted, such as local pizza? The burgers are quite $$, considering they don't include a side of fries?

    Pizza will be a menu addition very shortly. Thanks for letting us know.

    Do this place have TVs to watch the padres games?

    Yes, lots of TVs to watch different games!

    What are the hours of business?

    4 to 10 on weekdays. 11 to 10 Saturday pm. 11 to 8pm Sunday.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes, well behaved dogs are allowed on our outside patio.

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