One of my favorite spots in La Mesa, especially Wednesday nights for karaoke. Top notch bartending and fun. And I was there for almost every Sunday last football season for both the company and service. read more

Mondays are open mics and the acts are a variety of mostly acoustic players but if you're ever in the neighborhood, this place has good vibes, fast bartenders and a motley crew of regulars that are a riot. But if there is one reason to make open mics it's for Ian, AMAZING LOCAL MUSICIAN!!! He is usually the awesome sound guy but on Mondays he transforms into a rock star, a-freakin'-mazing. Come here when bored on a Monday night just for a chance to catch one of his sets. read more

Good: No cover, but some bands have one. Good: there are excellent tacos sold on their patio. I've heard playing dirt bingo is a lot of fun here, but I haven't played. The night we visited, there was a heavy medal band playing, so we left early. I would visit again, but I'd make sure the band plays the type of music I enjoy listening to. The service was okay. read more

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Went there yesterday, a Sunday, and the bartender was horrible and unprofessional. I'm a retired Sailor, so a bartender needs to drop A LOT of "F" bombs to be become noticeable. Every other word was " FUCK " . 3 people in the whole bar and he walked past my empty beer multiple times. The place looked nice , but that bartender SUCKED big time. read more

Seth & Chastity are both Amazing! We love Deano's vibe and family! Watching our SD Pads and sports are the best!!

Loved the atmosphere, and the bartender Seth was so friendly. He knows how to make a great drink, because of that I will keep coming back

I came here for the first time with one of my friends to watch my friends band play and man let me tell the atmosphere in there was so much fun! I was not expecting the bar to be that big but it's pretty big and they also have outdoor seating in the back. They had a big stage for the bands to play on as well. They had a good size dance floor and a couple of pool tables as well. They don't serve any food. The service at the bar was great. The bartenders were really nice! read more

Bartenders are always friendly and attentive. A great range of events take place across the week with live bands usually playing Friday and Saturday night. They don't serve food but anyone hanging out there can order from Indian place and the Italian place in the same lot at a discount which is great read more

I went to the bar to get my boyfriend a drink. Not even a few minutes later our whole group got cut off saying we were too drunk. I did not consume any alcohol. ( Female bartenders ) we were just playing pool. read more

Shout out to seth, for always having a positive attitude to customers and making a great drink!

I don't know you, Deano, but I sure do appreciate you opening a bar in La Mesa! So I've only been once but based on that first experience (even though the band cancelled) I'll be back. Hey, I wasn't going for the band anyway but live music is always a plus. What did I just say, live music?! Yep, any place that puts the time into arranging a band gets bonus points in my book even if that band is a "dad band" as described by the bartender. At the end of the night I picked up the tab for my friends and I and it came out to like $120 after tip, and for me, that's a very reasonable night at the bar. Don't judge me. See ya soon, Deano's! read more

Quite often we see Dean and Erika around Santee. We tend to hang out at the same places. We always promise that we're going to visit their pub, Deano's Pub in La Mesa. Finally on a Saturday night I made it to Deano's. I was flying solo as it was a bit late of a start for Becky and we'd already had quite a day. Deano's had a no-cover, free concert featuring Up the Irons (an Iron Maiden tribute band) and Woke Up Dead (a Megadeth tribute band). Iron Maiden and Megadeth are two of my favorite bands. A free double bill metal show? Hellz to the yes! A $13 Lyft and I was dropped off at Deano's. Located in somewhat of an unassuming strip mall, but easy to find at 5286 Baltimore Dr. I walked in and immediately to the left of the entrance is the bar. It is a "low" bar with barrel chairs rather than barstools. Directly behind the bar is a long, narrow counter with barstools for sitting. That is where I posted up in front of the stage. There are plenty of tables/chairs scattered throughout. Deano's Pub also has pool tables and shuffle-board. A plethora of TVs for your sports viewing pleasure. A nice selection of beers on tap at good prices. Vera was the bartender when I first arrived. She was joined by a coworker as it got busier. I didn't catch his name. Both provided excellent service. Check out the Deano's Pub website. They host karaoke night, trivia, open mic, bingo, live music - all sorts of fun shit! Deano's Pub rocks! https://deanospub.com/ read more

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We went to see the 80's guys band. There is no food and we ordered at the bar. They sell wine in small bottles instead of glasses. There is a good size dance floor and we had a very good time. There was a full crowd and a $10 cover charge, but we felt it was worth it. read more

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My friend is playing here once in a while and I got invited, its a little cool hang out spot in La Mesa, they have cocktails drinks and of course assorted beers. They don't have any food, so just eat out and drink and enjoy the live music here. read more

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Frigging awesome so rad the atmosphere-feels like home -I came back for a second night -cover bands were amazing last night -I'm on vacation-PBRs 5$ holla -outdoor area too - mixologist with the fishnet was hot also and professional-mahalo you guys! read more

Cool place to drop in and have a drink. We went to see some bands play. The drinks could had been stronger. My Malibu pineapple tasted more like juice than. Couldn't taste the alcohol but overall a chill place. Would go again. read more

Great atmosphere! Friendly service. Best live music! 3 awesome bands? Baeback was awesome! . read more

Nice people. Great drinks. Awful karaoke singers that give it their all for our entertainment. Owners make everything feel welcome. You can bring in your own food. I'll return. read more

There's water everywhere Katrina trying to mop the floor. Water spewing from the wall!!! Men's bathroom flooding. So having to share the women's bathroom, holy moly!!! read more

Deano’s Pub - This is bad water spewing from the walls. Katrina trying to help and dry the floor. It's definitely not good!!! - Karaoke Near Me - La Mesa, California

So. Much. Fun. Came to this bar after dinner and I'm so glad we did. Bartender was extraordinary, kind, welcoming, and brought life to the bar with her charismatic personality. Along with the bar back and DJ, who didn't stop smiling the whole night! They had karaoke going, great selection of drinks, and pool! Wasn't uncomfortably crowded, but had a lively crowd of multiple age groups. Parking was easy, too bad I haven't discovered this spot sooner. It's rare to find affordable drinks, entertainment, and wonderful service at a bar. Very clean and sweet messages in the bathroom. We will be back. Thanks for having us, xo. read more

Deano’s Pub - Karaoke Near Me - La Mesa, California

While I mostly frequent Deano's Pub East, if I ever want to catch some music, bar trivia, bingo, or many of the other events they have, this is the place. They serve hard liquor at this location and the bartenders have always been kind and skillfull. read more

No one listen to Katee D. She is a liar who got removed from Deano's for being an aggressive drunk (my group witnessed the whole thing go down) She's bitter hence the bad yelp review. Deano's is an awesome place for all adult ages. Come play bingo or come to a theme night and you are guaranteed to have a good time. The owner is great and the staff works their asses off the make sure everyone is having a good time and taken care of! read more

Went there to watch a friend in a band. Low key pub, not rowdy like most. Great place for a good beverage.

What a hidden gem in La Mesa! We met Dean and his wife Erika at a community event. I told them I had heard about their pub and wanted to go there soon... Since we live a bit away in North County, what a better chance to visit Deanos then while we're in the area... First of all I'm not really a bar guy, but I'm all into supporting small businesses that support their community. The small town bars I've been to in the past have usually been full of non-welcoming locals....This is not the story with Deanos... What we found at Deanos was a cool welcoming pub, with a ice cold beer and chill vibes... The bartender, Tim, couldn't have been nicer....what started as a quick stop for a beer, turned into a two hours, several beers (hey, I had a designated driver, don't judge ;) and an awesome conversation with Tim.....the dude's a wealth of information on San Diego, and it's many, infamous watering holes....As a local Vet, he's does know his way around SD...Just the talk with Tim was worth the price of the beers....did I say the beers were cold?? Yeah, ICY cold.... I guess this place used to be a pretty rough joint before Dean bought it and turned it around... We experienced nothing but cool vibes, and I didn't feel like a had to worry about getting hit with pool cue in the back of my noggin... Plus the place is real clean and the bathrooms are spotless.... As we were leaving, a local bowling team was coming thru the door....all real friendly, bringing more positive energy into the pub... Come alone, bring a chick, bring a dude, bring both, bring your mom for gosh sakes....Everyone will feel welcome at Deanos.... I only wish I lived closer, I be in there every...well....way too much...Hah! Highly Recommend!!! read more

I came in to Deanos this afternoon while doing laundry. The girl at the laundromat suggested I go up there if I want to relax and have a beer and something to eat. I ordered some food from Nonnos and brought it in As they do not serve food, but they allow food to be brought into the establishment. I chatted with the bartender, Amy. This place seems like a lot of fun. They have pool tables, TVs and lots of fun events throughout the week read more

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Wow, talk about fun!!! The owners were so inviting and made me feel welcome!! The ambience is a typical dive bar with quite the flare! I've had many good times here at Dino's. My favorite is their rock band night. We all get together and play rock band. How fun is that!!! Plus the drinks on point!!! I was planning on stopping by for one, but you know how that goes. Tim talked me into a couple extra. So glad to have this place in the neighborhood. read more

What a hidden gem in the are. Drinks are great and live bands. We had a great time and the service was outstanding.

Nice, easy-going bar with good service! A great place to meet up with your friends and make new ones.

I went to Deano's on a Thursday night to have a drink or 2 and play dirty bingo. I sat at the bar, near where you order your own drinks to take back to your table, and was totally ignored by the bartender Amy. Granted, she was the only person behind the bar. I sat at the bar hoping to order a drink and after more than 5 minutes she never acknowledged me. People kept walking up, calling her by name, and ordering drinks as I sat there. I finally got up and walked out because I was being ignored. I had hoped to make this bar a regular stop, but I won't be going back. My suggestion, hire a second bartender on busy nights or not. Just a heads up for any others that plan on visiting. read more

Sonic Moonshine is playing and the place is packed. Everyone's having a great time and keeping staff super busy but they're handling it like champs. Always a good time every time I come here. read more

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If you like dive bars this is the one. Went for a couple drinks visiting from out of town. It was fine.

The place is amazing. It's very inviting and extremely well managed. The management runs it well and makes sure everybody is welcome. Great environment and location. The staff is all top notch!! read more

Dropped in on a Friday night with some old college friends that I used to hit up this place with in the 90's when it was Norma Jean's. Glad to see that they kept all the good stuff from back in the day and updated what was needed to give it more of a modern feel. The live band was super awesome and they even sang happy birthday to my friend, which made her night. (Dean himself even came over to take a picture with her) Thanks for a fun nite and for keeping the doors open on a San Diego treasure. read more

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Came here for karaoke the past two weeks and. the bar was completely overtaken by the padres people. Every Wednesday now there is a game on when karaoke is supposed to start. And it just goes on forever!!! So unfair to all the people that come here for karaoke!!! It may as well be a padres game bar only. It sucks! Not coming back and I was a regular!! read more

After reading Mike B's review, I knew I had to check this place out--and it did not disappoint! Deano's is hands down the coolest bar I've ever been to. As someone who's really into freak shows, I felt completely at home. The atmosphere was welcoming and the vibe was just what I was looking for. Big thanks to Mike B for the recommendation! read more

Every time I go in I seem to have a fun time, love what Dean and his family has done to the place. The bartenders are very friendly and great at their job. Definitely recommend going there from just grabbing a drink after work or going to see one of the fun bands they are always having! read more

Service is horrific, I shouldn't have to wait 40 minutes for a drink when it is moderately slow. They don't hire real bartenders here. It's sad the place has a lot of potential, oh yea it's almost a dollar more than other places depending what you order than other nearby bars. There is a reason the place is usually empty read more

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Played dirty BINGO definitely going back friendly staff i wish they served food but just. Make sure you eat before you go

This is such a good neighborhood bar. They have trivia night, karaoke, dirty bingo and bands on the weekend. We always feel so welcomed here. We needed a place like this where everyone knows your name!! The manager Amy really makes us feel special. read more

This place has really turn around with the new ownership. I typically don't go to bars but this place always has cool events going on and is my new social place! It really helped me get out of my shell and will be returning regularly! read more