I wish I can put no stars. Never will go back. The moment I walked in the bartender looked at me and my friends like we were a problem. Showed our IDs (Didn't have any problems at any other bar in the area but here.) Immediately refusing to serve us when we showed our ids. Celebrating my 30TH birthday and we are all over 25 and saying it's not us. It was a weird looking white guy for a bartender. Never will return. Reading that others have experienced a similar experience and helping others to not have to experience what we did. read more

I was unfortunate enough to walk in this bar. I understand it's a dive bar but I didn't understand the white OWNER using the N word (ER), loud and clear throughout the bar. This is completely acceptable. Especially when your bar is located in a very cultured demographic and having black and brown employees ( yes she said it in front of them too. Fine, you're fine yes or no. Don't spend a dime at this racist bar!! If I could give it negative 100 stars I totally would. read more

My friends and I decided to have a night out to this bar and we were enjoying ourselves having a couple beers, I decided to use the restroom which has no locks so I decided to use my foot as a doorstop to stop anyone from entering, bartenders walks in on me and leaves as I am zipping up my pants and adjusting my belt and as I leave the bathroom security comes up telling me I have to leave because the bartender told him so. I later find out through my friends that the bartender was accusing me of doing drugs. He was later informing my friends that he used to sell drugs to military and that was justification to kick me out. Do not go to Dock's, security is cool and friendly, I do not know what the bartender was on but definitely not friendly and unwelcoming. For any military do not go as the bartender is very drug friendly and willing to sell to military. read more

Think this is my first one Star. Based on the other reviews, it's probably the same bartender. I don't care what your beliefs are but to be comfortable enough to call someone the N word while watching a football game at work is crazy. I kid you not, I was sitting at the bar. She didn't like what a player did and decided to call him the N word, hard R. To do it at work of all places. read more

Terrible experience -- would never go back. I had heard before that the bartender here had a bad attitude, and unfortunately, that turned out to be true. They were extremely rude, clearly in a bad mood, and handled our drinks carelessly -- practically tossing them at us. The overall vibe of the place was unpleasant: it smelled weird, felt chaotic, and the bartender's behavior only added to the negative atmosphere. Even security, who were honestly more welcoming than the staff behind the bar, encouraged us to give it another shot. We regret listening. Should've trusted our instincts. This place felt unprofessional and disrespectful from start to finish. There are plenty of better bars on Third. I highly recommend you go anywhere else but here. read more

Terrible experience. I highly recommend anyone that is trying to have a good time totally avoid this place. The bartender is awful, and the place has no air conditioning. Literally horrible, I would recommend every other bar on 3rd avenue before this one. read more

Bottom of the Barrel service. The mood when you walk in does not seem inviting at all, it's very dark and it seems a lil ran down. If you do ignore all the other bad reviews and decide to take a trip to this establishment beware of the racist employees. This old white woman who claims to be the owner was very intoxicated and could not leave my friends and I alone, from the moment we stepped foot in that horrible excuse of a business the mood was off. For a bit of background, my friends and I were looking for Karaoke which they advertise but I guess was not doing for the night so we deviated and tried to play pool. Long story short the pool table requires you to put quarters in and at the time none of us had the quarters, the bartender was not trying to cooperate with a trade of a few dollars for quarters which at that point we were ready to go to the next place. The old white woman overhearing our conversation and basically watching us the whole time decides to run her mouth to the other people sitting around the bar telling them "if they don't have quarters, they need to get the f-ck out." If you're an owner, why would you fix your mouth to even gossip around potential recurring customers but she must be ok with her 3 retired veterans and 2 occasional stragglers. Awful interaction to say the least, and there's so many better places to go less than 200 feet away from her 1900s ways of running that building. read more

If I could give it - negative stars I would !!!Terrible service would never go again!!! You couldn't pay me to go back. This old white woman started saying terrible comments to me and my friends for not carrying quarters for the pool table. And saying to kick these children out (we are all of age of course.) So rude and then my friend who is gay she didn't like that she then started calling him "they them whatever they are". And then started getting in his face which she was obviously intoxicated extremely! She was obviously trying to get into an altercation. And I'm assuming she's the owner because she told the bartender to kick us out. What kind of owner does that. Failure of a business!!!!! She also did not like the fact that me and my friend were speaking Spanish. A classic Karen! Honestly the environment is also very hostile feeling. It's a mediocre bar with over expensive drinks. Although the bartender that night looked helpless and was trying to apologize but disgusting behavior. DO NOT GO HERE DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE ANY OF YOUR MONEY.!!! Basically don't go unless you're a white straight male. read more

My first time here as I don't go to 3rd Ave often but it wasn't a bad crowd. We came here specifically for karaoke and it definitely delivered! It was a hot summer night and boy could you tell... No AC in here. A regular took it upon himself to bring a personal fan and set it up by the pool table while he played but that's it. Also, it's just one singular pool table in the back by the restrooms. read more

This place is popping !! I was invited here on a Friday night by a friend that lives across the street. We had sooo much fun . The karaoke Dj is hilarious and puts on a great show . The patrons are friendly and fun to drink with . I'd be happy to come here again on a Friday night . read more

4 don julio silver shots, 2 green tea shots = $90. Dive bar with high end Gaslamp prices. I'm very disappointed: if you would have charged me $60 you would have had a lifetime customer, at $90 you have me writing a yelp review at 1:30am. I paid for the juke box, we were the only ones in the bar, we kept the energy up, and we left feeling ripped off.. $15 for a green tea shot.... Cmon guys read more

What can I say. It's a just another bar. Nothing new that stands out. Cool chill vibes. But I need more

Honestly, I've never given an establishment a 1 star, but here we are. I was out and about in Chula Vista and decided to make Docks my last call. I was, by the way, born and raised in Chula Vista so I have a pretty good feeling about the bar scene here. (My boyfriend and I went to Bar Sin Nombre before Dock's which was a great time btw.) We decided to get a nightcap at Docks before going home. We were looking for a table when, the next thing I know, we're getting kicked out. "What's going on?". The bartender asked if we would like a drink, so obviously we were fine to come in, however, the "bouncer" decided that we weren't welcome. Do better with your bouncers. The only thing they're bouncing is the customers! read more

The Dj was so rude. He thought he deserved more than the bartenders. But guess what he sucked and kept complaining about his tips. Good luck with that. Great place but replace that DJ. Anyone can play that..... read more

Dock's Cocktails - The shitty Dj who wants money for switching songs around. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The Monday day shift bartender is a complete and absolute a**hole. He has a verry racist, and negative attitude about him. He kicked myself and two other friends out before they could even have a sip of beer because my friends backpack fell off a stool he tried to place it on. He has the nastiest attitude I have encountered in quite a while. I just walked over a mile to come here to have a relaxed drink and he greeted me with such a nasty attitude I felt uncomfortable, and when he kicked my friends out I had no choice but to follow suit. I didn't even finish my drinks and he still charged me, and refused to refund me. Do not recommend this bar under any circumstances after this visit. read more

Omg Just encountered the worst most rudest bartender! Her name is Jennifer, I asked for a gin and tonic, had one sip could tell it wasn't tonic! It was soda water or some disgusting tonic they used! I told her I didn't like it, she said "we don't replace or refund" wth??? Never heard of that! I said "why? If it doesn't taste close to a gin and tonic?" I had to leave the drink there and pay for it! Didn't want anything else from her, ruined our day completely! read more

If this place had a person that enjoyed his job not like who ever was there today brushing his teeth in the middle of the bar. It started at the "what's up man" silence cool I get it busy but there is four people at the place. I asked for a beer a shot and then said you have Clamato he said naw at no point making eye contact. Two other customers came in and same treatment. I don't know what people have going on in their lives but if you work in customer service maybe don't bring ur lame ass life to work. read more

Dock's Cocktails - The worst - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I never use this forum but ONCE in a while I must make people aware of SOME BAD places, I visited this establishment for the first time and noticed that had a juke box not being played so, I dropped in some CASH and played some music (Spanish lyrics) and was abruptly told that my music was going to be skipped because it was SH$#! According to an elderly woman. I was surprised and upset at her comments and found them to RUDE and a touch of RACIST but I was raised to respect my elders and so I walked away and found around BAR on third Ave WHICH has plenty of them and I SUGGEST and RECOMMEND you don't visit DOCKS and say FOCK DOCKS and go elsewhere. JUST my Dime and Nickel as thoughts. Leo read more

This place is low down. Tried going in on Friday night with my husband and father in law and the 2 bouncers in front racially profiled my father in law. He looked at his id and sized him up and said "tonight's not a good night" we were all confused as we had just gotten out of Uber and ended up there to start our night. After we explained that he lets my F.I.L in and the other bouncer tells my husband "If anything goes down it's on you" ... WTF. What do they think is gonna go down?! The bouncers are bunk and the only thing lit about this bar is the logo up front. Go to Silver Dollar instead. Better music, more people, great service and bouncers (: read more

Came in on a Sunday with a group of 10 people around 2pm. We came in celebrating a birthday, so we had balloons and everyone walked in with a lot of energy. A few of us took 2 shots. Not back to back but we were all hanging out, played some music, played some darts, and were there for about 1 hour or so. I ordered another round of shots and the bartender said I'd have to wait a bit. He said I'd have to wait about an hour to order more drinks. Sure, no problem with me. About 10 minutes later, my husband tried to order a beer and the bartender wouldn't serve him. My husband did not have those 2 shots. We then realized that none of us would be served alcohol. So, we left. Mind you, 1 person in our group does not drink, so we relied on his testimony for accuracy of this story. Two hours later, 3 people from our group decided to walk over from where we were having lunch and order some shots and the bartender still would not serve them. It's one thing to be mindful of who you're serving and know that as a bartender you are responsible for what happens in your bar. However, after reading the reviews it is clear that a there is one bartender in particular who will make sure that his work day is not bothered. I feel like he will cut you off based on a personal bias versus the fact that you're drunk and causing a disturbance. Not cool at all. I didn't get his name, but it's kinda obvious who he is. While I respect the fact that he was doing his job, I also thinks it's necessary to highlight when you are treated unfairly from a place of business. Whether or not you need my business is irrelevant. You were nice in telling us no, but it was obvious why you did it. I do NOT recommend coming to this place for a drink no matter how cheap the drinks are. I refuse. read more

Whenever I am out of town, and spot a dive bar, I must check it out. With a name like Doc's you know its going to be a good time. It was 10 am, but hey, I was on a mini vacation, and it was 5 o clock somewhere. I ordered a rum and soda water, and my husband got a jack and coke. We sat right up at the bar top, and it was pretty busy for a Saturday at 10 am. The bartender was friendly and the drinks were perfectly poured. I loved all the Halloween décor, very festive. I could have stayed for hours, but we had a full day ahead of us. Will definitely come back for a drink or two next time I'm in the area. read more

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This is a really great diving bar/karaoke. We usually go to karaoke on Saturdays. The DJ is super cool and energetic. He really does at the mood and is very encouraging to those who don't want to do karaoke.It's in a great location that always has parking as well. They don't serve food, but do have some snacks. Also, you can't order any complicated drinks because a lot of the bartenders are either new or just don't know how to make the variety of drink drinks. read more

Docks Cocktails was a blast today, Fun atmosphere and happy people Great day bartender read more

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Dock's is a historic spot on 3rd St that I've always heard about but never stopped in before. We were hoping for karaoke on a Thursday night before a Friday holiday, but we were sad to learn karaoke was only on weekends. (Apparently this is similar to other karaoke spots in the area.) It was halfway busy with a good crowd of folks. Drinks are well-priced, service was great and the crowd is fun. read more

I've been coming here and I'm so disappointed By the white guy bartender that was here 9/2/22 Sorry I didn't get his name only because he was an asshole. He didn't serve me or my friends... thank god for the girl or else I would've walked out!!! I witnessed him being an asshole to a lot of people!!! It was only 10pm too read more

Don't drink here. Walked in with five other friends and I had to use the rest room before I ordered a drink. Came out of the bathroom and while passing the bar and old dude at the end of the bar tried to confront me about me not ordering anything before using the restroom. I diffused the situation and ordered a beer and before I finished it an old lady that runs the bar (and I'm assuming is friends with the other rude bar patron) confronted my girlfriend over the same situation after we already ordered a round. Ended up not finishing my drink and just left. Not a friendly environment and won't ever come back. read more

This is the last place you want to go for a drink! My sister and I went in for a cocktail and some jukebox music after a nice lunch down the street. Huge mistake. When we got there there was ONE guy at the bar and some homeless looking lady at the end of the bar. She shouted out that the bartender was in the bathroom and will be back shortly. So the bartender comes out and looks miserable AF, no friendly greeting at all. I said I will have a Crown/7 and house white wine. She gets the drinks and puts them in front of us. Again, she looks miserable to be working. Crown/7 has been my drink for over 25 years, I took a sip and politely told her the 7Up was flat. She said well that's all we have. I said you don't have any cans you can open. She said No!. I said ok I will have house Vodka and Tonic. She brought me the drink, no lime, no napkin, she didn't even ask if I would like a lime. So then I was trying to make the best of this horrible service. By this time another man came in. Boy did she run to him! When I finally got her attention I asked what is your favorite shot to make? What? She asks. I said, you know what kind of shot can you make? Do you make Lemon Drops? No we don't make those here. I was like what? Huh? Who doesn't make those? Anyway the homeless lady from the end of the bar shouts out Whiskey! Which turns out she is the owner! Anyway, I was not about to spend any more time at this dump! I asked for the tab of two house vodka tonics and one house wine. The tab was $26 bucks. WTH $26 bucks! I asked the rude bartender Jess how much were the drinks. She called out the Crown/7 as 8 bucks!! I said I didn't drink it. Well the owner said to charge you because the drink tasted good to me. I said is this your policy that the customer is wrong and she RUDELY interrupted me and said yes we are always right! I said I am going to Yelp this and she turned to us and said go ahead we don't care about Yelp. Well I got my 8 bucks and told her good luck on earning tips. She said yeah Yelp away. I said I will. Don't even waste your time and money. Are they trying to recoup money they lost during the shutdown by ripping off customers? Just imagine what they do to the elderly customers or intoxicated. What a damn shame, I have been going to Docks for many years and hadn't been back since this and only time. For damn shame. They should be thankful for anyone who walks in! This bartender jess gave disgusting service and the owner a loser. They should consider other occupations because customer service is NOT their forte. read more

Huh??? All Hallows' Eve 2021 7:30pm 6 patrons, 1 bartender, 1 bouncer. Lights a bit too bright. I to the top hatted bartender at the bar as I settled into a seat "I'd love a lemon drop!" He "We don't make those here" I, my eyes surveying the bars ample liquor selection, "It's a lemon drop. Vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup" He "I know how to make a lemon drop, but we don't make lemon drops here". Huhhh...WTF? I know where I'm not wanted. I nodded, making eye contact with the bartender and turned to my boyfriend saying "Lets get something down the road honey". We left. I am a positive person people but I have nothing. I've included a photo as we presented there at 7:30 pm on Halloween Eve. We look like people who can pay our bill, we're dressed in a manner to suggest that we're probably not going to be assholes and it's EARLY! I say that because I assume the bartender didn't want to serve us because we were older than the crowd he was expecting later and didn't want us to be a deterrent to the demographic when they began checking in. I seriously do not know how else to take his words, demeanor or lack of alternative suggestions. I can't think of any other way that we could be objectionable patrons. I will say the top hatted bartender was not overtly rude. Nothing he said was overtly rude. Neither of us used a harsh tone. He's just a sad guy I guess. He didn't mind our leaving and we had a few very well crafted drinks while listening to a pretty talented 20 something guitarist down the road at Shake and Muddle. They close a bit early for some but are a Great pregame spot if your a young un. read more

Dock's Cocktails - Offensive? - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Overall I like this bar. Bartenders are super friendly and pretty quick on service, maybe because we're regulars though. Bouncers have always been polite and I've never had problems with them. I like the karaoke part but definitely needs a little crowd control for when some people get a little too rowdy. I wish they had more bathrooms than two in the back, but it's a pretty decent bar. read more

Terrible service terrible attitude crappy place and with no reason to be rude to us all we wanted was a beer

I'll start by saying that I rediscovered Docks when I posed a question on a Facebook Karaoke group while exploring options for Karaoke on a Friday night in Chula Vista. Within 10 minuets one of thier regulars replied Docks. I gave them a call to verify a few things before I committed to go. The woman who answered the phone was friendly polite and answered all my questions. She took time to find answers she didn't know. The bartender was friendly As was Shawn the KJ. She had no songbook either printed or online which to me was not cool. I didn't particularly like the fact that you put your name and a song on a notebook. I wasn't sure how the rotation went but she seemed really good at working new singers in. To me the backing tracks were too loud for the vocals. She had a variety of songs and people singing them. There seemed to be a lot of down tie between singers The customers were friendly and accepting of the singers. Beer prices seemed reasonably priced, cheap compared to what I paid last weekend for a pint. But that would an unfair comparison. They had no food which was biggest complaint. There was a Food Truck which I didn't try but it must have been good judging by the crowd sitting on curb eating tacos. I'd recommend checking Docks out if you're in the area and looking for a place for Karao,ke and friendly people. read more

Ordered a bottled beer. It was warm. Bartender gave me a frosted glass and some ice to help. Cold beer is a must at any bar. Even a dive bar. read more

The service. Its definitely a lgbtq non friendly bar. Me and two other gay buddies of mine came in and right away was greeted with odd and judgmental eyes from the only bartender. He immediately threw a coaster at me and aasked what i wanted i asked for moscow mule and he snapped "we dont do those were a dive bar" ive been to many dive bars and ive been served moscow mules. He then proceeded to walk away making faces. We left so fast. read more

I work in the hospitality business and this place has such huge potential because they are right in the heart of old town Chula Vista except for the bartenders who will be the death of this place. Specially the male bartender with long hair Who only services the people that he likes and he has an attitude throughout the whole time. He has friends come to this place of business it is only polite to them. I Understand you need a strong character to deal with the public but you are completely missing out on the customer service aspect of the business. read more

Been here many times and... well, it's a dive bar. What do you want? It's cheap and it's open late. The vibe (and East Coast attitude) might not be for everyone, but I hope it never changes. read more

Horrible!!!! Chris was a complete jerk, we went up to the bar and he complete ignored my niece and I was he was chatting with his friends, a white guy came up and he served him right away, I ask him if we could get a drink and he said no because I was yelling at him but that was completely untrue. He is an ignorant races. I will never go back here unless he is fired. read more

Once again, another bad review. Went up to the bartended to let them know a glass had broken (completely an accident) after I went to try to buy my friends a drink and that's when they let me know I was cut off. Kicked me out, me and my friends left. That's unbelievable, was not making a scene or a mess, what shitty customer service. Not surprised. read more

Rudest bartender ever. And, clientele was rough. Rude and uncalled for service. I'll never come here again.

Worst bar I've ever been to. EVER. Shitty, small, way too expensive drinks. I've bartended for years and I feel bad for the people who bartend here because this place is junk. Cash only, BTW. Go down the road a mile in any direction and find a better bar with way better vibes, accepts cards, stronger pours and fair prices. read more

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, can open a can of seltzer like Jess can. She's well worth the trip down to Dock's. You won't regret it, I promise. read more