Great nice meets divey bar with fun vibes and games and good drinks! Staff is quick and friendly…read moreand we love popping into aero club!

$34.00 (before tax & tip) for two burgers: Patty Issues (3 patties) and This Burger Understands Me…read more(2 patties). I'll definitely be back for the bar, the pinball, and those burgers! We walked in and found out that they have a strict age limit, which I discovered when they insisted on scanning my ID into a machine. I'm closer to the tomb than the womb, so I'm not entirely sure what they were expecting to find. But apparently, the machine needed to verify that I'm legally old enough to be there. Afterward, the bartender thanked me by name. My person who is closer to the womb than the tomb forgot their ID. It could have been Justin Bieber, or myself for that matter, but it wasn't going to happen. The burgers would have to be, to go. First impression is the decor is classic, and the place was absolutely immaculate. Later, I noticed the bathrooms were spotless, and perhaps most importantly, there was no graffiti on the walls. It's a class act establishment where civilization survives. There's a back covered patio surrounded by ferns, a great game room, and then the backyard where the food trailer is located. It was Sunday around 2pm, and while talking to the bartender, they mentioned that they had wings out for happy hour and the games. But I had my sights set on the Wagyu burgers. If I must say so myself, it was an excellent choice on my part. The patties were perfectly seasoned, and the toppings mixed with the Wagyu juices to create a delicious little sauce. I happened to have some chips underneath the burger, and they basically became the lucky recipients of all that wonderful burger grease. Very, very yummy. Walking around while waiting for my food, one can't help but notice that the bourbon selection is fantastic. While my person was booted, I can still say that all the employees were cordial, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. No attitude, no nonsense just good service. While it's listed as a dive bar, it's way too chic for that classification. I love a welcoming bars with great burgers, an excellent bourbon selection, and enough character to keep me coming back. Which I plan on doing in force!

A local spot that I will be visiting anytime I'm in San Diego! This is a local dive bar with great…read morevibes, good music, and strong drinks at a great price. Come during the day, it's populated without being too crowded. Night time is also a vibe but it gets BUSY (it's a young persons game lol). The bartenders are very friendly and aware, even when slammed. Shout out to Issac and Bridgette . The food is also slammin, for bar food. We ordered the chili cheese fries with guacamole and were in heaven!

Our friends took us here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Judging from the decor in this place,…read moremy husband and I would probably not have thought this place served breakfast because it looks mostly like bar and not a restaurant. But we were pleasantly surprised by their breakfast. I got their Huevos Ranchero and my husband got their breakfast burrito. I got their rancheros sauce on the side cause I was afraid it would be spicy but it was very mild and tasty. We both really enjoyed our meals. Good portion sizes. We were both quite full afterwards. So it was good that the Little Italy Farmers Market is only a couple blocks away so we could walk around afterwards. Our server was very helpful and attentive. Overall, the food was good. The ambiance was a bit dark though.

If you're ever sitting at home asking yourself important questions like:…read more "Do I want to spend more money on TouchTunes than actual beer?" "Would I like to open a bar at 6 a.m. beside men who look like they know three different ways to lose a fishing boat?" "Should I buy a cheesesteak at Jersey Mike's and proudly eat it at the counter cuz the Fox can't be trusted with a fryer?" "Do I enjoy low inhibitions, lower beer prices, and conversations with cougars named Tammy who smoke Misty 120's and call everyone 'baby'?" Then the Silver Fox is not just a bar, it's a sanctuary for the gloriously untethered. Like a Robert Frost poem if Frost had chain-smoked cigarettes and played pool until sunrise. When you come to the fork in the road, and to the left lies reclaimed wood, Tulum inspired bars, and rosemary craft cocktails, and to the right lies the cold silence of your apartment. Dare to go straight. Straight into the Silver Fox, for one last five more beers.

Came here the other night to just grab a drink and well the feels of a good dive bar swept through…read moreand I ended up having more and stay longer. Definitely enjoyed myself there. Surely they got some great deals on drinks throughout the week. Tried to include some of that in the photo I took.

GEORGE was exceptional last night! Coming from a couple from the service industry and we do alot of…read morebar hopping George really impressed us!. He was fun fast and attentive to all his surroundings! Sheesh what cab this man not do!? Prices were great! There is a ami jukebox to play tunes too! Love love love 10/10 would come again!

When I visit San Diego, The Loft is at the top of my "must visit" list and is normally one of the…read morefirst places I go after getting settled in. Situated on 5th Avenue in beautiful Hillcrest, The Loft is a small, but mighty place that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons. From the bartenders, to the patrons, and of course the drinks...this spot is an absolute vibe! Everyone is beyond welcoming and fun here. The space is a great combination of indoor/outdoor. The drinks are strong and well priced, which is not a combination you can find many places these days! They don't serve food, but they are fine if you want to bring your own, which many folks do. We have enjoyed a cocktail and UberEats'd something so we didn't have to leave. Overall, while I am not a San Diego local (yet), I consider The Loft my local spot. Love this place!

Imagine walking into a dark bar and feeling like you just busted in on a funeral, except everyone…read moreis welcoming you and suddenly you're hanging with the locals. The lamplighter is a classic neighborhood hang in mission hills- I think it's a dive bar by day; but I think it gets "hipster" by night. I enjoyed the ambiance, bartender, patrons & music. Mackenzie was an outstanding bartender ! Made me feel right at home! And fellow stool mate Anthony was warm & fuzzy like a big old teddy bear! Note: cash only. No food, but you might get a candy apple vendor coming through...

Ella is the best! From the moment we walked in, the energy that Ella and the security guard brought…read moreset the tone and had me expecting a great experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with a couple of the bartenders. They came across as snarky and condescending, and it felt like I was inconveniencing them just by placing a drink order. The contrast between the warm welcome at the door and the service at the bar was disappointing.

Such a fun lil vibe here lol!!! I love chill spots you can just be yourself and dance the night…read moreaway. Cheers everyone!!! We came here late night after being downtown to jus chill n have a last drank before heading home! We took and uber of course. Thanks for a good time and cheap drink!

Appreciate the dive bar feel as we are losing those these days. Can be tight and crammed but for…read morethe most part always able to find a spot. The vibes are very chill and a good spot to stop into on your hillcrest bar hops.

Overall solid music venue. Good sound system. Bar seats and some booths inside…read more Did get quite hot in there despite not being packed so just dress according to temp for sure. They have a small parking lot but on a show night, good luck. Otherwise street parking around.

Dark and divey. One really friendly bartender. Didn't care for their drinks. Got the Malort and a…read moreHello Kitty and a draft beer. A dollar off drafts for HH. Small space in a sort of sketch neighborhood. Unfort not my vibe and probs wouldn't return.

We love a good dive bar, so while exploring San Diego's Old Town we did what any responsible day…read moredrinkers would do... we Googled "dive bars" & ended up at Old Town Saloon. And honestly? This place was exactly the vibe we were hoping to find. The second we walked in, I loved the vintage feel of the decor. It has that authentic old-school saloon energy that can't be manufactured. A genuine neighborhood watering hole with personality - a little worn in, full of character & packed with stories. One of the best parts of our visit was the bartender, who also happened to be the third-generation owner. He struck that perfect balance of being super friendly & welcoming without being all up in our business. You could tell he genuinely cared about the place & its history. He shared some great stories that made the experience feel personal. We settled in for some drinks & soaked up the atmosphere. The history of San Diego Old Town swirled around us as we enjoyed our time at the Old Town Saloon. Highly recommend.

This is a great spot to grab a drink when there is a crowd outside. We were waiting for the Whaley…read moreHouse tour and stopped in for a drink. Liz was awesome and even made recommendations for restaurants for us. She was talkative and engaging while also serving everyone quickly. Looks like a great spot for the evening, but we were just starting out the lunch drinkers for the day!

Walked by this spot a few times and have always wanted to try it out. Finally got the opportunity…read moreand was not disappointed. Dimly lit local bar with a great reasonably priced food menu. Will definitely be returning because we simply wanted to try the entire menu! Staff was welcoming right as we walked in and they were very attentive to anything we needed.

Usually at least decent. Today was just terrible. The chicken tenders and fries were inedible. The…read moreham we went in eaten and the patty melt was okay. Only one bar tender/server on and she was fine. A bit overworked but she kept at it all night. $75 for terrible food. Will be a while before I go back. This is a pretty bad memory.