WARNING! DO NOT GO THERE. I called this bar after experiencing severe memory loss, dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms. MIND YOU I ONLY HAD 2 DRINKS. Following my visit and asked if they had security cameras. The employee who answered responded with 'well did you have fun' and then said that if he only had two drinks and wasn't 'that messed up, he would want to be roofied too. I told him this was a serious situation and that his response was completely inappropriate. I later contacted the sheriff's department and was advised to document the interaction. Regardless of what happened that night, the way this concern was handled was disturbing and dismissive. Customer safety should be taken seriously. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GOING THERE AND IF YOU DO..MAKE SURE YOU WATCH YOUR DRINK THE ENTIRE NIGHT. read more

We love the owner Michelle! She really strives to know everyone on a first name basis and makes you feel at home. All of the bartenders are great but we love Ami. The pours are perfect if you know what I mean. The live music is always great and something to look forward to. Side note but equally important: the bathrooms are always clean. read more

Full Circle Saloon - Stage (live music) - Sports Bars Near Me - Santee, California

Dropped by here for a friend's show and it was a cool venue! Drinks were super unexpensive, there was a lot of seating available and the live bands were really cool to check out. Staff was nice, including the worker at the door who welcomed us after paying the cover charge. Thanks! read more

Full Circle Saloon - Cali creamin' - Sports Bars Near Me - Santee, California

I've been going to the Full Circle Saloon for years now. I love all the bands that play there I love the people that frequent there and I think Michelle the owner is one coolass woman. I can't forget to mention Paul M sound guy that makes everything easy on the ears!They have pool tables as well. I hope to see you all there read more

Well-staffed and roomy! Never a long wait at the bar... there were 3 bartenders back there!... and a great place for dancing or just watching the band from the plentiful tables. Also, felt like a very SAFE environment read more

Full Circle Saloon - Sports Bars Near Me - Santee, California

Fun and friendly place to see live music and for line dancing on Mondays. Good selection of beers and cocktails with friendly, attentive service. read more

Holy Hell Michelle what a cool spot . And the drink prices are way too cheap. I guess I shouldn't say that too loud but I swear I had 4 top shelf margaritas and a Diet Coke for my wifey and it was $42. Wtf . This is an 80s throw back pricing spot with sick ass cover bands. Thank you again Michelle for the wonderful hospitality and friendly atmosphere. Don't forget to tip well. What a cool venue. read more

Second visit and I always have fun. Great band and a great space. I'll be back. Thanks! read more

Came here in a Sunday night. They had karaoke going on nothing special ... Dive bar vibes with good size stage. Draft beer was $14 on a Sunday. Probably most I ever paid for a a draft beer, Coors Light. read more

Always an amazing experience! If you're in your 50s and love rock music this bar is the spot! The owner Michelle is simply amazing and always accommodating! Great atmosphere and great crowd!! read more

Full circle saloon has a great, chill vibe. It's mostly country but there is also a nice rock culture. There is hosted karaoke that is amazing! The bartender was kind and accommodating. Free pool, and clean bathrooms. Can't ask for a better dive!! read more

Really great little neighborhood bar with a stage and dance floor for live bands. We went to watch our friend's band and to celebrate his wife's birthday and had a blast! read more

Amazing bar with a great staff. Fantastic service, Great pricing, great drinks and entertainment. Feels like home. Highly recommend!!!

Been going here for a while now it's usually standing room only on Sat night if you come 9pm or later. I got here at 9:10 pm left ride over to be responsible with the wife. Well soon as we got there the doorman said it was 8 dollars tonight. Well we felt it was a bit much 16.00 total for standing in an overcrowded small bar. We decided to go to the VFW since I'm a vet. It was a couple doors down and drinks are much cheaper, hurt had to deal with karaoke night....lol... We like Full Circle but only if there is no cover charge since we usually have to stand if we get there after 9pm. ;) Drink prices aren't that bad but much cheaper and no cover charge ever at VFW convinced us to change our mind since we took a lyft there and will have to back home I wasn't feeling like blowing 50.00 bucks just to get there and stand not counting drinks...lol read more

The drinks were great and price friendly. The bar staff were very friendly and help. The vibe overall was great. Wish the accessibility was better. The place needs an ADA seating section for those in wheelchairs. read more

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What a rad dive bar ! Live music , pretty good drinks and the customers are all super cool and friendly. This place is definitely my kind of scene . The cover bands that play are pretty good. A lot of dancing . I really enjoy myself when I visit this cute bar. read more

Full Circle Saloon - Sports Bars Near Me - Santee, California

Great service. Friendly. First timer , but will defy return. They have football and very enthusiastic fans

I recently came back from a trip throughout Northern Italy and was desperate to find some people who I could share my architectural observations with and how the Renaissance art really re-ignited passions in my life. Needless to say, the crowd here is not only art aficionados who aren't afraid to critique America's dilution of artistic quality in the pursuit of mass market profits, but can do so while enjoying a nice glass of vintage Franzia! read more

So 5yrs ago I went here to hangout, have a couple an go home. Got waaay more than I bargained for!! I was having a good time, realized I didn't take anything out for dinner. So I decided to go to jack in the box right next door. Saw 3 white males who were clearly intoxicated, later start a fight with me. Everything was caught on camera, they clearly started it. They later filed a complaint against me at my station, I was off duty at the time. (I was a federal agent, now retired). Couple months later, I went back and was told shortly after arriving, that I needed to leave by the owner. I'm assuming the hooligans and the owner knew each other. Not making assumptions, but they were Caucasian and I'm a Spaniard... Lived here in Santee almost my entire life and never experienced anything like this before... read more

A great bar to see live music or standup comedy Friendly staff & great customers Strong drinks & cold beers read more

Fun East County atmosphere with a large dance floor. Everyone was like dancing which was fun to watch. Pool tables and shuffleboard made for a fun evening. read more

Every time I come here, I arrive early to get a seat, but ALL of the tables have been reserved for regulars who haul their a**es in after the band starts. Not nice. How about a first come, first served policy?? Don't think I'll be coming back anymore. It's ridiculous. read more

I went here for some country dance lessons. It wasn't su bad for free lessons. I'd go again

This may be my new karaoke spot. They offer it on Wednesday and Sundays. The experience last night had some ups and downs but overall great and you know me, well no you don't, but I do love a good story. So the karaoke starts at 8, which is a plus especially when u get older. The gal who played the karaoke tunes was super nice and accommodating as well as a decent singer. I got to sing 4 songs and one of the patrons was so enthralled with my selection she just had to come up and sing it with me, so close that I feared she might kiss me and THEN she actually tweaked my right nipple! I tried to go outside to practice but the WiFi didn't work well, so I got a chance to witness an almost domestically violent situation in the parking lot. At least I got to share the experience with a cool handsome guy who said we should get out our cell phones to videotape the event. Luckily they left before we had to call the police.My husband got to play pool with a couple ladies and jumped in on a few songs I sang. The place is so non threatening he felt comfortable doing that, and he never sings with me. Never a dull moment on a Sunday before Christmas. read more

Full Circle Saloon - Karaoke wed and Sunday @ 8 - Sports Bars Near Me - Santee, California

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Female bartender is a theif. Bartender said 14 for two drinks. Gave her a 20. She leaves 1 dollar on bar with drinks. (Stealing 5 dollars from me). This place was fun on friday night but beware theifs work here. Stupid..I'm in service industry amd we tip well. read more

No cover for some shows makes you want to order more drinks from the bar...smart move. Everyone wins! No complaints about this place. Nice set-up and plenty of parking. Good for smaller shows. Bathrooms were reasonably clean. Staff was friendly. read more

First time customer here to watch a familiar local band. $14 dollars for a mai tai and a ginger ale? Seems a little pricey for a dive joint. Byo buzz. On the plus side, they have a rather large open dance floor area. read more

We always have a great time at Full Circle Saloon! Awsome venue for live music, fabulous bar tenders & the owner is super friendly.

Been here several times for drink and paint and on the weekends for the killer live music. Prices are fair and the sound and lighting system is "rock-n-roll". If you haven't been here, you are missing out. Michelle the owner also is a huge contributor to the community and has special events going on for raising funds for children, cancer and other worthwhile causes. I almost forgot to mention that occasionally they have a great spread of food going too. read more

I've known the owner, Michelle, for over 15 years! She's good people, works hard and truly appreciates your business. This location has a lot to offer, from wine & Paint events, NFL season with catered BBQ food for sale on Sundays, live music events year round, pool tables, raffle events and more! She will always have my business and support! read more

Full Circle Saloon - NFL with great company, evendors though we're all routing for different teams! - Sports Bars Near Me - Santee, California

I was at the Full Circle Saloon not long ago for a co-worker's going-away gathering. I used to frequent this place years ago when it was the Second Wind. It seems to be much cleaner and less divey in this new incarnation. Still divey enough to be a dive bar, but not off-putting. It seems the new management has made significant upgrades. They still feature live music, I was in on a Thursday afternoon so I can't speak to that, but live music is typically a good thing. By the look of the lighting, stage, house equipment and sound/mixing board, it looks as though they put considerable effort into the quality of the sound. They have a dance floor too so if the music moves you to move to it you can move to the music. They have a couple of pool tables, bar shuffle board, jukebox, everything you expect to find at your local watering hole. The selection of beer is good and the service and price are on point as well. Yeah, I'd totally come back and check out a band here. Oh! And there is a Jack In the Box across the parking lot so you can have your Lyft driver swing through the drive thru to get your late night 2-taco drunken grub on! read more

Full Circle Saloon - Local bar. Used to be Second Wind. - Sports Bars Near Me - Santee, California

This place is, in a single word, fun. The drinks are honest pours, the prices are reasonable, the entertainment is varied and engaging, and the owners set a friendly, welcoming tone that carries over. If I had to find something negative, it can be a bit crowded at times and hard to navigate around. It's hard, though, to call that a problem, since it helps make sure they're likely to succeed, and that's on balance a good thing. I only wish the place were closer to where we live; we'd be there more if the drive wasn't quite as far... read more

Been here a few times just for drinks and once for a paint night (if you get a chance get some friends together and go check it out). The bartenders have always been nice and fast, the drinks always cheap and delicious. It's nice having a cool bar to pop into when I'm visiting my dad, keep up the good work! read more

OH MY GOODNESS this place is awesome. It's usually an older crowd, but I always have an amazing time. The atmosphere is casual, the people are nice, and the drinks are good! Add the pool table and popcorn machine and you're in for a great night!! read more

I love the Full Circle Saloon. Michelle is the best. So much better than The Second Wind was. Always great bands, great atmosphere, great staff. Oh yeah, and a big stage, big dance floor, great sound system & lighting. read more

Best bar ever ever ever love this place and the bartenders. East county jewel !!!!!!!!!

Great music, vibe, service and fair prices... I witnessed Michelle's no nonsense policy when she asked a customer to leave because she was tracking her escalating aggressive behavior, now that is service! I look forward to many more fun nights at Full Circle! read more

This place ROCKS! I have seen great shows and always had AWESOME SERVICE! The owner has even made my dad, who is in a wheelchair, feel comfortable and welcome. The beer selection is on point and I would recommend this FUN place to anyone! See y'all soon! read more

Great dive bar in santee and close to El Cajon. Perfect place for live music as they have a dance area and tables (in case you don't like dancing). Two pool tables and shuffle board on the side as well as some arcade games. Also good place if you're trying to catch some sports games as they have 4 large tvs and are willing to change the channel (and nice about it). Definitely will be back! read more

I stop in every other weekend. Love this place. Really fun atmosphere. They book great live acts and have a legit stage and sound set up. They get really busy but the bartenders handle it surprisingly well. The clientele may look like tough customers, but no one goes there looking for trouble... and if they do, security is on it. Love this place. East county needed it. read more