I am totalitarian. I can drink 9 bottles of wine and not campaign against myself. I do get drunk and wasted but not impaired. Come to the bar if you want to see me drink some. My name is Bassel. I will talk. I prefer heavy drinks and not beers. Beers consume too much space in my stomach, and from the surgery I had, I can't use it all. I prefer heavier drinks because without the slow trance, I do not feel like I weigh an extra 40lb. I drink Guinness here and this is why I CHOSE this pub. It is hard to find it served anywhere. If you want to see me drink through heavy drinks and be the most stable guy ever with amazing charisma, come to this bar. It's called Irish Tavern. read more

Bartender was super rude, drinks were meh, and then I get an email from my credit card about an unusually high percentage of tip. Yeah, she gave herself a higher tip too than and forged my credit card slip. Stay away! read more

Kelly's had all the promise when reading other reviews so, The only thing to say is, what happened? When we walked in we were greeted and service was quick. However, the place was filthy and for a "pub" there wasn't any food or snacks. The place is just for your basic drinks and some old popcorn and pool. read more

Always fantastic! The bartenders are all amazing people! The whole place is consistently clean. Pool tables are well maintained. Drinks are reasonably priced. They handle problematic customers appropriately and effectively. I always feel safe walking in that door. Holly does a wonderful job keeping this establishment running beautifully! read more

Everything I want in a dive bar. Good selection, even better service, never-ending pool games, amazing patrons, and a juke box app to play your favorite tunes all night long. Saddle up to the bar, keep to yourself or talk to the locals. I suggest talking to the locals because you'll find the kindest, friendliest humans you've met in a long time with cold pours of your favorites on tap. read more

I had really enjoyed this place til I realized I was being double charged for drinks that people were buying for me the last 2 times I went. On the 2nd time of this happening.. them hearing "sex on the beach", tacking it onto my bill when the last 3 drinks were purchased by someone else but bc they remembered I was getting those drinks; they threw most of them onto my bill. I bring it to the bartenders attention, that she charged me for 1 extra drink. She THROWS me new tab with complete disrespect & attitude. I'm currently going through a domestic violence situation & have been distracting myself with darts. This will absolutely be the last time I come & bring any of my friends (which I've brought 2 of now in the last wk-) to this bar. Carriage house has never treated me this poorly, my mistake for attempting to try somewhere new. read more

It's my home bar .!! Great service and a great atmosphere!! I've been coming here for years....

Awesome place to play pool and have a great time! Holly, Showbo, Diane, Maria and Josh are all amazing bartenders! I play on 3 different pool leagues out of here. Awesome service and people. read more

this hidden gem, is exactly the place you want to go to enjoy the best American comfort bar food. Colton, in the kitchen. Phenomenal. The food is super clean. No oily taste. The onion Rings, French fries, fish n chips. Phenomenal burgers. There's so much to enjoy and compliment. It deserves partaking more... as I meandered to the toilet I discovered a multitude of fun physical games.... Please don't come discover this amazing place. I want it mostly to myself! However, Frankie and I would miss ALL OF YOU. come play here! It's super! read more

I don't really care what other people think about this bar! I love it! bartenders are awesome. Pool tables, dart boards and jute box! Have fun every time we go there! read more

I used to frequent Kelly's PUB on El Cajon Boulevard between 1997 - 1999 It was different then. There was a Blonde handling the Floor Karaoke. The doorman was Mark but I forgot the Lady Bartender's name. But the crowd was wonderful and the beer is cold and Excellent Anyone was there those times ??? read more

By far the best group of patrons with great voices . Pure entertainment on kareoke nights!!

Kelly's is a great little neighborhood pub. Attached is a taco shop that is pretty fantastic as well. All the bartenders are super friendly and pour a good drink. Great jukebox, pool tables and bar. They have karaoke on Saturdays which isn't usually my thing but fun to watches Holly Showbo jack and maria sure do know how to make a drink and treat you like you're a good friend. And can't beat free popcorn read more

Nice small bar i did like it been to a few bars in el cajon i will definitely visit this one again soon!!! Beer was good but service took a while other than that I recommend this place has pool tables and darts i think it has like a small patio to chill but didnt got a chance to see it read more

I'm in Kelly's Pub in El Cajon, and I'm saying this is the cleanest bar I've been in. The Bathrooms, you can pretty much eat off the toilet.. Seriously it's that clean. And the Bartenders are Beautiful and nice..Great place.. read more

Sorry, the staff was great. But I went there because of convenience, and I played pool with a couple cool guys who introduced this guy named Scott. Those guys left, and he and I played. He made himself put to be quite the pool shark...but when he lost he decided to get upset. I offered him another game...(which I paid for) and he lowered himself to calling my win bullshit and addressing my play. I took it as a spoiled little girl who didn't get her way...so I walked away. This same little girl...(Scott), told me to meet him outside. I said several times I'm not here to fight. The disappointing part, is how the staff allowed him to stay. I for one would avoid Kelly's pub because they'd rather treat their unruly locals with more respect than a regular patron. read more

Second visit to this great little bar! Bud draft wifi and husbands fav Heineken 007! Well worth many more visits!

I stopped in here on a Wednesday night with a friend of mine and liked it. The remodel is great , the service was top notch and our drinks tasted great. What else could you ask for? I will be back . read more

This is a fun and friendly place to enjoy a night with friends! Holly and Showbo are extremely tentative and friendly! By far the best spot in East County! read more

What can I say that hasn't been said? Walk in and it feels like you walked into THE place to be. The drinks are good, the bartenders are nice! The first night I went there with my lady after a bad experience at a previous bar, and we went in and were welcomed with open arms by everyone at the bar. Ordered a few drinks, hung around and noticed a smoking patio on either side of the bar, we went out and partook (with our drinks in hand) and were able to smoke, watch TV and chill with the others. After walking back inside went and played pool in a chill little corner keeping to ourselves and were able to play with some pretty good gear. After returning to the bar, the bartender remembered our drinks, and we met a few locals and started in the roundabout conversations and were laughing and having a great time. On their way out, people we hadn't talked to all night were saying good night and wishing us well. A few regulars we met that were cool, we bought beers for and were returned with shots! At closing, a polite last call was called and everyone started shuffling their way out. The bartender asked us if we were driving and after laughing and saying we were walking home and we were told "walk safe!" Good drinks, good music (had a mostly country mix playing, but other music was being played), a lively crowd and a good time all around. All in all I will be making this a watering hole anytime I am in the area, the comfortable feeling, with cool folks and a well setup bar makes for a great time! I suggest you make it by to enjoy the coolest place in El Cajon. read more

Ahhh Kelly's. I was a regular here for a very long time. Vicki is my all time favorite bartender. Get on her good side and you will often find yourself the receipent of whatever is left over in the shot she just made for those people over there! It's always fun, not the cleanest nor the classiest of even east county bars, but always fun. I could count on being entertained at 2 o'clock in the afternoon after bailing on work early, or on a busy Saturday night. They have shuffle board, pool tables and darts. Two smoking areas and a fire place. Decorated for every season and christmas lights up year round... can't beat that. There are many regualrs and it at times reminds me of Cheers, where everybody knows your name and you are always greeted with a "HEY!!!!" I can't wait for my Kelly's return once I have this baby! read more

Great service... I'm biased towards one bartender in particular, but I really do like this place. Good pool tables, good drinks, music, seating, clean and inviting. I'm a fan. read more

Bartenders are good, there's a group of regulars depending on what time you go, they are all cool. It has this Mexican food joint attached which seems odd at first and then amazing later. Pool tables, a couple TV's, good parking & cheap drinks. read more

What can I say it's a divey bar. That being said looks freshly renovated and it's actually pretty nice inside. They have tons of parking and food around them which is nice. Service is always quick and friendly and the locals are very inviting and friendly. I will continue to come here drink prices are great they have sports on and friendly people, what more could you ask for in a bar. read more

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its a dive bar, i get it, but seriously they can keep the dive bar thing and be clean. The bar tenders are sweet, but if you look around it is filthy! The ceilings look like they belong in a haunted house with all the webs... no thanks. the only reason i'm giving 2 stars is because the bartender was sweet. read more

I'd give this place a 2 stars but three pools tables makes up for the extra star ;) I met a friend there and couldn't hear half the words said, however on the upside the music was really good. The Bartender was really nice, and the clientele was friendly. So all in all it's not bad. read more

Love this spot, they have good food. Good drinks, and great vibes. I have lived next to Kelly's pub for 6 years and never though to check it out but im glad I did read more

Cheap pool tables, laid back crowd, the REAL whole in the wall feel . . . and Karaoke!!!! The drinks are cheap to. The last night I went there was even line dancing to to silly old songs that people just kinda . . . enjoyed. I highly suggest this if you wanna have fun with out the self proclaimed hole in the wall imitator's of down town, or the desperateness you see run rampant there either. read more

Kellys pub is essentially the only place that's worth your time in beautiful east county. If you're looking for a good beer and awesome atmosphere. Their craft beer section is impressive and I guarantee you'll have a hard time finding anything that compares in the area. Service is friendly and quick. Any server is always willing to help you out. If you're in the area, it's well worth your time to stop by! read more

Dive bar connected to a Cetina's Mexican Food. Pub looked newly renovated and clean. Perfect place to have a beer while waiting for your food. read more

AN INTERESTING TWIST.... I have actually driven by this place for years. The outside billing did not lure me in. I happened to visit for other reasons and was quite surprised. This has to be the CLEANEST bar on record. No Joke, no dust, no creepy dudes, etc. On top of that, there is a mexican food joint right next door. You can actually order and they will bring it right to you at the bar! Any bar with a food joint attached is win win, but this exceeds all expectations. Bring me hot food while I am having a cold one and I am a happy camper. On top of that, this is the cleanest bar in EL CAJON, period. - End Discussion. read more

You're in need of a drink, on somewhat of a budget, and you don't want to go to some hole in the wall bar with dirty everything. What better place to go than to this establishment! Came here not too long ago and it just got a new "face lift" that gives the pub a breath of fresh air. The bar is fully stocked with top shelf as well as house liquor (sorry! not a beer girl, BUT THEY DO HAVE A GOOD SELECTION!). Aim for top shelf because you're not paying for much of a difference (but do ask if you aren't sure!). Bartenders are super nice. I could see myself coming alone and knocking down a few drinks while chatting them up (haha!) :) Bar food, although I've never tried it, is typical. You're def not at a 5 star restaurant, so don't come in expecting filet mignon and a busboy, BUT from the looks of other customers who ordered food, it is def not your freezer meals either and for sure a cheap, fun time! Don't like sitting down the entire time? Hop off your chair and give the pub a whirl. There's pool tables, darts, and even a jukebox! When I'm in the area, this is my PLACE TO GO! It's great for a good pregame too!! PRICES CANNOT BE BEAT and I think my only wish is that I could bring some of it back to New York with me :) read more

Mexican restaurant connected to the bar until around 10 pm, quick service, good crowd, and all over awesome place.

Good place to have a cold brew. But I've heard it's really smokey in there ?

Great service and fun atmosphere. We went during karaoke night and it was a great time.

Since their remodel, this has become our new stop for drinks after work. Doesn't hurt it's only a few blocks from the house. And you can get food from the taco shop next door. Rolled tacos and football, he'll yeah!!! read more

Pretty good. Got really buzzed and sang karioke like a rock star, but really like a screech owl. ha, any way, nobody cared, i think.... I would go back sometime. read more

It was my first time here but I enjoyed myself. The place isn't full of pretty people or stuck up people or people who think they're so much better than you are. Even if it's a Saturday night, it's not terribly crowded. It seems that a good majority of the people here are regulars. But it's cozy. I suck at darts, but I tried anyway. I suck at pool, but I tried anyway. The bathroom was really clean for a dive bar. Hell, I think it's cleaner than most gas station bathrooms. Music is played through a jukebox (or it was that night) so you get a pretty good mix of everything from country to rock to hip hop to pop. I only had a jack and coke here (cuz I already had a margarita before I got here). It was $5 for the jack and coke and it was pretty strong. But it was good cuz I downed that thing pretty quickly. I'd definitely go back. read more

I love this Bar they have great service reasonably priced strong drinks. I really love the juke box and the pool tables they even have darts and Saturdays have karaoke with a awesome karaoke jockey. The best place to celebrate St Patrick's day. read more

I love Kelly's! Its always fun and I always meet new people and have a GREAT time!!!