La Barrita Bar

Best dive bar in East County that I know of!And the best Bloody Mary! Yes you won't find a fatter,…read moreloaded one around. I had a place close to home, Mr. G's, but it's long gone now. This place is so cool I'd almost want to live close by! Because then I could walk home. Like all the bartenders, and barmaids. Great attitudes and no attitude if that makes sense. Live bands, no cover practically every weekend. It is a small place in a strip mall with a nail shop, taco shop, and I think a pawn shop. During football season they have all the games on and, of course those awesome bloodys and mimosas too. Can't understand why the place is totally dead at times. Let's put it this way, it is the type of place you don't want to leave once you're settled in. People won't hassle you That's what I meant by living close. Complete diverse crowd enjoyment also which I love. A little far from home but it's ok, you know Uber to the rescue!

This place has huge potential. It's a great space. I wish they used the stage for live music (like…read morethey used to). The biggest downfall of this bar is one particular bartender. She's rude and her entitled attitude awful. "Customer service" is definitely a term she's never heard before.

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Super fun night watching Nick Crook perform live on The Tiny Stage! This guy has some serious talent!

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Shooters Cocktails

4.3(73 reviews)

2.6 mi

Stopped by on a Friday night, it was empty, the ambience was good though. Drinks, so so. The…read morebartender didn't really pay attention to people except for a guy that was there. Or regulars. She had to google how to make drinks, she never asked if we wanted another drink or anything. I paid with card, an closed the tab twice, but she charged me two different prices for the same drink so it was kind of weird to me. And the second time it took almost 20 minutes to even get my card back. Idk, i felt like she was choosing who she wanted to talk to and help. Despite it being empty in there. People were nice in there and it was clean so that's good. The drinks weren't that great but it is what it is. I hope she gets better at bartending.

Haven't been to Shooters in a couple of years and came back yesterday to find it under new…read moreownership! Loving the remodel! So much improvement! Ashley was our bartender and an absolutely amazing girl. Loving TF out of the new bar. Plan to return even more.

Best Old Fashioned in Spring Valley

Gluten Free Beer!

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Craft Cocktails

The Luau

4.7(192 reviews)

5.0 mi

Took my gf here for a surprise and she was so stoked. She loved the decor and ambiance of the…read moreplace. We had the pleasure of being served by Jonah. This dude knew his stuff and answered any questions we had. He made us 4 different drinks in total and all were so good. Not to mention he kept the coconut shell constantly full of complimentary goldfish and pretzels. He also let us know that they got karaoke there (I think Thursday-Saturday)! Shoutout to Jonah and the Luau for making our first visit there a memorable one. It definitely won't be our last time being there

Was visiting San Diego because of a friend's theatre performance at The Moxie Theatre. After the…read moreshow we mixed and mingled with the cast who suggested going to tiki/surf bar called The Luau. This place was great. Bright, vibrant and full of tropical decor. The bar was packed. We got a four high top seater in the main area. Glad we did because it was karaoke night! In between songs the dj would play pop star music videos. There was a back patio with more seating. Surprise of the night was when Sterling the security guard sang a song from "Wicked". Will definitely go back again!

Hawaiian coffee

Planteray Rum baby

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Painkiller and Freida

Mike's Cocktails

3.5(36 reviews)

0.7 mi•Lomita

I love it. They're very friendly people Penny and Andrea and Danny are the bartenders and they're…read morefabulous. Penny makes the best Micheladas.

Rude customers, I guess the bar has assigned seating so I have to move. Bartender didn't care and…read morestarted getting me a hard time. Disgusting people.

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The hideout

The Bancroft Bar

4.0(70 reviews)

3.0 mi

We went to watch live music and we had so much fun. Parking is very limited but we got lucky (even…read morefor a Sunday night it was pretty busy). The staff was super nice and the drinks were inexpensive and packed a punch. They also had a good amount of beers on tap. Bartender was great as well. There wasn't really any food available at the bar but there was a supermarket on the nearby corner that had some tasty grub (outside food is allowed inside the bar). Great place for live music, a little pool, and good drinks.

Amazing local dive bar! They treated us like we were locals even though we're native Floridians!…read moreAwesome atmosphere and we felt at home while there. When we get to visit our friends in San Diego again, we will definitely be back!

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Sky Lounge

4.5(82 reviews)

2.9 mi

Went here for the first time last night and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It was a weekday night, so…read moreit was nice and pretty empty when my girlfriends and I were there from about 6PM to around 9. More people do seem to come in later in the night and its an eclectic crowd. My girlfriends told me they come here a lot to study and to do their work, so its a super chill spot where you happen to be able to smoke hookah. Their bowls are really long lasting, and the coals are changed out right on time. They do serve a couple of snacks and a couple cold beverages as well, but if you're really hungry, I've heard the Mediterranean spot next door is good and the bakery on the other side also has delicious desserts that you can bring in as well. Will definitely become a repeat spot when I want to just have a chill night with girlfriends and chit chat.

I don't do Hookah, but I met up with a friend here to watch a sporting even on TV and chat, and I…read morehad a tall glass of their delicious freshly squeezed orange juice and it was great. There is plenty of comfy seating inside for people to hang out and do their hookah. They also own the eatery next door so you can order food and have it sent over.

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Great shot for one of the best hookah lounges in SD

Spring Valley Inn Cocktail Lounge

4.4(34 reviews)

3.1 mi

A fairly good size bar with a pool table at the front of the bar, a long bar where drinks are…read moreserved, and a back room where people can also seat or stand. The bartender, Heidi, was prompt, and very helpful with my order. The place was busy at the time I was there with workers taking a break from their work day. Will certainly go again. I also really enjoyed seeing the signs that were placed on the ceiling of the bar.

I love this bar It's my kind of place…read moreJust walkin' through the front door Puts a big smile on my face It ain't too far Come as you are Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, I love this bar If you're hungry, bring something to eat (bagged snacks available for purchase too). If you're thirsty, you're in the right place. If you're a fan of dive bars, this place is for you. AWESOME crowd of mostly regulars (should you not be recognized you'll be warmly welcomed into the fold), epic bartenders, excellent prices. Three TVs, pool table, jukebox on the wall, huge electronic dart board, free bingo on Thursday nights, super-friendly Derrick dj's on Friday nights and knows what he's doing. It's a home away from home, come on by !

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The 750's Live at SVI

Pete's Place

4.0(194 reviews)

4.2 mi

Bloodies and breakfast shots for Saturday brunch with my girl! We popped into Pete's Place for some…read morepost-Record Store Day bevvies and the service and vibes were perfectly enjoyable and chill as always. If you're in Downtown La Mesa looking for a great, cheap Bloody Mary on a Saturday morning, check out Pete's!

The security guard with the beard was extremely rude and acted more like a barback than security…read more We've been coming here for years... and last Friday a group of people took a table we were using, even though two of our friends were already sitting there and told them the table was taken. We were a group of about 7-8 people total. When we came back after grabbing drinks, we saw that the other group had completely taken over the table. They said they didn't care that we were regulars and called the security guard over. We explained the situation, and his response directly to us was: "I don't care, you can shut up, close your tab, and leave." We had already spent plenty of money there and were not asking for special treatment, but the lack of professionalism was awful. I've worked in customer service for almost a decade and have never spoken to a customer that way. This is exactly how a good place can lose loyal customers because of incompetent staff.

A couple pool tables

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Outside smoking patio

The Hills Pub

4.5(1.9k reviews)

4.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

u guys have amazing food but also comes with an amazing server nirvana! she is very good at what…read moreshe does and doesn't hesitate to get you what you need! very sweet and kind!

Came for drinks one day back in 2018. The drinks were good but it was the burger that brought me…read moreback. It's now 2026 and I keep coming back for the burger. It's my favorite. The great service is a bonus. Everyone is always in a great mood. It's now my go to spot to watch the Padres and SDFC. My wife highly recommends "Puff the Magic Dragon"

Remodeled back yard

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Hoops

Joycee's Cocktails

4.0(32 reviews)

1.2 mi•Lomita

person who answers their phones are rude, sarcastic, racist and very discriminatory. i spoke with…read moretwo women. i dont know if theyre drunk or something but very very rude! shouted at me, cursed at me, laughed at me and then dropped the call on me.

I didn't feel welcomed . Couldn't tell who worked there. After standing and trying to find a place…read moreto sit . I got help eventually but it's a cash only spot. That is a bit annoying so I left. It's not pleasant to look at.