Man Cave Billiards

Brewski's was always this great, inexpensive dive bar with old arcade games to amuse and entertain…read morethe masses. A group of friends and I ventured in, one Saturday night in June for a few drinks and some good clean fun. We were all shocked to find the parking lot packed! We all kind of agreed that it had been at least four years since any of us had been to the venue. Brewski's got a makeover! More games. Refillable "token" cards. Loads of tables and chairs and a large patio. The bar was redone as well and took up the main long wall of the bar. It is now a cool arcade bar. The bartenders were quick and efficient. They made really good cocktails and even suggested a few. Loved the token cards. They were easy to fill and even worked on the jukebox so that's where all of my money went. I love jukeboxes!!! There were several large parties in the bar when we arrived but it was still easy to get around and find something to play. We had a great time and already made plans to go back for another group outing. Brewski's, you've outdone yourself!

A group of us came here to watch the World Cup games, and we ended up visiting three times -- twice…read morefor the U.S. matches and once for the final. Third time's a charm because we absolutely loved this place! Everyone here was so welcoming, and the beer and food were fantastic. We had an amazing time watching the games. The atmosphere was electric, especially during the first U.S. match. When the U.S. scored, the entire place erupted with chants of "USA! USA!" It was such an incredible feeling and made the experience unforgettable. The nacho portion was enormous! One of the ladies in our group loved it so much that she ordered it twice. The serving was so generous that it could easily feed three people. I tried the chicken sandwich during one visit and the fish and chips during the final game. Both were delicious and did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was tasty and made our World Cup experience even better.

Joe's 45

(14 reviews)

86'd for coming in a few months back depressed and had my head rested on my elbow after a recent…read morebreakup. Barkeep takes my pitcher and says he can't serve me, "you're falling asleep" Tonight I walk into a full house and the same barkeep tells me they're closed. Take the star.

It's been 18 years since I visited this bar. Me and my friend went here to hang last two days ago,…read moreI thought the pool table was free, but not anymore. So We decided to just order beer. The beer costs went up to $6 each. I guess the inflation rate effect. However, some bars offered less than $6. It was Saturday afternoon and there was no crowd. I wonder why no one is in here. On the contrary, the bowling lanes were full. The ambiance here is totally different now, kinda of boring. But, if you want a place that is less crowded, this is the bar for you. Overall, I would suggest finding elsewhere. Applebees has also a sports bar and lots of beer options cheaper than Joe's 45. I hope the management will offer a free pool table again to attract patrons. Lastly, the parking is free and has plenty.

The Shanty Cocktail Lounge

(131 reviews)

Great place had so much fun. Crowd and staff super friendly…read moreand gracious. Strong drinks at a very good price. Awesome classic dive bar. No food when we were there but said food trucks are there on the weekends.

The Shanty is an iconic dive bar in Cardiff by the Sea. I had never been, but my companions all had…read moreon multiple occasions. They have a very large detached outdoor patio that was really cool, but we were all about the dive bar vibe inside. Upon walking in I immediately loved it. Dark, but not dank. More like a neighborhood hangout for locals but welcomes visitors. We sat at the bar where we were warmly greeted by our friendly bartender. We were just in for a couple. Beers for the guys, White Claw seltzers for the wives. Prices were reasonable, lots of TVs, surprisingly clean bathroom, pool tables, just a really cool spot. Totally a 5-star experience EXCEPT. When the girls each asked for a pint glass of ice to pour their seltzers into, I'd swear that I saw the bartender scoop the ice directly with the glasses, rather than using a scoop to pour ice into them. A huge no-no. Never risk a chip of glass into the ice well. Always use a metal scoop. Our friends went the next day and said it wasn't the case with them, so I hope I'm wrong. If not, perhaps an OSHA refresher training course is needed.

Fusion Bar & Lounge

4.3

(221 reviews)

There was amazing service and I would recommend this for any day of the week! Great vibesread more

Really enjoy the space, seating and overall vibes of this spot! The service is pretty good as far…read moreas changing coals & being seated. The only qualm I have is the price. It's definitely one of the more expensive spots especially if you go in with a group of over 2 people.

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

3.4

(1.8k reviews)

I really enjoy coming to this theater when I'm looking for a different viewing experience. My last…read morevisit was to see the Odyssey. We chose to watch it here because it's a 3 hr movie and the chairs fully recline, so it was more comfortable. The service was good, however the chairs need some repair because my call button didn't work. So I initially thought that the service was taking a long time. My husband's button worked and they came quickly after we pressed his. They have a decent menu, but I wish that they had some more candy options. My favorite is Junior Mints and it's not on the menu, sadly. I like coming here on occasion but they get 4 stars because they could really use some upgrades or refurbishing. Some bigger screens would be a nice upgrade too.

I've been coming to this theater for years, but over the past year I've noticed a steady decline in…read morethe quality of the seats, service, food, and overall experience. On my last two visits within the same month, the AC was not working properly. During The Odyssey, I sat through nearly three hours as the theater continued to get warmer. With the humidity we've been experiencing in San Diego, it was extremely uncomfortable. The same issue occurred during a movie I saw three weeks earlier, and the visit before that as well. At this point, I'm not sure if the AC is actually broken or if Cinepolis is simply not prioritizing the repair. If you're planning to see a movie during these hot summer months, I'd recommend calling ahead to confirm the AC is working in your theater. And don't be fooled by the freezing lobby--the individual theaters can be a completely different story.

The Kraken

3.8

(249 reviews)

THE KRAKEN @ CARDIFF…read more Parking is available right out front, but you can also walk here if you're nearby. My friends and I tried walking from State Beach in Encinitas, it was about a 13-minute walk, but I wouldn't recommend it. The path smelled pretty bad, likely because of the seals and trash in the area. Once we arrived, we were quickly settled in. The restroom was clean and decent, and we loved how spacious the place felt. There's a nice outdoor area where people can hang out and drink, as well as an indoor section with a pool table. We tried some of their margaritas, which were absolutely delicious, and really enjoyed the ambiance. The staff was friendly, the service was great, and the overall vibe made it a fun spot to visit. Once inside, you don't notice the outdoor smell, so that's a plus. I'd definitely stop by again.

Good: It's a decent bar during the day time: You can actually talk to people and easily get a…read moredrink. You can see the ocean and the vibe is chill. Bad: It's a terrible bar on the weekends. Sure, sometimes there is good live music, but it's hard to get a drink, it's packed full of a-holes, the staff is also overwhelmed a-holes, and there's no view. But it's sometimes full of cougars though for the Marines, good luck boys.

New English Brewing

4.3

(230 reviews)

Having not been here in years, yours truly was far past due for a refresher. Glad I did it…read more It's tough to find a barrel-aged brown ale at all but New English has one year round and it's quite tasty. High marks. The place is spacious and has tons of indoor and outdoor seating, it's kid and dog friendly and has a 21+ area if you're not a fan of the aforementioned kids and canines. Good beer menu, nice mix of styles and they have a couple seltzer options too. Friendly service. There's tacos and coffee nearby and this is an easy spot to spend a few hours.

Great outdoor courtyard! Didn't realize it is *not* a shared space, as I wandered over after a…read morecasual dinner at a neighboring restaurant with--oops--an unfinished drink still in hand, but staff was super sweet in letting me stay and simply giving me a heads up for next time. With such gracious customer service, I will be sure to return as a proper guest. The inside space is cavernous!

The Cardiff Office

3.6

(115 reviews)

I finally went to the Cardiff Office with a friend during the 4th of July. We loved the dive vibe…read moreeven if we were around 4 pm only. Nice sports decor and artsy stuff like the nicely painted surf board. Very interesting folks and I am sure this will be a super fun bar for those summer nights ahead. We didn't have issue with parking nearby.

I love a good dive bar. The Cardiff Office was a sad, dark dive bar…read more Four of us wandered in for an afternoon drink. There were two dudes sitting at the end of the bar. There were three empty barstools in front of us when we entered. A woman was sitting next to them, and her backpack was occupying another one. On the other side of her were two more empty seats. She clearly had no intention of moving so the four of us could sit together. I still haven't figured out why her backpack required its own seat. There was also a bartender. We received no greeting, no welcome, just silence. The two guys at the end glanced our way briefly. The woman stared into her drink. The bartender just stood there looking at us. TVs were showing World Cup games with no sound. There was no music. Only silence. Clearly not welcome, we left. My friend described it as "murky". He was spot on. Sad and murky.

Belly Up Tavern

(938 reviews)

One of our long-time local favorites. In warm weather, we enjoy the patio and watching the…read moreever-changing array of characters ambling along South Cedros, some destined for shows at The Belly Up. The inside dining room and bar is cozy and decorated with posters from musical acts. Tavern is popular before shows and we go early on weeknights to beat the crowds and enjoy the food. The menu is reasonably priced. The tasty pan seared lemon and butter scallops on linguine was $29. The lobster tacos are $28, with the lobster chunks in a bowl with a subtle tomato sauce, and choice of torillas, with Spanish rice and black beans. Tavern has a full bar and a short but excellent wine list, reasonably priced, and mostly from California. Wines by the glass start at $11 and go to $14. A bottle of William Hill, Central Coast, Chardonnay, wsa $42 and the Rombauer Carneos, $65. Corkage is $25. Most cocktails are $15. It has local beers on draft and in the cans. Service is always fast and friendly. They check regularly for water refills, and any thoughts on the meal. We enjoy the casual, neighborly feel to the Tavern. A California beach town classic.

Best place to eat before a show at the Belly Up!…read more My go-to has been the filet medallions. Always great! Perfectly cooked each time. Cocktails are on point. Old fashioned was excellent. Wine list is what you need. Not huge, but full of solid wines. Review for the attached restaurant: Kind and efficient service. Joy was stellar!!! Nice welcome upon coming in. Server had it all nailed down. Look forward to coming again! 5/20/26 visit

District 6 Gastrobar and Kitchen

3.8

(113 reviews)

Great spot for happy hour and a quick game of pool. They don't charge per game of pool unlike other…read moreplaces which is nice. Tried the corn samosas and salt and pepper chicken wings, both came out hot and crispy. Margarita and mule, both off the happy hour menu were stronger than expected but good. Bartender was attentive and kind. Would come back again, just knocking off a star because there was a lot of fruit flies in the restaurant and bathrooms. Hope they get it taken care of!

Found this spot while waiting for my wife. Got two beers and onion rings for under $24. I don't…read morethink I've ever been to a bar where majority of the food is Indian. I will definitely have to try the food next time! They also have a couple of pool tables. Indoor and outdoor seating as well. Bartender was nice and pleasant.

A-1 Self Storage

4.6

(126 reviews)

Such a great place to keep your belongings! The staff is friendly, and it's in a great location…read more Would recommend!

Amazing and super nice customer service and support! They kept my car in a safe unit and it was…read moreready to go once I got back

Gabriel's Junk Removal

(610 reviews)

This was my second time using Gabriel's Junk Removal and it was as great of an experience as the…read morefirst time. Great communication and fair pricing. Jesus and Johnny were great and made sure everything was done quickly and professionally. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing removal of things.

Wonderful service! Professional would hire again! Handled the service requested and more!read more

Send It Car Shippers

(20 reviews)

Matt was awesome in making sure I had all the info I needed and quickly attended to any questions I…read morehad to ship our car. Very courteous and presentable shipper gave me confidence that my car was in good hands. Will certainly use again for the future!

Had a great experience with Send It Car Shippers. The process was pretty easy, once you contact…read moreMatt and fill out all your details, he lets you know when a transport company bids on your job. He got us a price we were comfortable with and booked us with transport. We were shipping a Range Rover Sport from Massachusetts to Los Angeles, so quite a distance. We were given a number to call for information from the dispatch, which we only used once. Our car arrived on time, no issues. The driver was very professional and was very nice to deal with. The car was in great condition with just a bit of dust from the ride. We were very pleased with this company's service and would use them again as well as recommend them to others.

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Marcus M.

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9 years ago

Thank you to Josh & his assistant for agreeing to drive 2 1/2 hours from house to house to disassemble and reassemble our 8ft pool table today. I'm not sure what sand was in whose vagina on these other reviews, but our experience was very friendly, punctual, and professional. They got here perfectly on-time at 7 AM, and got to work. Josh went above and beyond to not only do the job, but he did better work than the guy I originally bought the table from. Josh was able to walk me through a bunch of errors in the previous job including mismatched bolts/screws, missing hardware from the center of the table, loose hardware, and a less than professional cut and stretch of the felt and bumpers. He didn't have to point out any of those things to me if his intention was to just throw my table together the way the previous guy had. I wouldn't have known any better. Instead he made the effort to do it right, do it better, and most importantly, he cared how the work turned out. He donated his own hardware and material to strengthen the setup properly. He also leveled the table in the appropriate manner without using all the lazy shortcuts the other guy had. I saw a guy who takes pride in his work, and that's something to always be appreciated. Social media has given every person a platform to have their opinions seen and heard. The problem with that is most people misuse it and think social media is about dumping out your purse on the world, and being negative and slanderous. Like somehow being unimpressed makes them better than the people they hired. It's snobbish and total nonsense. The criticisms are invalid half the time, and most of their "problems" can normally be traced right back to the complainer i.e. operator error. Consider the source. Most people with time to complain are doing so because they're either spoiled, entitled, or just plain miserable and in all reality, they aren't worth validating with a response. 9/10 times a bad review is some guy with a competing business petitioning his friends to talk crap about the "other guy." Use your heads, trust your gut, and don't take anyone else's word for things. Not even mine. Independent thinking is far more rewarding than trying to influence the herd mentality. read more

Darren R.

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3 years ago

Josh and his team are PRO! It is a very exciting time for a family to get a pool table. And instead of spending $3000 + for a new table we got a great deal on a very clean used table locally. A lot can go wrong during one of these moves .. but the Man Cave team quite obviously knew exactly what they were doing. They had all the right tools and techniques and a full understanding of the risks of moving these very heavy tables. I watched the whole process and now we have a beautiful new table (pool + ping pong) in our game room. Great work Man Cave! and thank you! read more

Bryan G.

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2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of working with Josh from Man Cave Billiards, and I couldn't be happier with the service he provided. Josh was extremely professional and punctual, making the entire process seamless. He delivered my pool table with great care and efficiency. If you're looking for top-notch service, I highly recommend Man Cave Billiards! read more

Lee L.

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4 years ago

We just had our new pool table installed by man cave billiards. It was so easy working with them on the choice of the pool table, the felt material, and they were on time and very clean. Love working with these guys and look forward to referring them to family and friends as well. read more

Joe E.

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2 years ago

I hired Man Cave Billiards to transport a pool table, reassemble and re-level it, and then to re-felt a pool table. Both jobs were done absolutely perfectly. I highly recommend! read more

Michael C.

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7 months ago

Absolutely phenomenal work, very professional and Josh was so careful with our 60+ year old heirloom table.

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