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    3.7 (374 reviews)
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    brb! bucket
    Ashlee L.

    vibes are usually great, music is fire the brb! bucket was good cuz it was sweet and alch taste wasn't that strong lol

    Zay R.

    I visited over Fourth of July weekend, and unfortunately had one of the worst experiences I've ever had with a bartender. From the beginning, this bartender was incredibly rude to my group. I ordered a $10 drink and chose not to leave a tip. Instead of simply moving on, he made an offensive hand gesture toward me. Later, my friend ordered a $6 canned beer. All the bartender did was open the can, and the suggested tip options were only $0.20, $0.40, or $0.60. My friend chose not to tip, and the bartender became visibly angry. He looked at us and said, "Don't ever come to my bar again. Get out of here with that behavior." We were polite the entire time and simply chose not to tip on very minimal service. Whether someone chooses to tip or not should never result in being insulted by a bartender. On top of that, we over heard he was rude to multiple people throughout the night, not just our group. To make matters worse, he was working in suspenders and underwear, which I personally found unhygienic and unprofessional for someone serving drinks. This bar has potential, but management seriously needs to hire bartenders who know how to treat customers with basic respect. I've been to countless bars, and I've never experienced service this hostile.

    Jenny V.

    What an awesome bar/club!! The manager was amazing. That's him on the picture. The tall guy. This club/bar made the Halloween bar crawl the best!!! The music and the DJ was awesome. He played all the great dance jams. Totally worth my experience!! Loved this place!!! The drinks were delicious

    Danielle G.

    First time at Moonshine Beach to attend Ty Myers concert! Had an awesome time! Super impressed! The venue is clean and well maintained. The bouncers were friendly and did their jobs well and kept order but still let everyone have a good time! The lines to get in moved fast! Drinks were very reasonably priced and made well! They offered food but although I didn't eat friends did and said the food was good! The sound was excellent and I really enjoyed the concert! One big plus: bathrooms were really clean and monitored throughout the concert! I'll be back for sure!

    Karaoke
    Elisa N.

    MOONSHINE BEACH @ PACIFIC BEACH One of my favorite spots to go out with my friends, the lines are always out the door, but it's worth the wait! It's a $10 fee on a weekend (+ Friday) and free during the week. There is free hot dog or burritos when you enter (the BEST part), and several parts in the place, there is also Karaoke, takes a while to get up there because it's first come first serve. The space where all the music is feels like a concert, it's huge and has lovely lights and a great atmosphere, sometimes it can get overheated. Overall, I'd come back here for the karaoke and hot dogs, it's the best that a bar/club can give you. Highly recommend stopping by.

    Great drinks and such fun dancing!! Loved learning the dances!!!!!!!!!! We love it!!!!!

    Jennifer H.

    I try to always come here for 49er games! Been coming here for a few years now and it's always a blast. Even worth the 1.5 hours I have to drive at times if I'm not working out in San Diego. Such a fun vibe from start to finish. For anyone who is new, the doors open an hour before game time (ex. 10am game then 9am opener for loyalty card holders and then 9:30 for non-loyalty). These cards are given out at the very first game of each season so make sure to show up then cause they are a nice perk to have! Half time always has $2 fireball shots so definitely get yourself one of two of those!!

    Marisa M.

    It's cute for what it is-- a country bar for college kids. The drinks weren't very strong, but they sure were cheap. Bartender was friendly enough. Line dancing was very "San Diego" style but everyone seemed like they were having a good time.

    Danielle M.

    Best place to watch a 49ers game!!! Drinks are cheap, food is solid (especially the fries and pizza!) and great vibes! Service is great, bartenders are fast and nice, really no complaints. Get there early on game day to get a table as it gets packed! Or you can get a loyalty card for the season which lets you get in extra early to secure a spot. It has everything you want for a sports bar!

    Me, my guy Donald, and some wierd bruh
    Benjamin S.

    Ay whaddup. This place is 100% not my vibe type shit. Kinda wild had to pay 10 whole bones to get in this piece. Racing machine is pretty lit tho, set 3 top scores, look for XxALLDAYxX on the leader boards. Drinks are fun I appreciate the buckets of Buena Beers those things get me rockin. Outside areas always cool if you wanna make sure the honeys can hear the fire game your spittin. If your not nice like that, keepin it player on the dance floor is always a sure bet for some lady attention. What really keeps the ambiance fresh is my guy Donald, this guy is a straight rock, holding down this place. If it wasn't for this buster I don't know if this place would still be in business. Keep up the good work Moonshine Beach, I'll see you Saturday

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    Love moonshine beach!! Best teachers for line dancing: Erin is the best. Come every week sometimes twice a week just to learn!

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    18 days ago

    Awesome lessons for beginners, great for experience people too. And great drink specials, everyone should go.

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    19 days ago

    The teaching is awesome best line dancing bar I've been to! The drinks were awesome and I'm gonna come back

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    12 days ago

    Holy light pour! This place will give you 50% sugar 49% attitude and 1% alcohol. Come on now. Do better moonshine.

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    12 days ago

    best place in town! always have the best time here with all my friends. Great line dancing and drinks

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    12 days ago

    I had such a fun time dancing! Always such a fun energy and great dances! Love the dancers too!

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    18 days ago

    Best line dancing place in SD! I come here everytime with new people wanting to learn too!

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    19 days ago

    Best place ever!!! I love dancing here it's my favorite night to go out. They have the best energy!!

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    26 days ago

    Best line dance bar ever and Reagan is best instructor. Jacob is the best bar tender. Literally the best

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    1 month ago

    best crew, best drinks and best food in PB! Literally there every single week to line dance with the best people.

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    Great chefs they always make the hot dogs on point favorite place to go. The chefs r the best

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    bean and cheese is so good. please its so good... trust.. flaco is the best and hes so sweet

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    3 months ago

    i'm someone who loves line dancing and i LOVEEEE this place. they got the best vibes i will be having my next birthday party heres

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    Ask the Community - Moonshine Beach

    Is this a 49er fan hangout on Sundays?

    It is a 49er bar.

    Are dogs allowed?

    I did not see any dogs inside however I did see several in the back area where the the taco truck is.

    How's the dancing on a Saturday night here?

    The line dancing goes from 8p-10p and they teach two different songs each time. It's not a Tuesday's night feel but it will satisfy your line dancing needs!

    Are you guys not a 49ers bar anymore?

    I'm looking for a place to watch the Niner games too!!! Let me know if you find a spot please!

    Is this mostly a line dancing bar or two step/partner dancing bar?

    No. Sometimes there's dancing or special events up stairs though.

    What's the happy hour?

    2-7pm Mon-Friday $5/$6 Draft Beers $4 Well Liquor… 

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    Review Highlights - Moonshine Beach

    We knew we were coming here for line dancing but had no idea how this bar would transform throughout the night.

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