Fun, great bartenders and a nice, diverse crowd. Great bar for a Saturday night, was visiting from out of town and had a great time.

Return Pecs in my MBL Vest, yes! This all inclusive Bear and Leather Bar is one I'd frequent for sure if I was a local and will return to again whenever I'm in San Diego. Double patios. Double Bars. Plenty of room. Great happy hour. Cool events including cigar socials, 90s music nights, themed nights, a pool table, good seating and great service. The happy hour beer special was stellar. $10 for a pitcher of Bud Light I shared with guy. Plus 90s Night with nostalgic classics for this made in the 80s baby, was 10 kinds of perfect. It's so easy going and chill here, but also very social and friendly at the same time. It reminds me a little of my home bar in North Hollywood, Los Angeles (The Bullet Bar). Bartenders are amazing (including Dutch who I remember from his days at Redwing) and I even got to reconnect with some of my SD friends I haven't seen in 7 years. Nor been into Pecs since 2018. I've been here during San Diego Pride in summer (July), causal hangs in the winter (like now) and a variety of fun things. We've been in a bit this weekend. Including on our way to tthe "Bad Bunny Bowl"! But also Go Seahawks! Nice bar eats when available. Veggie friendly. Website could use a little modernized tlc, but their IG and FB stay updated. Parking isn't your bestie, boyfriend, sir, or someone you know well lol, but the true locals recommend a ride share, early times and carpooling. We drove around on a Saturday night for quite a while and lucked into a sort of parking spot without restrictions. Restrooms are solid. Seating around the bar area and on the outskirts including a long beach or two fills up, but if you're patient something will open up. They typically card everyone at the door so please bring your non expired ID since no matter your age it's prohibited to serve adult beverages to anyone. Pecs does it's best to be a great bar so let's do our best to keep it that way. Open 12PM til Midnight daily, and until 2AM on Friday/Saturday. read more

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Almost 50 bucks for 2 top shelf Tito's cocktails each! No thanks! Bartender also did not have change for a 100 dollar bill and made it a big deal stating that he just started the shift and doesn't have change (well, make change)! Restrooms were disgusting as well. There's one urinal and one toilet with no locks on the door so it was very awkward.with others waiting. read more

Would like to give them another go next time I'm in town but would say staff and patrons were clicky and stand offish... maybe it was just an off night being Labor Day weekend but found other gay bars to be more friendly and lively. Will try again and hope I catch a better crowd next time. read more

I would give the bar as 5 star rating except for Jasper. Apparently I looked like his ex 15+years ago, and I can't believe I looked like him now, but I ordered a Sprite and he refused to serve me. What a disappointment. I have no issue with any other person there, but apparently he has an issue with me. I have no idea why. If he is bartending, avoid him like the plague.... read more

If i could give it 0 stars I would. I was visiting SD from Atlanta and decided to make a stop at Pecs for a drink after a day at the park. As soon as my partner and I came in, the vibes from the bar tender were off. We proceed to order 2 long islands for us and paid. A gnat flew into my drink and I told the bartender and he was immediately visibly upset about it. I asked if he could remake my drink and he said 'I mean yeah but is that an actual bug?' Which was clearly sitting at the bottom of the drink. He takes the drinks and asks other people sitting at the bar if they could see a bug and he's making smart remakes the whole time. Now he's really upset and he toses the drink out and starts slamming things when fixing my second drink. The whole time throwing a tantrum like a little brat. Once my drink is ready he puts it in front of me and hands me a paper coaster and tells me to put it on top of my drink because he's not making me another if a bug gets in it. Miss Trevor was nothing but rude, mean and miserable. I heard someone call him Trevor. I am never coming back to this establishment. He's clearly a racist as my partner and I are men of color and there's no other reason as we weren't rude or demanding towards him. I demand this place do better if you do want to include black and brown in your rainbow flags. read more

Pecs Bar - Long Island - Gay Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Nope , not the place to be. Very much off the route and not close to anything worth going to . The bart tender is not the greatest , unless u want to get a can it's going to be pretty horrible . Just do ur self a favor and go to another bar read more

Out of towner, I'm straight but a great ally to the LGBTQIA community. I enjoying visiting gay bars, friendly folk, cool safe atmosphere. Bartenders are phenomenal and friendly. Local divey bar, will be returning again read more

My cousins and I had a disappointing experience at Pecs Bar that left us feeling judged and unwelcome. We were originally heading home when one of my cousins decided he wanted to stop and check out Pecs for a quick drink -- so we turned back and went in. At the entrance, the security guard with the black beard let a guy in who admitted he didn't have an ID. The guard literally said, "You guys don't have ID?" and still waved them through. Then, when it was our turn, he stopped us and asked if we had "too much to drink," just because we walked back around the building before coming in. We were calm, respectful, and said we were heading home via Uber. But the way he treated us felt personal -- like he didn't like us from the moment we walked up. We still went in, had one drink, and left after about 30 minutes because none of us felt comfortable. We even told someone inside what happened, and the response was, "We have no control over that." No apology. No concern. Letting someone in without any ID is against the law, and treating other customers unfairly isn't acceptable. Pecs Bar needs to hold their door staff accountable -- especially when their behavior turns people away for no good reason. read more

Strong drinks, friendly bartender and patrons! A nice man even let my friend charge her phone with his charging block. I got his next round, and will be back on my next trip to SD! read more

Such a chill and laidback bar to hang out at. This was one of two bars we visited while we were in San Diego for a night. Lot's a handsome men of different shapes and sizes. I had generally hangout in the back area, I found the music to be a little bit more of my style (EDM). I would love to come back the next time I am here. read more

Pecs Bar - Back bar - Gay Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Interesting bar. You can't really go wrong, but if they think you are a nobody they'll treat you like that. Judgy eyes and all. They want beefy bears or hot daddies. It's a judgy place overall and that's their aesthetic. Today was also quiet, no more than 5 people and the bartender was still rude. He never asked how we were doing once. But did to the other older people because they fit their aesthetic. You need to be hot basically. read more

Wonderful bar located in North Park that has been part of San Diego's accepting landscape for close to 40 years! On my recent visit to SD, Pecs was told to be a "must", so naturally we ended one of our nights out at Pecs. It was a Thursday night, which usually are pretty busy per the bartender, but on this night it was a small tame crowd. We were not after a big party, so as long as they slang us those cheap strong drinks and let us play a few tunes on the juke box, we were sold...which they did both! The bartender was very friendly, chatting us up about our visit, giving us other spots to check out, and chatting with our local friends about the neighborhood happenings, all while tending bar for the rest of fellas bellied up waiting for a drink. In addition to the large indoor bar, they also had an enclosed/open air bar and a small deck to hang out on. In both areas they had TV's that were playing sports, so this could easily be a "big game" bar for a group. My only negative was the smoke smell. You could actively smoke in the enclosed/outdoor bar area, but due to the large windows and doorways remaining open that connected the two spaces, the smoke smell easily wafted through the main bar. For someone who is sensitive to it, take note. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Pecs! Love the throwback logo and the friendly and welcoming spirit of the bar! When we visit SD in the future, we will certainly swing by to grab another drink at Pecs! read more

Awesome friendly bartenders with great prices. I highly recommend going on Sunday beer bust at the downstairs patio with Jasper and Eloi.

Worst bar ever and the guy at the front door has no customer service he is rude and doesn't care about no one but him read more

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The bartenders better lose their attitudes or your bar will go the way of the Hole. You don't think people will do it? Have a sit down - tell them to knock it off and get back to letting people have fun. There, you're welcome - don't ruin that place for San Diego. read more

So the bartender spills my beer yesterday and I stand there waiting for him to give me another. He raises an eyebrow as if to say "why are you standing there?" I tell him I want a new beer and he says "It's full." I say no it's not. He holds it up to the light and says "Yes it is." I was barely done signing the tab, the paper was wet, I had not had a single sip of it, the bottle was below the level of the neck, and there is beer all over the bar in front of me, as well as the lime that had been in the neck. I tell him that even if a drop is spilled then it's not full, and the lime is on the bar. What am I meant to do, pick up the lime from the filthy bar and put it back into my beer? He continues his little hissy fit and asks another bartender "is this full?" and the other bartender says "yeah." I say that if he has to wipe it up with a rag from the bar then it's not full. He sets the beer down muttering under his breath "a full beer!" He sets a new beer down on the counter without even looking at me and turns to another customer. I say can "can I get a lime." He opens the container, reaches in, and hands me a lime. I'm like, dude. I tell him how rude he is and that he has a terrible attitude. Keep in mind that he was the one who spilled it. When I was a bartender, even if the customer had spilled it I would give him/her a new drink, without question. On top of that I had tipped him 25%, which he had already taken. I have a notion to call the bank and have the tip charged back. I don't care about the $7 if they need it that bad, it's the principle of the thing. Normally I have no problem with the service at Pecs, but this guy is no bartender. He needs to be bar-backing to learn how to be a bartender or go to bartending school, or at least have a good talking-to by the management. read more

If you like bars where the bartender chases after you screaming "thanks for nothing" after you pay your tab then this is the place. A total let down. I would have tipped more than $5 if the tired old bald queen who was bartending would have provided better service, you're welcome. read more

Fun friendly bar. What more do you want? I can't wait to be back to san diego and re visit pecs.

Nice bar but they need music in the outside bar. Kind of weird just watching everyone posing, staring, and judging each other without Abracadabra playing in the background. read more

Fun and friendly staff! Clean, fun and safe environment. Drinks are good and the eye candy is even better! I have been going to Pecs for 17 yrs now. read more

Pecs Bar - Gay Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The first bartender on the back bar was friendly super nice and talkative. The second bartender that took over isn't very friendly at all. Seems very standoffish and not very friendly. read more

It was so crowded that I left immediately. Way overcrowded and claustrophobic. There was a line but when I was admitted and went to the bottom floor, it was like a sardine can. read more

Pecs is a super cool bar. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted by the current bartender who was super nice. We decided to visit this bar specifically because they are graciously streaming RPDR Season 15 which is super hard to get because it's only streaming on MTV. We arrived around 645 pm to get good seats at the bar. We were even allowed to bring in outside food which is amazing. Fast forward to around 745 and the bartender approached us extremely nicely and told us we were going to have to relocate because he was setting up the bar for serving. We thought this was strange and we were kind of annoyed because it offset us from having a nice view to watch the show which is why we specifically visited to begin with. Per usual, it was quite loud like a typical bar as the crowd started to get bigger. The show started, more people filtered in and the show was impossible to hear over everyone talking. Moral of the story. Don't go here to watch RPDR. You physically will not be able to hear it. You can read the subtitles if you wish however lol. Outdoor area is super nice as well with heaters. We will definitely go back however not to watch the show. read more

Missing this place. Had been introduced to it during the pandemic, but was told it was a great spot prior to it. The times that I came it was always fun, and safe. Staff abided by regulations and they were always in proper PPE. Hoping to hear their reopening soon to go back. read more

Pecs Bar - Gay Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the only bar in my experience where couple bartenders give customers attitude and sometimes rude if you're not a white bearish guy. The other half of bartenders are friendly. Bathrooms are often dirty with wet floor/pee. Not the friendliest crowd. Stopped going for a while and don't miss it. read more

This place is fun and loud! The bartenders pour heavy which makes the drinks so good! I wish they had AC but it's all good! Glad I was able to check this place out! read more

The place is disgusting. The men are oveerweight and obnoxious. The drinks are pjust a giant bag of shaverd ice. Everyone there is on their phones the whole time. The bartenders are more interested in talking with their friends than they are in actually serving their customers. Overall, my friends warned me. I should have listened read more

Came here several times when I moved here three years ago.. loved this place at first!! Nice mix of people.. cool bartenders... now I come Today and with a group of friends. Was excited to see the new patio area! Definitely a different vibe but cool.. then I go to ask for a drink .. asked for a old fashioned.,. Bartender gave me the biggest(eat sh!t) look and said go inside for that kinda thing,, okay... so I did.. when I went inside and asked about the same Drink I get laughed at!! What the h!ll is so hard with telling people the bartenders don't make cocktails.. just liquor and beer.. that's fine and all. But wow... horrible feelings all across.. and to have so called "bartenders " acting like the fools in Weho.. listen here old jaded ladies., chill TF out and be happy you have customers read more

The hubby and I went to gay pride and decided to go out after pride. We ended trying out Pecs bar we had a great time and the bar tenders are very friendly. The environment was great and many nice guys of all shapes and ages we didn't get to experience the patio as it was closed we will be coming back. read more

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5 stars all the way. I am very impressed with the bartender who had a injured hand yet was able to open bottles with his elbow. That takes dedication. I will be a customer for life. read more

We weren't locals - walked in and sat at the bar. I asked for a bottle of water and Tito's and the bartender rolled his eyes. He proceeded to walk back over to take the other 3 ppl sitting at the bar. Next, 3 additional staff members come behind the bar - and one asked if I had been helped and I said yes, but not served yet. This staff member finally brought me my order. A lot of attitude within the bar. And for what? read more

Very boring! Sorry The guys here don't seem as friendly here. In Palm Springs a thumbs up definitely

I've been to PECS prior to COVID and always had a wonderful time. Today I tried their new re-opening with the restaurant which is out back. The food was so good! My friends and I had the carne asada nachos, wings, and street tacos. I love PECS anyways but now with this food I want go back to try more. They are taking temps when you arrive, give you hand sanitizer, and are immediately sanitizing all areas/tables. The dining area is roomy and there's lots of space between tables. The staff is attentive and helps you right away. They are working so hard to make this experience the best it can be and going above & beyond the mandated safety protocols. Please go support a local business with an amazing staff! This was the first time I've eaten in public since the pandemic and I felt at ease seeing how cautious they are. read more

Wonderful bar. Great staff. Good prices. Clean and welcoming. Amazing Oatio on Sunday. Only exception is the people that do the cooking. I give them a ZERO. unable to get orders out on time. Told me 10 minutes. At 30 minutes, I ask about order. Told me another 10 on fries. Burger was cold and soggy. Ask for money back. They did the right thing and reimbursed me. Never offered apology or explanation. Of note: they were very busy but had only 2 small home fryers for all the business. Suggest larger fryers and another grill. Note to Pecs: you guys are great in every way. Don't let a home business with inadequate equipment hurt your business. Again. Amazing bar and management. read more

Rudest bar ever! I was playing pool table and the cue ball got stuck. I went to the bar tender and he cut me off Mid stream and said don't talk to me. I can't help you. Talk to the door man. I walk out with the cue stick and the door man goes why are you walking outside with that.. get inside and someone will help you. Mind you, I'm visiting from Hawaii: and am not familiar with this establishment at all. I bought several round of drinks before this. I'm over this place and their rude staff. I'll go back to The Hole In The Wall where the staff is much much nicer and professional. I can see why my friend didn't want to come here in the beginning. I'm Blasting this on social media where my I can let my followers know how unprofessional this establishment is. read more

Always had a great time when I have been to peck, the service is normally always pretty fast even though they are normally very busy.

I was so disappointed. It was a hot and wanted to stop by for a beer and they didn't let me in cuz of my dog. They do have a patio outside so what was the problem? Never coming back. It was empty even at 1p we weren't gonna bother anyone. read more

I love this bar. The bartenders are cool. The patrons are really chill. Only negative part is you go home smelling like an ashtray but its worth it. The environment is something to experience. If you like drinks and Bears, give it a chance. Will go back in a heartbeat. read more

No food. Fun place very relaxed and nice service been many times and never had a problem compared to flicks