Poway&#x27;s Irish Pub

Came here with the guys from work and split the g. We had a nice time and it really has a nice…read moreIrish pub feeling. I almost felt like I was in It's always sunny but sadly no Danny Devito and no distinct spaghetti policy.

I'm becoming a regular here once a week. Outstanding…read morebartenders. Shout out to Ashley especially. Favorite dive bar for sure.

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Instant Replay Dive Bar

3.7(82 reviews)

5.6 mi•Rancho Bernardo

Listen. I have NEVER left a review on any bar I have been to…read more But I honestly felt so compelled to do it tonight. IR has the NICEST freaking people there just hanging out. I have heard that IR is always a good time but I have heard that before about a bunch of spots. What I never hear is that a dive bar is full of just cool, nice, & generous regulars. Lots of smiles. Lots of joking & banter & it seemed the regulars knew one another kind of well. We had fun tonight. John says to come on a Sunday for football. I don't watch football at all, but maybe I will come anyways. All the bartenders are cool af. There is a lady bartender there, & she is incredibly sweet. There is another bartender (other dude with a hat) who served us so well tonight. I made special requests & instead of him being annoyed, he was just happy to do it. I don't even know what we ordered, but he made something fruity & we loved it. Be patient. They seem to always be busy. Our drinks were worth the wait. Will we return...... But only for the regulars, the drinks & the bartenders. I owe Rich a drink. I won't forget. PS Idk how this place has 3.7 stars. They deserve a solid 4, at the very least.

What a great local bar with friendly people and great owners. Sophia, the bartender and Dave, one…read moreof the owners treated us like regulars and were very welcoming and attentive. Can't wait to come back for football season. The group also welcomed us and did a great job making sure we were taken care of. Can't wait to return and have an "Instant Replay" of the great time I had on two visits to the bar.

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Tom Cat Bar & Grill

3.8(378 reviews)

5.4 mi•Mira Mesa

Came here for dinner on a Thursday and wasn't too busy. It did pick up later though and I could…read moreimagine this place getting pretty busy on weekends or when there's a game. We got the Cha Cha, Tom Cat, and Garlic Parm wings and they were all so good! They did not skimp on the saucy wings or the toppings on the Tom Cat. Fries were also only like $5! Definitely recommend

I'm a dive bar fan but this spot was not what I expected. First the bar itself is tiny with almost…read moreno seating - instead the place is a huge, heavily lit space filled with lots of tables like a full on restaurant. Next, you can't just order a drink at the bar, but instead there's a line stretching from the middle of the bar back towards the door where you need to queue up somehow and order drinks or food. Nope, not interested in doing that. In sum it's lit and laid out like a Chuck-E-Cheese where there are no dark, quiet nooks to enjoy or any space for at the bar interactions. Instead, there's lots of light and noise from all the competing on screen games and no chance of getting a quick drink unless you want to stand in a dubious line. Not my cuppa tea.

View from the best bar seat in the house

Cha Cha Wings- might be my new favorite, right up there with Tom Cat Signature. Not as spicy as Buffalo, but more complex.

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White tea shot and splash of blue curacao!

Brewski's Bar & Arcade

4.1(546 reviews)

7.0 mi

I'll be honest--the only reason I go to Brewskis as often as I do is because of the bartender…read moreRayne. The arcade games, pool tables, and big sports screens are great, but Rayne is what makes the place special. She is genuinely one of the best bartenders I've ever met. Her drinks are always perfect, she moves insanely fast behind the bar, and she somehow still takes the time to be super friendly with everyone. The energy she brings completely changes the vibe of the whole place. There are a lot of bartenders out there, but Rayne is on another level. Brewskis wouldn't be the same without her, and honestly if she's working you know you're going to have a great night.

I can't say enough great things about this bartender. From the moment we sat down, they brought…read moresuch an incredible energy to the bar -- welcoming, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It's rare to meet someone who can balance efficiency and personality so effortlessly. Not only were the drinks absolutely top-tier, but Rayne also took the time to ask what we liked and made thoughtful recommendations that were spot on. You can tell she truly understands their craft and care about giving guests a memorable experience. What really stood out was Rayne's ability to read the room. Whether it was keeping the vibe upbeat and fun or taking a moment to have a meaningful conversation, Rayne knew exactly how to make everyone feel comfortable and valued. Great bartender, even better human. If you're lucky enough to grab a seat at their bar, you're in for a fantastic experience. I'll definitely be back! Thank you, Rayne!!

6.7 mi•Mira Mesa, Torrey Hills

7/04/2025. Array of pinball games.

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Joe's 45

4.1(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.

Our bartenders Eddie and Marissa!

Shuffle board! Missing a blue puck and no extra sand but still playable :)

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Cheers Bar & Grill

3.0(156 reviews)

4.0 mi

I was in and out! Decided to try different bars tonight. When I think of cheers, i thought of the…read moreshow! However its not like the show lol. Outside has a tiny seating area. Inside had lots of pool tables. It felt more like a billiard. Everyone seems to be regulars. Everyone was into their own thing. Its a bit unkept inside and smelled. This just isn't my type of atmosphere. Some of the patrons looked like teenagers. I didn't try any food so I cant say much about that.

Very interesting neighborhood bar where you can grill in the middle of the establishment! I would…read morelove to see that in action. They have two pool tables, a shuffleboard, steel-tip dart boards, and a DJ bumping loud music! The music was too loud for how big the bar was. It was pretty dead when I went on a Friday night, so we took advantage of that and played shuffleboard and darts. The bartenders were friendly and accommodated our large group with drinks. My Modelo beer tasted flat, though. While hanging out in the bar, the people were on the older side and a bit weird. We interacted with them, and honestly, it felt off, so it says a lot about the crowd that it attracts.

Grill your own Choice Steaks at Cheers Bar & Grill

Drinking and socializing at Cheers

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Beautiful Bartenders at Cheers

Kelly's Pub

3.4(131 reviews)

4.4 mi

Bar trivia / pub quiz is a great tradition in pubs, and as of 03/03/2026 Kelly's Pub no longer has…read moreit. Not only does not having Pub Quiz take away an interesting and fun activity for patrons, it hurts business as it draws in a lot of paying customers. A fun pub quiz question from years ago: How many bathrooms does the the White House have? ...35.

Where the locals come for a friendly game of pool against each other, watch some games, & have a…read morefew drinks. Came to watch the padres game and had the chips & guac. I enjoyed it! The chips were fresh & guac well seasoned. The rest of the menu offerings looked good, but I wasn't too hungry so we didn't order anything else. It wasn't too crowded, restrooms were clean. Everyone was polite. 2 beers, 2 cocktails, and the appetizer came out to $40+ not too shabby.

4.2 mi•Rancho Penasquitos

Front part of the bar

Fish & Chips with a freshly made side Tortilla Soup, yum!

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Pitchers Sports Bar

3.9(329 reviews)

Pitchers is one of those easy go-to bars when you just want good food, drinks, and a game on. Super…read morechill, gets pretty loud during games but that's kinda the vibe. Food is solid for a sports bar-burgers, nachos, wings (my fave), all hit. Drinks are good too with plenty of options. Service is friendly, just expect a little wait when it's busy. Overall, it's a fun spot to hang with friends and catch a game or 2-nothing fancy, just a good time.

Parking was a bit full in the shopping center parking lot but was okay…read more Chill vibe where you seat yourself & wait for staff to come to you Decent food and service It was cool to be able to see the fight (boxing) so clearly and loudly on the tvs above Server was professional and friendly Hibiscus margarita tasted sweet

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Mainstream Bar and Grill

3.6(479 reviews)

0.1 mi

Love Mainstream!!! BOGO appetizers for happy hour are amazing!!!!! Manny and Robbie at the bar are…read morephenomenal !! Great Food and drinks.... The live music keeps us coming back every week!!! I however think it's bizarre they charge their musicians full price?!?!?.... It was dead this last Sunday.... And the band had a full bar tab.... How much could a couple beers cost to keep good times going??!! I can tell you... cause i saw the band pay full price??? Lame... no, I'm not a musician... but I really enjoy them here and want it to continue..

My boyfriend and I made our way up to Poway on an NFL night just because we were in the area. We…read morefound this bar to check out. It's located in the corner next to T-Mobile in the Poway Plaza on Poway Rd in Poway. There's an open parking lot with ample stalls for customers in the plaza. There was live music when we arrived at around 5pm and apparently really good happy hour of the light bites (peep at menu)! It was BOGO free appetizers from 3-7pm from Sun-Thurs and 3-6pm from Fri-Sat - CRAZY! I've never been to somewhere with that option during peak dinner hours! My boyfriend and I ordered their Surf & Turf Quesadilla and their Crab Cake. The quesadilla was quite good. There wasn't much shrimp but a lot of carne asada which was very tender. There was also a cheese pull! The pico de gallo that came with the quesadilla really impressed my boyfriend that he asked for extra. It was really good LOL nice kick to it as well. The crab cake was not the best at all. The initial bute with the sauce and coleslaw was good! But the following bites were meh. There didn't seem to be any good crab... and the flavor was really meh. We didn't expect the crab cake to have a sauce, so we ended up eating that first and then took half our quesadilla home as it was a lot of food. My boyfriend and I ordered two rounds of Stella Artois, and I thought the beers both times weren't that great. The two rounds didn't have the nice malt sweetness. I did not like the drink at all unfortunately. Overall, that BOGO free appetizer and live music really sold us. The prices of the appetizers were also very good. We'd probably get another drink and appetizer if we're ever here again. Thankfully the appetizer/light bites list was extensive and had a lot to choose from!

6.3 mi•Mira Mesa, Torrey Hills

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Fusion Bar & Lounge

4.3(216 reviews)

This establishment has been completely overhauled. It is clean and enjoyable. The owner, Evan is…read morereally nice guy and makes time for all the customers. Most hookah lounges are dirty & outdated, Fusion is modernized and clean.

Just an update since my last review was 6 years ago! I live downtown San Diego now and still drive…read moreup here to hookah! It's been the same owner for over a decade. Everyone that works here is so nice and attentive. The ambiance is amazing and they're always updating so it's really cool!