I met my fiance at Route 92, so believe there is bias. It's a tight knit bar with a pool table smack down in the middle. Every-time I go there they seem to be doing something special for their guests. Like once there was a table with hot dogs and condiments set up while bar goers were rooting for their team on the tv screens. I went there not long ago to do engagement photos which I'm so glad they let us do while it wasn't too busy! It was during holiday season, and it was so beautifully decorated. We've had very friendly bartenders each time. Took me 2 visits to realize they have an outside area in the back, which is always nice to have when visiting a bar. Absolutely love this place. read more

Had to wait for a pool table at the Great Entertainer so I decided to have a drink down the street at Route 92. Great atmosphere for a local spot and a good vibe. But that changed when I ordered 2 shots of Don Julio 1942. Whatever was poured in my glass sure as hell wasn't DJ1942. read more

I was here a few weeks ago with a group of colleagues and am only now getting around to leaving a review. Unfortunately, I was overcharged by more than $200 by the bartender. I didn't notice it at the time, but it's extremely disappointing. I'd recommend double-checking your bill if you come here. read more

Great woman-owned local sports bar with lots of tasty beers on tap and a selection of zero-alcohol seltzers, beers and craft mocktails - something for everyone. Also, nice, sunny back patio that's great for BBQs throughput the year. read more

Nice sports bar located a block or so away from a popular hot pot and ramen restaurant and pool hall. Great spot for after dinner drinks if you want a place within walking distance. They also have a coin-operated pool table and a good selection of beers on tap. The Hendricks and tonic and Mezcal margarita were well-made! read more

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Came here twice same night. First time great experience left a solid tip. Thankful a place like this exists. Second time spun their wheel to buy a drink for everyone e at the bar. Turns out spin is just for you everyone else is charge at their decided price. Basically bought drinks for most of people most of the night. If I did not buy I offered. Then I got cheated and asked "oh you care about it that much". How would you feel? read more

Nice chill divey sports bar. People enjoy the place and also the bartenders are friendly. Owners seem to be Michigan fans so tOSU fans beware. Drink prices are very fair also. read more

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What a hole in the wall bar situated here on the El Camino corridor in San Mateo. After dinner at the local hot pot, we wanted to get some drinks before the night's end. Found this place here seems like a local very small Homey yet cozy place to have a drink. It's a Friday night and not too many people here which is a plus we were able to find a couple tables for the six of us. Had a few rounds of cocktails and was on our way out for the night. Bartender was very nice and pleasant. Got our drinks in and out fast. Actually, I seen the bartender somewhere else, I come to find out she was a bartender and another local bar. I guess I go to too many bars out here. Drinks were great and fairly priced. They have one pool table TV, jukebox, and a dart board. I will have to add this place to my bars to go. I want to just relax and chill without all the music and commotion. read more

"Nice spot for a brew." After a long trail run in the nearby mountains, I was ready for a brew. I normally go to Fieldworks, but I couldn't get any parking there. Here, I was able to get a parking spot right away down the side street. I did not have to walk far. They have a good selection of beer on tap, and I got a Pilsner followed by an IPA. Reasonably priced at $6.50. The crowd seems pretty friendly. There are several large flat screen tvs, and I was able to enjoy baseball and football. There is a pool table right next to the bar. They have a large outside area, but I was surprised to find they don't serve food-- just chips. I wish they had food. read more

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My favorite Go-To neighborhood bar! I always feel welcomed by all and this is always my first choice when going out with friends for a drink. The bonus is a great patio with plenty of seating and the bathrooms are always clean! read more

This is my favorite local 'Go To' spot. It recently changed owners and I love the new staff and new owner it has a friendly neighborhood vibe. Bathrooms are clean, staff is friendly, love playing shuffleboard and making new friends here. read more

Good place to hang out and get beer with friends. I went on a date here and maybe not the best for that.

All the bartenders are chill here. Drinks are a good value they make them good also. Music is always good and if it's not download the app to the jukebox and you can play your own music. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking. Definitely friendly local neighborhood bar. Check them out. Mellow vibe most of the time read more

Good service. Pool table and shuffleboard. Open early. Cool, dark wood decor. Lots of beer on tap. Lots of sports memorabilia (especially from the University of Michigan.) read more

This is my favorite bar in San Mateo. The decoration, the people, everything just makes it an enjoyable time. Great prices, great people, great ambiance. read more

Place is like going to Cheers! Everyone is super friendly and the bar has a good selection of beers.

Left my wallet over night and when I came back in the morning to see if it was there, the bartender had already set it aside for me. She told me the only reason why she looked inside of the wallet was to peak at my ID so she could look me up on Facebook & get ahold of me. There was over $400 in cash and not a penny was missing. So happy that there are still good people out there. I've been coming to this bar for years & years but this is just another reason why I'll always go back read more

Perhaps it's the warm, welcoming crowd that frequents this establishment. Perhaps it's the attentive and easygoing staff. The route 92's lackluster scalawag regulars always make you feel like you belong and the sense of family is strong in this tight knit neighborhood bar. Pool, shuffleboard, and occasional potlucks make this bar feel like home. 11 out of 10 read more

Great place to grab a beer and watch the a college game. Also want to credit the bartender for swiftly removing a patron who was making racist comments. read more

Another patron was getting out of hand because I was not from around here and the bartender quickly handled the situation. would recommend this place to anyone to go watch a game. read more

I just wanted to do another update, well it has been a year after all since my last one and yes I still love this place . I wanna highlight the bartender Jeanette. She really remembers my name even if I've been away for awhile. It makes me feel warm inside the way she remembers me and the way she speaks. She seems like such a sweet , caring , great personality , and very cool person. She probably doesn't know this but she's probably my favorite bartender out of any bar. SHe really knows drinks well and has great suggestions for me too. I love this bartender and I think everyone should know how awesome she is. read more

1) Bartender refused service to me and my wife. We are 34 and 35. I had my Drivers License and my wife had her Polish government issued ID. Her ID has English translation of all the data. She (bartender) stated that the owner required them to request passports for non-US ids. 2) They have University of Michigan flags outside of the venue and tons of UM related items inside the place. I went to UM for grad school so naturally asked about any UM related activities. Games, alumni meetings, etc. Bartender told me that the did not have anything related to UM and just brushed me off. read more

Matt's the bomb! I love this place. Great spot to grab a (great) beer, play some shuffleboard, and just enjoy your evening. You can't find a better staff. Jeanette, Christina, they're all fantastic. read more

Look for the green sign on the west side of El Camino Real in San Mateo right near 20th Ave. You'll thank me. Under new ownership, so don't judge this place by old reviews. It's a "Cheers" type bar where you'll be greeted with a smile from the staff and patrons even if they don't know your name yet! Great drink prices, big selection, professional bartenders, clean, pool table, video games, shuffleboard, 7 independent TVs, darts, great music, karaoke, trivia nights. Comfortable for anything from an afterwork drink to a night of letting loose. read more

Route 92 - Look for this sign on El Camino Real in San Mateo right near 20th Ave. - Sports Bars Near Me - San Mateo, California

So i'm not sure how this place has gone unnoticed, but it's definitely a relaxing place to catch the (insert sport here) game, catch up with your friends, and grab some cheap drinks. They have a solid selection of beers on tap and in the bottle, along with a nice liquor selection. Multiple TV's, friendly bartenders, and great for any sports game or get together! read more

Never checked out this place when we lived in FC. Instead, recently checked this place out thanks to my friend. Expecting a dirty dive but was surprised to find a very open, spacious and clear neighborhood bar. 10-12 drafts including at least 1 cider - all just $4/pint! The corner with sofa is a great spot to hang out with friends. read more

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NEW OWNER - Just wanted to let you guys know a new owner had taken over the bar back in mid December so hope old reviews complaining about the old owner don't stop you from checking this place out. He is a long time bartender in the San Mateo area and always had good experiences at bars he's worked at. This is a great place to watch football on Sundays. You always know there will be a game you want to watch on with them having over 10 TVs. There's also FREE food during the football games on Sunday which you never know what its going to be, homemade tamales, chili dogs, homemade mufalatas, pulled pork, pizza, sandwiches, etc. The owner said he will probably be offering stuff for some baseball as well! They actually play hockey on TV too which is hard to get some bars to turn on for you, but its nice knowing there's a place I can watch the sharks game. Beers - great selection so far and they plan on adding to it. Denoggonizer, back in black, a bunch of craft beers like dales pale ale, sneak attack, old chub, etc. If your a beer fan your bound to find something you like. They also have great prices on them too around $4. I know people were hating on the Michigan stuff, but why? Let's be honest if you pick any bay area team your bound to offend someone. If you made it a 49ers or giants bar, A's and Raider fans don't want to go. Who honestly hates Michigan? Its kind of cool seeing all the Big 10 helmets on the wall even though I'm not a fan of college football. read more

Started coming here a year ago and been loving it since. All the bartenders are awesome and every night that I go is typically a good night. They have trivia nights which can get pretty rowdy because of all the groups of people here. Weekends are generally pretty packed too and have been getting livelier and livelier every time I go. Giants games are nutso here! When the Giants won the 2014 World Series, this place was packed, lots of people going crazy, and it was a total celebration here. They got a good amount of beer on tap, great selection of alcohol, even with scotch, which is pretty rare from what I seen around the bars in this area. Oh by the way, great prices too. read more

Had a amazing super bowl here! Thank you to all the courdious staff and hats off the the chef. Thanks for the great pork and brisket! I'll definatly head there for the warriors playoffs. read more

Go to spot. Cheers vibe! All the bartenders are amazing. They have a pool table, darts, shuffle board, juke box, plenty of tv's, great drinks and even better company. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Check it out if you haven't, but only if you have no plans after. When you get there you'll end up staying for a while because it's such a great place. read more

The best local bar on the peninsula. It's a Cheers type environment with ultra friendly bartenders and patrons alike. Everyone one there knows each other and are very welcoming. They have a great selection of beers on tap, many of them are hard to get and you can't find anywhere else. Superb spot for sports with tons of TVs. Often times on game days, the owner buys or makes food for the bar. There are lots of great places nearby where u can buy food and bring or have delivered to the bar. They have a nice pool table, shuffle board, and dart board. Great prices and just a fun place to go. Cheers! read more

Prior to a potentially awkward family Thanksgiving meal, Bubba & I decided to WHet our WHistles to get into the spirit. Route 92 was close to my parents place and I had heard good things about it from some of the beloved alkis in my life. Route 92 was everything we needed. Thanksgiving football was on and some of the die hard patrons had orchestrated their own Thanksgiving. Stuffing, and other staples were in crockpots on a table, and the bartender even had some Susie Cakes they would be offering later. I was impressed and my heart felt warm at the thought of a dive bar thanksgiving. The bartender was very kind, and we enjoyed some patron and a couple of nice beers on tap, forgot the name, but they seem to have a pretty good selection. There is a patio out back, which is always a plus, and an overall cozy drinking hole vibe that I love in a neighborhood bar. read more

Someone let the cat out the bag! Lol. When I'm back in my hometown, Route 92 is one of my stops to meet up with friends and family. It's a nice and decent sized bar but BEWARE parking can be a pain. There's a front and rear entrance and a patio you can smoke under. FYI, no alcohol allowed outside. I try not to use the restrooms here because there's only one for each gender and if it's packed, there will be a wait. Other than that, the bartenders are attentive and there's plenty of drinks to choose from. Lots of games like a pool table and shuffle board to play. There's a juke box and some flat screens playing sports. The crowd is chill but if there's an event going on here it can get hot and crowded. Overall, it's worth a hangout if you're nearby! read more

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My favorite bar in San Mateo. There's pool there's darts there's shuffleboard. All the sports on big TVs. There's Wednesday night trivia. But most importantly the best bartenders in town. read more

Best Seahawks bar in San Mateo. Thanks Rick for making me feel at home and for the tasty sloppy joes. Go Hawks. read more

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I went there for the 1st time last Friday and had one amazing time! The bar was well taken care of and I loved shuffle board. My friends had Christina, the bartender, make me a rainbow and it was pretty much the coolest thing I have ever seen. All the ingredients are put into one container and then she poured out all the colors of the rainbow into about 6 different shot glasses! It was super pretty (: Christina was friendly and outgoing and made me feel welcome in the bar. There's no doubt about it that I will be back for her service. read more

The last stop of the night for the inaguaral "voyage of el camino bars". Super local, as soon as we walked in the whole bar kinda stopped and looked at us. Who cares, if Zane Lamprey can get three sheets in Vietnam then me, Joel, and Tony can do it in San Mateo. They have darts, but you have to get there early to get into some dartboard action since the locals look like they've been playin darts since 3pm. Wtf, it's 10pm go home and give up the darts. Solid 2.5 star given their well stocked bar. read more

I liked this place, til the young Black haired Bar-tender was really rude to me on wed the 11th. At first I thought she was just being a joker ... Then she turned into a clear freaking passive aggressive jerk. We dropped about a hundred bucks and tipped about 30%. Still, We saw the jerk status while we played the awesome shuffle board game. My friend was in the restroom and she told me to leave and meet him outside, Stating that she doesn't let guest inside after 1:55.... But I don't think the owner(s) would like her snatching like that. read more

This place is stumbling distance, of course you will find me here on more than one occasion. The beer selection is incredible for a bar in this area. The girl bartenders are so sweet. Unlike other bars in the immediate area, they serve me just as fast as my boyfriend. I hate when female bartenders only serve the male clients. They make kick ass drinks too! Best bang for your buck by far!!! This is a great bar. I enjoy it when my friends and I are wanting to keep it laid back, maybe catch a game, and get good drinks. read more

Shuffle board, pool, and drinks. What more do you need? Fun and clean dive bar that's perfect for lowkey nights or to watch the game. Can be a little rough around the edges but isn't that what you expect at a dive? read more