We went to LA MESA's OKTOBERFEST, our FIFTH ONE!!!…read more We definitely had more fun this year than last year, probably had something to do with the fact we had been there before. We prepared by studying the map, and reading reviews. We planned it all out. FIRST, WE began by taking an UBER, where My Partner was going to be free to drink BEER!!! We arrived around 1:00 PM, at the corner of SPRING ST and LA MESA BLVD. SECOND, WE stopped at the Giant Pretzel STAND. We got one W/ 2 Cheeses. AFTERWARDS, I tried my hand at the CORN HOLE GAME, missed both times. We proceeded to walk by the different vendors, down to the HOFBRÄUHAUS by BIERGARTEN. We got our beers and non-alcoholic beers, and Bratwursts W/ ALL THE TRIMMINGS!!! **BTW: When we were being CHECKED IN, I was given a complimentary upgrade BEER STEIN!!! I was/We were going to ride the CAROUSEL, but it was a HOT, 94, 95 DEGREES!!! We then decided to head home, but this time, we were going to take the San Diego Trolley. We have a stop right across from our APARTMENT Building!!! ALL IN ALL, it was a "Marvelous, Marvelous Day!!!" WUNDERBAR!!! WUNDERBAR!!!

La Mesa Oktoberfest was a bit less than I expected it to be but overall entertaining! The food was…read moregood, we got the German sausage with sour kraut and German mashed potatoes. Good selection of beers. I just wished there were more chairs to sit, and maybe additional fans and sprinklers would had been helpful since it was 102 degrees outside!

What a great spot for a brewery. Great space inside. Plenty of tables. A few tables outside. I…read morewish they had more. Service was outstanding. My wife and I truly enjoyed our time here and look forward to going back.

What a fun place. One of many micro breweries in Clairemont and one of my favorites. Great staff…read moreand a rotating beer menu where you can always find a beer that you like. If you aren't sure of what you like I suggest a flight of beers Lots of games too. Dog friendly

The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) is located in downtown La Jolla which showcases…read moreprestigious art (like painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and photography), an iconic wine and beer garden that has regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, and certain areas for some family-friendly fun. There's also a two-day silent auction, pet adoption stations, and an all-star line-up of live entertainment...definitely there's something for everyone. I always have a wonderful time when I'm there and highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-)

Hurricane Rachel added some concern as I kept checking whether this event was happening and indeed…read moreit was rain or shine. Lucky for me this afternoon was beautiful and cooler than the recent heat wave. The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival had a lot variety of vendors all welcoming, friendly, and many tables having a spin the wheel for prizes. Thanks to Yelp SD and the LJ Art & Wine Festival for the opportunity to snag a ticket to the Wine & Beer Garden which included 5 tickets for drinks and/or bites. This section was gated and closed off, plenty of tables and chairs, concert stage with live music entertainment, and a variety of options for drinks and limited food options that included The Food Box, which served up some tasty sliders as they operate now with only catering or delivery. A standout spot was Mezco Mezcal Cocktails, the worker was friendly and helpful. The workers at registration and the entrance were also nice and the overall area was a great central spot to go in and out of with the fun action all around the festival. Overall, a great event connecting the community and a delightful experience!

Flew in from Boston for a long weekend. Spent the day sitting at the bar watching Sunday football…read more Every single employee from the bouncer at the door, bar backs, and bartenders were phenomenal. Every employee was super nice & smiling the entire time! The atmosphere was great! The drinks were cold. The food was delicious. The regulars were welcoming & funny. Shout out to my favorite bartender Ashley. Can't wait to come back.

Tavern has been our longtime Friday hangout bar. It has the best happy hour in town by far (half…read moreoff all alcohol), is easily the best sports bar in PB, and the staff are the best. They always make us feel like home. For those who have watched How I Met Your Mother, we used to joke that this bar is our Mclaren's! I was also lucky enough to get the opportunity to host a surprise engagement party here for my fiance! Meg and Krista helped me orchestrate and plan the event, offering the entire back bar/room area. They and the rest of the staff were so helpful and generous throughout the process, I couldn't imagine having it anywhere else. And it helped that Tavern is a place that we frequent, so my fiance did not suspect a thing when I brought her there for the surprise. Great place and easy to set up a private event for those interested! I recommend this place 100% for anyone looking for a place to watch a game, grab a beer, drink a rumpy shot, or eat some delicious food. It checks all the boxes for whatever you're looking for!

I had the most amazing time at the Grand Fiesta event of the SDBWFF. Thank you so much to Yelp SD…read moreand Hannah for the complimentary tickets! I got to Liberty station shortly after the event began, and parking was still plentiful. While the line looked intimidating, it moved pretty quickly after they began organizing multiple lanes. Lines for food inside the event also moved pretty quickly, and I was able to eat my taco while waiting for my next bite. There were a ton of wine and spirits options but some nonalcoholic beverage options as well. The restaurants that showed up showed OUT. While they did start running out towards the end of the event, there were a lot of quality ingredients on display. There was a live band that really set the mood, and lots of cute decor. There were definitely more booths than I had time or stomach space to hit. I think I literally ate 10 tacos and several beverages, and was so stuffed that I had to drink pu'er tea for digestion when I got home. I sampled fantastic shrimp tacos, ceviche, steak, street tacos, and more creative offerings including a Korean inspired taco and a bbq inspired taco. I did not stay for the taco competition at the very end, in order to beat traffic leaving Liberty station. However, I had an amazing time at this event and cannot wait for this festival to roll back around next year! I hope to make it to the Grand Tasting next year.

Beautiful day out on Liberty Station! I luckily scored tickets thanks to Yelp SD's Elite Ticket…read moreGiveaway for Grand Fiesta. Parking was easy and it was a cinch to get in and out of the festival in the heart of Liberty Station. The event went from 12-3pm and the line wrapped around the block, but had steady flow with shortly arriving inside after about a 20 minute wait. I got to try many vendors some familiar and many for the first time! 1. La Corriente Cocina Del Pacifico: Red Snapper and Ahi Tuna 2. Mezcal Los Javis 3. Brewjeria: West Coast IPA 4. Cherry Fish 5. Dockside Fish 6. Palmy's Pacific Beach 7. Surfside: Black Cherry, Iced Tea Lemonade 8. Fire Barbecue: Pastrami 9. Sovereign Modern Thai 10. Dang Brother Pizza 11. Caliano Pizza: Chopped Cheese 12. Xteca: Mexican America Lager 13. Las Comiditas: Mole over meat tortilla chip 14. Suntide: Guava Strawberry Mimosa 15. Casa Chocolate: Apple with chocolate drizzle with fruity pebbles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch 16. Barrilitos: Manzana Some vendors ran out by 1:30pm and another vendor said we got the last 2 portions. I left by 1:45pm after checking out a good amount of vendors! Overall, a terrific festival and had fun enjoying some eats, drinks, music and a deeper appreciation for Latin America and Mexico influence over Southern California dishes.

It's been awhile, too long really, since I've been to Desi's. Recently I was feeling pretty good…read moreabout heading back indoors. What better place to start with than one of my favorite bars? It's been 16 months, but I was remembered as soon as I walked in the door. It felt like I had been there the month before like usual. Gar was behind the bar, mixing up drinks that I still ask for with such vague requests like "Something with a soda like 7up?" and "Something with bourbon?" I just never want to get into a rut, you know? The booze selection is plentiful so there is always something different to mix up for me. Gar started me off with a Jameson & ginger ale which was a good call on his part. Try new things, that's how you might find new favorites. For my next drink some bourbon got made into a mule. Maybe it's the lime and ginger or maybe it's the mug, but mules are always a winner for me and easy to change up. Loved that drink too, but a girl can't drink on an empty stomach... In my previous review I said Desi's didn't have artisan bar food because at the time they did not. They had basic goodies like corndogs and wings which I happily ordered because corndogs and wings are delicious bar bites. I checked out their Instagram recently upon my re-entry into the land of the drinking in public and I saw a dude named Scotty is now slinging food, I mean legit cooking up some fancy ass stuff, in their kitchen space. He's even got a chef's hat! Don't mistake fancy for expensive as the dishes are still approachable, 10 smackers, and fit well at Desi's. Think sandwiches and snacky things. Basically stuff you want to stuff in your mouth. Scotty came over and told me all about his dishes for the evening as his menu changes frequently based on his whims. While all the items sounded good I definitely needed to get my hands on the quesadilla and the pork sandwich. The quesadilla would be perfect for sharing the way it's cut up. They're mini tortillas that kind of have this mickey mouse shape thing going on. This quesadilla isn't loaded with all kinds of junk, it's about the cheese here as it should be. Scotty adds some extra cheese around the tortillas which gets golden brown and crispy. So freaking good! The quesadillas were also served with this black hot sauce which is my new favorite. My pork sandwich arrived soon after. Let me tell you about this sandwich- it's pork tenderloin, cooked sous vide, and generously piled on a toasted roll with some pickles, some mustard, and some cheese. You want this sandwich. I don't want to stifle the man's creativity, but Scotty needs to bring that pork back on the regular. Change the other sandwich fixings to keep it fun, but that pork was the most juicy and tender pork I've ever had in my life. Desi's was already a favorite and now I love it even more. Comfy stools, not crowded, nothing fancy about it, plenty of cheap drinks, and delicious food = my kind of place. I have enough faith that if I show up and hear that the menu du jour doesn't include the pork sandwich that I will still end up with something tasty. But if I hear that delicious pork is again on the menu? I'm probably going to order two.

I feel like we need to give Desi a star on Hollywood. She's got a tremendous story, a bar that is…read moresuper chill, and a way to make people feel special. Driving by you would think "what is this place" but then you feel her warmth when she's serving you some whiskey and you'll understand why even on a random Tuesday in April, this place will at least be half packed. Why I like it so much? It's cheap and friendly and not pretentious at all like some other dive bars can become over time. They also sell pizza that is actually pretty damn good. It's right across the street from Liberty station. I usually park on the street. They have a poll table on the top and bottom floors. They have a few mighty ducks paraphernalia as well and another game in the corner on the top level. Most importantly they have one of those wifi jukebox where you can select which song you want to play via the app.

We absolutely love this meadery, it's one of our favorites. Everything we have had from here is…read moredelicious and very strong. I order a flight every time I am in. We are also a part of their mead club. The very cozy atmosphere and helpful staff keep me coming back. You can also get wine, beer and pizza, all conveniently located next to each other. Parking is kinda limited, be sure to come early.

I visited this spot while at The Gärten and had a great time. They have a really cute indoor back…read morearea with a cozy atmosphere, but I decided to order at the bar and take my flight outside to enjoy one of the patio tables. I went with the flight, which included six different meads. Honestly, every single one was phenomenal. My favorites were the Lava Flow and Strike the Sun, but all of the selections were flavorful, unique, and well-crafted. The employee helping me was incredibly kind and provided excellent recommendations. The service was friendly, welcoming, and added to the overall experience. If you're a mead fan, or even if you're new to it, this is a fantastic place to visit. The quality of the mead is outstanding, the atmosphere is great. I'll definitely be back.

If you have kids and want to watch the World Cup somewhere, this is your spot! Kids can run free…read morewithout being able to leave and you can enjoy a drink from the attentive and friendly bartenders! And if that isn't enough of a reason, they also have tacos!

Feels like a honor to be able to make the first review. And it was a great time here…read more This is a super solid event venue spot. SDFC hosted a party for their game and it was filled side to side, front to back with food trucks, lounge chairs, bars, pop up stores, picnic tables, and more to enjoy the game. It was only half full, about 150 people. It had great energy and the layout of the place allows for you to flow without feeling overwhelmed. Theres an inside area as well but most of the event space is outside. The entrance is on commercial street. It's mostly concrete but there is a small area that's filled with softer materials to play fútbol / soccer or to toss a ball. There was also a pop up store selling soap which I assume was the host / owners of the place. Would love to come back here. Both to host or to attend. Great vibes. By the trolley station. Universal and unique spot.