Been here a few times; chill spot. Pretty loud music blasting; friendly bartenders and staff. This…read moreplace has a full bar. Street parking but very limited since it's around a residential and business area. Definitely be vigilant; a lot of homeless and "workers" around the area. Plenty of restaurants nearby for quick bites.

One of my favorite dive bars in San Diego. They host a goth event called Club Grave Beat once a…read moremonth, as well as a variety of other shows / local acts. Full bar, booth seating and small dance floor. Bartenders are always attentive and amazing. Drinks are absolutely delicious with their unique menu. Depending on the event, there sometimes is a cover charge to get in. Parking is on the busy street or surrounding neighborhood.

Decent small venue for up and coming artists/bands. However, zero parking, hard to get a view, and…read morebring your ear protection! Bartenders are nice and efficient, two unisex bathrooms available, seating is first come first serve. The show I attended was great, supposedly sold out, but the people sitting on the side of the bar where the booths were located were SO loud. Like if we all paid to see this show why are you talking over the artist? Heard some Shhh's that didn't fix the problem, not sure if they were regulars or didn't care for the concert. Either way, since it's a small area, it definitely affected the experience.

This is such a great venue!! The size of the venue makes every show feel like VIP and you get to…read moremeet the bands at the merch tables too! With the intimate setting, I definitely recommend ear plugs because it can get extremely loud. The seating throughout the venue is first come, first served, so make sure you arrive early. The staff are all friendly, security too. The only downside is there are no food options, but there's a pizza place across the street and an Ethiopian restaurant a few doors down. They have a full bar and the bartenders are quick and responsive. Overall it was a great experience and I'm definitely going to try to catch more shows here.

Love this bar on Adams ave in normal heights. The drinks are strong, tons of beer on tap. The…read morebartenders I have met are cool and so nice. It's a great pub inside, lots of Irish lore on the walls. Only thing- DO NOT PARK BEHIND you will be towed. Even if it's 15 min.

So it a good bar. And the bartender was fun. But if you want to piss off 45 year old golfers…read more It's not you place. I don't know what was going on, but they are sensitive white folk in there

I used to come here with friends for a Queer Pool Night to hang out and make community. The space…read moreis actually pretty cute, I really loved that they had different activities to do like basketball and darts. HOWEVER, the bartender, Bruce, would regularly deadname me and my friends by insisting he could only call us by the legal first name on our cards/IDs. He told us it was the owner's policy (which kinda sounds like bs but who knows) and that he couldn't change it. I even offered a solution by just giving my last name since that's what's on my card too, but Bruce would still use my legal name, which really made me uncomfortable. As a trans woman who was trying to build more queer/trans friendships, I got fed up with Triple Crown and told the organizers we gotta move Pool Night. Anyway, TL;DR is decent drinks and a weirdo bartender. Don't go if you're LGBT

The place is cool. People are cool. But the word of mouth is true…read more The old, cantankerous owner is in fact a dog fart of a human being. This man is nothing but aggressive and rude to everyone in the place. His default setting is stuck on "hemorrhoid". Until last night, I used to be a regular and have watched him be rude to the nicest of folks. I finally had enough of this crusty curmudgeon. His rule is you have to buy a drink to play pool. No problems with that, he has to make rent. It's how he presents this to every new person. Speaking to him is akin to a lawnmower spewing hot diarrhea into your eye balls on a musky summer day in Cincinnati. Last night, he confronted me about not buying a drink BEFORE playing pool (he forgets that I have ALWAYS buy one or two of his 5 dollar cans of seltzer water--I am sober) I tried to calmly tell him I was a. about to and b. didn't he required we purchase drinks BEFORE playing at all. I was at a level 3 speaking to level 9 on the perturbed scale (remember, he enters the chat at "hemorrhoid" level) When he proceeded to just yell over me, I finally turned up, gave him a piece my mind and walked out. I met some cool folks there, it's shame that in his quest to keep the lights on, he making a name for himself as an old fool obviously trying to make "Triple Crown Great Again."

Another good Hillcrest dive bar. Had dinner half block away and fiancee wanted a nightcap so we…read morestopped here. Friendly bartender, low key crowd and lots of action at the pool tables. They actually had Tennessee Fire, my shot of choice that can be hard to find in Socal (the ubiquitous Fireball does not compare). Chased it with a Skrewball and was good to go on a Friday night.

the bar shut down 15 minutes early. they cut the music 45 mins before closing. i had put $75 into…read morethe jukebox and it was still on queue. when i inquired as to why, they said they wanted everyone out but didn't give any explanation. i told the bartender who was nervous to be involved said it wasn't him. i said i know, bc him and i chatted earlier and had rapport. i am upset i lost all of my touchtunes money and hope they repay me

The Ould Sod is my absolute favorite bar. It has such a cozy atmosphere and has something for…read moreeveryone. You will not get a better Guinness pour in San Diego. The bartenders are friendly, but also not afraid to tell someone when they need to get it together. You can sit at the bar and chat with the staff all day and leave feeling like you've found your new Irish family. I highly recommend visiting during the day, as opposed to late at night. It's a much chiller atmosphere with lots of space. If you're looking for a rowdy scene, then Friday and Saturday are perfect. There is karaoke in the front bar area and if that's not your jam, the back bar area has foosball and plenty of TVs and other space to hang out. You can bring in your own food, as they really only have chips. There are a ton of places nearby to choose from. Also, they don't allow dogs (other than service dogs) and they don't allow anyone under 21. It's a perfect Irish pub in the heart of Normal Heights.

Been solidly pickling my liver here since moving to San Diego and never thought to write a review…read more Neighborhood bar with neighborhood vibes. Stiff pours, solid AC when you need it, fast service, decent bathrooms. Never a dull moment.

Fun neighborhood bar. This place has a really pretty bar back, tons of Mexican beer and a friendly…read morecrowd. Beers are only $2.75. Nice place to chill out after work and enjoy a beer without breaking the bank. I came in here with my wife on a Sunday. We had a few beers, some shrimp and chips. A couple different mariachi bands wandered through adding to the atmosphere. Definitely drop in if you live nearby or are in the neighborhood.

Cheap beers relaxing nice get away. Many beers to choose from . Jukebox. Snacks …read more Nice front door

This is my absolute fav spot in North Park! We've been coming here for years! Always love the vibe,…read moreambiance and well crafted cocktails. This stylish whiskey lounge features pool tables, darts, and live entertainment. It's always a good time here! Early birds are highly recommended, long lines of people form outside towards the end of the evening. There's definitely a trick to getting a drink- it's called push your way to the front (it's all part of the experience). For the most part, bartenders are quick, fast and efficient! Making great recommendations for first timers. We made a late night stop with friends after dinner. First round of cocktails- the legendary Old Fashioned! Because why the hell not? It's a classic- Bonded Bourbon, Aromatic Bitters, Sugar, Citrus Zest. Very smooth! Unfortunately, I did not take pics of our drinks (sowey), just enjoyed livin in the moment with great friends and good conversation! No doubt we'll be back soon and I'll post some pics of some their signature cocktails. Till then, cheers my friends!

This bar is always so fun but I normally go for the whiskey tastings they offer on certain nights!…read moreTonight we went to the scotch & venissimo cheese paring which was so much fun a representative comes in from the brand & gives some background info on the tastings they offer that night. The cheeses from venissimo are always delicious but combined was an awesome experience can't wait to come back!