One of my favorite bartenders from The Whistle Stop works here. Yes I love being here! Lots of pool…read moretables

Have you ever just wanted to go to a bar and just sit and relax?…read more A bar where you just drink and have light conversations with the people around you or the bar staff. A bar where if you want it to just doom scroll you can and nobody would bother you. A bar where you can watch one of 20 DVDs that they have available. A bar where most of the seating are comfortable and you can just relax. A bar where you can bring a small group of friends and laugh well into the night. A bar where it won't cost you an arm and a leg. A bar that keeps the light low and doesn't have all of those frills and thrills. That's why black cat is dope. You walk in and you see what you get. Good people. 7 to 8 drafts. Two pool table. Seating for maybe 50 to 60 people. Guaranteed solid night all around.

The best (and only) Kensington dive bar! The Ken Club is definitely one of my favorite local bars…read moreto see live music.

If you can't vibe out. If you can't be weird. If you aren't accepting of all then this isn't the…read moreplace for you. You'll see some characters here but they are welcoming. I like this place because it's a super chill spot where there's love for everyone. Came on a Saturday night towards the end of business. It was fairly dead on the bar side but the live music was still rocking. There was an entry fee to get access to the right side of the club and so we just stayed near the bar on the left side where it was free. Door person and bartender were super chatty and friendly. It's a low lighting / red light place which adds to the chill and intimate vibes. Drinks were cheap. Asked for a martini and usually at a bar like this, it ain't that great. But the bartender knew what she was doing clearly. When it's slow, it's definitely a more enjoyable experience.

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.

Soda Bar is a classic venue for SD locals. Do yourself a favor and check this spot out! From the…read moreiconic mural outside to the local band gems that frequent this bar, you won't be disappointed. Parking is tough, just like most venues in this area, but you might get lucky with a street spot. The venue itself is a classic divey situation and definitely has an interesting set up. The bar juts into the viewing area which separates the crowd into a horseshoe-like shape. Drinks are pretty good, definitely stick to the cocktail menu as they are sometimes out of the regular seltzer/canned bevs. If i could have one recommendation for this bar, please get a canned seltzer besides Ashland! the worst ever!

I've been coming to this bar for few months now. N I gotta say I ain't going anywhere. They have…read moregood music, good selection of beer and mix drinks. Also live bands play there and they put on a great show! I gotta say though, the main reason I keep coming back is cuz of the bartenders ! They are all pretty chill and respectful. But there it one person who I feel excels at her job and that's Lexie.! Always friendly, prepared and attentive.! Her customer service goes above and beyond. Always has a smile on her face and always happy to help. Definitely an experience that you guys need to check out. As always ppl, don't forget to tip your bartenders!!!!

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.

Stopped by for a quick study sesh for the first time in years and love the transformation of this…read moreplace! Such a nice vibe and charm, owner was friendly and welcoming. Ice latte was great & my sis loved her smoothie, going to try some food items the next time I visit. Great location for small events/gatherings too, will be back soon!

This place is super gritty and divey. You walk in and it's super low lighting with funky music…read moreplaying, the sounds of multiple group chattering and laughing and very odd movies playing that you won't be able to look away. There's a few booths as soon as you enter and a handful of high top tables. Theres more than enough room to dance if you choose to and there is a pool table in the middle of the bar. There is a back area and the door to exit to it looks like you'll set off the alarm. But you'll be fine. There's about seating / standing room in the back which can fit about 20-30 people comfortably I think. There was about 10 people there when I went on a Thursday night around midnight. Lots of locals and some of them introduced themselves when they saw our group and knew this was our first time. Didn't eat here. Don't know if they serve food. Maybe during the day they do. I'd come back again. It wasn't the strongest of drinks and the well drinks tasted terrible but... vibes were on point and friendly people and that's half the reason why I go out.

Overall solid music venue. Good sound system. Bar seats and some booths inside…read more Did get quite hot in there despite not being packed so just dress according to temp for sure. They have a small parking lot but on a show night, good luck. Otherwise street parking around.

Dark and divey. One really friendly bartender. Didn't care for their drinks. Got the Malort and a…read moreHello Kitty and a draft beer. A dollar off drafts for HH. Small space in a sort of sketch neighborhood. Unfort not my vibe and probs wouldn't return.

I am so surprised that I have not yet reviewed this Amphitheater. It is currently called the Cal…read moreCoast Credit Union Amphitheater, but I always think of it as the "SDSU Open Air Theater". Regardless, it is generally a great place to catch a show. Through the years, I have seen many great shows here including Flogging Molly, The Shins, Prince, Interpol, and many others. I hadn't been in a couple years, but last week my husband and I went to see The Human Leave, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet (Yaz). It was an incredible show. Starting out, there are a few things that I dislike about the venue. First, because it is on a college campus, parking can be difficult and you are basically forced into the $30 paid parking garage. Also, I was suffering from a recent sports injury, making the trek across campus to the theater a bit of a task. In the past, the lines for swag and drinks have been nearly impossible, though, this time, they were much improved. Finally, the trek to the ladies' room is a bit far depending on your seat. Also, it is not a large restroom and the line goes slowly, However, it is clean. On the flip side, there are a lot of positive points to this venue. The location is generally decent as it is not far from town. Despite the crowds coming in for shows, it doesn't take too long to get in and out of the parking lots. The event staff consists of many college students working concessions or ushering, and they are very friendly. It is really a nice, open, outdoor, relaxing venue. There is not a bad seat in the house (as many other reviews state). I have been in front, in back, and in the middle. I have been able to see and hear the show very well from each of my seats. It has also been my experience that the crowd has been generally a well-behaved, polite group, though I guess you can't alway count on that. All in all, it is a great place to catch a show, especially during the beautiful San Diego summer months.

This rating solely reflects their seemingly rampant insect problem…read more I recently went to a concert here and spotted at least 6 cockroaches scurrying around in just my aisle alone during the 2 hours that I was there. We were so disgusted that we decided to leave our seats and go to the back in hopes of avoiding them, but they were literally everywhere and people were stepping on them too. So gross.... Aside from the unwanted visitors, the venue itself was pretty cool! It's an outdoor amphitheater with not a single bad seat in the house.

Pal Joey's is a fun little dive bar with a great atmosphere. They have live bands, a good selection…read moreof drinks, and it's always a fun place to hang out! Service is always 10/10!

As soon as it was near closing , the security was rude to start barking at us telling us to leave…read morenow , that we had to leave this second , cussing and screaming . At the same time there are people playing pool that he doesn't tell to leave at all.

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

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.

First of all, I want to thank Ivan for everything he was such a friendly and kind person, but also…read moreincredibly professional throughout the entire process. He really helped out with all the arrangements and made sure things ran smoothly. You can truly tell he takes pride in his work and cares about his clients. The venue itself is small, but absolutely beautiful. I was able to comfortably fit a party of 150 people, and everything turned out just the way I hoped. Highly recommend for anyone planning a special event!

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