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    The Loft

    4.2 (197 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars, Dive Bars
    Open 9:00 am - 1:45 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE LOFT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual

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    M A.

    This small, yet busy, fun, casual, no-nonsense bar has been a go-to hangout for most of my friends and I. I would say this bar has something to offer for anyone, whether gay or straight. There's also more tables and chairs in the back patio. Recommend

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    Bob D.

    We stopped in here with a bunch of friends last night for a late drink. Super fun. Bar was busy but not packed and they had great music playing. The outside front patio as well as back patio are great places to hang out, enjoy cocktails and hang out with friends.

    Cat F.

    This is a very fun gay bar, and I hit it off with some people there and sat with them. I did like a mini bar hop my last night and this was stop 2. They have everything you could want to drink in a bar. I liked that they had plenty of outdoor shaded seating as well as the huge bar and indoor seating

    Jerry V.

    Sorry but I didn't like how one of the bartenders was behaving . He completely ignored me to do shots with some group . It was very unprofessional the way he was behaving. I got some shots of hin being flirty with a girl on the bar .

    Alvin A.

    Monday night out in San Diego and few of my friends wanted to go check out The Loft once we got in. Google said the bar closes at 2 am. Got here a little past 10pm and seen how many people were out on a Monday night. Seems like it was a little happening! There was a group of us 5 and we all got seated at the bar. There was also a pool table tournament group of about a hand full of people shooting pool. While talking with some of the regulars, they said that the bar normally stays open late, but of course on the weekends it's much busier. Our bartender Jacob was awesome, friendly, and very engaging. For some reason, a bunch of us thought we were going to a restaurant for food, but the only thing we could munch on were chips sold at the bar. Jacob allowed us to Uber Eats some from an outside restaurant and we could enjoy our to go food at the bar, really nice of him! There's also this cool jukebox machine where you can play all types of songs and music. Restrooms were towards the back and there is an outdoor lanai which was closed off, I'm sure it gets packed on Friday's and Saturday's.

    Henry T.

    Having a good time with coworkers here at this dive bar that's a stone's throw from work. Drinks are strong, but atmosphere is fun. I was momentarily confused about where the bathrooms in the back were, plus I'm not a fan of curtains functioning as doors. So I had a rum and Coke last week at after work drinks, a drink I've never had before. I was stuck at the bar and had no idea what drinks were the place's specialty so somehow, rum and Coke was the first thing that came to mind. Honestly, it was kinda nasty. I never drink Coke so I didn't immediately like the taste. The rum didn't exactly make that better. And I didn't even finish it. I was buzzed and sleepy after having half of it. Maybe I should've ordered a mimosa.

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    3 months ago

    Doing it all right at the bar but incredibly homophobic at the front door if I'm being honest.

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    4 months ago

    Great local crowd, friendly bartenders, nice atmosphere. The loft is an excellent place to spend the afternoon and chat with the locals.

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    6 months ago

    Yay! Fun bar, would return any day of the week! Friendly service and staff!! Love Parker and Justin and George and Gerald!!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing bartender Joey! So much fun and delicious martinis . We will be back soon! Great back patio-

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    Saturday night the place was a freaking joke. The staff is drunk. 20 minutes to get a drink with no one waiting in line. Pompous attitude.

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    3 years ago

    Enjoyed this place but was told by a bartender it's now cash only. I never have cash so now I just cant go.

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    Ask the Community - The Loft

    Is there a pool table?

    Yes!

    Will be you open on Christmas Eve / Christmas?

    Yes

    Do they card you to get in?

    Yes we do.

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    Review Highlights - The Loft

    I walked in and Gerald the cute bartender welcomed me with unforgettable smile and such a friendly loving spirit!

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