Wish I could say it was better. My girlfriend and her best friend went out her her friends 21st bday at mid night we went into 3 other bars prior to coming here and had the problem. My girlfriend got in to use the bathroom and wait for her friend to come in whose birthday it was. After leaving the restroom they were still waiting outside only to hear they denied her entry saying it's a state law not to allow a person into a bar until 24 hours after they turn 21 which is not a real law. Being a bouncer at bars for 2 years I know it's at a bar's discretion but to make her feel bad then insult her as we're leaving was beyond rude. Go to Open bar or hideaway much better spots to grab a drink and much better vibes! read more

Thrusters Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

THE Seahawks bar! No better place to root for the hawks. The owner is super sweet & making sure all customers are happy. Decent prices & great that they allow you to bring outside food in. The energy & the inside/outside options are great!! read more

Thrusters Lounge - The crowd - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

This is such a fun day bar that was recommended by locals, and it did not disappoint There's so much to look at while you're inside I don't believe that they serve food. However, their drinks are pretty good and the bartenders are pretty quick to get your orders going. read more

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We stumbled across this place, leaving another restaurant because of the bad service and we were not disappointed at all with this place. The drinks are pretty well priced and really good. The ambience was so fun and the music was fire. read more

Thrusters Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been a regular at Thrusters for years and it used to be one of my favorite places. After what happened last night, I'll never go back and I strongly recommend no one else does either. It was Halloween and the bar was packed. My friend and I waited about 20 minutes at the bar, trying to get the attention of a female bartender who was busy taking shots with her friends instead of serving customers. We split up to see if he could get service from the other side of the bar faster. When she finally came over, actually standing on top of the bar being flirty, I smiled and jokingly said, "Are you going to get my drinks now or what?" She suddenly snapped and told me to "get the f*** out." I immediately apologized, explaining I didn't mean it disrespectfully, but she repeated it again. Before I could even go back to my group and grab my purse or phone, a large security guard physically grabbed me and pushed me toward the door. I tried to tell him I didn't have my things and needed to let my husband know what was happening, but he just said, "I don't care, you have to go." Once outside, I asked the door guy if I could use his phone to call my husband again, he said no and ignored me. I ended up begging people in line to please find my husband and tell him what happened. After waiting outside for 20-30 minutes with no sign of my group, I felt like I had no choice but to start walking home, 1.5 miles, alone, at 10:45 p.m. on Halloween night, in a revealing costume. Not long after, a man started following me and yelling to me and I was genuinely scared for my safety. I completely understand if a bar wants to kick someone out, that's their right. But to physically remove someone without letting them grab their belongings, and to refuse any help or basic concern for their safety, is absolutely unacceptable. The way I was treated was degrading and dangerous. Thrusters has made it clear they don't care about the safety or well-being of their customers. We have sent an email to management and hoping to hear back and to be honest after how they treat people I don't expect to hear anything. read more

This place has the best management. Her name is Maddie. My granddaughter left her purse in this bar the night before and I went to pick it up for her and Maddie was very careful before she turned it over to me. Very smart on her part. I tried to give her a tip but she refused and gave me a hug! So sweet! read more

Good vibes. Mellow and more intimate. The bartenders are friendly and fun to talk to. Would be a good spot to watch a game or catch up with friends. Also - they have purse hooks at the bar!!!! If you have a purse you get how much of a win this is. Honestly not sure if they serve food but there's plenty nearby. read more

The nicest workers ever honestly they are so sweet the guy in the front the bartender guy super nice vibe and ambiance I felt so welcomed here I highly recommend read more

I noticed they had a special beer tap and, like any San Diego native how much this was. "Two drink minimum" Ok, I then asked how much the drink actually was. *Dismissive shrug* Ok, have a good night. If the bartenders won't tell you how much a drink is, it's a scam. Don't come here. read more

Absolute iconic dive bar, the girls who get it get it, good music, sometimes asshole bartenders but when they are nice it's SO nice. Vinny and kev, and Troy are the best. Best dive in pb by far!! read more

Thrusters Lounge - Vibes - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Known for being a Seattle Seahawks football bar. A cute little dive bar with a live deejay booth, a big dance floor, lots of seating, normally no cover charge and a big backyard for when it's open. Service is not pretentious as the drinks are served in plastic pint glasses. Last time we went, Occy was spinning for his bday and we danced to his music. Ordered a 7/7, with no Seagrams 7, they used Jamison whiskey instead, it went down so smooth and delicious! read more

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Nasty. That's my one word for this place. Love a good dive bar but this is not it. Lots of drugs, super crowded, and men feel like this is the environment to say creepy sh*t to you as a woman. That is all! read more

The place is dirty, over crowded and lots of people inside the bar who are drunk, using drugs, causing trouble, abusive and some threatening towards others. I had been to the place a few times was ok not great but I never posted any review thinking all bars have same sort of crowd and quite honestly I rarely go here as I am not a fan of bars. I was never false accused or threatened by anyone before in a bar and almost ran into an awkward situation lately. I do not drink alcohol due to health issues. I recently went there was listening to music had a glass of water was just standing watching TV and people passing by no one in particular. I was approached by a woman saying me and an old guy next to me who was drunk and gossiping non stop with every other person, she accused me and him of starring at her. At first I thought she was just goofing or it's just a club joke didn't mind but then she was serious and threatened to report us to management. I reasoned politely saying I wasn't scarring at her or anyone in particular. Despite she continued to argue and claimed she worked there and is part of the business. She later told me no it's not me its the other guy next to me and said that I am his friend to which I reminded her that I am here by myself and the guy next to me just because he was talking to me doesn't mean he is my friend nor do I know him and nor does his actions have anything to do with me as we each are responsible for our own actions only. The girl was drinking too but can't confirm if she was drunk nor do I know if her claim is true or false. She claimed she worked there but she wasn't a bartender that night. She asked me how old I am which I found very funny yet very intrusive and un necessary. Find it a little threatening and intimidating to tell someone falsely accusing them of something they haven't done nor have any slightest knowledge. They have the right to report anyone with their claims to management and I think management can decide what is right course of action. I politely asked the girl who came to talk to me clarifying that I wasn't staring at her since I was watching straight towards the TV and if anyone is in front in the way of line of sight could be the object my eyes my be pointed on but it doesn't mean I am starring solely at them. Apparently she mis understood. Not sure how else to prove this since I never even looked at her nor was anywhere near here I was on the opposite side of the bar. Story short I said to her if this is how she feel then I am sorry and that the guy next to me perhaps can explain as he was drunk and was bumping into everyone and touching eveyone or too friendly not sure. I wasn't even talking to the girl who came to accuse me and him of starring I was lost in my own thoughts and this is what I tried to explain to her. She was nice after the conversation but my point is if you are sober and mind your own business why are you the one accused for the bad conduct of others. She also said i am a friend of the guy who was starring at her to which I had to remind her that I don't know him and it was him who first started talking with me and of course when someone talks to you one can only be polite and say hi even if they are drunk or obnoxious which he was to some extent but I had no part in this fiesta she was staging. She should have complained about his behavior There were many other people doing even worse and horrible things, most were drunk and I was the only person to be cherry picked who was not even talking and just standing drinking water. Well enough of the hospitality I think I will not go to this scum rotten bar again and this place is hostile to people who are civilized but welcome all perverts and trouble makers who are there to only pick up fights. Also asking someone about their age unless you are checking ID at the entrance by security once inside other than security nobody has legal right to ask your age. Also it's totally silly the age what would that tell or how would that help her. I would not disagree based on other reviews the place is very un safe and they can also confiscate or rob you off your belongings un lawfully. Also people faking as being part of the business or employees or pretending to be bartenders must realize they may be misrepresenting themselves. Also if you are mad or un comfortable with someone talk to them directly and if they happen to be too drunk like the case of the other older man she should report him why show me all the anger and resentment as I plainly had no part in what was going between the other guy and her. He was still talking to every other girl and also touching them in appropriately. I don't go to this place often once few times during the year and usually I hop in for about 20 mins and leave as it's packed often. I have no complaints about the drinks or service it's just the crowd is which is too obnoxious, often people pushing into each other and hostile behavior towards others. read more

I love Vinny. Vinny is the best guy ever. Great bartender, has good podcast tune in. He's really cool, BIG KEV is also the bestest. Come to thrusters if you're cool, not if you're a Karen. Slay! read more

Great for the hawks game. They open well before the 10am slate and play the game sound on the speakers with a DJ playing music during commercials. read more

This used to be a decent Seahawks bar, but not anymore. They are not even open in Sundays until 3PM!

We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon, and the crowd was so much fun. We got to meet one of the local customer dogs (who apparently knocked up to other bitches) and really enjoyed the decor and attitude. We didn't see anything too over the top, but it was also still daylight out. I hear it gets crazier and crazier as the night goes on and much like a train wreck, I kinda have to see it! read more

From what I recall went on a semi busy night, went with some coworkers to wash down some of our dinner prior and shoot the shit upon entering the sign in the bar in neon simply states F YELP lol.... In my head I immediately said imma like this place alright, the bartenders are inviting and fast, so many choices, gonna have to come back and have them make me some mixed drinks instead of drinks from tap but based on their choices which are more 10 easy definitely gonna have to come back good place to chill on a semi busy evening not crazy loud, you can actually carry a conversation with person in front of you drinks **** several options on tap, gonna need to come back for mixed or well drink price $$ service ***** helpful, fast ambiance **** neon lighting, semi dark read more

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Came in here Friday night, pretty dense with bodies. They have a sign saying "FUCK YELP". That's crazy! In my honest opinion, I disagree, Yelp is pretty dope, and so is this place. Good drinks, quick service, hella skee ball, 16/10! Rocking my I Beaver shirt rn, everyone loves it! Give it up for Thrusters lounge for being thrust positive. read more

Thrusters Lounge - My opinion - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Great customer service, very friendly and plenty of seating. They host stand up comedy between time to time and it is fun to attend. Safe environment. I don't think they serve food, but they might be flexible to bring your order there, just ask them! read more

This place is always bussin on gang for real the dj never not slapping back absolute heat lol if you wanna keep it on point this place is Hundo p drinks be flowing and on the low dollar read more

Thrusters Lounge - "Fuck yelp" - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Awesome Seahawks bar in SD, friendly staff. Will definitely be back the next time we are in town

Love this place. Went here for our honeymoon. Had the Big Ol Dick shot and had some regrets... I'm rethinking my decision making skills. read more

Thrusters Lounge - a hand holding a shot glass in front of a bar - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Great music however - we asked for a shot of tequila and they did not have lime, so I witnessed this lad poor lime juice into the tequila shot and that was the most pungent and fiery shot that walked the earth (get a new well tequila por favor). Still great vibes tho I never gotten so lit at a clerb in my life but I saw war when I took that tequila shot. read more

Great place, lots of fun, good crowd, drinks taste good and get you drunk, the service serves. read more

Thrusters Lounge - Bar decor - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Vinny was the best bartender I've had in a WHILE! He was so sweet and such good vibes. We walked into this bar not thinking any of it but Vinny absolutely made our day! 10/10 recommend and make sure to see him! read more

Here for the ski ball . Ski ball is great. I love ski ball . People support me playing ski ball here. You should come play too read more

Thrusters Lounge - Great place - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Classic dive bar, great hole in the wall place. Plus the staff is awesome! They have arcade games, drafts bottles and decent liquor selection to compliment read more

There they go again, messing with our bank card again. Don't go there. They mess with your bank card. And they will deny it. I already confronted them on two previous occasions about it. It only happens with them. They charge and credit $20 all night while in between charging the drink price. Which I now doubt that is right. Can't trust them. Not only does it tie up your funds, but it looks like fraud to the bank, they flag the card and start questioning every charge after and valid charges get randomly declined. It will continue until you call the bank and sort it out. And if you miss a written notification that makes things worse. You have to stay up all night waiting for a text or email from the bank to verify charges. It's a pain in the butt. No other business, nightclub or Lounge does it. Only them. Never going there again and I will never recommend them. Tired of them messing up our bank card. read more

Thrusters Lounge - Thruster's info - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the best place to watch the Seahawks! The crowd here was amazing. Less than a week ago, I moved to SD from Seattle - I tell you this joint made me feel right at home. Keep in mind, it is your typical dive bar - small, dark, so when the Hawks are playing it's had to accommodate everyone. There will be a line to get in if you're late for kickoff. You will want to double fist when ordering, bc it will take forever to get your drinks read more

Went to this bar just to chill and check it out. This guy Vinny I think he was the owner, came up to me and started chatting. I thought he was a complete retard as this buffoon was acting all macho and "big". Vinny, if you're reading this, no you aren't big. No women think you're charming with that act bozo. I can just tell you hate yourself deep down. Let me know if you need a real talk buddy. I'll be here. read more

Drinks are strong af and the bartenders are pretty quick with it. Dj was pretty solid too. Only thing I could complain about was the guy dressed as a mime and just stared at people in the middle of the dance floor not sure if he was hired by the bar or just there on his own accord. read more

Thruster's has been a favorite of mine since I was in college! It was the first bar I went to when I turned 21 actually. It's a fun time, the drinks are good, and I love a good karaoke night. My reason for taking off 1 star is because during karaoke night, there is a sign up list but they don't even go by the list. The same people get to sing over and over again while those on the list are overlooked. read more

I'm giving this place five stars because Yelp and its many whiny little biatch patrons who are destined to ruin a business just because they are having a tough moment suck. F--Ck Yelp and f--CK that weird table dancing prick. It's a dive bar folks. If 99.999999% of everyone else is not having the same problem you are then.. ..you might be the problem read more

We spent $300+ dollars. We left and came back to pay our tab. They wouldn't let us use the bathroom as we left. Effff!!! Bartenders were great. It's the bouncers that are terrible. Not my first time. I am thinking about protesting with a sign. read more

I've seen Thrusters go through a couple facelifts since I first stepped foot inside. It started as the divinest dive bar with eclectic paintings and art, a single ladies bathroom stall that I spent many nights inside with my girlfriends when it was the thing to all go in together... those were the days. Years later, they remodeled and went for more of a table club kind of setup and it sadly wasn't the same. The old school bar crew had moved onto different ventures, and it lost the charm that it used to have. Had I reviewed the bar then, I would have given it two or three stars. Now, the oldest of the old school crew is back behind the bar. If you don't know Vinny, you should. He's brought back the crazy, wild, weird ways that thrusters once was. This isn't a cocktail bar where you go to get fancy. This is where you go to be part of a slightly drunken community of awesome people who just want to have fun. You'll probably be given a hard time, be offered a warm shot of Rumple Minze, or see the bartender come out wearing a burlap sack because she told Vinny she was cold. I promise you will almost always have a belly ache from laughing so hard. The space is small, the drinks are cheap, the staff is weird and fun. Come drink. Be nice. Be merry. Get weird. read more

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LOL they had a huge neon sign inside hating on Yelp ha ha I thought it was funny I came here Halloween weekend with my friends. We came from a party and some of the girls decided to go here idk why since the party was already good. The there was a small line but it went by fast. They have a small dance floor in the back, it was just okay. Not really a fan of the music they played. I'm not into Dive Bars but there was nothing wrong with this place, just not my thing. read more

I Love Vinny C's response to SD so much I'm giving this place 5 stars. Not only Am I now going to become a regular, I'm going to get Vinny's autograph when i go in. Kudos to your handling of the poopy poop sucky reviewer. See you soon! read more

bro worst place. i came here with my bros specifically to use the basketball machine and have some beers. service was slow, i was treated very rudely, and the bouncer was obviously gatekeeping the basket ball game. when i confronted he was immediately aggressive and asked me to leave. totally ruined my vibe , one star bar read more

Clearly they state their establishment closes at 2:00am. At 01:24 they would not let my brother and his friend in after I had bought $70 worth of drinks. read more