The drinks were awful. The security guard = weird. As soon as you step in the door, bad vibes. It was so scary. Never ever go

Missing Thrusters an extra lot lately. Much love to Vinny, Aly, Rachel, Kev, Riley and the rest of the Thrusters crew! Thanks for being awesome! read more

Great place to come and enjoy a chill, laid back atmosphere! Awesome music, great drink selection, and outstanding staff !!

I have to give you 5 stars!! After reading your response I know I have to check this place out...plus knowing you since Johnson Ave. Elementary School and getting to meet your dad when he came to speak was a highlight of my sad elementary school years. :P read more

I Love the way you answered to the fuck face small dick ass hoke,. i hate this tyoe of yelpers..thank you for been so honest I will love to stop by and meet the owner of this great place read more

Fun neighborhood crowd. Ordered 2 shots and 2 draft beers, $30 tab $6 tip. Knocked a beer over handing the signed receipt back to the bartender - apologized and cleaned it up with nearby napkins. Instead of replacing it, the bartender shrugged and said, "nope, shit happens." While she's not wrong, that isn't the community vibe I'm looking for. read more

I gave you 5 stars can you call me a whackdick plz I live down the street and will buy a girly drink from a dick bartender if you respond and tell me how much my life sucks read more

Cool little bar, but have now had 2 bad experiences with bartender Ashley. All other bartenders are great. 3 stars because of Ashley. Do better girl. read more

First time in Pacific Beach, and I stumbled into this establishment in a post-COVID era. Hanging from the ceilings were plastic sheets to keep groups apart from each other and encourage social distancing. Felt like I was in a lab at a certain point. Still, great service and reasonable prices, but I can tell this place goes off with dancing and a DJ. Unfortunately, we were unable to experience that magnitude of SEND! Would return to see THRUSTER'S at its full potential! read more

Came here presidents day weekend on a Saturday. No cover charge! A definite plus! It was raining pretty hard so it was nice we got in so quickly. The night started out just right.... several drinks and I had my friends there. This place is definitely a lounge...a place where you start the night or end it if you want something low key- to each their own.... there is a "dance" floor, small, intimate, ; one or two dancing, but the music was good! Umm if you don't want to stand out don't wear anything that has color other than black! Seriously I felt weird wearing a pink shirt only because it was a bit dark inside. Oh well it's my 25th I didn't care! But after being there for about a hour or so we left to a place a bit more upbeat, which was the night I wanted. And a quick note on service it was good. I didn't have any complaints as a first timer at this establishment. the place really isn't my forte but as a business it wasn't too shabby. A bit of an upside was the guys... cute! ::wink wink:: read more

I dislike this bar because they serve their beers in plastic glasses. UGH! However, I give them 3 stars because beers were pretty cheap, cocktails were strong, there was a good DJ, and my friends and I danced for at least 2 hours. So 3 stars for GT's, but thumbs down on the plastic glasses. Pints taste better in a real glass! read more

Very good, looks small, very fun. Very loud. The people are eccentric. Music could be improved.

My husband and I had a blast here. I highly recommend you arrive very early especially on game days. The bar is small and becomes very crowed very quickly. Th atmosphere is contagious and will keep you coming back for years to come. Go HAWKS! read more

I dont write many reviews... My wife Sarah and I have 7 children and 2 grandchildren between us.. This weekend we actually were able to spend time alone in Pacific Beach Cali... For 2 days and 2 nights....we enjoyed the great restaurants and bars here... Our last night here...we walked 2 blocks away from our hotel at the beach... To a local bar called "Thrusters".... Ummmm....yep...." THRUSTERS " First of all...NO!...THRUSTERS is not a strip club..... Anyway...... we have been to bars from Maine to Spokane..... .We've seen camels do it in the marketplace..... But we have NEVER been to no place like this!! Within 20 minutes....this very cool hippie looking guy with a cool ass beard ...stops by.... Just being cool and shit... So I ask the bartender to get him a drink on us.... And the ( btw AMAZINGLY COOLIO BARTENDER...KEVIN!)... Says to me.... " I'll get him drink.....but....do you guys know that the very coolio bearded guy is the owner?".... And the the COOLIO bearded..cool dude...says.."Yep! KEVIN is correct.." " I AM VINNIE...THE OWNER!" And I really really really like A GD SHOT RIGHT NOW!" SO ...there it is.... Btw...before I go...... When we first arrived.... doorman Matthew.....all 6'6" of him.... ...checked our IDs.... ....but he checked them....EXTREMELY COOL LIKE! So there it is people! read more

A waitress at another bar recommended Thrusters when we asked for the best local "dive bar" and she definitely steered us in the right direction!! If you are looking for a fancy, upscale bar then this isn't the place for you. But if you are looking for a fun, friendly local "dive bar", then Thrusters is your place. Jake at the bar was awesome and we can't wait to return!! read more

Great little dive bar! Everyone here is chill and having a good time. Great music, Christmas lights up all year long and lots of trippy ass artwork on the walls and ceiling. There are arcade games too. The bartenders are cool. No complaints! read more

This place is great. The guy PAUL who left the most recent yelp review on 1/6 is an attention seeking loser.

This bar fills top shelf bottles with cheap alcohol. I ordered a casamigos neat and was served a cheap tequila from the casamigos bottle. The bartender was a total dick when I told him that it was not what I ordered. Wack. read more

been to this place to many times to count. One of the best places to grab a drink in PB. Super pissed when I lost the sweatshirt I got here a few years ago. read more

Thrusters is such a fun spot if your looking for a bar that is laid-back with good drinks and great music! The vibe was perfect, the DJ was amazing and there's even a beer vending machine and photo booth! I would definitely go back again! read more

I was stoked to have discovered this bar recently, as it seems to be the only Seahawks bar in SD during football season. The service was consistently slow, and often with unwarranted attitude (and watch them actually pour your beer, cuz they're known to pour the wrong one), but again, only Seahawks bar in town, so what can you do? Well today, I was essentially accused by the bartender girl of trying to steal a beer from them. How would I possibly do that, you ask? She got confused somehow, and thought that I had ordered and received a beer from her without paying, so when I request a second beer, she tries to charge me for two. Uh, no, not playing that, you've somehow gotten things mixed up here. So then she stares at me like *I'm the a-hole, and is all "whatever, I don't care." Seriously. Then I look around around and (surprise!) I'm the only non-white person in the place. Coincidence? Sure, why not... will I ever be back in this place? Oh, hell no. There are way too many other options in PB for a dive like Thrusters to get away with crap like this. Pay attention to these reviews, people... when a place has a red neon sign above the bar that reads "FUCK YELP" that should tell you all you need to know about them. Your $ is much better spent elsewhere. read more

And now to make it even worse the bartenders are all sending me threats on yelp lol it's really pathetic when they have to stoop that low over a review get over yourself. read more

Fave dive bar. Good music cheap drinks games. Don't be an asshole to the bartenders and they won't be assholes to you.

I love this place!!!! Great margaritas!!!! Hella hella hell hella hella hella hella hella hella hella cool read more

Thrusters Lounge - I love this place!!!!! - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

I had service from Ciara...A few friends warned me about her so I knew it was going to be downhill from the moment I had walked in and seen my friends..........it had only been 2 minutes...... I proceed to order a blended Margarita, because that's how I test every bar. Drink arrives on the rocks, I bring this to her attention and without batting an eye she let's me know the blender is broken and that's the best I can get..... Ok thrusters, I see you. After three sips I asked for another, because it was light to begin with. She made eye contact and purposefully walked by me.....oh helllllll no. While I'm waiting for my drink, I notice the music was a bit old school so I asked if she could put something from this century on, perhaps some EDM type music. She looks at me, makes no comment and then purposefully makes a point to flirt with everyone in the bar while giving me the shaft. It's almost like she knew I was coming. I had to hit the head and grab my cool. I come back and I have a cup of ice sitting next to my drink that hasn't been refilled. At this point I'm done. I ask her to close me out. My tab comes and it's $34. Are you kidding me? Two drinks?! I tell her, respectfully, I think it's wrong. She rolls her eyes and refers back to the receipt right in front on me. She claimed I asked her to "hook it up" and that she assumed I wanted doubles. Who just assumes that?? Wooooosssssaaaaa! I get my cool and give her my card, leave my ice (so gracious of you, Ciara) and leave as quickly as possible. As I was walking out she proceeded to ring the bell at the bar and told me to watch out for the cars on Mission Blvd.....ummmm? This was all on a Thursday around 5pm. I will never go back to this shit stink of a bar. Zero stars from me with no room for improvement. read more

Thrusters Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

I was at this bar for about an hour and they were saying "last call" at about 1:30am. I stepped outside to wait for my Uber, but the rates were high so my friends and I decided to wait until the prices dropped. During this time, I wanted to re-enter and use the restroom, but the so called "Ian" who was the bouncer, said to me, "I WILL DROP KICK YOU IF YOU TAKE ANOTHER STEP FORWARD".. I can not believe how disrespectful he was and how I was treated. I'm absolutely disgusted with this comment. I can not believe what a disgrace an individual can be to one another. I was told he would "drop kick me" and I am still in shock over what happened. read more

Tasty drinks, mostly nice people. Got a lovely tequila drink last week, told a man on the dance floor to put his shirt back on and he knocked me out on the dance floor. Bouncers shoved him outside and that was that... Overall, would go again . read more

Absolutely incredible. Staff is so friendly and attentive. They follow all covid protocols and it is still so fun. The atmosphere is unmatched. I highly recommend everyone go here and spend all their money read more

Normally I hate Pacific Beach. I'm a 'dress up and go downtown' kinda guy. My girlfriend Apryl had friends in town from St. Louis and they landed on Tuesday night wanting to head out to Pacific Beach for some cheap drinks and Marine love. We hit up Moondoggies first... Super lame. This is what's going on Tuesday nights while I'm at home eating pasta and watching a Netflix? On to Thrusters. We got there around 12am... No line and the bouncer was pretty nice, for a bouncer that is. Once inside, I discovered that it was actually very small despite having one wall covered in mirrors. Freddy Fresh was spinning mash-ups and the drinks were stiff and cheap. I recognized a few downtown people hanging out. Not a bad spot at all. read more

I love coming here. It's like they always know my name and they are always glad I came. Seriously. Best bartenders and the funnest times every time I come to Thrusters. read more

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I hear that people don't come to PB because of all the douchebags. I can understand that. I live in PB for other reasons. However, this place is the kings of douche. If PB wanted to open a museum of douchebaggery, this is it. This place is either stone cold empty or PACKED. The bartenders are the worst in PB and that is saying something. The drinks are overpriced. Last and best of all, say you happen to be not drinking, like I was last night. Maybe you have to work or are not feeling well or just don't want to risk a DUI. You ask the thrusting bartender for a cup of water: nope. you have to pay for a bottle. This place leaves me THIRSTING for a new bar! ha ha ha read more

Great local bar. They've welcomed our Tourette's meet up group with open arms and so we're here every week for happy hour. YETZ! Also, my favorite spot to come during games when the Seahawks are losing and heckle their fans. We love you Thrusters! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETZ!!!!!!!!! read more

Great place. Don't mind Jeff's comment clearly he hates his own life... Every glass is perfect, staff is amazing, booz is on point. Nothing but great locals and a great vibe. Best drinks in town. If you come to Pacific Beach this a must ..cheers to 2019 read more

Who knew that this great place is THE "gathering spot for Seattle Seahawks Fans"?! Wow, is all I can say! They rocked it! And the owner is a great guy. He had his "mixologist" make a delicious mocktail that was better than any cocktail I've ever had! read more

Walking to the beach we saw a sidewalk sign proclaiming $3 shots of Jameson. I'm a whiskey lover at heart so I'd be loath to pass that by. In we went and were met by a patron's sweet, super chill dog; I took this as an indication that Thrusters is a dog friendly lounge, as most seaside establishments tend to be in SoCal. Yes! We were greeted by the bartender who served us up the drinks lightning fast and wrapped up our tab within a matter of minutes. The vibe of the place was really laid back and it seems like a place where I would like to go to spend some time unwinding, but they also proved that they could provide swift in and out service as well. Bonus!! Bartender had a great attitude! Fast, friendly, and jovial. Winning combination. I will most assuredly be coming back when in the area. read more

Nice place to dance when they have hip hop, but sometimes the bartenders can be rude and arrogant. Also the fact that they attack yelpers doesn't make them look better. Don't mind the dildo beer tap either lol read more

Always five stars. Day or night this place satisfies my need for a damn good time. Always good people and djs. It's a pinnacle of PB, like the ruins in Athens or the Louvre in. Paris, there's Thrusters in PB. read more

A serious hole-in-the-wall, not in the sense that it's ghetto, but literally tucked away on Mission, you barely even see it, unless you are looking for it specifically. Good for us we were, #2 on pub crawl! I was very pleasantly surprised by Thrusters, especially considering the name (sounds sketch). The are a lot of good brews on tap; Blue Moon, Hoegaarden, Moose Drool, etc. All for like $3, which is awesome. Wish we could have stayed longer, especially because the bartender was really hot, but alas, we were on a mission. Oh, and apparently Thrusters is a "green" establishment. read more

The bar, I think, is three-feet wide by forty-feet long. This is dive...a skinny dive that forces you to rub your tits up on some a-hole to get to the bar, but they do have a dance floor. The hot chick to d-bag ratio is in the d-bag's favor fo' sho' (I mean we are in pb...d-bag-central), as I've only ever been there when the girls and I decided to get dolled up...(I mean, we do clean up well), go to dinner and wind up wino drunk and wanting to dance, dance, dance. I can say i have always had a good time at this bar. read more

Go hawks!!! Amazing service and even though I got my ass handed to me at skeeball and basketball the vibe was really chill, the people rad and the drinks even better. The music was kick ass and its dog friendly so you get to pet puppies and eat biscuits. read more

Thrusters Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California