Calypso Cocktails

Such a great staff & extremely.nice patrons, while we've been there! We go there for friends that we have made, to shooting pool, dancing & singing & nice conversation! We always have a great time!

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Watch out for the woo girls. The place can get packed, but drinks still roll out in a reasonable time.Two tables. A little tight in some spots, but you can play.

This place was hopping. People singing karaoke and playing pool. Bartenders were all over it. This place was inviting and friendly. I will be going there again.

Ive always had fun here for free pool sunday( inconsistentlyl. Tonight I learned it is in the process of changing ownership. So maybe dont plan for here untill it says hours on the announce board.

Best hole in the wall (in the most respectful way) just great service, atmosphere, and people. That’s all you need. No frills no extras. Great spaghetti on Thursday and karaoke with the locals. If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a drink and enjoy a moment of your life just come here. No judgements just drinks and drunks. Tip your bartenders always! Shout out Britney (my apologies on spelling) just always kicking ass at her job!

I am a long time patron of the night owl in p.b. and Don's definitely has the same vibe. I absolutely loved it. The bartender was the sweetest curly haired blonde. The place was crowded for a Tuesday but everyone was incredibly friendly. It's the kind of place that you'd be able to walk outside for a smoke and leave your purse and no one would bother it. VERY nice locals. Truly a wonderful dive bar. Great prices, awesome happy hour deals and the coolest group of folks I've ever come across. There are just some places that you go in and you feel at home. Don's is worth the visit.

Brittany is amazing. She is so personable and sweet. The kj runs awesome karaoke nights. So much fun.

Don's is one of the last real dive bars in Lakeside/El Cajon. competitive prices and very attractive beautiful bartenders. The more you drink the prettier they are. Karaoke on Thursday/Friday nights. and a decent dance floor to boot. Don't let the outside fool ya, once inside you will feel the bar's old school charm.

Pool table isn't level, but the competition is awesome, great service from the bartenders and the locals are friendly. Good music and Karaoke a couple nights a week. Decent prices and good times.

Haven't been in there in about 8 years. We found our bartender very friendly and sweet. We liked her also, because she was our age " over 60 "

It's a pretty random spot. I happen to just be passing by seeing family. They got karaoke, and it's pretty great.

Jessica Ochoa

Ive always had fun here for free pool sunday( inconsistentlyl. Tonight I learned it is in the process of changing ownership. So maybe dont plan for here untill it says hours on the announce board.

suhad rodriguez

Best hole in the wall (in the most respectful way) just great service, atmosphere, and people. That’s all you need. No frills no extras. Great spaghetti on Thursday and karaoke with the locals. If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a drink and enjoy a moment of your life just come here. No judgements just drinks and drunks. Tip your bartenders always! Shout out Britney (my apologies on spelling) just always kicking ass at her job!

Abbie Reed

Brittany is amazing. She is so personable and sweet. The kj runs awesome karaoke nights. So much fun.

TeamTurnt Commander

It's a pretty random spot. I happen to just be passing by seeing family. They got karaoke, and it's pretty great.

JOHN Kehrli

Don's is one of the last real dive bars in Lakeside/El Cajon. competitive prices and very attractive beautiful bartenders. The more you drink the prettier they are. Karaoke on Thursday/Friday nights. and a decent dance floor to boot. Don't let the outside fool ya, once inside you will feel the bar's old school charm.

Cedar Woodward

I am a long time patron of the night owl in p.b. and Don's definitely has the same vibe. I absolutely loved it. The bartender was the sweetest curly haired blonde. The place was crowded for a Tuesday but everyone was incredibly friendly. It's the kind of place that you'd be able to walk outside for a smoke and leave your purse and no one would bother it. VERY nice locals. Truly a wonderful dive bar. Great prices, awesome happy hour deals and the coolest group of folks I've ever come across. There are just some places that you go in and you feel at home. Don's is worth the visit.

Jana Slingsby

Haven't been in there in about 8 years. We found our bartender very friendly and sweet. We liked her also, because she was our age " over 60 "

Padraic

Pool table isn't level, but the competition is awesome, great service from the bartenders and the locals are friendly. Good music and Karaoke a couple nights a week. Decent prices and good times.

The bartenders were excellent! Super sweet and friendly. I thought the band was super although the song choices were very tired.

Drinks a little over priced, but your typical hole in the wall joint. Great entertainment! Awesome customer service. Karaoke on Thursday night.

Great local dive bar. Live music on Saturdays and Karoeke Thursday & Friday. Friendly-attentive bartenders and nice locals.

2 pool tables. I usually go in early afternoons. Play pool sometimes. Friendly crowd. Good service.

Good ole neighborhood watering hole. Don's has been here for ever it seems. Comfortable if it's your first time or your a regular.

Much older place but a nice group of people. Friendly bartender. No food sold that I noticed. My Dad came to Don’s for years, that’s how I knew about the place.

Had an awesome Saturday with ScottyDoo & Kimmy. The girls aka ( Bartenders ) @ Don’s rocked it on my drinks. Being a bartender myself makes me the hardest customer to please. I’m extremely impressed and ready for more. Hidden jewel in East County Finest!!

Brandie King

Had an awesome Saturday with ScottyDoo & Kimmy. The girls aka ( Bartenders ) @ Don’s rocked it on my drinks. Being a bartender myself makes me the hardest customer to please. I’m extremely impressed and ready for more. Hidden jewel in East County Finest!!

Its a dive bar. Not terrible, but very dive bar ish. I've seen a band there, the place is small and can feel a little crowded. But it was fun. Also very loud. But again, fun. Bartender was very busy, so not very fast, but she was very nice. Busy is not her fault. Maybe additional help during blush nights? IDK. Im just one person. It was fine. Not great or amazing, but fun and fine.

Great little bar with friendly bartenders. When I went there they had a band called The Bi-Polar Express who played top notch and tight covers of blues as well as classic rock. Would definitely go to this place again if they were playing there. My wife loved the music and danced almost all night while I sat and flirted with Daphne the bar tender.

What a fun time! The band, Manzanita Blues, was great! We danced in a cool bar on a hot summer's night! We met up with friends and bumped into others. They had room for the band and there was a dance floor. And those that wanted to could play pool on two tables. Friendly place!

Paul de Hoyos-AZTECHKA

Its a dive bar. Not terrible, but very dive bar ish. I've seen a band there, the place is small and can feel a little crowded. But it was fun. Also very loud. But again, fun. Bartender was very busy, so not very fast, but she was very nice. Busy is not her fault. Maybe additional help during blush nights? IDK. Im just one person. It was fine. Not great or amazing, but fun and fine.

Dave Bennett

What a fun time! The band, Manzanita Blues, was great! We danced in a cool bar on a hot summer's night! We met up with friends and bumped into others. They had room for the band and there was a dance floor. And those that wanted to could play pool on two tables. Friendly place!

Steve Douglas

Great little bar with friendly bartenders. When I went there they had a band called The Bi-Polar Express who played top notch and tight covers of blues as well as classic rock. Would definitely go to this place again if they were playing there. My wife loved the music and danced almost all night while I sat and flirted with Daphne the bar tender.

Way too much $$ for a dive bar $6 domestic beer and $8 for a well call cocktail, eastbound bar has a much better selection of beer with a lot of sports!

Its a nice little place if you're looking for a dive bar, karaoke on fridays n saturdays.

Fun bar, good service and a great place to karaoke during the week. Pool tables, tall tables and dance floor.

Depends on who you ask. Good place to have a beer. Older crowd, but you will always find someone to talk to. Good place If you're planning on having a conversation but definitely not to hook up.

Bar has been shut down for weeks. There are 3 perm people living in there cars at the bar and a new guy in his 5th wheel .

Was my second favorite karaoke until my identity was mistaken for someone else. I was refused to be severed and blamed for an incident I was not a apart of all because the culprit looked like me. Now I have to talk to the owner of my karaoke bar to find out the date of Don's incident to prove that I was not there. Even my karaoke friends whom are regulars new it wasn't me and had my back after I was told this without any information about when this happened to prove my innocence.

2 men approached me in the parking lot, it felt as if I was being set up. Needless to say I didn't interact with them and left. Won't be going back.

This place is pretty cool they had scale cars on the four walls and a couple pool tables the staff was nice. To be honest it was a blur because it was right in the middle of a friends bar hopping Adventure. We decided to bar hop all the bars on the way from El Cajon to Santee. Overall it's what you expect it's going to be believe me. The night that we went they were having karaoke. Good place for locals or people in their forties and fifties.

Weird memorabilia all over the walls. Other than that, east county dive bar at it's finest! Cheap drinks, jukebox, pool, and a good fight if you're looking for one.

Shonn Deming

Bar has been shut down for weeks. There are 3 perm people living in there cars at the bar and a new guy in his 5th wheel .

Merrick Vik

Was my second favorite karaoke until my identity was mistaken for someone else. I was refused to be severed and blamed for an incident I was not a apart of all because the culprit looked like me. Now I have to talk to the owner of my karaoke bar to find out the date of Don's incident to prove that I was not there. Even my karaoke friends whom are regulars new it wasn't me and had my back after I was told this without any information about when this happened to prove my innocence.

PJ

2 men approached me in the parking lot, it felt as if I was being set up. Needless to say I didn't interact with them and left. Won't be going back.

E “Rubs” V

Weird memorabilia all over the walls. Other than that, east county dive bar at it's finest! Cheap drinks, jukebox, pool, and a good fight if you're looking for one.

Armando “Mando” Perez

Depends on who you ask. Good place to have a beer. Older crowd, but you will always find someone to talk to. Good place If you're planning on having a conversation but definitely not to hook up.

x86 th3jesus

This place is pretty cool they had scale cars on the four walls and a couple pool tables the staff was nice. To be honest it was a blur because it was right in the middle of a friends bar hopping Adventure. We decided to bar hop all the bars on the way from El Cajon to Santee. Overall it's what you expect it's going to be believe me. The night that we went they were having karaoke. Good place for locals or people in their forties and fifties.

Place is a repeat in my head go there on the way home, last resort. I leave each time wondering why I went.. few years ago owner did a spruce up, new paint, carpet, minor repairs to the bathroom.. but it's as if they just stopped caring around pandemic.. prices are not as cheap as you would expect for the environment.. need to close down, sell to Eastbound or Casino Inn or someone else who puts in the time.. including staff.. can't have people working there because nobody else will

Loved the music. The drinks were good too. The location was icky and clientele was scary. The staff was going to the restroom together (in and out in less than 2 minutes). Don't think we will go back for a while.

Randy Callow

Place is a repeat in my head go there on the way home, last resort. I leave each time wondering why I went.. few years ago owner did a spruce up, new paint, carpet, minor repairs to the bathroom.. but it's as if they just stopped caring around pandemic.. prices are not as cheap as you would expect for the environment.. need to close down, sell to Eastbound or Casino Inn or someone else who puts in the time.. including staff.. can't have people working there because nobody else will

Diana Smith

Loved the music. The drinks were good too. The location was icky and clientele was scary. The staff was going to the restroom together (in and out in less than 2 minutes). Don't think we will go back for a while.

Took the bartender 15 minutes to get to me and there was probably only 10 people total in the whole bar and they weren’t all ordering at the same time. Rude rude rude! I wouldn’t suggest going in there if you’re thirsty. It’s like our own little ghetto right down the street.

Trashiest "bar" in Lakeside and bunch of degenerates. Seen multiple fights at this place and always some bikers who think they're tough. Save your money and go anywhere else

Loud, would never go there. I live near by. They keep me up all hours of the night with their loud selfish, disrespecting, obnoxious drunken noise. I wish someone would close them down.

Dive bar for sure. Can be fun when there aren't fights breaking out! However the bartending is horrible. Stick with beer, mixed drinks are horrible.

Got the worst drink even today from the dude with glasses. Long Island.. yuck....

Worst place I have ever talked to I had a simple question and they just made fun of my name I’d spit on their grave

Too expensive for a dive bar. Thought it would be a more friendly place since we're not from the area we happen to be in the area and drove by this place for a few drinks. It seems like the locals were getting more of the fast services.

Used to love this place but the new owners no longer allow cuts but want to be "cut friendly"