The Bancroft Bar

I like this place.......they play good music......I think I came on the wrong day though

Don't let the appearance keep you from this place. Very nice little dive bar with a wide variety of beer and cocktail selections. They have a pool table that's free, free retro video games, and a surprisingly vivid atmosphere. The guys running the kitchen are also doing a stellar job; they make great food and are super friendly. Check this place out

This place is definitely a "hole in the wall" feel BUT! The drink menu and beer selection was amazing! There were at least 10 beers on tap if not more and a pretty extensive cocktail menu as well. Personally, I am a big fan of the hole in the wall bars, just keep that in mind when you visit. They also have a stage at the back of the venue where we were able to support some local bands.

The bartender and employees working there are nice and respectful. They wanted me to feel like I'm welcome there. One employee even asked if I wanted to play pool cause the pool table was free that night. Will definitely be my bar from now on.

The dive bars to end all dive bars - seriously look no further for ice cold beers from the champagne of beers to a great selection of IPAs and beyond on tap. Despite the “hole in the wall” feel it is a inviting atmosphere and incredibly clean. I saw one of the bartenders cleaning the tap lines himself !! Bravo to this business and to my servers and all the regulars for making it was awesome as it is while I was in town. Will def be en route from the airport to this gem on my next trip!

Great Spring Valley bar and music venue. The owner, Rob, is awesome, and their sound-guy, Chris, is very talented. They have a pool table, dart boards, video games, and a great beer and cocktail selection. This is a quality spot.

Poppa Hec

Karaoke Tuesday was cool... tons of games and plenty of seating.

Mike

I like this place.......they play good music......I think I came on the wrong day though

Clarissa Marie

Super fun spot that has live shows. It can get super loud inside, so be prepared for that. However, they do have a vending machine with ear plugs for anyone who needs them! I've been here for two shows and am excited to go back for another. The bartender is interacted with and the security were both friendly and fun to chat with.

GUERRERO R

Came by met rich hell of a bartender made me and wife feel very comfortable definitely will come back

Bobcat

Great spot! Rob and his crew always have great shows there

Charlotte Maciejewski

The bar feels like home. There's a ton of dart board, a pool table and a stage for music. It was not crowded, though I could see it getting crowded on a big night. I was greeted by a dog which was pretty dope. And the bartender made sure I didn't leave without my card. All in all a great experience 😁

Lue Vue

The bartender and employees working there are nice and respectful. They wanted me to feel like I'm welcome there. One employee even asked if I wanted to play pool cause the pool table was free that night. Will definitely be my bar from now on.

Andrew Brewer

Don't let the appearance keep you from this place. Very nice little dive bar with a wide variety of beer and cocktail selections. They have a pool table that's free, free retro video games, and a surprisingly vivid atmosphere. The guys running the kitchen are also doing a stellar job; they make great food and are super friendly. Check this place out

Robb Ashton

Great Spring Valley bar and music venue. The owner, Rob, is awesome, and their sound-guy, Chris, is very talented. They have a pool table, dart boards, video games, and a great beer and cocktail selection. This is a quality spot.

Hannah Wyatt

The dive bars to end all dive bars - seriously look no further for ice cold beers from the champagne of beers to a great selection of IPAs and beyond on tap. Despite the “hole in the wall” feel it is a inviting atmosphere and incredibly clean. I saw one of the bartenders cleaning the tap lines himself !! Bravo to this business and to my servers and all the regulars for making it was awesome as it is while I was in town. Will def be en route from the airport to this gem on my next trip!

Shayne Parker

This place is definitely a "hole in the wall" feel BUT! The drink menu and beer selection was amazing! There were at least 10 beers on tap if not more and a pretty extensive cocktail menu as well. Personally, I am a big fan of the hole in the wall bars, just keep that in mind when you visit. They also have a stage at the back of the venue where we were able to support some local bands.

Thursday night, Dark Wave Garden. Dj's Master Fader, Grimbat, n Singuine. Spectacular. $3 B4 10p.m. $5 after 10. Drink specials.

Hmmmm Visited place twice. My store is about a mile east of it. I drive by it every day. Thought I'd check it out. Surely, the outside gives that "Roadhouse" vibe. But, it was very cool. Not what I expected at all. Probably the most friendly and customer oriented Bartenders I've experienced. Didn't get their names, though.

This is a fun little dive in La Mesa California. They have karaoke pool table and vintage video games as well as video games at your table. They have a nice selection of hard alcohol as well as beers on tap. Don't expect a lavish atmosphere. But this is definitely a fun place to bring a group.

Niels Christ

Thursday night, Dark Wave Garden. Dj's Master Fader, Grimbat, n Singuine. Spectacular. $3 B4 10p.m. $5 after 10. Drink specials.

Nate Wright

Hmmmm Visited place twice. My store is about a mile east of it. I drive by it every day. Thought I'd check it out. Surely, the outside gives that "Roadhouse" vibe. But, it was very cool. Not what I expected at all. Probably the most friendly and customer oriented Bartenders I've experienced. Didn't get their names, though.

WebMarket Power.com

This is a fun little dive in La Mesa California. They have karaoke pool table and vintage video games as well as video games at your table. They have a nice selection of hard alcohol as well as beers on tap. Don't expect a lavish atmosphere. But this is definitely a fun place to bring a group.

First two things i asked for, Bullet Bourbon, MGD they did not have. But he was sorry and offered alternatives.

jeremiah hood

First two things i asked for, Bullet Bourbon, MGD they did not have. But he was sorry and offered alternatives.

I'm sure the locals find this bar a comfortable gathering place, but quite frankly it's a fire trap. Exposed wiring draped across the ceiling with a wall to wall crowd that surely exceeded suggested capacity. Smokers at the front entrance added some secondhand smoke charm while the audio / video equipment was the worst I've ever encountered. I went specially to see and hear King Kyote...I won't return.

Bartenders do not tend to male patrons. Bartenders lecture men about not objectifying female Bartenders. Negative stars

Was excited to go check out this bar prior to their show they were having. Security was nice and accommodating since we w weren't staying for the show, but in the 10 minutes or so we were there, the bartender never showed, so I wouldn't get a fair shot to talk about the full atmosphere but from what my brother and I could get, would definitely take a second experience that wasn't on this one time in the area trip to go any higher with fairness.

Matthew Stern

Bartenders do not tend to male patrons. Bartenders lecture men about not objectifying female Bartenders. Negative stars

Maxwell Hurts

Was excited to go check out this bar prior to their show they were having. Security was nice and accommodating since we w weren't staying for the show, but in the 10 minutes or so we were there, the bartender never showed, so I wouldn't get a fair shot to talk about the full atmosphere but from what my brother and I could get, would definitely take a second experience that wasn't on this one time in the area trip to go any higher with fairness.