Crickets
Bar · San Diego
About Crickets
At Crickets, we're a neighborhood bar where friends and strangers alike come together to enjoy great drinks and delicious grub. Our comfy space is decked out with sports memorabilia that reflects our passion for the game. We're proud to serve up tasty pub fare alongside our extensive selection of cr...
At Crickets, we're a neighborhood bar where friends and strangers alike come together to enjoy great drinks and delicious grub. Our comfy space is decked out with sports memorabilia that reflects our passion for the game. We're proud to serve up tasty pub fare alongside our extensive selection of craft beers and creative cocktails, like our signature Cricket Burger. Our friendly staff will make you feel right at home, whether you're catching a game or just grabbing a quick bite.
What Customers Say About Crickets
Crickets is a beloved neighborhood dive bar known for its chill atmosphere, friendly bartenders (especially Chris and Ceezo), and strong, cheap drinks. It's a local favorite where regulars are treated like family, offering a welcoming vibe to newcomers.
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Tip: Be ready to chat with regulars! Also, pool tournaments are on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
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Crickets San Diego Reviews
Halloween night at this place was nothing short of amazing. My friend and I decided we wanted to go out, aiming to stay close to home and within walking distance. Surprisingly, despite living just a few blocks away for years, it was our first time visiting. Early in the night, we both wondered how we hadn’t discovered this spot sooner. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, while still fitting the vibe of a great dive bar, setting the perfect tone for the evening. One of the highlights was Carol, our bartender for the night. She was fantastic—an absolute gem. Her attentiveness and dedication to making sure we had a great experience truly went above and beyond. Carol took the time to check on us frequently, making sure our drinks were perfect and that we had everything we needed. It was clear she genuinely cared about her patrons’ experiences, and her warm and friendly approach added so much to our night. We couldn’t have asked for a better Halloween outing. The overall vibe, combined with Carol’s exceptional service, made it a memorable evening. We left wondering how this hidden gem had been right under our noses all these years and feeling excited to return. All in all, a great night was had, and we’re already planning our next visit.
Just a great bar. Ask for the Mexican candy drink lol
Perfect, pleasant, comfortable neighborhood dive bar.
Halloween night at this place was nothing short of amazing. My friend and I decided we wanted to go out, aiming to stay close to home and within walking distance. Surprisingly, despite living just a few blocks away for years, it was our first time visiting. Early in the night, we both wondered how we hadn’t discovered this spot sooner. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, while still fitting the vibe of a great dive bar, setting the perfect tone for the evening. One of the highlights was Carol, our bartender for the night. She was fantastic—an absolute gem. Her attentiveness and dedication to making sure we had a great experience truly went above and beyond. Carol took the time to check on us frequently, making sure our drinks were perfect and that we had everything we needed. It was clear she genuinely cared about her patrons’ experiences, and her warm and friendly approach added so much to our night. We couldn’t have asked for a better Halloween outing. The overall vibe, combined with Carol’s exceptional service, made it a memorable evening. We left wondering how this hidden gem had been right under our noses all these years and feeling excited to return. All in all, a great night was had, and we’re already planning our next visit.
Just a great bar. Ask for the Mexican candy drink lol
Perfect, pleasant, comfortable neighborhood dive bar.
Love a good dive bar. Pool table, cheap beer, quick service. Locals only
It is great, they are friendly and if you love to play pool they have Tournamentson Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. After a few times of going, it feels like family when you walk in.
Fun little tame dive bar on the boulevard. Drinks are cheap and sports are on all the time. Friendly bartenders as well. A bar worth coming down to.
My uncle introduced me to this place, very chill atmosphere. You can come in here and relax, the scene I go for. Frank, the owner is super mellow and the bartenders are cool. They serve food everyday for a good price. If you exit the 805 @ El Cajon blvd , check it out.
No frills local bar. Dark, no frills, (dare I say) ordinary- but that's all part of its charm. Super nice bartenders and regulars it's easy to pull up a stool and sink some hours in here! Love it!
Very nice atmosphere, a local kind of place that's open to a lot of different kinds of drinkers... you have to like to drink.. and eat! Today was their 18th anniversary and the regulars brought in food, Wow!
Great hole in the wall. Bartender Chris serves up dandy drinks and chill vibes. To be a regular here is to be called family.
One of my favorite places on earth. I use to come to this bar by myself back in the late 2000s and always kept it to myself. Great music, always great service and always a great time! Love this place!
This is not a place for a 5 star anything. It is an absolute dive which I absolute LOVE. Gritty and grimy with stiff drinks and RAD bartenders! They do have food something depending on the day and it hits the spot. Dart board, pool tables and such! Highly recommend for a chill night out. Ask for Chris or Logan!
Chris was an amazing bartender! Exactly what I’d hoped for after a long day at work from a chill dive bar in north park on my way home. Chris was friendly, upbeat, and could easily compare what liquor (tequila) I wanted vs what that they had available. I would 100% come back for the atmosphere, but particularly in the hopes that Chris was working. He’s amazing & deserves a raise/promotion to lead bartender! Thank you Crickets for hosting a weary service industry worker for a good time 🙏
The Bartenders are great. Good booze and generally good people. A proper neighborhood dive bar. 6 TVs with most major sporting events. A decent amount of bar seating and a few larger tables available. They also have an AMI jukebox with an app to play songs. General bar games are available: Pool table, darts, touchscreen games.
Opens 8 AM daily. They are grilling delicious food out front almost daily. Cheap drinks which are always nice and strong. Epitome of a neighborhood dive bar but still very clean and comfortable. Don't come here unless you are ready to talk to some regulars, that is if they talk to you. Old school crowd which are big on respect and usually from the nearby area. Pool table, darts, jukebox.
Flew in from the East Coast, first place I went. Closest bar to the airport that showed up. Very welcoming people, very friendly. Gave me a great first impression of California. Reasonably priced drinks and great staff. The bartender, Ceezo is an absolute legend.
One of my favorite places on earth. I use to come to this bar by myself back in the late 2000s and always kept it to myself. Great music, always great service and always a great time! Love this place!
Fun little tame dive bar on the boulevard. Drinks are cheap and sports are on all the time. Friendly bartenders as well. A bar worth coming down to.
It is great, they are friendly and if you love to play pool they have Tournamentson Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. After a few times of going, it feels like family when you walk in.
This is not a place for a 5 star anything. It is an absolute dive which I absolute LOVE. Gritty and grimy with stiff drinks and RAD bartenders! They do have food something depending on the day and it hits the spot. Dart board, pool tables and such! Highly recommend for a chill night out. Ask for Chris or Logan!
Love a good dive bar. Pool table, cheap beer, quick service. Locals only
No frills local bar. Dark, no frills, (dare I say) ordinary- but that's all part of its charm. Super nice bartenders and regulars it's easy to pull up a stool and sink some hours in here! Love it!
Chris was an amazing bartender! Exactly what I’d hoped for after a long day at work from a chill dive bar in north park on my way home. Chris was friendly, upbeat, and could easily compare what liquor (tequila) I wanted vs what that they had available. I would 100% come back for the atmosphere, but particularly in the hopes that Chris was working. He’s amazing & deserves a raise/promotion to lead bartender! Thank you Crickets for hosting a weary service industry worker for a good time 🙏
Great hole in the wall. Bartender Chris serves up dandy drinks and chill vibes. To be a regular here is to be called family.
Flew in from the East Coast, first place I went. Closest bar to the airport that showed up. Very welcoming people, very friendly. Gave me a great first impression of California. Reasonably priced drinks and great staff. The bartender, Ceezo is an absolute legend.
Opens 8 AM daily. They are grilling delicious food out front almost daily. Cheap drinks which are always nice and strong. Epitome of a neighborhood dive bar but still very clean and comfortable. Don't come here unless you are ready to talk to some regulars, that is if they talk to you. Old school crowd which are big on respect and usually from the nearby area. Pool table, darts, jukebox.
Very nice atmosphere, a local kind of place that's open to a lot of different kinds of drinkers... you have to like to drink.. and eat! Today was their 18th anniversary and the regulars brought in food, Wow!
My uncle introduced me to this place, very chill atmosphere. You can come in here and relax, the scene I go for. Frank, the owner is super mellow and the bartenders are cool. They serve food everyday for a good price. If you exit the 805 @ El Cajon blvd , check it out.
The Bartenders are great. Good booze and generally good people. A proper neighborhood dive bar. 6 TVs with most major sporting events. A decent amount of bar seating and a few larger tables available. They also have an AMI jukebox with an app to play songs. General bar games are available: Pool table, darts, touchscreen games.
Great little dive bar that happens to have very good service. Mostly locals but still welcoming to a stranger like me. Drink prices were reasonable, I definitely recommend and will return when I'm in the area again.
This is a great Dive Bar. They have a pool table, so an extra star for that. Friendly attentive service, and they even have food! This is a great place to go and be with friends and good company and play some pool!
Great little dive bar that happens to have very good service. Mostly locals but still welcoming to a stranger like me. Drink prices were reasonable, I definitely recommend and will return when I'm in the area again.
This is a great Dive Bar. They have a pool table, so an extra star for that. Friendly attentive service, and they even have food! This is a great place to go and be with friends and good company and play some pool!
Just come here if you want your bartender to make strong drinks they have no clue on how to make drinks and prioritize specific people
Just come here if you want your bartender to make strong drinks they have no clue on how to make drinks and prioritize specific people
Unfriendly, filthy and the bartender is rude. Zero acknowledgment as soon as we walked in. Sat patiently for several minutes, bartender walked by more than once never let us order despite making clear eye contact, went on to shake hands with a person beside us. Left feeling undignified, disappointed and like less of a person. Awful experience.
Unfriendly, filthy and the bartender is rude. Zero acknowledgment as soon as we walked in. Sat patiently for several minutes, bartender walked by more than once never let us order despite making clear eye contact, went on to shake hands with a person beside us. Left feeling undignified, disappointed and like less of a person. Awful experience.
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3339 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
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