19 Best Cocktail Bars near Escondido

“Seemed like an excellent local watering hole!!!“

“AMAZING Indian food in Escondido/ North County. Every single thing we ordered was so absolutely delicious: shrimp masala, chicken saag, daal, curry fries, yogurt raita. I HIGHLY recommend you check this place out if you are wanting some authentic Indian food!!!“

“My dad and I don’t drink, but we come here every week to shoot pool. They’ve got a good selection of pool cues, plenty of chalk, and two tables. We’ve never had to wait for a game.

The pool tables are only $0.75 a game, the nonalcoholic drinks are inexpensive, and refills are free. The staff always remembers our order: a Diet Coke and a Shirley Temple with extra cherries. They never skimp on the cherries, either. One time they even gave my dad a free T-shirt.

They always have good music playing too. Lots of old stuff“

“An elegant and classy hangout. Beautifully decorated, the restaurant has a relaxed and elevated feel.
Service was top notch, menu was exciting but limited. However limited as it may be everything tasted was delicious, well put together and of the highest quality. One item that does not allow me to give 5 stars, the steak Coulotte. While well flavored and cooked, not an ideal cut for a meal of such excellence. All else was so yummy and prepared with great care. I will be back. I highly recommend for anyone who appreciates quality food.“

“Every time I go to Escondido Surfing I have a great experience and the manager is very personable!!!“

“Just try it! You won't be disappointed...“

“Justin was a wonderful host! We had a tour and explanation of all the products they produce. We were visiting from PA, our friend from Vista became a member. Highly recommend this establishment for the atmosphere as well as the libations.“

“Beautiful Ambiance, Friendly Servers and Delicious Foods. Highly Recommend this place. Cheers!“

“What a fun local pub and the BEST girl bartender! Had the Guinness. Went on a Wednesday afternoon/ night and it was hoppin.. Highly recommend.“

“Loving it! Awesome people!“

“Incredible and will return. Our waitress was awesome, and she was the only one working last night and it was busy. Give that lady a raise! I had the draft cocktail flight and the three drinks were so tasty. I love the decor and the private seating too. I was in a very comfy chair. Thank you!“

“We visited Hoorah Cafe for brunch right after our son’s graduation, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. Even though they don’t take reservations and the place was absolutely packed with graduates and their families, the wait for a table wasn’t bad at all. It honestly felt like the team anticipated the rush — they were organized, calm, and ready for the day.

Once seated, our food took about 20–30 minutes, which was completely understandable given the huge crowd that arrived all at once. What impressed us most was how smoothly the staff handled everything. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, even under pressure.

The food itself was delicious — fresh, flavorful, and worth the wait. They also have a great coffee bar, which made the experience even better. We enjoyed some really yummy coffee while waiting, and it made the whole morning feel relaxed and enjoyable rather than rushed.

Overall, we had a wonderful time and left extremely happy. Highly recommend Hoorah Cafe, especially for brunch, and we’re already looking forward to returning soon.“

“I love this place the pizza is amazing!“

“My great grandmother’s brother was Matthew Henebery the whiskey baron of Peoria Illinois. He would be happy to see this I am sure“

“What a great experience!!!!! Our meals were delicious and served quite quickly. Our server Maria was amazing, and we also met manager Giovanni, who was very gracious & friendly. We look forward to returning when we are back in town!!! Thank you!!“

“the best ! never disappointed“

“Best all you can eat sushi in north county“

“Buen lugar para desahogar penas jaja echar una chela, un trago y pasarla bien un rato.“