27 Best Pubs near La Mesa

“T&A Adventures is @ The Hills Local Pub in La Mesa California having THE BEST BURGER of our adventures so far! I mean WOW! Juicy deliciousness! Garlic Parm Burger - Half Pound patty, candied jalapeño bacon, swiss, garlic aioli, arugula, tomato, brioche bun, parmesean crisp - Served w Fries. Absolute 🔥! Our Server "Jordan" was awesome too.“

“What a great place!! We stumbled across this place when we were out to dinner. The staff is friendly and kind. The owner Deano does all the work with the awesome bands they host on the weekends. From Country to hard rock. We haven’t heard one band we haven’t loved. If your looking for a great bar with great music this is the place. Everyone is welcome in this bar. Great atmosphere and you can even order food and eat while while you listen to fantastic music or play pool and watch sports. This is a true fabulous neighborhood bar. Come And enjoy. Char and Mark Handy“

“Every time we’ve gone, the food is good. They also have a good choice of craft beers on hand rotating. The service can be either really good or really bad. They have forgotten about us and left us waiting for a check for 40 minutes. I ordered a hamburger with two slices of cheese, when they served it the hamburger only had one slice. I asked the waitress if she could just take it back and add another slice of cheese. I am more than happy to pay for it. She blew a huffing sound, shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes and said whatever and walked away with the plate. When she brought it back, she sat the plate down and said, “Do you have enough cheese now”. My wife and I have actually enjoyed going to this place, but that waitress has turned me off for a while for sure.“

“Great karaoke! Friendly staff!“

“Great draft and bottle beer selections. Tom's torta is the best. Extremely highly recommended!!!“

“JT’s is a neighborhood bar. You’ll mainly see locals and regulars here. They don’t have a drink menu so be prepared and know what you want.

Very casual place and they have karaoke on certain nights. You basically just seat yourself and make yourself comfortable.

The kitchen is closed on Mondays and open at 3pm on other days. Cash, Venmo and Zelle only. It’s operated by one chef called Beto’s Kitchen at JT’s.

We’ve been here many times. Wings take awhile so we call to place an order and come pick up.

We had Prime Rib Friday’s for $24 that comes with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. Perfect seasoning but the piece of meat was very chewy. Loved that beer battered onion rings did not fall apart and maintained crispiness. Also got chicken nachos which were loaded and had fresh fried tortilla chips.

Parking is tight, either in front of 7-11 or in the back. They have an outdoor patio with a pool table and games as well as tvs.“

“Great time $5 beers! Karaoke!“

“Great people, lots of fun!!! Pool 🎱, partying karaoke, amazing friendships pool tournaments are awesome bartenders are the best couldn’t ask for a better place to hang out at...“

“A great place to get a drink or a snack before the theater. it's a bit expensive but that's what you should expect at Balboa Park. We arrived 45 minutes before the start of the play last Saturday and were delighted to discover they had created a heated patio where you could sip your drink.“

“Place is fire. So many beers to choose from you don't even know where to start. I'd say ask the bartenders to pick your drinks for you. It's funner that way.“

“Glad to find some Korean food in downtown San Diego. I’m visiting from out of town and was craving comfort food. Quite expensive for fishcake udon soup but it was good. I got the fried Mandu/gyoza because of a special. Usually I don’t buy dumplings when I eat out since they usually taste solid but never wow me. I was surprised I enjoyed them as much, of course the filling is good, but the texture stood out to me! It was so light and crispy - idk if it’s the skin or temperature they fried it but I looooved it. I just Wish they did not charge extra for kimchi, at least for the Korean dishes 😢 Service was good. Unsure if I’d come again for the traditional korean dishes, but I want to try the sushi and ofc get the dumplings. it was very clean and organized inside“

“I stopped by late at night for a final pair of beers, and they really hooked it up. Rosemary, the bartender, is like the most wonderful grandma you could imagine, and I’ll definitely come back to see her next time I’m in town. We arrived very late on a Thursday, and they took great care of us. The place truly embodies everything you’d hope for from a genuine Irish pub!“

“Great place for a drink and quick snack after work.“

“5 out of 5 for stars.... best hidden gem in San Diego“

“We had our pregame, Puerto Rican Heritage Padre, celebration there yesterday and the staff and food were AMAZING!!!!!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🇵🇷🇵🇷“

“Great selection of refrigerator beer, sours, hard seltzer, and slushy! Bartenders are beautiful, and friendly and provide great service. Venuen is divey, and small, a small back patio, music box, and pool table.... missing a star because almost zero parking. Food pops up with delicious varying menus at reasonable prices, nothing over $20!“

“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.“

“Excelente cantina en Chuka Vista, 100% Mexicana. Gran atención de Omar.“

“One of our new favorite spots. Every staffer has been super friendly, the food has been great - we’ve had the sandwiches, pizza, all the actual pretzels and the cinnamon balls. One of our favorite employee groups in San Diego.

Pro Tip - grab some vanilla gelato up the street at Gelati & Piccati to dip the Philly or Munic pretzel. ? ?“

“Great place with great food and great service, will definitely come back!“

“Been going to Kelly's for a few years now and mad a few friends here. The ladies behind the bar are all friendly, gorgeous and good people. I never have an empty glass when at Kelly's and prices are affordable.

Kelly's has fresh popcorn but doesn't serve food. There is a Mexican Take-out next door though if you get hungry.

-Tiny-“

“Hoping all have a wonderful Veterans day. Sorry I can't attend due to physical issues. Have a great day all Love you all“

“This place is exactly what you'd hope to find in the Gas Lamp Quarter. It's obvious that it has been a staple in this community for a VERY long time by the decor, clientele, and servers there.

You know when you've found a place like this because you're greeted with a smile, welcoming demeanor, and some strong pours for a reasonable price.

I went in for the first time in a few years. I was happy to stumble back on this place after originally finding it in 2018 on another business trip.

Tonight was specifically unique because The Zach Gutierrez Trio was playing live. Can't say enough good stuff about the music!

If you're looking for a place where you'll be welcomed with friendly and attentive staff, a laid back vibe, and occasional live music, you have to check this place out!

10/10 recommend!“

“Good food, good service, fair prices!“

“Just a great place to go watch the game and get some good food.“

“My wife and I like it here. Have been here with daughters and sons in-laws. Have shared a table with a larger group of friends a couple of weeks ago where we were all taking advantage of happy hour. Five dollar tacos and cheeseburger. We did Taco Tuesday yesterday and had the fish and calamari tacos and took two Birrea tacos to go. Excellent tacos waitress did us well in the past and bartender took care of us yesterday.“