I was told years ago to check this spot out and put it off; glad I finally made it in. Definitely exactly what you want out of a dive bar. Heavy pours, pool sharks, and a legit jukebox with all the punk favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
International “Scout II” Harvester
Their patrons smoke tobacco and weed right at the entrance where the people washing clothes next door have to put up with.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
J & A
Amazing dive bar. Great music & prices, dark atmosphere & a really great bartender (Diego).
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kristina O.
Oh man, their website even advertises strong drinks. They almost taste like rubbing alcohol they're so strong! Always a good time here!
Katie F.
I mean something to consider, I left a bad review, the bartender I mentioned in the review sends a "thanks" and the next day the review is gone? Kinda sketchy. Do not go to the one in El Cajon. Nikki was rude and provided terrible service.
Turd Furguson
The best bar around for a cheap stiff pour. Awesome people. Pool table. The best Jukebox selection if you like punk/metal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike M
this place has been such a significant destination for so many over the & years it should probably be made an official landmark.
Timothy R.
GUYS DEFINITELY COME HERE.The tall,blonde, male bar tender with the stylish man bun made sure my drink was never empty. Great service, great people, and great atmosphere. Make sure to always tip your bartender guys when they offer great service.
Taylor T.
Ladies do not come to this bar! The tall, blonde, male bartender with the man bun wouldn't serve me a second drink because, get this, MY GIRLFRIEND DIDN'T TIP HIM ENOUGH. That audacity cannot be made up.Before refusing to be served because he didn't feel his tip was enough, I asked for quarters for the pin ball machine. I had my hand out like a normal person. HE TOSSED THEM TO THE SIDE OF THE BAR INSTEAD OF HANDING THEM TO ME. I shouldn't have given him the benefit of the doubt then but I did. This is how woman are apparently treated here, it was just me and my gf.I've used yelp for ages and never felt compelled to write a review. This is by far the worst customer service experience I've had in my life (and I was a server for years).
Went to the "new" El Cajon location for a Meetup last night. Very unassuming location from the huge parking lot of the strip mall. Step inside though, and it's as divey as dive can be. Strong drinks, good prices. Plenty of pool tables and chairs. Even a nice back patio if you want fresh air. Good music, not too loud. Interesting drawings on the walls. You can actually get there by bus if rideshare is getting too expensive. I took the bus from North Park, then connected to the trolley, then the local 748 bus which dropped me off about one block away, decent. I had a good time and the bartender knew his drinks. Great little watering hole to cool down at in East County!
Rodney Foley
We'll, it's a bar...
Danielle B.
My name is Danielle and I was physically assaulted by the Cherry Nob manager with the blonde straight hair in a ponytail. I have lived in SD for twenty years and I often go to the diner named Hob Nob next to this Cherry Bomb Bar. Last week after eating dinner (completely sober) at the diner, I wanted to get a drink at Cherry Bomb. I walked into the front door and the manager/door man was playing pool. He asked me for my ID and I told him that I did not have it on me, and he very aggressively told me to get out of the bar. I told him that I have no problem getting my id, but there was no need to take a very aggressive and extremely rude tone with me for no reason. He then even more aggressively decided to stick his finger right in my face and yelled "get out of this bar."I am 5'6, very nice woman, and I have never been treated this way by a male before. I was extremely shocked. I decided to defend myself and I placed my finger back in his face and said "Don't you dare place your finger in my face ever again." He continued to yell at me and I kept my finger in his face for a bit, to show him that just because I am a woman does not mean I will tolerate this behavior. After a few minutes of this back and forth banter, he then decided to push me with both hands pretty hard and then pushed a second time until I was all the way out the front door. I never touched this man and he assulted me twice in front of everyone inside the bar. Everyone inside the bar did nothing. As I finally made it out the front doors I said to him how dare he push a woman and he then said "I wish I could have punched you."I am in shock that any man would push a woman. I wish I knew his name. Blonde straight hair in a ponytail. I have reported this bar to the better business bureau for assault.
Tracy Robinson
Good hole in wall bar
Taylor S.
Came here for some good music and drinks and walked out with a new friend )JESSE YOU ROCK). FROM OREGON - we love you!!
Awesome drinks and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was told years ago to check this spot out and put it off; glad I finally made it in. Definitely exactly what you want out of a dive bar. Heavy pours, pool sharks, and a legit jukebox with all the punk favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Their patrons smoke tobacco and weed right at the entrance where the people washing clothes next door have to put up with.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing dive bar. Great music & prices, dark atmosphere & a really great bartender (Diego).
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Oh man, their website even advertises strong drinks. They almost taste like rubbing alcohol they're so strong! Always a good time here!
I mean something to consider, I left a bad review, the bartender I mentioned in the review sends a "thanks" and the next day the review is gone? Kinda sketchy. Do not go to the one in El Cajon. Nikki was rude and provided terrible service.
The best bar around for a cheap stiff pour. Awesome people. Pool table. The best Jukebox selection if you like punk/metal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this place has been such a significant destination for so many over the & years it should probably be made an official landmark.
GUYS DEFINITELY COME HERE.The tall,blonde, male bar tender with the stylish man bun made sure my drink was never empty. Great service, great people, and great atmosphere. Make sure to always tip your bartender guys when they offer great service.
Ladies do not come to this bar! The tall, blonde, male bartender with the man bun wouldn't serve me a second drink because, get this, MY GIRLFRIEND DIDN'T TIP HIM ENOUGH. That audacity cannot be made up.Before refusing to be served because he didn't feel his tip was enough, I asked for quarters for the pin ball machine. I had my hand out like a normal person. HE TOSSED THEM TO THE SIDE OF THE BAR INSTEAD OF HANDING THEM TO ME. I shouldn't have given him the benefit of the doubt then but I did. This is how woman are apparently treated here, it was just me and my gf.I've used yelp for ages and never felt compelled to write a review. This is by far the worst customer service experience I've had in my life (and I was a server for years).
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Went to the "new" El Cajon location for a Meetup last night. Very unassuming location from the huge parking lot of the strip mall. Step inside though, and it's as divey as dive can be. Strong drinks, good prices. Plenty of pool tables and chairs. Even a nice back patio if you want fresh air. Good music, not too loud. Interesting drawings on the walls. You can actually get there by bus if rideshare is getting too expensive. I took the bus from North Park, then connected to the trolley, then the local 748 bus which dropped me off about one block away, decent. I had a good time and the bartender knew his drinks. Great little watering hole to cool down at in East County!
We'll, it's a bar...
My name is Danielle and I was physically assaulted by the Cherry Nob manager with the blonde straight hair in a ponytail. I have lived in SD for twenty years and I often go to the diner named Hob Nob next to this Cherry Bomb Bar. Last week after eating dinner (completely sober) at the diner, I wanted to get a drink at Cherry Bomb. I walked into the front door and the manager/door man was playing pool. He asked me for my ID and I told him that I did not have it on me, and he very aggressively told me to get out of the bar. I told him that I have no problem getting my id, but there was no need to take a very aggressive and extremely rude tone with me for no reason. He then even more aggressively decided to stick his finger right in my face and yelled "get out of this bar."I am 5'6, very nice woman, and I have never been treated this way by a male before. I was extremely shocked. I decided to defend myself and I placed my finger back in his face and said "Don't you dare place your finger in my face ever again." He continued to yell at me and I kept my finger in his face for a bit, to show him that just because I am a woman does not mean I will tolerate this behavior. After a few minutes of this back and forth banter, he then decided to push me with both hands pretty hard and then pushed a second time until I was all the way out the front door. I never touched this man and he assulted me twice in front of everyone inside the bar. Everyone inside the bar did nothing. As I finally made it out the front doors I said to him how dare he push a woman and he then said "I wish I could have punched you."I am in shock that any man would push a woman. I wish I knew his name. Blonde straight hair in a ponytail. I have reported this bar to the better business bureau for assault.
Good hole in wall bar
Came here for some good music and drinks and walked out with a new friend )JESSE YOU ROCK). FROM OREGON - we love you!!