San Diego's Best Pool Table

Minimalist East Village watering hole combines chic, urban loft design with a comfortable, neighborhood vibe and thin-crust pizzas.

Reviews:

• “Bad bad bad bad bad service, good pizza”
• “Awesome neighborhood spot”
• “Graffiti tuesday, Art Show on Tuesday’s at Basic”
• “Love it!”
• “Best Pizza and atmosphere”

Tips: It’s one block from Petco, so arrive well before the first pitch on game days.

Basic Urban Kitchen and Bar

Venerable pub offers a hard-to-find combo in the trendy Gaslamp: a fun, hip crowd with cheap drinks and no dress code.

Reviews:

• “Consumer Avocate: Bar Steals money from Drunk Patrons!!”
• “Favorite Bar in the gas lamp district.”

Tips: After midnight, the $5 cover is one of the cheapest in the Gaslamp

Maloney’s Tavern

Cheap, friendly neighborhood pool joint anchors the OB bar scene.

Tips: A few barflies appear to have been hanging out here forever, but there’s a hefty younger crowd on weekends looking for a tast of the good ’ol days.

Catalina Lounge

From the sports lounge downstairs to the outdoor beach bar upstairs, there’s something for everyone at this two story downtown hangout.

Reviews:

• “Decent food for a sports bar”

Tips: This is a family friendly establishment except for Friday and Saturday nights after 8pm when the beach bar is reserved for 21 and ups only.

Jolt N Joe’s

University Heights’ neighborhood dive welcomes regulars with cheap cocktails, pool tables and a musical mish-mash in the jukebox.

Tips: Try one of the plush booths for a nice view of the crowd.

Lancer’s Cocktail Lounge

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