1st Street Bar

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Old school bar in downtown Encinitas. The bar looks like it has been around for a while. Check out the cool vintage picture of PCH on the wall from the 1920s. The bar has a decent selection of draft beers and other libations. There are pool and shuffleboard tables. Lots of TVs for sports. read more

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I want to start off saying I use to love this place but a employee named (ASHLEY)- bartender had ruined this whole experience for me! I had bought 2 drinks with different transactions tipped a decent amount on the first, and as I get my 3rd drink (ASHLEY) says, "your friend tipped me and you didn't so I'm denying you service" and she looks at me and smiles and walks away as if I didn't wait like 10 minutes for her attention!! VERY BAD SERVICE!!! read more

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Kris K.

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Stopped in for a quick shot with some friends, four of us total one shot each. So four shots. One shot of Jameson and 3 starburst shots $48. $48 dollars............ $48 dollars...... She asked cash or card we payed cash should have paid with a card because guaranteed it could not have been that much. read more

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Donald J.

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On Thursday Car Show in Cardiff I was enjoying the car show and having beer just outside of the 1st street bar. After leaving for the night I discovered that my billfold (wallet) was missing. The next day when the office was open I could out they discovered it and was returned intac nothing missing, credit cards and all my cash. If you have ever lost or misplaced something like that you will never forget the felling when they give you back your belongings intact. Best of all no charge. I will be back for sure! read more

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I come here often with my friends and always enjoy playing pool and I've always had a nice bartender, and drinks are good. But the security guards are rude and give no explanation as to why they kick people out which is stupid. My friend got kicked out for making space to let someone get back to the dance floor, and bc it's overcrowded he stumble a bit and immediately got removed. Maybe it's what you get when you go to an overcrowded run down bar I guess... but just be aware of getting "too drunk" at this bar. read more

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Scott M.

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5 months ago

Cozy little Joint, they do a good job of maintaining the billiards table in the cues.

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eric is an amazing bartender and made me feel very welcomed! This bar has great vibes and good local music

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Brianna S.

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1 year ago

Best bar downtown enc. live music, always something fun to do! Always a go to, and a staple in our town. The one star reviews are interesting to me, as most of them seem like the staff was just doing their job.... But I guess you can complain about anything today :) read more

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Kaley M.

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The bouncer was unnecessarily aggressive with me when he yanked me down while I was dancing and pulled me out of the bar without a word to what I did wrong read more

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Skateboardguy J.

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Racist bartender Corey ignored me and was super rude at the bar. Literally yelled " I'm busy right now boy" .... This was my first time here . I won't be back . I was here late. I hope management reads this . I am a former Army veteran if that means anything. I wouldn't recommended anyone to this bar especially if Corey is bartending. He is super rude , hostile and will threaten you in front of everyone at the bar! Just go elsewhere! read more

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Four of us hanging out in Encinitas and stopped into 1st Street Bar for cocktails, beers and fun. Kirsten was our bartender and she was great. She was fun, super cool and engaging. Superb barkeep. We sat at the bar, Becky and I ordered beers, our friends had cocktails. The wives jumped up and played the "Duck Dynasty" video game then my buddy and I played. He slaughtered me. The four of us then moved on to shuffleboard. Boys against girls. Boys won! ...barely. We had a blast, in no small part due to Kirsten. We love 1st Street Bar for day drinking! read more

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Melissa C.

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The wort bar experience of my life! Bathroom was beyond disgusting, bartender was beyond rude, only nice thing was guy working the door

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Andy A.

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1 year ago

Terrible expierence with a rude bartender I want to share my experience at 1st Street Bar on Sunday, February 16, 2025, around 2:15-2:30 PM, in hopes that the business takes note of this incident. My friends and I walked into the bar and were greeted by the only male bartender on shift, wearing a brown and yellow SD hat. Unfortunately, this visit left us feeling extremely unwelcome. We simply came in for a casual afternoon drink, but instead of a normal ID check, the bartender aggressively yelled at us as though we were trying to sneak in illegally. His behavior was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Also just to mention he proceeded to check every ID and feel them up to make sure they were not fake. While we understand the importance of ID checks, there's no excuse for the hostility and rudeness we experienced. Rather than creating a fun and welcoming environment, this bartender made us feel uncomfortable and disrespected. To make matters worse, everyone who came in after us was treated with far more respect and courtesy. He should really pick a different job because no bartender should treat anyone this way. Having a bad day or not he should not ever talk to anyone with the disrespect he spoke to my group with. I won't be returning to this bar, and I would caution others to avoid it unless they're okay with being treated poorly. read more

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Carly H.

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Classic little local dive bar. Great service. Good pours. Security and the door guy are always watching out and making sure it doesn't get like pounders in Escondido. IYKYK read more

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Gabby A.

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Good standard bar experience. Drinks are decent, price is fine, and they always draw an interesting crew of people. It gets super packed on the weekends. I recommend checking out the open mic during the week if you like music - they got some real talent. read more

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A lively place to be on any given day. Parley here for pool, shuffleboard, sports games on TV, live music, open mic, the DJ dance music or just kick it at the bar - where the cool people come for good times. Excellent service and staff. Plus, they just re-modeled the bathrooms. One can never go wrong visiting here. read more

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If you want to get the worst service and get ignored go to this spot! Bartender doesn't like to work and super rude when you want to order a drink. I asked him again and he says he has bunch of people before me when I am sitting at the bar without a drink for 20 mnts now. read more

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Jack R.

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i've been to this bar three times and had awful experiences every single time. the bouncers act like complete imbreds and the bartenders are dickheads. i was here the other night and the bouncers pinned my friend against the wall and cursed him out for flipping off a bartender. another night my friends were cursed out by the bar tenders because they thought he wasn't tipping them... shelter is way more fun, i haven't gotten cursed out going there. read more

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Montana P.

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We love this bar! Such a great place to go and enjoy some football games. The servers are nice and efficient! We were in the area for the weekend and stopped in on a Sunday, we ended up meeting the owner and a few locals who were also fans on the skins! Even though we weren't locals we were welcomed into the scene with welcomed arms! If you're looking for a fun, welcoming sports bar, we would recommend 1st street bar! read more

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Juan C.

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Wack the service sucked and the drinks were terrible. I'm never coming here again!!!!

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Hunter T.

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Bouncer slammed our girl to the floor, a manager wouldn't give us real name. Shitty drinks and horrible service.

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Amber F.

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We had a decent time playing pool and enjoying a few of there large selection of beer tabs. Decent dive bar friendly bartender would definitely recommend. They also have door guy checking IDs and bathroom was super clean! Very rarely do you find a clean bathroom at a dive bar. read more

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Bri R.

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Our bartender Corey was extremely attentive and seemed like he truly cared about the drinks he was making along with the customers he was serving. Tonight was my first night ever coming in and because of him I will definitely be coming back!!! read more

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Erica B.

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One of my favorite dark dive bars! Always a good choice after a few drinks! They had a great live band on Saturday and lots of us were drinking and dancing and just having a good time. You meet so many people here... lots of fun people. read more

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Danae L.

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1st Street seems like the go to place in Encinitas with a crowd. I wouldn't necessarily say it was poppin but a nice local spot when you're out with friends. Music is a hit or miss. My first time here was Halloween '18 and perhaps it was my friends dressed in onesies that made it fun, but we had a good time. Not a fan of last night's music but still had a great GNO. Ladies if you need to tinkle, there's only one toilet..so grab a drink and move to the beat in line lol. When the coast is clear the security may guard the mens room for you to speed things up. read more

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Isaac A.

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They don't have a bathroom you can poop in. It was awful. I was told that the reason that the toilet was out in the open with the urinals is because people would do coke in the stalls. That's no reason to punish regular people. Also no bar in the area had a bathroom you could poop in as well. Never experienced this before. It's not right read more

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Toni Marie P.

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Great find ! We were in town on Sunday afternoon for the spring fair . Walking by we heard some great music so we decided to stop in. The band was really good. The bartenders were friendly and service was great! Beer prices were reasonable. We decided to eat at their food truck out front . We had a cheeseburger and it was very tasty. It comes with lettuce, purple onion , tomatoes, pickles.. you put your own condiments on it . It was football style which apparently means it's on a long deli roll and the patty is long and not round. My BF and I both really enjoyed it . Local bar for sure but everyone was nice and we had a great time . We will be back . read more

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Vicki C.

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If you are searching for a dive bar to escape the gentrified establishments popping up every month in Encinitas, then look no further. 1st Street bar is an old school drinking establishment in the heart of the city. This dimly lit dive offers guests the requisite pool table, shuffleboard, neon lighting, and random surfboard wall art. If you can not wait for the witching hour to get your drink on that is okay. The stucco walls keep the sun out and even if you arrive at noon, you will escape the light of day. A group of us walked to 1st Street after celebrating my birthday eve elsewhere. These loyal friends wanted me to kick off my Monday birthday with a drink at 12:00 am. The effervescent crowd at that hour was mostly made up of twenty-somethings, but I felt welcome nevertheless. I ordered drinks for everyone that I met and before you know it we had a large group dancing to the DJ who was primarily interested in playing Karaoke. I tipped her and she played a song that I thought I could sing. Thankfullly, she turned up the volume and drowned out my crackling voice so that nobody left the party. The bartender and bouncer were equally friendly and I made last call, celebrating the morning of my birthday by whooping it up at a true blue dive bar. read more

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Teresa N.

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50% off pitcher with Yelp check-in BUT THEY WOULDN'T HONOR IT. I checked in to 1st Street Bar when I was waiting in line. Saw the check-in offer, what a nice surprise! We ordered a pitcher of beer and we showed the bar tender my Yelp app. He looked so impatient and he asked "What is this", I told me "Yelp check-in offer". And he said, "You can't use it on weekends". Well, that's not what is says on the app. Anywaysss The bar needs updates! It looks so old and dated. Dirty, the floor was all sticky, so gross. I had to clean my shoes after I got home. There was a ping pong table but people just used it to put their drinks on. Weird crowd too. No, I don't recommend this place. read more

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Katlyn S.

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This is literally my favorite bar in San Diego. Great live music & comedy. We love to come here just to grab a few drinks and play pool or big buck hunter. It's close to the beach so you can come before or after your beach sesh. Since covid, they have now built an outdoor patio which is a great addition! We love to get food from the food truck and sit outside and enjoy. You can't go wrong if you're going to 1st Street!! read more

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Drake B.

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Service was terrible here. Tell me how I walk in get a beer, bartender questions why didn't I tip him on the first beer. Then kicks me after I paid for and bought my beer, that I didn't get a single sip of. To me that's complete utter bullshit, but maybe I missed something not quite sure. read more

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1st Street has been on and off my radar for 18 years or so. I've loved it and I've hated it and have been impartial to it. It's definitely been off my radar for quite a while now. Until recently when I dropped by with some friends for some drinks. To be honest I didn't want to come to 1st Street but I'm glad I did. Drinks were reasonably priced. Atmosphere was festive and the bartender Branden was great. Efficient and friendly. read more

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Great place (usually) but I have to say that their DJ on Saturday night 12/3 was disgustingly rude. We requested a song by a popular artist and upon hearing the request, he yelled and made faces at our entire group multiple times throughout the night. Usually, a DJ at a local dive bar is happy to take requests but we were all taken aback. Not coming back if he's still around. Nasty man. read more

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Sidney W.

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The bar tender told my friend that she was kissing too many people and was super mysogonistic and rude, totally not his place. Everything else was fine but that def wasn't necessary prob won't be coming back. read more

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I probably go to this bar about once a week, it's the best place in Encinitas to hang out! On Friday and Saturday nights, they have great DJs and live music, super fun to dance to. On Sunday, we love to go and watch football and sing karaoke at night. Love this place! read more

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Best bar in San Diego! Great music, drinks, staff and vibes. We went there for the first time today and love it and will definitely go back again. read more

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Always had a fantastic time here. Bartenders are amazing, staff and management incredibly helpful and kind. Great music, great drinks and great fun!!! They offer so much variety: comedy night, sports, karaoke, dancing, open mic and new food truck on its way. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Shalini G.

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Another stop on our birthday bar crawl.... maybe it was the result of our first few stops...but this place WAS AMAZING! hehe =) we danced, we drank, we sang... the atmosphere was lively... i'm sure the bartenders did right by me... and then we made our way to captain keno's .... read more

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More info about 1st Street Bar

656 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
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(760) 944-0233
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http://1ststreetbar.com

Hours

What time does 1st Street Bar open?

1st Street Bar opens at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.1st Street Bar opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does 1st Street Bar close?

1st Street Bar closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat-Sun 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does 1st Street Bar take Bitcoin?

No, 1st Street Bar does not take Bitcoin.

Does 1st Street Bar take credit cards?

Yes, 1st Street Bar takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does 1st Street Bar have a happy hour?

Yes, 1st Street Bar has a happy hour.

Does 1st Street Bar serve alcohol?

Yes, 1st Street Bar serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does 1st Street Bar have TVs?

Yes, 1st Street Bar has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 1st Street Bar have bike parking?

Yes, 1st Street Bar has bike parking.

Does 1st Street Bar have outdoor seating?

Yes, 1st Street Bar has outdoor seating options.

Does 1st Street Bar have parking?

Yes, 1st Street Bar has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is 1st Street Bar wheelchair accessible?

Yes, 1st Street Bar is wheelchair accessible.

Does 1st Street Bar allow outdoor smoking?

No, 1st Street Bar does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does 1st Street Bar have free WiFi?

Yes, 1st Street Bar has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Local bar, full service bar, craft beer, sports, DJs, dancing and live music venue, happy hour, pool table, jukebox, shuffleboard, buck hunter, nba, nhl, nfl, mlb, open mic

History

Established in 2015.

One of Downtown Encinitas longest running taverns. Throughout the years has been known as Stingaree, Fat Cats, Ireland's Own and for the last 20 years as 1st Street Bar. New ownership as of July 2015!

Meet the Business Owner: David S.

After years of living and bartending in the greatest city in the world, Encinitas, David was fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase 1st Street Bar. A great bar with a stage in the heart of downtown Encinitas on the 101.

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Review Highlights - 1st Street Bar

“Outside all of that, they have a great bar staff including bartender, Brandin.”

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Best bar in the county. By a long shot. A new adventure every night for everyone. Head there…read morewhenever possible. You won't regret it. Everyone is welcome and everyone is chill. Come out and smile with your neighbors

I've been to a lot of bars in a lot of cities, and this was easily one of the rudest experiences…read moreI've ever had. Online, the bar says it closes at 2. At 1:35am, while I was literally holding my drink and finishing it before leaving, a bartender grabbed the drink out of my hand, touched me, and slammed it on the bar, saying they were closing. No warning. No respect. Just physical, aggressive behavior. I'm a woman visiting from out of town, and I've never had a bartender put their hands on me to make a point. It was shocking, unnecessary, and honestly pretty intimidating. If you want people out by a certain time, use your words. Don't snatch drinks out of customers' hands like you're throwing someone out of a house party. Totally unprofessional.

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Shelter

2.7(296 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Was walking down the street in Encinitas with a work colleague and decided to stop for a drink…read morebefore grabbing an Uber. The door was open and a few guys were standing around the bar inside. We walked in, asked if they were open, and they welcomed us to grab a seat, while letting us know "the DJ doesn't start for an hour though". I'd obviously stumbled into a spot I'd normally not frequent, but hey... I was already sitting on a bar stool and ordering an Old Fashioned! Friendly staff and decent prices. The booths to the right were a little worn, but as this place is more of a club than bar - that stands to reason. I only stayed for a single drink and then left, but the place started filling out as I walked out the door. BTW... the rope out front should have signaled to me that this place attracts a younger crowd (I initially missed that tip!).

Came here on a random day not dressed for the club haha had fun regardless. Def the type of place…read moreyou can dress up for or roll up in crocs, which honestly I kind of like - there's no pressure to be or dress a certain way. The music started to pick up around 11, I guess anything before that was a warm up? People were cool, lots of people standing around, but if you want to dance will have to stand near the stage! Don't think there's food there and did not drink there either lmao but the workers there were nice and helpful!

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Culture Brewing

4.4(103 reviews)

0.0 mi

We had fun visiting this brewery and trying many different unique beer flavors. They have a good…read moreamount of indoor and outside space, friendly service, and upbeat ambiance. I really enjoyed the prickly pear sour; yum! There was also live music while we were there. so fun!

Good beer. Casual…read morebrewery. Plenty of outdoor seating with street views to enjoy the weather. Merchandise for sale. Check the sales rack outside. I got a t-shirt for $10. Street parking. Only bar snacks are available for purchase. I'm not sure what the policy is if you wanted to order or bring food here. Beers in the can to go.

Wide selection of gluten reduced beers on tap brewed in house. Seasonal beers frequently featured.

Come as you are. Enjoy pre or post beach beers on the coast.

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Perfect for group parties, private events, corporate gatherings, birthdays, and celebrations.

The Confessional by The Lost Abbey

4.5(140 reviews)

1.6 mi

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I stumbled onto this place by accident then stumbled out very much by my own doing…read more Was in the shopping center for lunch and had no clue this was here. Lucky accident. Discovered it and post lunch beers were very much in order! Quaint spot, mellow and clean. Friendly service. Good array of beers, especially for a satellite location.

Been here numerous times and it is one of those places I keep coming back to. Their selection of…read moreBelgian beers is the main draw for me and they always have something great on. The beers are fantastic and you can tell they put thought into what they offer. The vibe inside is really cool and kind of feels like an old church, which makes it stand out from a typical bar. It is also right next to a pizza spot, so if you get hungry you can order food and enjoy it with your beer. Always a solid experience and I will definitely be back again.