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

Music is usually pretty good. If you disagree with me then don't ever let me catch you on the dance floor. Since I moved down to San Diego again, I would almost start to consider myself a regular. Not sure how I feel about that yet .. lol see u Saturday read more

1st Street Bar - Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place is good to end the night but there bar tenders are really rude. I had one aggressively hand me my drink after i tipped her 20% (she seemed irritated because it automatically puts a 22% tip for them to make a crappy vodka soda) i dropped it and instead of making another (which i know costs them nothing) she had me pay all over again and was very rude. I didn't oppose because i felt silly in the moment but she will certainly not be getting any tip from now on (an older looking blonde lady with long hair) and we will avoid this place when having a night out in encinitas in the future:) read more

This place kind of it what it is, and that's a dive bar right in the heart of downtown Encinitas. There really aren't any bells and whistles to this place nor are there any terrible things to say. It's basically a bar with a single pool table, a single shuffleboard table and a digital pay per play jukebox. The staff is friendly and pours some fairly stiff drinks while the pool usually requires a wait and cost $0.75 per game. Overall, this place isn't bad and can genuinely create fun times, especially during open mic night... Pros- Great location Pool table ($0.75 per game) Shuffle board Stiff drinks Friendly service Inexpensive Cons- Music is pricey Limited games Gets crowded Can be too "divey" for some Limited parking read more

I checked this place out as my brother was the DJ for the night here. Located on the 101 and good street parking and a lot in the back. Pretty cool and small place with pool tables and long bar. A good place to go and relax or wait till the evening and they pull tables out to open up a dance floor area. Bartenders are quick to help and the owner was awesome. Recommend checking this place out when you don't want to deal with the huge night clubs. read more

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Terrible place, terrible service "Shawn" was anything but helpful or professional. I came here with 9 other patrons. Upon entering I told the bartender that there will be 9 others coming in shortly. Being that it was an empty bar at the time, I figured this would be a nice "heads up". Instead of asking me what I will like to order, she says "I'm going to need all IDs." While this was going on my friends started to trickle in. A short man playing pool, wearing no type of uniform, name tag or that had any type of professional appearance yells at everyone walking in. "HEY better get your IDs out, going to need all your IDs". Shawn said he worked there and continued to play pool. One of my friends didn't have her ID present because she needed to give it up for the bike rental she had purchased earlier on in the day. She said she wasn't going to drink but was told she had to stand outside. She is in her 30s. After this spectacle, shawn walks up and attempts to apologize. He says "I'm sorry. But you all are Asian and you know Asians look young. I am from Seattle and if it's one thing I know best its Asians" This is where I drew the line and told him if this continues we could go down the street and order beer. Shawn immediately tells the bartender to "cut him (me) off". I asked shawn for his name and he stuttered. I asked him for the name of his supervisor and/or owner of 1st street bar. He wouldn't say anything. After walking out. Some of my friends needed to finish their beer. I sat on a small wall outside the bar to wait for them. Shawn came out several times to continue the argument and entice/rekindle something that was already over and done with. I got tired of him harrassing me on the street so I went across the street to Beirgarden where they appreciated me and my business. I also went on their website recently and read their history. Last sentence states, "1st Street is a locals bar on the 101, as it's always been, and truly a great place to celebrate with friends - old or new." From my experience there I would have to say this sentence is inaccurate. It should say, "1st street is a locals bar on the 101, as it's always been and truly a rude and unprofessional place if you are new costumer. So if you aren't from encinitas and just trying to spend money here please think again and go somewhere else or we will be racist and sexist to you and your friends." read more

I'd give zero stars if I could, if you want to wait around for 30 minutes for a drink and have terrible service this is the spot for you. Bathrooms are disgusting same with the people that work there. I'm too sure how this place stays open in Encinitas. read more

Nice lil Encinitas dive bar. I think it's cool they have a pool table and ping pong table. Been here a couple of times and if I lived in Encinitas I'd be here more frequently. The bartenders are nice and poor good drinks. The beer is cold. Odd thing- On a Saturday night we stopped by I went to the bathroom came out and my chair was gone. All of the chairs to the left of where I was were gone. My boyfriend didn't know why they took the bar stool so I had to ask. The bartender explained that in an hour or 2 this place would be so packed they remove the chairs so people can make their way up to the bar to get a drink. Which was my cue to leave. LOL I didn't want to feel like a sardine! So a great place for happy hour after work for sure! read more

I'm unsure why this place gets bad reviews. Its a very basic bar, the bartender was working his azz off hooking everyone up with drinks ASAP!! They have a pool table that is 75 cents and the smallest shuffle board you'll ever see. TV's everywhere and a small stage (tin can) for DJ's or whatev. I will def check this place out and shoot up some pool while waiting for my train. read more

Great place to drink. play pool and hang with your friends. Typical dive bar without too much dive. Open in the front so you don't feel like you are trapped in some dark, seedy bar. Bar can get a few deep but they are pretty good about getting a drink to you in a reasonable amount of time. Parking on the street not too hard to find. read more

I only downloaded this app so I can leave a review about the DJ. I went here last week and the DJ was horrible, terrible at mixing and transitioning and could not keep the same vibe going. Playing 2000's hip hop/r&b then to classic rock etc. This bar has potential but make that DJ take some classes read more

This is tough. Because most of this week it's a great watering hole with plenty of local charm. Then on the weekends it goes full babylon with drunken DJ debauchery. Which I can't stand. But it's GREAT on a weekday. And they frequently have pretty cool music as long as it's not Friday or Saturday night THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP. Great staff here too. All of them. Even the bouncers! read more

I had a wonderful experience visiting here for the first time. After entering and seeing the there was a healthy sized occupancy i had my doubts on the service but Michelle made me feel like they were expecting me. She multi tasked like no other and her personality, kindness, skill level and thoroughness will definitely be having me as a return customer amongst the many i can't wait to tell about the establishment. Great night, good times, great service....... read more

Decent prices, dance floor can turn it up randomly, if there's a line it moves pretty quickly. But the absolute worst part about this place is the P.O.S. Bartender who always wears a baseball hat. I think he's from Minnesota. The guy thinks people are there for him. and he expects 20% tip to open one beer bottle. Like I get it if you're mixing drink but popping the cap off a bottle doesn't constitute gratuity every time. It's not just me that feels this way. He's been like this for years. One time I forgot to close my tab, and when I returned for it he held my credit card in his hand behind the bar and started talking about how I'm cheap. Ok, maybe so, but his actions go over the line. Hopefully this guy gets what's coming for him and ends up at some ghetto liquor store where he belongs. read more

Excellent food, great bar service for the most part....but guess what...the karaoke host is incredibly rude and the crowd is honestly quite underwhelming. If you want a quality karaoke/bar experience in the north county region I would highly encourage you to look elsewhere. read more

DISAGREE with any and all negative comments about 1st street. This place is the shiz nitz. Be forewarned, 1st Street comes with the serious risk of developing a beer belly. A variety of beers on tap priced for the poor man's pocketbook and an atmosphere unrivaled in downtown Encinitas has the propensity to make you want to spend every night of the week there. Cheap, strong, no frills drinks, friendly bartenders and a down to earth, neighborhood feel make 1st Street my first stop for a beer or two. SPECIAL NOTE: If you're heading over on a weekend, get there before 10pm if you can. At 10, a DJ come on and 1st Street seems to morph into a trendy hotspot for hipster Encinitas twenty somethings. Simply love this bar. read more

1st Street is a very divy bar with horrible lightening and lots of emerald green everywhere. There are a few pool tables which can be exciting depending on whose playing. It's definitely the next best dive bar when you want to escape the crowds of the Saloon just down the street. I've had some interesting experiences there and you may too. read more

1st Street Bar - Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

They recently opened back up again and Corey and Fidel were so helpful! I got a Moscow mule and my friends got tequila sours and they were *chef's kiss* 10/10 on the experience and drinks and not to mention they also implemented social distancing and safety guidelines for everyone read more

The service at this bar is terrible. The blonde bartender woman took my friends orders, and then turned to me. I ordered an East Side Rickie and she said she didn't know what it was, so I explained it and she replied "We don't have mint here, so no" and walked away without asking if I wanted a different drink. She was also very rude to my friends and their drinks were badly made. We left after about twenty minutes and will not be returning. read more

Best bar in Encinitas, Corey bahae and the owner are so kind and welcoming 10/10 experience on any night of the week

I am hesitant to give this racist and uninviting bar even a 1 star. Came here with a group of 8 people to grab a quick drink before getting tacos next door. As we walk in, our group approaches the pool table (which appears to be open since no one is any where near it). Right as our group prepares to play, three men aggressively shout "Don't touch our game! We are playing." Throughout the time we were there, they did not touch the pool table at all. The fake female bartender then explains that they are regulars and are overprotective over their pool table. It sounded as if she was justifying their behavior. After ordering our drinks and mistakenly giving this bar our business, our group cheers'ed and chugged our beers. The same ignorant female bartender sees this and comes over to scold us. She says she is unable to serve us more alcohol because we chugged the beers. I've been to so many bars and have never heard that coming from a bartender. Towards the end of our unpleasant experience, as we were walking out, we noticed that another group was at the pool table that the three unpleasant men were claiming. I approached the men and questioned if they were just racist and didn't want us to play. They replied life isn't fair. I stated that's true and there's also racist people like you guys in the world. If these are the locals and regulars that come here to this bar, why would anyone want to come here? It seems as though the bartenders and staff approve of this type of unacceptable behavior. Overall, I have never been to such a horrible bar where I felt so ashamed I even gave them business. Do not come here! Do not support these rude people who have no respect for new customers! read more

Friday night music was to start at 6. Musicians arrive at 6:10, sound guy about 6:35, sound check at 6:45, performers sit down and have a cocktail with their friends. Actual start time 7pm. If you want to cater to music lovers, this ain't workin'. read more

I have being going there for 3 years and today I get to meet the new security guy what a guy... He treated me with bad words, when I tried to talk to him nicely and as an educated person. I totally understand the owner has to believe his team work but what an disgusting situation... never going back there read more

Men's restroom was open door. Women's was closed door. Bouncer was a dick. Not fair vibes.

I'm going to be honest with this bar. With an incident like this, I'm sure it has happened more than once. Let me explain. Imagine walking into a bar and getting threatened from three individuals who don't work for them about how we interrupted their game of pool (which makes no sense because we only messed with the pool balls because no one was next to the game at all). Twenty minutes after, I ordered a beer with a large group (we are Asian) and the bartender tells our whole group that we are no longer able to purchase drinks because three of us decided to chug half of our beers. We weren't being obnoxious, rude or anything. Unless it is one of their pathetic excuses to kick us out, it definitely worked. We will no longer come back to this place due to its unhappy environment. With their close minded activity, I am sure other people will soon realize what this bar has come to, picking and choosing guests by their skin color. Oh, and before leaving, we noticed how three non-Asian people were playing on the pool table. It doesn't really matter, but I decided to ask the guy who threatened us about why he let them play, and he had no response. The people there (probably locals) are definitely rude to guests. Please figure this out. It's 2017. Unless you are in year 3017, I suggest you get tips about what great customer service is about from taco stand next door because they are on a different level. Their food is awesome, their employees are happy, and anyone is welcome there. They are awesome!!! I'd like to say the opposite about this place. Good luck out there. read more

Man! I was here last night Sunday 9/25/2022. Bar was slammed and bartender was slinging drinks. Great service with a great attitude. Crazy nice guy and people weren't waiting long. Watched this two guys come in and were upset they were waiting like the rest of the entire bar for service-it's busy, it's a bar, you wait a minute to get your drinks. Anyways these guys started yelled at cory to get his attention, not a good look. Then claimed to be army-obviously not because they would have learned some patience there! If you need a drink that bad, just buy a 12er and a bottle and sit on your couch. You can get a drink whenever you want! read more

This place is f*ckn awesome! Happy hour 7 Days a week!! ( the way it should be!) bartenders are cool and the chicks that hang out there are hotties! Best bar in Encinitas! If you are in town and want to feel the local vibe.... this is the place! read more

I came to this place! Was pretty mellow and i liked it... great music and nice vibe. Only issue i had a shot of jager and it seemed nasty... like bitter and old... im not sure about the cleanliness of that place. That is ny signature shot so I know how jager taste. Nasty to think i drank jager from an old bottle, probably had bugs... ahhh! The friend i was with also felt the same way... aside from that it was a good time.. dive bar feel. read more

Great bar fun times on Sunday for the football games ...drinks are priced just right and the bartender is lots of fun and is on top of his game in providing great service Super stoked to have 1st street up and running during these trying times. Drinks are always priced right and the food truck has some of the best grub I've had lately. Nice outdoor seating makes for more convenient ordering and delivery of drinks. Keep up the good work guys !! read more

This is a nice old dive bar with a loyal following - but it's not my thing. Last few times I've been in, they look like they are trying to turn it into a "club" - complete with loud DJ / hip-hop, etc. I avoid it now. read more

The owners, bartenders and security are some of the best people I know. Prices are fair, and as a local it has been and always will be, one of the best spots. Buck hunter, pool, and shuffle board are always entertaining. From live music, the best DJ's, and football Sundays. You can always expect the best looking people in San Diego and def a good time. By far Encinitas' most hidden gem. And to the negative reviews below, if you tipped like a respectable human, and weren't a hammered "a-hole" you might have as much fun as I do, each and every time I go to 1st street bar ‍ read more

Absolutely LOVE the energy this bar brings! I rarely escape my Pacific Beach bubble so I browsed some places in Encinitas on Yelp and BOOM! 1st street Bar caught my eye immediately because who doesn't love good music and games while they toss back a few! I noticed there was a few salty reviews, but everyone has a bad day once in a while- and some choose to take it out on the internet. Do yourself a huge favor and hit up this spot on your Encinitas bar crawl! It's literally the only place I didn't want to leave! Unforgettable memories!!! read more

Rad bar with rad bartender Brandin ! He took care of me and my girl friends there . Made us feel super comfortable . Highly recommend . Thanks Brandin ! read more

Having gone to 1st Street Bar a few times before, I didn't think I would have such a horrible experience with the bouncers on New Years Eve 2019. My friend and I drove from LA to celebrate with my local Encinitas friend for the holiday. We are 24, 25, and 26 respectively. My friend who is 26 has an Arizona ID, and as you may know, it's a weird license that doesn't expire for 50 years. The bouncer would not allow my 26 year old friend to enter and claimed he would have to keep his ID because he didn't believe it was real after comparing my friends ID to his credit cards. As you can imagine, this created a real stir and left a really bitter taste in each of our mouths. Having to immediately go into survival mode to get my friends REAL ID back, we were left pleading on the curb with the bouncer - our main concern being that we had to travel back to LA the next day and my friend would be driving unlicensed. It wasn't until the local sheriffs walked by that the bouncer was a little more compliant and finally handed over my friends license. I understand and respect that establishments have to be strict about age requirements, as I used to work at a bar myself, but there's a huge difference when the bouncers are being aggressive and unnecessarily rude- especially when he let me and my other female friend in with no issues but gave my male friend trouble. As a result, I will no longer be giving 1st St my business and would advise anyone who has an out of state license to be careful. read more

The food is great! Pulled pork is bomb! It is something you can enjoy and drinks are made well! I will always go to watch padres!!! read more

1st Street Bar - Mask - Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

The security guard that works here is a jerk. I asked him what time does the bar close and he didn't want to give me that info.

Place is Great Every single time... Becoming One of My favorite spots lately. Awesome Beers & Great company. The staff is Awesome, Particularly Brandin. Dude is hilarious and always takes Great care of our Krew every time. read more

It's dive bar by all definitions, but that doesn't mean that it isn't fun. It's fun and it smells and the drinks are cheap. On Saturday night, you will witness one of the most hilarious dance-offs in the history of Encinitas. I witnessed a semi-midget battle a 6'3" Spaniard who was dressed as a boy scout, Canteen Boy actually. The battle commenced over "Teach Me How To Dougie" but reached it's climactic end during "Walk It Out." In the end, the semi-midget proved victorious, but Canteen Boy will surely rise again. The rest room smells atrocious by the way. "Don't you flush those toilets! I want you to leave those logs in there for me to inspect! I want to see them. I want to see what you've done." Classic... read more

This is tough because I used to like the way this place was before change of ownership however, change is not necessesarily a bad thing but thier target patron seems to have changed to something that might not agree with my personality. I'm not saying I wont come here again but I liked the 2 pool tables and diverse crowd they served before adding a DJ, extra TV's and tossing out 1 of the pool tables. It just feels different now but it's still a decent place. I think they have a live music license now which is cool. Overall the place is clean and I have no real impersonal complaints so it may deserve better than 3 stars. I'm just not sure yet. I'll have to do a updated review when I feel more comfortable with the changes read more

We went here on the Fourth of July and the service was HORRIBLE. I really hope the owner reads this and fires the two bartenders that were working. In particular, the guy that was working wearing a black hat and a black shirt. He was the biggest jerk. He blatantly ignored our group to talk to girls at the bar when we had a ton of people ready to spend money on drinks. When he finally did serve us, he had an attitude about it and treated us like crap. Seriously, the worst service I've ever experienced at a bar. Don't go here! read more