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    1st Street Bar

    3.2 (215 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    1ST STREET BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Live music
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Becky K.

    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.

    Red arm from being yanked around

    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

    Racist bartender Corey works here
    Skateboardguy J.

    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!

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    2B1 E.

    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.

    Sezgin S.

    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.

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

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

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    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.

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    Lava cake - big portion but no lava inside.
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