Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    CJ's Club

    4.1 (135 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars, Dive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

    CJ's Club Photos

    Business Info

    CJ'S CLUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - CJ's Club

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    David L.

    Best bar in San Diego. So much fun. All bartenders I have mer are awesome but Dustin takes the cake. Drinks are so cheap, everyone is so nice, bartenders put effort into remembering names, you can play your music with AMI. Great place to go.

    Outside sign
    Snowflake J.

    Ambiance is a tiny cash only bar. Over served and rowdy patrons is what I observed. Bartender was attentive. The ATM looked like a DIY project with tape. My cocktail and beer was $13, that's cheap for Hilcrest.

    Kelsey M.

    By far my favorite bar in SD. Great drinks, great company, great bartenders. If you want to feel like a character in Cheers, look no further.

    people at the bar
    Ken S.

    Great dive bar! Mostly locals in a diverse and fun community. TV's with sports, laid back atmosphere. Cash only.

    Yvonne C.

    This place can grow on you. Since I just moved to the area I've been checking out my new surroundings and My Hunny and I stumbled upon CJ's. It's a small dive bar with lots of small TVs. Prices are decent and the bartenders are pretty cool. Two thumbs up for Sylvia!! It's a cash only bar but you can always run across the street to Mission Credit Union ATM instead of paying the ATM machine inside of CJ's. They have a small patio for the smokers and/or people watchers in the front of the bar...almost makes you feel like you're in County with the crazy metal bars they have. If you sit in the prime seat the bartender will even serve you drinks through the window. What makes this place interesting are the people...We've been some crazy ass people here and some super cool people. You have some 80 year old ladies to 21 year old cool kids. You got the jocks to the gay guys to the Hillbillies to the people that just got off work from UCSD. It's always been adventure. Oh and don't forget Fernando, the owner that works in the mornings...funny as hell but his staff thinks he a major jerk. Best tip I got for you is if you're hungry and don't want to wait in that long ass line at Sushi Deli just walk in place your order come back 20 minutes later and eat at one of the booths in CJs. Most irritating thing about CJs though is that the mirror in the woman's bathroom is so high and can only see my chin if my standing on my tiptoes. Please put a lower mirror in there so I can check out if I have something on my butt.

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Brad B.
    4934
    1772
    3106

    9 months ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 1
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ivan M.
    57
    20
    14

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    This place has great ambiance and excellent service. Very cheap. You can play your own music... it is a blessing and a curse

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Snowflake J.
    69
    209
    539

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ed M.
    486
    2307
    3044

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great spot! The staff is wonderful. My new local hang. Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken S.
    130
    5
    8

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hay P.
    260
    19
    12

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bethany C.
    1079
    38
    1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J W.
    41
    103
    820

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    18 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tessa R.
    107
    111
    24

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Juan V.
    0
    16
    19

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ruggy J.
    4934
    2436
    5341

    18 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    18 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Frank D.
    125
    79
    6

    7 years ago

    Great dive bar! Old style, friendly bar tender, Tim. Next to Jack in Box for munchies.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    18 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nick T.
    617
    1454
    270

    16 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - CJ's Club

    Review Highlights - CJ's Club

    My husband and I are regulars at this bar and love having our "usual" drinks & good conversation with Leigh Anne.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Sports Bars 24,451 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Waterfront Bar & Grill

    Waterfront Bar & Grill

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    I believe this place qualifies as a "dive bar". As such, it gets a 5/5 (that is, if you like dive…read morebars!). It has a great vibe that I can't quite describe. Happy customers (sometimes a bit too happy!), happy employees, very old school decor inside and out. Fun outdoor seating along Kettner, so you can hang out and watch the cars go by if you get bored. Plus, this place has been around FOREVER (in San Diego terms at least). We go there quite often, and it's usually packed when other nearby bars are empty. There is usually seating available in the back booths if the front of the bar is too crowded. The drinks and bar food are very well priced, even outside of happy hour! So this is a good place to check out if you're getting tired of the $25++ cocktail circuit! Their breakfast/brunch menu is worth checking out too- not fancy chef stuff but pretty good for a dive bar. Lastly, free parking in the area might be tough, but the trolley stops nearby at the Little Italy station.

    Thursday nights are a highlight thanks to the live DJs. The music sets a fun, energetic vibe…read morewithout overpowering conversation, making it a perfect weeknight outing for drinks and catching up with friends. Service here is consistently friendly and efficient -- servers are welcoming, prompt, and happy to make recommendations. Overall, Waterfront Bar & Grill is an excellent spot for a casual dinner or a lively Thursday night. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great burgers, good music, and top-notch service.

    Photos
    Back Bar Area
    Back Bar Area
    Taterly awesome tots!
    Taterly awesome tots!
    $5 well drinks

    See all

    $5 well drinks
    The Silver Fox

    The Silver Fox

    3.8
    (320 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $

    If you're ever sitting at home asking yourself important questions like:…read more "Do I want to spend more money on TouchTunes than actual beer?" "Would I like to open a bar at 6 a.m. beside men who look like they know three different ways to lose a fishing boat?" "Should I buy a cheesesteak at Jersey Mike's and proudly eat it at the counter cuz the Fox can't be trusted with a fryer?" "Do I enjoy low inhibitions, lower beer prices, and conversations with cougars named Tammy who smoke Misty 120's and call everyone 'baby'?" Then the Silver Fox is not just a bar, it's a sanctuary for the gloriously untethered. Like a Robert Frost poem if Frost had chain-smoked cigarettes and played pool until sunrise. When you come to the fork in the road, and to the left lies reclaimed wood, Tulum inspired bars, and rosemary craft cocktails, and to the right lies the cold silence of your apartment. Dare to go straight. Straight into the Silver Fox, for one last five more beers.

    I actually really love this bar and would be a 5, but I HATE Alex. I'm a local and frequent here…read morejust to play a couple games of pool, and every-time he truly makes it the most unenjoyable experiences every time- from him being rude to us personally & telling us disrespectful slurs to be waiting for our beers and hearing him shout similar slurs + racist remarks to young girls behind bar!!! I wish I could say it was just him, but sadly this is NOT a safe space, which is so sad being that we literally live around the corner:( frankly there have even been occasions where strangers have spoken up for us in situations where we were not being left alone, and the staff has refused to do anything and even made remarks back towards us, super disappointing. shout out to Jason(i think) super pleasant experience every time he's working, keeps it cool

    Photos
    The Silver Fox
    The Silver Fox
    The Silver Fox

    See all

    The Loft

    The Loft

    4.3
    (198 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    It's really known as a local gay dive bar, and that's exactly what makes it so special - it's…read moreauthentic, unpretentious, and just overflows with good energy. What I truly appreciate is how inclusive it is; when they say "all are welcome," they genuinely mean it. You feel like part of the community the moment you step through the door, no matter who you are. The folks working behind the bar are absolute superstars. They're not just great at mixing up a delicious drink, but they're also super friendly and always up for a bit of banter. It's the kind of place where striking up a conversation with someone new at the bar is effortless. There's a constant buzz of friendly chatter and laughter, making it such a wonderful place to just relax and be yourself. And let's talk about value - they truly know how to pour a proper drink, and their prices are incredibly fair. You definitely get a fantastic drink without feeling like you've splurged. It's just an all-around great spot to unwind, meet some cool people, and enjoy a top-notch beverage in a relaxed, friendly setting. Highly recommend giving The Loft a visit!

    When I visit San Diego, The Loft is at the top of my "must visit" list and is normally one of the…read morefirst places I go after getting settled in. Situated on 5th Avenue in beautiful Hillcrest, The Loft is a small, but mighty place that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons. From the bartenders, to the patrons, and of course the drinks...this spot is an absolute vibe! Everyone is beyond welcoming and fun here. The space is a great combination of indoor/outdoor. The drinks are strong and well priced, which is not a combination you can find many places these days! They don't serve food, but they are fine if you want to bring your own, which many folks do. We have enjoyed a cocktail and UberEats'd something so we didn't have to leave. Overall, while I am not a San Diego local (yet), I consider The Loft my local spot. Love this place!

    Photos
    $8 Bloody Mary
    $8 Bloody Mary
    Inside
    Inside
    The Loft

    See all

    Old Town Saloon

    Old Town Saloon

    3.3
    (211 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $

    We love a good dive bar, so while exploring San Diego's Old Town we did what any responsible day…read moredrinkers would do... we Googled "dive bars" & ended up at Old Town Saloon. And honestly? This place was exactly the vibe we were hoping to find. The second we walked in, I loved the vintage feel of the decor. It has that authentic old-school saloon energy that can't be manufactured. A genuine neighborhood watering hole with personality - a little worn in, full of character & packed with stories. One of the best parts of our visit was the bartender, who also happened to be the third-generation owner. He struck that perfect balance of being super friendly & welcoming without being all up in our business. You could tell he genuinely cared about the place & its history. He shared some great stories that made the experience feel personal. We settled in for some drinks & soaked up the atmosphere. The history of San Diego Old Town swirled around us as we enjoyed our time at the Old Town Saloon. Highly recommend.

    This is a great spot to grab a drink when there is a crowd outside. We were waiting for the Whaley…read moreHouse tour and stopped in for a drink. Liz was awesome and even made recommendations for restaurants for us. She was talkative and engaging while also serving everyone quickly. Looks like a great spot for the evening, but we were just starting out the lunch drinkers for the day!

    Photos
    Cheers
    Cheers
    Exit
    Exit
    Corona, Midori sour

    See all

    Corona, Midori sour

    CJ's Club - sportsbars - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...