Been coming by this spot for years now! The Bartender Samantha is super cool and attentive! Great…read moredrinks and great vibes! Local hot spot

A chill, fun atmosphere! Was there a few months back with friends, and Tayler took great care of…read moreus! We were genuinely so entertained by the dollar bills on the ceiling, had a great time

Great band. One of the best IMO. I try to go whenever they are playing locally. I have to add more…read moreto this review so it will be posted.

Quite possibly my favorite 80's band yet!! whether youre a chair dancer or like to hit the dance…read morefloor, this band will have you rockin to the 80's!

I came in to learn about home brewing. I bought a bunch of stuff to make my first batch. Then I…read morewent to the bar to test some of his favorites. I tried the Wild West Red, West Coast IPA, and J's Carolina. All of them were very good, with their own unique twist. I ended up ordering a glass of WEST coast IPA. It's fantastic! Bill said it's one of the hardest to make due to it being so many different grains/hop. It's so smooth. The J's Carolina won the Gold Award at International beer festival. I sat there and smelled it for a full minute before I had my first sip. The aroma was pleasing, and hard to identify. It has a sweet honey with a Carolina Reaper finish. It's completely unique and in its own category. Now... I'm craving a pizza because I think it would pair really well.

Wood paneling, gnomes, classic rock, old industrial Escondido and a vibe that harkens back to late…read more90's microbreweries. I felt like I walked through a wormhole into the golden days of local brews. This place feels like if Bates Nut Farm had a brewery, in the best way. It's not flashy but doesn't need to be. The decor perfectly matches the neighborhood it's in; this is a place my dad would've stopped in for a beer after he worked a double shift. There's a timelessness to it. To boot: good beer. The Bill's Big Belgian is great. Boozy and kind of funky, sort of reminds me of a Flander's Red but just more brown. Good stuff. The Dragon Fire spicy fruit ale is no joke either. One taster is plenty, it packs a fiery punch. Service was friendly and accommodating. Place was exceptionally clean and the vibe was easy.

Such a unique hidden gem. This small, intimate distillery has the perfect speakeasy feel with a…read morewarm, eclectic atmosphere that reminded me of London meets an old pub and cozy library. The customer service was excellent and made the experience feel very personal. The cocktails were delicious and definitely spirit-forward, and the live music added so much to the ambiance without taking away from the intimate feel. Quaint, welcoming, and completely different from the typical bar experience. Definitely a place I'll be returning to.

Such a cool little spot. I really enjoyed the fun creative…read morecocktail selection. I really wish I remembered our server's name, because she was fantastic, great at recommending drinks to our tastes and joking with us. I loved the layout as well, with some areas feeling more "public" and some more tucked away and intimate. Definitely a great date night or small group spot.

Churchill's Pub & Grille is a lively neighborhood dive bar with games, music, and a super fun,…read morelaid-back vibe. Pros: This spot is a good place to hang out if you're looking for a casual bar with activities like billiards and darts. The vibe is fun without being overly packed, which made it easy to enjoy the space. They have darts (which are free, you just leave your ID), a pool table, and a music queue system where you can pick songs to play, which adds an interactive element to the night. I didn't try the food but the drinks were solid and did not disappoint. The overall energy of the place was welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. It's one of those spots where you can relax, hang out, and have a good time. Cons: Parking here is probably the biggest downside. The lot is really small and gets packed quickly, so I wouldn't recommend relying on it. We parked nearby after eating at Copper Kings Burgers and just walked over, which ended up being way easier. Verdict: If you're looking for a fun, chill bar in San Marcos with games, music, and good drinks, this is a great spot to check out. Just plan ahead for parking, but overall it's definitely worth it and I would come back again!

Came here for my fiancé's birthday…read more There were a lot of cars in the parking lot, so I thought the place would be packed. But I can't tell if most people were just in the bar area - we were able to get a booth! The place was nice and loud since every one was having a good time. Several parties of 3+ and I saw 1 party of 6. They were doing an explorer menu from Yucatan. Interesting thing to do during Black History Month - I won't lie. I was surprised to see it. But we ordered from that menu. We ordered the fried plantain that came with a sauce and cilantro, sausage and pepper soup, and the BBQ pork. I enjoyed everything except for the plantain. They were basically a huge disc that was slightly crunchy. I was not expecting that since if I want a crunchy plantain, I will eat actual plantain chips. The soup was fantastic! It was a bit spicy but not overwhelming and full of flavor. Wish I ordered a bowl instead of a cup. And last but not least, the BBQ pork was very good. Served on lettuce as well, so if you are doing keto you can omit eating the tortillas that came with the dish. It also had pickled red onions and a salsa. The salsa was mild and with everything in the taco, flavors were balanced. We also ordered 6 Cajun wings. But today, they didn't seem as flavorful, a pity really. A grilled cheese was ordered but with hamburger meat inside. That seemed good and it came with fries. Washed all of this down with a sour that was called Boozy Berry & my fiancé had a West Coast beer. Food was enjoyable, atmosphere was fun. We will be back again.

Went to see Alice by Heart. Very interesting play it was a bit drippy of a musical. Great staging,…read morepre show business with characters doubling as ushers in costume. There were some standout acts the caterpillar and white diamond Duchess were two of them. The Brubeck theater is a nice venue. This is my second time going here. Easy to get to with parking within steps of the theater. Great pricing for shows to support the arts.

We went to see Mama Mia this weekend. What an amazing production. I was super impressed with the…read moreset design and how easy the Flow was to change Seen's . The costumes were spot on. The choreography was great. The actor/ actresses looked like theY we're having ing fun. My favorite part was that I could see into the pit. This band geek loved watching the conductor and musicians. After the play we met the stage manager & the producer. Great job by all. What a splendid way to spend a Sunday afternoon

Been an avid Vargas goer for the past 4 years and the 2026 show was disappointing, at least for…read moreadults. It lacked the thrill of previous years, probably because the Marinelli Brothers and Stevie the clown were not present. The acts were relatively simple. What was annoying is that with the 15 mins intermission, and about an hour of silly audience participation with the unfunny clowns, you're left with very little "show". Also, we keep seeing some of the same performers doing the same acts year after year. Mixing it up would be a good idea. The MC is great, but with the volume so loud, you can't understand anything that he's saying. The food was horrid and expensive for nothing. The seats are pretty much great from any angle, but they are small and can get uncomfortable really easily if you weigh more than 130lbs and are taller than 5'. All in all, this might have been my last attendance. Shame, because I love the circus. I didn't pay all this money to listen to a bunch of kids sing take me out to the ball bark, and waste an hour on a flawed clown show.

A friend told me about Circus Vargas so we got tickets for opening night in Escondido. Wow, that…read morewas an impressive show! Had no idea there would be that level of talent - the performers were incredible! Such a special night out with our family / and well worth the reasonable tickets! Highly recommend!!

The Grand Ritz is a small local theater with an intimate feel. It's smaller than the big theaters,…read morewhich makes the experience more relaxed and personal. It's my preference. There's even a rooftop lounge. There's plenty of public lots and street parking nearby, which makes getting in and out easy. There's never trouble finding parking during evening events. The theater is located downtown near some great restaurants and places to grab drinks. The concessions are simple and reasonably priced. The staff members are friendly and welcoming. They offer a variety of live events, films, comedy shows, and concerts. Check their website for upcoming events. Looking forward to returning for a comedy show.

This a a wonderful neighborhood venue. It's very accessible and they have top notch shows. This…read moreparticular night was no exception. We saw an Elton John tribute band and they were very entertaining. I always know it will be an enjoyable evening when I attend a show here. It's easy to get to and there is plenty of street parking available.

Very helpful and kind staff! I co-organized a bridal and 30th bday surprise party today and the…read morestaff was super helpful with the cake and trying to surprise the bride arrangements--best service I had from a restaurant I had in my life. And the wine Austine something was perfect too Highly recommend this restaurant!

I've been here years before and my boyfriend recently took me here. The place is elegant and…read moreservice was top notch. They sat us at one of the semi circle booths, and even had rose petals on the table. Ambiance is 10/10. Our server was Ireland and she was the best. Pacing was on point with the wine, appetizer, main course, and dessert. Great vibes and knowledgable on the food, when we had questions. Service was also a 10/10. The bread with their special butter was a great starter 8/10. The ceviche is probably the best I've ever had. I recommend eating the pepper that it's in, especially if you like spice... 11/10. We also had the cioppino and salmon, which were both delicious 9/10. This place is a must, if you're in North county. Oh and did I forget to mention that it's right above a Lexus dealership, which is pretty cool and unique. Overall a great place for a date or if celebrating something special.

Accidentally reserved one weekend we couldn't go and I called and someone was super helpful on the…read morephone to switch my dates. Little bit hard to find. But great friendly people help you right in. Fabulous show! Great place to come and check out! Their seats are actually NOT hard plastic! My behind thanks you.

This theater is phenomenal!! It's a little gem tucked into a "downtown" area of Encinitas. Walking…read morein, we were greeted by extremely friendly people and a rush of cold Air conditioning; which hit such a sweet spot after the warm day. They have a little mini concessions with extremely reasonable prices and a great selection of sodas, chips, candy, and some yummy baked goodies. Walking into the theater you quickly see that there's not a bad seat in the house. These are the most comfortable cushion seats that can recline a bit and there are drink holders for the ice cold drinks from the concessions. This theater is small and intimate, but the show is big! Beautiful voices, beautiful music played live by a band, great lighting, and you feel every emotion these phenomenal actors portray. There's a selection of restaurants in the immediate area for a bite to eat before this amazing show. So glad to have found this gem and will definitely be back to see their future performances!