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    Pecs Bar

    3.8 (182 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PECS BAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Long Island

    If i could give it 0 stars I would. I was visiting SD from Atlanta and decided to make a stop at Pecs for a drink after a day at the park. As soon as my partner and I came in, the vibes from the bar tender were off. We proceed to order 2 long islands for us and paid. A gnat flew into my drink and I told the bartender and he was immediately visibly upset about it. I asked if he could remake my drink and he said 'I mean yeah but is that an actual bug?' Which was clearly sitting at the bottom of the drink. He takes the drinks and asks other people sitting at the bar if they could see a bug and he's making smart remakes the whole time. Now he's really upset and he toses the drink out and starts slamming things when fixing my second drink. The whole time throwing a tantrum like a little brat. Once my drink is ready he puts it in front of me and hands me a paper coaster and tells me to put it on top of my drink because he's not making me another if a bug gets in it. Miss Trevor was nothing but rude, mean and miserable. I heard someone call him Trevor. I am never coming back to this establishment. He's clearly a racist as my partner and I are men of color and there's no other reason as we weren't rude or demanding towards him. I demand this place do better if you do want to include black and brown in your rainbow flags.

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    Joseph E.

    Such a chill and laidback bar to hang out at. This was one of two bars we visited while we were in San Diego for a night. Lot's a handsome men of different shapes and sizes. I had generally hangout in the back area, I found the music to be a little bit more of my style (EDM). I would love to come back the next time I am here.

    Jerry V.

    Worst bar ever and the guy at the front door has no customer service he is rude and doesn't care about no one but him

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    I almost left my purse there and they ran down the street to get me. I'm incredibly grateful for the staff at pecs!

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    The bartender was extremely rude and asked my boyfriend to stop singing. I've never been to a public gay bar and asked to be quiet. Ever.

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    8 years ago

    My favorite "gay hangout" as my neighbor Winnie used to call it. Winnie was a hoot I wish I still had her #!

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    18 years ago

    Cheap beers. Good bartenders. Interesting mix of people.. err.. GUYS. And that's all I have to say about the subject.

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    Ask the Community - Pecs Bar

    What is the nearest hotel/motel to you establishment.?

    The Lafayette and the Berkshire are close by.

    Do gay black men visit your establishment much? Much going on now?

    Is dur anything on Tuesday or Wednesday night?

    I would also have to say that the diversity at Pecs exceeds otherSD bars. Always welcoming.

    Is this a leather bar?

    It's whatever you want it to be.

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    Review Highlights - Pecs Bar

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    Flicks is one of my go-to spots in Hillcrest. During the week, it has much more of a…read moreneighborhood-bar feel, with mostly locals and great weekly entertainment like karaoke, trivia, and bingo. The daytime bartenders are the best and a big part of what makes this place such a great local hangout during the week. Weekends have a different vibe and tend to bring in more out-of-towners, so you get a bigger mix of people and a livelier crowd. Whether you want a laid-back afternoon, something fun to do during the week, or a busier night out on the weekend, Flicks is always a good time.

    Decided to stop by here last night, and unfortunately I felt so uncomfortable. The place was…read moreabsolutely wall-to-wall with people, normally would say that's a good thing but this was dangerous. Honestly, this could probably be a really great spot, but they seriously need to pay closer attention to capacity limits. There comes a point where a packed bar stops feeling fun and starts feeling like a human game of Tetris. I definitely don't wish anything bad on a gay bar or a space that's meant to be safe and welcoming for our community. That's exactly why I think this is worth saying: if there were ever a fire, emergency, or any situation where everyone needed to get out quickly, the level of overcrowding I experienced could become incredibly dangerous, very fast. Hopefully management takes a closer look at this, because a fun night out should be memorable for the right reasons -- not because you spent half of it wondering where the nearest emergency exit was.

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    The bartenders are so nice! They are very attentive and the drinks were typical of gay bars,…read more That being said, we came on karaoke day on Saturday around 3pm and I will say it wasn't busy, but when we tried to put in a song , the WHITE DJ told me and my Hispanic friend we were not able to sing because they were fully booked, but transparently, there were 3 other senior citizens groups in the bar. It was not busy. I will say all the patrons were white. We didn't think anything of it at the time, but another WHITE group came in and they let them sing; and right after, the Dj sang himself!! If patrons want to sing at an event you're a WORKER for, they should take president. I will NEVER come to this RACIST BAR AGAIN!

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    Every time we're in San Diego, we make it a point to stop by Gossip Grill, usually 2-3 times per…read moretrip. It's one of the few lesbian bars left in the US, so that alone makes it a must-visit, but the experience keeps us coming back. The vibe is always energetic, and the staff genuinely make it special, their personalities suit the place perfectly. Even though we're just visiting, they make you feel like a local who's been coming in forever. It has that neighborhood bar feel every single time. Food-wise, this last visit we had the steak sandwich and it was delicious. Their chicken fingers and fries are also excellent and as a self-proclaimed chicken finger connoisseur, that's saying something. Also a great spot if you're nursing a rough "morning" (or afternoon depending on when you roll out of the house) after. Gossip Grill is a staple every time we're in town, and Hillcrest in general just has such a great energy. Highly recommend.

    First time having Sunday Brunch here. I would drive by it all the time, but with limited parking I…read moredon't come unless I can find a spot. All the staff was super duper friendly and they were playing my jams the whole time. We were a group of 3 adults and 1 medically fragile pup in stroller. I ordered Avocado Toast with chili oil on the side with a side of fruit, So . . . About last night subbed eggs over easy, Shrimp and Grits and soft scrambled eggs for our pup. My friend ordered some green drink too. Avocado Toast was delish, the bread was killer and avocado to veggie ratio was on point. So . . . About last night was a very generous portion and definitely on the heavier side but very yummy. Shrimp and Grits was full of flavor and cheesy grits were so velvety smooth. Stitch gobbled up his eggs and my friend thoroughly enjoyed her drink too. Definitely coming back for music and trying their regular menu items.

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