What started as an easy spot to sneak off to close to home has become my favorite bar in the city -…read morenot just National City but the whole darn county! Part dive bar, part club on the right nights, and truly nothing like it. Great rotating selection of beer, outstanding cocktails, and no matter who is picking the music it hits. Like movies? They're playing them. Sports? They're on! They've even got open turntables for a bring your own vinyl night. Blasting AC in the heat and keeping you warm with hot toddys once the fall/winter hits. It's an inclusive, But the real stand out is and always has been the friendly, amazing staff. I tend to go earlier in the evening, and can always count on their bartender Jett to make a meticulous craft cocktail or a stellar beer reccomendation. No matter the day im having, a stop at Machete always makes it better!

If you like beer, there are several to choose from here. Meet some friends here for happy hour…read more There are over 30 tap brews with a focus on local craft beers. There is patio bench seating out back and bar stools and tables inside. Funky decor, flatscreen and chill vibes. The server let me taste a few of the beers before ordering. The Machete Lager is a good choice.

Getting my car serviced and needed to kill some time. Decided to visit Stoney's Bar & Grill that…read morewas conveniently located within walking distance. Entered the place and was presently surprised. The place has this cool and nostalgic vibe. Old school bar look, plenty of pool tables and noise level perfect. I enjoyed an iced cold large size glass of good old 805 on tap. I was limited on time however I'd love to return and try another ice cold one on tap and of course a nice sandwich with some yummy bar food appetizers.....Next time... Great Service and wonderful ambience. I would definitely recommend this establishment to wet your whistle and/or enjoy some classic bar food! Place has been in operation since 1969......Hey that's the year my San Diego Padres played their first season. Wow I should have had a glass of the Alesmith 394.....Like I said........Next time

Great atmosphere awesome bartender great place to play pool. It's only five dollars an hour when I…read morewent from 11 to like 4 PM. Great price is awesome food very fresh. You never had a bad experience with the food completely awesome salads are fresh. Everything is great. the wings are the bomb.

Lots of outdoor sculptures, nice and rustic outdoor seating - quite nice. Cocktails, beer and…read morewine are served, they look delicious!!! We had the tacos and the were EXCELLENT!!!!! We would absolutely come back and if we did, we'd probably order the tacos again - they were that good.

Very disappointed, this has been our favorite weekend brunch/lunch spot for over a year. Typically…read morewe eat there at least 2 times a month and sometimes my husband eats lunch there with coworkers during the week. The food quality is not what it used to be. The fish and chips are now super small pieces of fish. The sliders were terrible last weekend. They cooked a full burger patty and then cut it into fourths and put on two buns. The fries were not crunchy. The chicken quesadilla had very little chicken or cheese. Bring back the old kitchen staff!!

First time here perfectly located across from the hotel…read more It's a pretty large place with a patio area. Twee the bartender is very cool I had a burger It was good and kind of sweet and sticky. Mike another server was very nice too. I would recommend this place for a chill time and you don't want to go driving around looking for something else.

The Brisket Burger Absolutely Delicious ! The Ambience n Live Music n Dancing was Great! The Staff…read morewas friendly as well giving it 4 stars cuz I asked for my Wing sauce on the side which they didn't do n also ask for the salad on the side (TO GO Orders) or it will wilt .

Never knew this hidden gem was in National City let alone a few blocks away from my house! Not sure…read moreif this is a good thing.... As I can see myself being here waaay too much. As soon as I entered it was quite empty for Saturday night which I actually like cause I dislike crowed places. There is also tons of parking. The vibe I get is very chill and casual. I tried the mint chocolate chip ice with a paired stout that I don't remember the name of it but taste like coffee. I loved!!! Also tried kombucha that honestly is the best I've everrrr had. Lastly tried the "big hand" incredibly smooth and rich. Loved it as well!!! This place is a 10/10 can't wait to come and try more beers. Go support a local brewery in National City. You can thank me laters!

Good people equals Good Vibe Can't wait for The…read moreCamper Van Hannegan IPA !

Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Price: $ ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes, downstairs Ambiance: casual Pros: unique bar inside an old church. Flights of beer available. You can order food from next door

This was one of the best placing down town. Same Lost Abbey beers with a way chiller viberead more

Cozy pit stop with sandwiches for $7?! Yes please…read more Food: 5/5 We came in here to check out the vinyls, and when we saw the sandwich for $5.99, we HAD to get one. We got everything in it, and added avocado for $1. The peperoncini was free to add on the side. The sandwich was yum, but for $7, it is the best I've ever eaten. Service: 4.5/5 The person who took our order was so kind, offering us water when we didn't order any drinks and making sure we needed nothing else while we ate. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 It's so so cozy in here! I think it turns into a bar after dark, and the place is the right ambiance for both AM and PM. It was decently packed, and there are games to borrow! I would recommend this place for a casual lunch, a coffee run, or a third-space hang out. Amazing, no notes. Final rating: 4.67/5 (rounding up to 5 on Yelp)

My best friend and I were walking by this place on our way to dinner and couldn't help but stop by…read more The place has relaxed, chill vibe with a wall of records against one wall and multiple seating areas. They serve coffee during the day and alcohol at night. Since we came at night, we tried their cocktails. I was impressed with the variety of alcohol choices from sake, soju, wine and mixed cocktails. I chose So Fresh and So Clean, which exactly was the taste when I sipped this drink. The garnishing was minimal, so I was a little disappointed that the presentation wasn't that great. I ordered Just like candy and I loved the candy garnish as this was a fun twist to this drink. I did want the cocktails be a little more alcohol forward since I didn't feel it very much. Service was okay as we had to flag someone down to place another drink order. This place will reopen again soon and I'll try the cocktails again. Nice place to relax and unwind before or after dinner or in the morning with your coffee.

This smallish bar feels like a German pub. They also have more German beers on draft (17, I think)…read morethan I have seen anywhere else ever. They offer American and English beers, too, but come on, this is a German beer bar. When in Rome, er, Berlin, drink what the natives drink. I was greatly impressed by the six or seven non-alcoholic selections. We tried a non-alcoholic Belgian that was very nice. Apparently, you can sometimes get German food from a window around the side of the bar but the cook was AWOL during our visit, which was honestly a major disappointment. Like many people, I need some kind of food or snack to keep me going while I am imbibing. Nevertheless, the beers and atmosphere here were excellent. 21 and up only, although dogs of all ages are welcome.

This place is super cool. TVs all around, plus a pool table and shuffleboard. The beer menu is…read moreamazing, and they've got solid food options too. I had a Trillium IPA, which you almost never see on tap around here so that was a great surprise. They're dog friendly and even give out dog treats. The space is big with tons of seating, dim lighting, and a really relaxed vibe. Staff were friendly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.