Bar staff phenomenal. DJ cannot take requests even for 30th bday (clearly doesn't know bpm).read more

Bad vibes. Bartender was saying the f word towards me while speaking to another patron because I…read moredeclined to give my ID in exchange for the table puck on a game. This is Encinitas. I expect better.

Best place to eat before a show at the Belly Up!…read more My go-to has been the filet medallions. Always great! Perfectly cooked each time. Cocktails are on point. Old fashioned was excellent. Wine list is what you need. Not huge, but full of solid wines. Review for the attached restaurant: Kind and efficient service. Joy was stellar!!! Nice welcome upon coming in. Server had it all nailed down. Look forward to coming again! 5/20/26 visit

I have always wanted to attend a concert here, but either I wasn't in Solana Beach at the right…read moretime or I could not make it down. We were looking for a fun evening to bring in the Christmas spirit post Thanksgiving and I saw this advertised concert on the website that I thought our daughter would really enjoy. I went ahead and purchased our tickets which were very reasonable for a show. I love that Belly Up has its own website so people can still afford to attend their shows. We saw Grammy nominated and Father of Contemporary Jazz David Benoit perform all the Peanuts Christmas songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas. WOW! What a terrific show! We sat on the main floor right up close to the stage and we all had such a good time especially our daughter as it was a surprise show for her. The layout is perfect with lots of open space, a bar area, dance floor and a second level. It is quite large inside but you cannot see that from the outside. Acoustics are perfect and David Benoit is still the master of the piano. He had a guest vocalist Courtney Fortune which added to the evening performance. Parking is about the only challenge so we made sure to arrive extra early and grabbed a spot right out front. Also parking was free! I definitely recommend this venue for good service and great music.

If you're a niners fan, then this is the bar for you! My bf and I felt right at home, it gets crazy…read morepacked especially for the games so I suggest getting there a little early if you plan on staying for the game. Bartenders were fast and you could tell they tend to their regulars first but over all good vibes, clean and environment, we will definitely be back

We had a very strange and hostile interaction with a bartender there. I'm not sure what was going…read moreon with him but I wouldn't recommend this place.

Me and my friends love the alley. It's the most diverse bar in Carlsbad if you ask me. I love going…read moreto karaoke on the weekdays and club nights on the weekends. Brittany and Tiffani are angels sent from above. Drinks 10/10. I love how the workers make it feel like a community. I honestly feel very safe here and whenever I need help security is always on top of it. I highly recommend stopping by!

We stumbled upon The Alley by chance and were glad we found it. It is the kind of place you do not…read moreplan for but end up talking about afterward. If you are looking for a fun little spot with a DJ, lights, and a mix of truly random people, this is it. The drinks are affordable, which already puts it ahead of the curve. The DJ is solid and plays a surprisingly wide range of music that somehow works for everyone in the room. The dance floor is always packed, and that energy feeds into the entire space. What stood out most is that there is no single niche or crowd this bar caters to, which makes it feel welcoming and easy to enjoy. For a small town, seeing it this packed felt like a win. This is the kind of place where you show up for one drink and leave hours later. I will definitely be back the next time I am downtown and want to dance the night away.

Jimmy O's new food and drink menu is a solid upgrade. The cocktails are well-balanced, fresh, and…read moreactually strong, with some unique options that stand out from typical bar drinks. Food is still approachable but noticeably better -- especially the wings and shareables. Great spot to grab a bite early and stay once the music picks up. Service is fast and the vibe stays consistent. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been in a while.

Local bar which is crazy on Friday and Saturday nights... filled with Wild, wild people but on…read moreSunday it is a relaxed community environment with an awesome bartender who has a great smile! Stop in and say hi to bartender EDIQUETTE!!

Unfortunately, this party no longer happens…read more ----- Old review ----- Firehouse North County Dance party is the swing/blues dance party that occurs monthly, typically on the fourth Saturday of the month. The party happens in the Dancessence studio in Carlsbad at 8:30 PM and is preceded by lessons at 7:30PM. The cost of the dance with the lesson is $15. The lesson format is still being figured out, so check the web site https://www.facebook.com/swinginsandiego for up-to-date information. On the night I visited, there were three one-hour lessons offered simultaneously: swing for beginners, blues for beginners, and intermediate Lindy hop. The latter was run by Meeshi, the dance teacher behind the event. Dance started at 8:30PM with an excellent Billy Watson All-Stars band playing a mix of swing and blues tunes for a crowd of about 50-60 dancers. The dancers were a truly mixed bunch with skills ranging from true beginners to quite advanced, in age groups anywhere from college to retirement (the average age here was higher than in other San Diego venues). As is typical for San Diego, there were somewhat more follows than leads. However, a significant percentage of the dancers came in as couples, so in order to have more fun I would very definitely advise the follows to bring their own lead to the event. Light snacks were provided, music was wonderful, floor is huge with comfortable seating, parking is a non-issue, ventilation actually works. Great evening altogether. Please spread the word - we need this event to keep returning, in order to keep the live music going it seems that more dancers are needed..

We recently moved here and wanted to check out the local bar and grill. First timer at the Cow Shed…read moreand I will say it did NOT disappoint! The vibe is unlike anywhere in San Diego! Think Joshua Tree meets the country. Becca is amazing-she was our bartender AND making all the food which was incredible! Felt like we knew her forever with how friendly and inviting she was. She knew the whole history of the bar which was really impressive. 10/10 will be back!

I recently visited The Cow Shed and had such an incredible time! The vibe here is so fun--it's the…read moreperfect spot to hang out. A huge shoutout to the bartender and the barback; they were absolutely hilarious and provided such amazing service, which really made the night. I also ordered an espresso martini, and it was so good--definitely one of the best I've had. I had such a blast that I honestly can't wait to go back again soon, and I'm already planning to bring a bigger group of friends with me next time!

Had to tell you I'm really happy that I watched the World Cup game here I live in Los Angeles,…read morewhich is about 93 miles away from this place, but a good friend of mine recommended it and although it was a challenge to find parking because it was Friday night and kickoff the World Cup ceremonies. The seating I got was incredibly comfortable. The service was great and I gotta tell you I kicked it up with probably one of the newest appetizers I ever have they call rattlesnake eggs they're jalapeños wrapped at bacon and cream cheese inside they were super delicious. I got the avocado ranch to dip it in. I have to tell you though the Angus burger medium rare now I might make a recommend medium or medium well because it is juicy, but this hamburger was delicious and juicy and it is very well sized, but let me tell you the Coyte grace came from what my friend ordered and boy was jealous The coyote nachos are incredible. I recommend getting them with steak... These flavorful delicious nachos. Come with an incredibly dark salsa that will make your mouth water. I had to get extra sour cream and jalapeños because my friend knew he wasn't gonna be able to eat them without some Assistance, whether he wanted it or not not to mention you wanna take some chips and salsa home they'll sell it to you right here. this is what we're the trip from Los Angeles and I'm gonna tell you although it gets loud in here when he gets Act it's a family restaurant and we all love that on a Friday night... And actually in this case every night for me but Friday nights they also have live music in outdoor seating I don't wanna ever pass this place up, but let me tell you those nachos? I might move here. lol!

It was the quietest night I have ever witnessed... live band and a few dancers... but not the usual…read morelocals... We had a glass of wine and left... Server was great...

SNL Dance is a weekly (Saturdays) dance event at the Escondido Elks. This review is written from…read morethe point of view of a swing dancer, with one star deducted for not enough swing music; if you dance ballroom and country and are a lead in your golden years, this is a solid five-star. The event starts at 6:30 PM with an hourlong lesson. I have attended the one for waltz, and it was excellent: if you have good knowledge of any partner dance, most likely you will be able to advance pretty far within an hour. The music starts at 7:30 is provided by the ALIAS band, consists of a mix of very different styles, and is OK. The floor is of excellent quality and has area sufficient for the 25-30 couples dancing simultaneously, with leading still easy and large moves possible. The dance floor is surrounded by multiple large round tables, there is enough of them to accommodate more than hundred attendees. The dancers are of the retirement age, mostly good and versatile dancers, somewhat skewed towards country. There are more follows than leads, event is beginner-friendly. Logistics: The parking is ample and free, the venue has a full bar, entrance fee is $12.