James and I came here for the board and brew night. A lot of popular board games like Catan, cards against humanity were provided. We love/have a lot of board games and we just got the super fight card games. So we brought that and the resistance to play. The loft was very nice. It's gotten music and plenty of space. There was only one table playing card game. The rest of the people were just eating and hanging out. Later on we joined that group. They were pretty awesome people and the game was fun. However the round tables were a little small for games with 9 players. There was one big glass table in the corner but that was too big. I wish there's some medium size tables. Or maybe some square tables so people can put them together to make bigger table. James got two draft beers. I think they were~$5 each. He said that's good price. We had the fish and shrimp tacos. They were~$6 per order and each order had 3 tacos. They were really tasty. I like the food and the price was good! It was a fun night with fun people. read more

The Loft at UC San Diego - Shrimp tacos were good - Music Venues Near Me - La Jolla, California

Was on a college tour with my students and stopped here for lunch. Had a great half and half of a half tuna sandwich with a half cup of vegetarian vegetable soup. The tuna and soup had such great taste and flavor. Price wasn't that bad and the decor and mood of the place was great. read more

Probably one of my favorite places on campus during happy hour 2pm-5pm every day if I recall correctly. $4 mimosas, $5 beer on tap, and an assortment of delicious foods for less than $6 that includes: fries, Mac and cheese, quesadillas, flatbread and more! Ambience is nice to study and get some work done, definitely worth checking out as they hold events there in the evening as well read more

The Loft is a fantastic lounge on the second floor of the Price Center at UCSD. It is a beautiful, unique, contemporary, creative place to take in a concert. If you get a chance to get here, you have a special opportunity to catch some smaller and less visible musicians in an intimate, up close setting. They build it as a crossroads where emerging art and pop culture collide. This venue is for people who appreciate live music and artistic connections. The max capacity is less than 200 people - and even then, the space is large enough that it does not feel crowded whatsoever. There are some limited seating options available for those wishing to take in a performance and sit back and relax. If you have an opportunity to get to a concert at this venue, you'll be glad you did. Parking is a bit tough here (hey what do you expect, it's a college campus) and you're best off at the nearby Gilman structure. --- If you found this review useful, funny, or cool do me a favor and leave that feedback. I try to make my reviews interesting. Follow me on Yelp and I'll make it worth your while. read more

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I'd never even heard of this place before my husband's guitar instructor told him about the clinic he and a couple guitar friends were putting on here. It's cute and comfortable inside, with a bar, some bench-style couches and several round tables (with really uncomfortable chairs!) There's a larger-than-I-would've-expected-for-the-space stage up front, and the sound quality is surprisingly good. Even the instructors commented on how good the sound was from the stage. There's only one entrance, which is at the top of the stairs. We accidentally tried to enter through the exit, but the guy there pointed us in the right direction. We're noobs. We didn't go to the bar, but they had a moderate selection of alcohol for sale. The draft beer selection was lacking, but their liquor options were a bit more promising. The truly unfortunate thing about the location is that it's right upstairs from a food court. So, all I smelled for three hours was grilled meat, grilled chicken, something sweet like waffle cones, and then more meat. It's amazing I didn't eat the table we were sitting at! Parking is easiest in the Gilman structure just down the street. It's free on the weekend, and an easy walk to the venue itself. read more

I'm torn on the star rating scale right now... 4 stars for The Loft because it's such an intimate venue for a concert. You're just SO close to the stage no matter where you are! 3 stars for the beer selection (draft and bottle) and for the food. 2 stars for the acoustics and sound controllers tonight! UGH!! Microphone mishaps, sound shenanigans. It was kind of a fiasco! Tonight my girlfriend and I watched the lovely, Malaysian indie pop artist, ZEE AVI. Oh, honey bee. Oh, bitter heart. I just can't get enough of my Zee Avi. Zee has an amazing voice! She is so quirky and cute (and she can play the kazoo quite well!). It was a great concert! It woulda been 5 stars had the sound check guys known how to do their job. I'll give The Loft 4 stars (for now) with a hopeful faith that my next concert here will be a whole lot better! I'm just so infatuated with how small, cozy and comfortable this music venue is! read more

Cool venue that gets u up and close with the music. Watched Yacht here a while back and junaflo recently. Beerrrsss are only $6 and they got grubbage if yo hungry. read more

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Food was really good. I ordered the Angus burger which was pretty tasty. I also tried one of the shrimp tacos and that was also good. This was the first time I have ever been here. I will definitely be back read more

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Though the design is super modern and "too cool for school," the venue is not pretentious. In fact, they have hosted some chill shows such as bitter:sweet and Angus and Juila Stone, who played their first ever concert in the states at the Loft! For this, I'm a big fan. So it's UCSD-I know I went here- and parking sucks and costs money during the weekday. No alcohol (roll eyes here) but maybe you should spend a night sober and save a bit of dough, or just hit up costco and top off your nalgene. Either way, the line up will satiate. read more

We're in San Diego, where amazing tacos are everywhere. The loft has no excuse for serving tacos like these for $10 - this is willful neglect. I'm giving two stars just for the location. read more

The Loft at UC San Diego - Two fish tacos and shrimp taco $10 - Music Venues Near Me - La Jolla, California

Some of my fondest memories at UCSD have been here, particularly because of the great musicians, dance events, and surprisingly the required CAT events that have led me here. It's a small, intimate space with a bar, stage, and sitting area. He is We, Jennifer Chung, and Kinna Grannis are some of the artists I've seen here. (They usually stick around after they perform to meet the fans and sign their autographs.) Some universities don't have "cool" spaces like this, so I'm glad UCSD has one. read more

Pretty cool venue! I saw Pomplamoose here last Thursday. I've also seen Hauschka here and he's a piano player who puts random objects into the piano to make it sound different. The design here is pretty cool. I've also seen Clara Chung here, if you can get her VIP pass do. I got to Halloween shop with her last year! Of course she played in the East ballroom last year. But I saw her in The Loft in 2012. read more

Great place around campus to grab some quick brews. Loved the staff, even though it was super busy, the bartender was still able to get to me and my group in a reasonable time, serve us, and close our tabs quite efficiently. I definitely would come here more often post class to grab some craft brews. Decently priced, good crafts, fast service, only thing is that the kitchen is a bit slow. The line for the kitchen is even longer so it's really not worth it. But a great bar for post class drinks read more

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The Loft has a solid selection of craft beers for a very reasonable price especially when considering that it is selling on the overpriced campus of UCSD. I stop by here between classes every now and then for a quick beer to help me get through the school day. There Mac and Cheese is also great choice. Service is quick and friendly and the dining area is well decorated. Would recommend for a quick drink and some easy grubbing. I have also attended their concerts as well and would recommend to anyone looking to do anything fun before heading over to PB. read more

Cool small intimate music and performance art venue in the heart of UCSD in the 2nd floor of the Student Price Ctr. If you go there in the evening the blue "Art Power" logo will be projected on the side of the building. It has partnered with Zanzibar cafe for table food service (but read that review). There are about 10 4-seat table tops, 5-6 2-seater high top tables, a bar and then bench seating on the other side. Costs depends on which you choose and he performance. We went to see the Jones Family Singers from Texas (baptist gospel x funk x R&B). This season's theme for Art Power is exploring the roots of American music- and the Jones Family is just one genre. Every seat is really a good seat because the venue is small and intimate - so if you don't want table service there are cheaper seats but even ours was $23/pp so very reasonable. Parking is always a pain on most UC campuses. Here you have to park in the Gilman public lot ($6 for 3h) and it's about a 3 block walk to the venue. It's not the distance to the venue - it's finding which lot you can park in. Fortunately there are signs to help. We were introduced to Jordan the Executive Director by the Christine the Director of Development and he chatted with us a bit about the season. Great local art venue that probably gets under explored except for the wealthy patrons/donors of Art Power and campus folks. Check out the schedule on their website... other good shows to come this season! read more

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Love this place! Love the design. Everything is cool here! Try plum wine at zanzibar (it's in the loft). The loft usually hosts some mini concerts. They invited many youtubers like Melissa Polinar. Also, Zee Avi and Lenka came before! I think this is the best place for students to relax! read more

I'll try to avoid concerts at the Loft in the future. One reason is the giant column blocking half the stage if you happen to be standing in "General Admission." Or it there's an artist I must see, I'll pay more to avoid the "General Admission" category, since that means the worst of 1) standing the whole time (in designated areas only, and the attendant was very rude pointing this out to us loudly during the concert) or 2) sitting/squatting uncomfortably somewhere to the side (where you don't hear a balanced mix). Even halfway through the concert - with seats empty - they wouldn't let us sit, since we'd paid "General Admission" and they wouldn't let us pay to upgrade to a seated ticket. It's a nice, small venue with decent sound, but everytime I've been there something gets in the way of the music. read more

Great place to find free live music on campus if you're a UCSD student

Bands absolutely killed it tonight. Abstrack and the Lique and Rachel the Bartender was fantastic. Best experience you can have at a bar/music venue. Gonna be sore tomorrah for sure! read more

Saw Elliot Moss, Colony House, and COIN here last night. This venue is very hip and intimate. Tons of fun and you can get really up close and personal with the artists. Really loved it here! read more

I love The Loft at UCSD. It was a beautiful, unique, contemporary, creative, colorful and fun place to have a wedding reception. People loved our choice of venue. The people at the Loft made the event exactly as my daughter had envisioned; elegant, unique and beautifully done. I love the venue so much I regret to put any thing negative into my review so I would just say to get everything you expect, in writing. I did have a few miscommunications and an added expense at the end that I did not expect and that is the reason for four stars instead of 5. The night of people....five stars all the way. The night of, the Loft at UCSD, did a five star job and we were not disappointed.....nor were our guests. I also have to give them Kudos for using the amazing Erin Campbell and her team at Zanzibar Café as their in house caterers. They were fabulous. read more

The Loft is a mixture of cozy modern spaces with a bunch of nervous kids who haven't a good clue as to what to do. I actually should give this place a higher rating because it's funny to watch the service run around like chickens with their heads cut off. The place would be a lot nicer if not for the indifference of the staff. read more

I went to see Groundislava at the Loft last night. It is a cool musical venue with fine art display. the bar is small and understaffed, but the acoustics are good and the seating is conferrable. Check out the brief review of Groundislava at http://theunexamineddream.blogspot.com/2014/03/groundislava-live-show-review.html read more

I am disappointed in the loft management/security. They recently had a UCSD literature professor arrested during one of their concerts. This information was made public in the UCSD guardian. While the article was problematically incorrect, it is true that the Loft had the professor arrested. There is footage on the web that shows multiple security guards handling the professor, pushing him, and holding him until the police arrived. The professor is seen trying to talk to the security, but the latter ignores him and continues to harass him. I don't think that the Professor's behavior during the concert merited this kind of attack. I'll never set foot on the Loft ever again and will make sure all to tell my friends. read more

LOVE THE LOFT! Happy hour is from 3-5. Beer & cider is always on tap. Mimosas are good here! Food takes a long time to get but the alch is good :) read more

fantastic except they got rid of the wine tasting flights the best thing is now gone

The Loft is a great music venue. Good sound and intimate setting. The Zanzibar (inside the Loft) has a modest selection of food that probably helps keep the prices down. I highly recommend the shrimp tacos. You get three of them and they are really delicious. I don't remember the name of the bartender on 2/18/17, but she was very nice. Drink selection is also moderately varied with a good choice for everyone. Survey question was whether or not the venue was loud...DER live band! I will definitely be back! read more

The venue is a great place for live music in an intimate setting where you can relax for seated shows! The bar staff are friendly and there's some good beer on tap. I attended a CD release party and accidentally left my favorite jacket. Even though the venue was closed for the next two days for a holiday, the manager/staff returned my email and call, and they held onto my jacket until I could pick it up. THANKS! Loft. I'll be back! read more