The vintage-looking signage on the front reads, 'Cold Beer, Warm Friends', and that almost sums up Live Wire. However, it fails to mention some other important tidbits. For instance, all pours here are doubles, from a Johnnie Walker neat to a big 16-ounce mojito. Secondly, the beer selection is killer, heavy on good local brews. The bar is long and inviting, and big, red, comfy leather booths line one long wall, so there's rarely a shortage. The lighting is dim, the pool table is level and the music is loud. Happy Hour begins when the doors open and lasts until 8p, and when hunger strikes, Harar is just a block down El Cajon.
Tony's Bar is a dark and elegant bar that sits in the middle of the famed Newport Avenue. This swanky little drinking hole attracts many of the locals along with visitors looking for a quieter and more laid back experience. The jukebox substitutes pop culture music with older hits, allowing you to get your groove on while you play on one of the billiard tables. There is quite a variety of beers on tap and different specials for each week night. The large plasma televisions make this bar a great place to kick back and drink some beer during the big game.
Located right in front of MLB's San Diego Padres Petco Park, the Social Tap Eatery is a local mainstay before and after ballgames. It is actually located inside the Park at the Park section of the stadium. On the menu, guests will find standard pub favorites like tacos, wings, burgers and sandwiches. The drink menu has almost everything, from Martinis to Slushies, there is definitely a libation for everyone. In fact, the craft beer selection is one of the best in the ballpark.
Featuring cutting edge live music, this is a popular hot spot in Old Town San Diego. In fact, when this place was known as Spirit Club, it hosted the then-unknown band called R.E.M. The stage continues to seek talent in rock, blues and alternative modes of music to provide live entertainment for San Diego locals and tourists. With a varying entertainment schedule, guests are advised to call for previews of upcoming entertainment on the telephone hotline. A full cash bar is available.