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The Manhattan

Bar Bar and grill Cocktail bar Lounge

One of the Most Reviewed Cocktail bars in Chula Vista


Address

400 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Website

manhattanbar91910.com

Contact

(619) 422-6641

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (524 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) good (9) music (8) Great (7) pool (7) bartenders (7) craft (6) drinks (6) dive (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Martha G. 10 months ago on Google • 204 reviews
    Like coming here with my cousins. It's pretty small with a small dance floor. We like coming on cumbia night. Oh yeah, good luck with parking. Overall, we have fun. We party and drink 🍸
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tammy L. 7 years ago on Google • 210 reviews
    Excellent craft beers, and cocktails. Pool and bar games. Live music some nights. Good deals at happy hour
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sofia G. 1 year ago on Google
    Not an expert on bars, but in my late 40s I felt comfortable here (crowd is younger than me). Dress up casual or pin up, all welcome. Friday night was 80s music (Great! Since it was my high school music). Drinks prices are decent. Bus boys and door guy service is great. The first time we wanted drinks it took 15 minutes, it got faster later on.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JASON M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little bar real mello and clean . the bartender is very efficient in being a bartender . there were some girls there so at least it wasn't like some sausage ranch . the pool tables are level and the sticks straight . the bathrooms are also very clean and the toulet works great ( I just installed it ) plus they are clean . no beach bathroom smell here . stop by enjoy and don't forget to uber home .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 1 year ago on Google
    Mixed group of patrons. Everyone there to have fun one way or another and The Manhattan has something for them all. I wish the bartenders were friendlier, but the DJ was poppin. So fun
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pat K. 5 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    I have always liked this place, even before I had a stroke, 5 years ago. It has changed few owners, but still carries the name The Manhattan, a Chula Vista landmark to me. I Wish the 24hr Flamingo Cafe was still across the street. Both went hand in hand. Bar shut down and everybody including owners would eat at cafe. (NW corner) The only problem with Manhattan is, that it is totally terrible to move a power chair in ADA bathroom, since I'm disabled now. But STILL gave this place a 5 for still a great place after 20 years!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric R. 1 year ago on Google
    I usually go during the late afternoons so there is a mellow but fun atmosphere. Excellent service, great selection of craft beer, fun jukebox and lots of old time regulars
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anay C. 4 months ago on Google
    I like the vibe from this bar, cheap drinks and good times
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Professor J. 10 months ago on Google
    Friendly and professional bartenders. Great neighborhood dive with pool and music in a comfy relaxed atmosphere. Best damn dive in CV? Show me better!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan P. 9 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Great music to dance to, pool tables, long bar. Cash only for drinks, but they have an ATM. More than your typical dive bar. But it can get crowded by their dance floor so getting between the front and back area is difficult.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Happy “HappyArb” A. 1 year ago on Google
    We were looking for a break from the "chains" and this was perfect. A fun bar, friendly and welcoming bartender, locals, and good prices. We'll go back when we're in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sean T. 1 year ago on Google
    My grey goose screwdriver right when I got there at last call was 8 buck, I thought it was a great price and the drink was strong, a big plus, I tipped the efficient and friendly bartender , Brooke, 5 bucks …very reasonable Good music on the jukebox and friendly chit chat with other patrons.. I gave it 4 stars because they dont take debit..otherwise it was a great experience… Thank you Manhattan staff !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patricia M. 6 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Neighborhood bar with good occasional pop-up food tent outside. Everyone always super friendly. Fun to meet my sister and brother in law on occasion to mix it up. Good to support our local hangouts. Bring cash or use ATM inside. If you don't... please no complaining. I warned you 🙃

  • 3/5 Jerry C. 2 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    Bartenders are great however the place needs a makeover. Overall was a decent dive bar

  • 5/5 Uziel L. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    My go to spot when I visit San Diego, very layback ,drama free crowd. Great place.

  • 5/5 Esmeralda P. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    If you want to go to a chill bar with a great atmosphere, look no further. You can't beat the price of drinks, and the bartenders are amazing. Drinks are always made to perfection. If you want to enjoy yourself with your loved one or friends this is the spot. Great music too. Cumbia night and R&B nights are a great go to.

  • 1/5 Efrain C. 1 year ago on Google
    The service is hit and miss. Two of the bartenders (different trips)worry more about taking care of their friends than taking care of the other patrons. Others than that, no other issues. Cool vibes, nice crowds, felt safe,friendly barback/security/doorman. Two pool tables, a stage and a jukebox.

  • 4/5 Showoff S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very homey feeling bar. If I lived closer I feel like I could hang out there all day everyday. Cool vibe, especially with the right people.

  • 5/5 Inner World S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool, edgy, diverse entertainment, trivia, cute bartenders. Also Mexicans playing pool and trying to figure out if that girl you brought with you is like WITH YOU. 🤠

  • 5/5 Brian F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little bar, they make a darn good cocktail, plus they have Hamm's.

  • 5/5 Carlos H. 1 year ago on Google
    Is been there for so long. is my neighborhood. Bar great selection of craft bear. Also they make great Micheladas.👌🍺🍸

  • 1/5 Mary L. 1 year ago on Google
    These bartenders are rude!! Being busy don't give you an excuse for slamming beers on my table! First time here and definitely my last!! Waste of $300.00

  • 3/5 Alan 1 year ago on Google
    Small bar with a pool table, decent options in drinks and beers

  • 5/5 GOOGLE U. 10 months ago on Google
    Liked our pit stop there. Brooke is a excellent bartender! It's small... cozy.... with good drinks. And the bartenders are pretty enthusiastic.

  • 3/5 Mergatroid G. 1 year ago on Google
    A local dive bar with a cool atmosphere. Has 2 pool tables... Take only cash. They have an ATM inside. No food served. They will allow a person to bring some in from the local eateries. El Patio next door served the biggest fish taco I ever ate.

  • 5/5 Gabriel G. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the best dive bars in San Diego. Make sure you go on a night that either has live music or a DJ. You can also enjoy the craft beer discount on Tuesdays.

  • 5/5 SPENCERWASHERE 5 years ago on Google
    Cool vibes, really good selection of craft beer and full bar. Live band played on Saturday night that had great acoustics and space for a dance floor

  • 5/5 Robert G. 2 years ago on Google
    As always...great local bar...hang out...reminds me if the show CHEERS Everyone is family..

  • 5/5 Miguel R. 1 year ago on Google
    Seemed to have a good selection of beers, but was only able to enjoy two. Looking forward to visiting again. It was not very busy when I got there early on a Saturday, but as I was leaving it seemed to be picking up. Appears to be a favorite of locals. Still a cash only bar, which is not a personal favorite of mine, but IF I have cash in my pocket I definitely think of the Manhattan.

  • 5/5 Arcadio M. 2 years ago on Google
    Chill local bar. Nothing fancy but you'll have a good time here. Good selection of craft beers too. Pool tables. Cash only though, just heads up.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash-only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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