Such a fun and relaxed vibe at 1st Street. Pool, mini shuffleboard, great place to watch sports or meet new and fascinating people. Ian and Gary are at the door; both very personable and cool. The owner happened to be there when I came in to watch tennis and catch the Broncos, and was such a generous and laid back individual. Karaoke and open mic on Mon and Tues; this place always has something going on. Food availability to take inside as well with a neighboring sidewalk vendor; amazing eats. I don't see any unsmiling faces here, and have visited on different days, different hours. Never the same experience twice; and always a welcome feel. Definitely worth coming in and counting yourself as a local. Just do it!🎱

Best of both worlds, Great place for music and sports! Played here with my band last month and had a blast. Loved being so close to the beach, you could practically feel the waves at the bar. Small stage but good sound. Lots of seating and standing room for guests. Several big screen TV s broadcasting the big games, pretty good parking all around. (Easy load in for drummers, thank you 1st!!) Staff was great, and the bar even offers non-alcoholic beer which is a nice treat. Great music (of course) and tons of amazing food arou d the neighborhood. The vibes were chill and the bar had a big open wall/window so people walking by could get a sample of the party. It was nice to see outside while playing, and watch the colors of the sunset change. A fun place for a date or to hang with friends, even cool for family (adults of course). I felt comfortable having my dad, uncles and aunts come to my show knowing they would have a good safe time. I highly recommend checking out 1st Bar Encinitas next time your in North county!

The bar itself is awesome but the bartender was a blond woman who was very rude and dismissive. Had a great experience except for her. I myself bartend and understand hospitality, I have rarely felt so insulted by someone. If the bartenders were pleasant the bar would be a 5.

I used to come here before covid and it was cool, but tonight the blonde bartender woman with the beanie was very rude to me and my friends right off the bat. I even tried to make conversation with her and she was throwing shade at my friends. Drinks were bad and we didn’t stay. 0/10 would not go back.

SON OF KANE SHOW BLUES & ROCK N ROLL 9.7.23 / 7-10PM

Great owners, bartenders, bar backs, security, friends and atmosphere!!! I love this place!!

Cool place, friendly bartenders. Reasonably priced drinks and decent beer selection. Have a pool table, shuffleboard and one of the touch tunes jukeboxes. Seemed like a great local hangout, met several groups of cool people.

Place is ok. They don't serve food there but the taco shop next door is crazy busy. Really cool music, there's one pool table, maybe only table on the strip? Place smells faintly of urine.

Great locals, fun spot for some cheap beer and billiards. Open late to!

Never been to a bar where the bartender demands a tip before ordering, I don’t mind leaving a tip but demanding before I order? And saying he needs the money. Oh I’m sorry it’s not my fault you didn’t go to college.

They kicked me out because I went to the bathroom with a friend. Rude and horrible. Other than that, cool place and has pool tables.

Fun little dive bar! Pool tables, friendly staff, and juke box on deck! I’ll definitely come back here for a drink next time I’m in Encinitas.

Happened to be walking by and heard live music so we went in. The band was called the Exploits. They were awesome, what a treat! Looking forward to seeing them again soon.

Great hangout place with TVs and great beer selection. Mother Earth Cali Cream'n on nos🤤. 1 pool table & shuffle board. Patio seating and patio window seating. No AC. There's a stage so possibly live music options or karaoke? I didn't have food, but didn't ask at the time.

Very good late option to get a cold beer. I was there for the Stone IPA. Very local vives. There were no pretzels or peanuts, or maybe you have to ask for it.

A favorite Encinitas hang with live acoustic music on weekends on the great outdoor patio! They really made a beautiful covid-safe setup. @vagabondvoice

Great bar. Great music and fun people.

The drinks were good, the Dj was great. The woman bartender was rude. But all the other bartenders were super nice. The security was even really nice.

I liked the band. They played good oldies and classics while people shot pool. Seems like a good place to relax except for the volume of the performers. You cannot hear yourself especially when having a conversation. Plus there's an awful smell inside. It's like urine. The bar tenders were nice though. They were quick though the crowd wasn't too demanding that Wednesday night.

One of the best bars + live music and DJ in one night!! We are from San Diego and first time at 1st st. Bar and my husband and I loved it. We danced a lot! Thank you for the great vibes, Guinness and old fashions! We will definitely come back week after week! 👌💕

I just watched a video where it appeared that the bouncers wanted to fight more than the patrons did. Avoid this place like the plague until they get their act together. Get more professional security and get rid of the little fella who has a chip on his shoulder and is swinging at everybody in front of your bar.

I went to the night club as it turns to after 10 I believe. Pretty cool spot to hangout, listen to some music, and have some drinks. It's kind of a younger crowd but I would recommend it.

The bartender Danny was amazing and funny. He had alot of information on the area as he is a local. One of the best bartenders I have interacted with . My sister in law and I had a great experience here and I recommend you stop by if you're in the area. Awesome spot.

Just ran into this place recently. Sweet little dive bar. Located on coast highway and next to a bunch of food places. Ideal spot for some drinking and eating. Parking def sucks but overall place has lots of TV, good beers ans cocktails. Bartenders have a heavy hand and drinks are stiff. I was there when Michelle was there. She is amazingly over the too gorgeous.