Gilly's House of Cocktails image

Gilly's House of Cocktails

Bar Cocktail bar

Local watering hole with lively karaoke nights, multiple TVs, a pool table & outdoor patio. People often mention pool, tables, Great, great, dive, bartender, bartenders,


Address

2306 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, United States

Website

www.gillyscocktails.com

Contact

+1 619-298-6008

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (372 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 12 pm to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pool (11) tables (7) Great (7) great (7) dive (7) bartender (6) bartenders (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Francis A. 1 year ago on Google • 412 reviews
    Fun little corner bar with two pool tables. There were plenty of TVs for sports. You get a heavy local vibe here. No food but you can bring your own in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephen D. 1 year ago on Google • 106 reviews
    Great place to catch a padres game and shoot some pool along El Cajón
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Casper C. 10 months ago on Google
    That was my last visit will i never step foot in there again. The blonde haired bartender was very nasty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monique H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a North Park hidden gem! Dive bar, full bar, strong pours, great beer on tap and many options in a bottle or can. 2 pool tables and a large outdoor patio with televisions for sports! Check out steak night on Tuesdays between 6-9 or until Samurai Steve sells out. Also on the menu is grilled kabobs, shrimp skewers and chicken. Tuesday is also trivia night! So much fun! Karaoke is Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 9pm til last call about 1:45am. The whole staff, bartenders, KJs, Security are all so cool. You will not be disappointed. Tell them Monique sent you. 😊 Also they got new carpet!! YAY!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blake S. 1 year ago on Google • 147 reviews
    sweet dive bar, they have pool tables, dart boards and plenty of music. prices are reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angela K. 1 year ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Nice little spot. Bartender was very friendly and made great drinks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Belen S. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    TERRIBLE service. White dude bartender on duty yesterday kicked out us girls for dancing and having fun, but had the unwarranted nerve to call us "a$$holes". What the?!?! DONT GO HERE, the staff must be racist!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LaToya R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to hang!!!! Trashy Trivia and steak night is so much fun!!! Karaoke Thursday-Saturday is definitely where you want to be!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lewis R. 1 year ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Good pool tables but the bartender friendliness could be improved a little bit. Nice back door area as well.

  • 5/5 Shantrice P. 5 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    I'm definitely going to miss this place. Local dive bar with great bartenders

  • 5/5 Scott G. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    This spot feels like an actual bar. Divey atmosphere without the sticky floors. Free pool tables, and the players are incentivized to interact with nearby patrons because the tables a tight fit when it’s busy. The owner with the mullet I met seems great and the prices are choice for SD. $11 cocktails.

  • 5/5 Angela W. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Incredible drinks and great crowd. This dive bar is so charming, you really feel like you fit in here. Whether you love craft cocktails or beer on tap, they got you. The cocktails are very creative and always balanced. Best part, it won’t break your bank.

  • 1/5 Jessica B. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could give a 0 star, I would. The old lady with tattoos was a rude bartender. Get it together.

  • 4/5 Nick D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great crowd...good service...very affordable and steak night is a bargain

  • 5/5 Jeffrey A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bartenders..2 pool tables..Tuesday is steak night..Steve is out back Qin steak shrimp chicken salad roll baked potatoes$15..can't beat it

  • 5/5 Ana O. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great Neighborhood Bar to hangout at especially watching sports ⚽️🏉⚽️🏉💜💜💜💜

  • 5/5 Fabian & Fernando L. 9 months ago on Google
    A really good place to get away. They will be one your family. ❤️

  • 3/5 Jonathan 1 year ago on Google
    Small. Has pool and karaoke 3 nights a week. And people are chill. And staff is fast and friendly

  • 2/5 Steve H. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely a dive bar. Avoid the bathrooms and warm drinks 😵

  • 5/5 Jeremy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pool table and Karaoke! Seemed like a family bar which is cool

  • 4/5 don s. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and service. Classic bar with regular hours. Good times

  • 5/5 Jessica J. 4 years ago on Google
    Went tonight for the first time with some friends. Played pool and darts, sang karaoke, listened to a bunch of other awesome people sing karaoke, and only left because I work early tomorrow morning. Bartenders were super nice and the mix of people was really eclectic and wonderful. The place was small and surprisingly welcoming. Would definitely return - really fun place!

  • 5/5 Daniel E. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best bars I've ever been to. Great energy

  • 5/5 Dan 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome Dive Bar! Good Vibes, great prices!

  • 5/5 Vani W. 2 years ago on Google
    Omg. I love everything about this bar. The bartenders are awesome and its a super chill place to catch up with friends and enjoy a nice evening. I don't know why but I always end up drunk there😜😘😉

  • 5/5 Kitty Moreno (. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite local bar. The bartenders are amazing and the Karaoke 🎤 on Thursday nights is a blast!

  • 4/5 Cheryl G. 2 years ago on Google
    I went there with my dive bar group. There was a pool tournament going on, so it was somewhat crowded. They served up good drinks. Reasonably priced. The female bartender was on top of it and once you got her attention you didn't have to wait long. The male bartender wanted to chit chat with his buddies and wasn't too concerned about serving customers. He seemed to let his coworker do most of the work.

  • 5/5 Gil A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good place, happy people and friendly service from the bartenders.

  • 4/5 CHRISTOPHER S. 2 years ago on Google
    Small dive bar......locals are friendly. Bartender very efficient on getting people their drinks.

  • 4/5 mario g. 2 years ago on Google
    Very fun place.. Very very diversely enjoyable!

  • 5/5 Bryant L. 2 years ago on Google
    I used to go to a lot before the pandemic know everybody everybody know me a neighborhood bar Goodevenin

  • 1/5 Karl G. 2 years ago on Google
    Don't go in the afternoon, service is terrible.

  • 5/5 Belen C. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    LOL! Been going there for over 15 years! Love the local neighborly dive vibe! Fun, friendly, different :) Wanna just go for a cocktail or beer by yourself? No problem...


Call +1 619-298-6008 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Arcade games
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Latino-owned

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Cocktail bars nearby

Lifeguard La Jolla Cove image
1
Lifeguard La Jolla Cove
Park
Cozy stretch of sand tucked between sandstone cliffs for swimmers, snorkelers & scuba divers.
4.80 (9.7K reviews)
Ocean Beach Pier image
2
Ocean Beach Pier
Fishing pier
Long Pacific Ocean fishing pier with a cafe & shop known for sunset views, plus sea lion sightings.
4.60 (9.2K reviews)
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy image
3
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
Italian restaurant
Chain outpost offering pizza & red-sauce Italian staples in generous portions.
$$ $$
4.50 (7.5K reviews)
Dave & Buster's San Diego image
4
Dave & Buster's San Diego
Restaurant
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
$$ $$
4.20 (7K reviews)
Mission Beach Park image
5
Mission Beach Park
Park
Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.
4.70 (6.7K reviews)
Last updated:
()