Thrusters Lounge

This place is so dope. Me and my friend usually avoid Pacific Beach for many reasons but we gave it another chance and stumbled upon this bar on a Sat night. They have the most random decor and music and we loved it!!! They played one direction, Taylor swift, Cardi B, Megan thee stallion, Glee music, Kanye, Zedd, Martin Garrix, Ke$ha, Black Eyed Peas, Vampire Weekend, etc. it was soooo random and fun 😂 we said it’s “music for the entire friend group.” The drinks aren’t as overpriced as other bars and the people inside were fun. It got packed but 10/10.

Cool little dive bar with friendly bartenders and patrons. Lots of cool art on the walls and ceiling

I went to the eLe burger pop-up stand held in the back of Thrusters on the patio before they opened, and it was delicious. No real line to order, only took about 10min to get the food. Very local feeling, people brought their dogs, a couple bar games set up. They had the patio bar open so you could get some drinks if you wanted. Bathrooms were available inside. Excellent burgers and fries. I'd come back to this burger pop-up.

This place is a hoot! Dive-est bar that is always a great time! Always got the game on no matter what sport and the dj playing hits…it may be the alcohol talking as I’m writing this but this place is a riot👍🏻👍🏻 two thumbs up!!!

You have to like small bars with its own style. Crazy! Cool dude at bar was creating drinks for his crew, got some good laughs 😃 too. Appreciate it fellas!

I hadn't been to a bar in years, and I felt like trying to relive my glory days. Thrusters was right by my hotel, so I thought, why not? I arrived about midnight, I don't remember the day, but it was a weeknight, and there was karaoke. It was fun listening to people butcher songs. The drinks seemed fairly inexpensive for a bar located a block from the beach. I met a couple of decent folks. The only negative I experienced was when the guy at the bar next to me disputed his bill. The female bartender pulled the ole you're making me uncomfortable line and had security escort the guy out. Seemed kind of excessive, the guy just asked a question, he wasn't rude or anything. Other than that, I had a great time. I almost got some nookie too. I had fun stumbling around PB when the bar closed. I'm definitely planning on going back, excellent little dive bar. It's nice that it's open til 2 when most of the bars in PB close at midnight. I tried a couple others on my way to thrusters, like the shore club etc and they definitely weren't my scene. Great bar, check it out!

Amazing atmosphere and fun bar for dancing . This place is POPPIN. Young crowd, I’m 27 and brought my mom and she had a blast

If I could give this 0 stars I would. I do not typically leave reviews, however I never had an experience such as this. At the door myself and a friend were told that we could not come in as we did not have a US ID. Never in my life have I seen a bar that does not allow those from different countries to enter. When we asked how this was different from racism we were met with a shrug and a gesture to leave. Appalling, divisive and discriminatory rules by management and rude bouncers that could not give us an answer. Why should I be treated differently due to where I am from? San Diego has been welcoming to myself and my friends, however this place was not. 0 Stars.

This is such a fun day bar that was recommended by locals, and it did not disappoint There's so much to look at while you're inside I don't believe that they serve food. However, their drinks are pretty good and the bartenders are pretty quick to get your orders going.

Good vibes. Mellow and more intimate. The bartenders are friendly and fun to talk to. Would be a good spot to watch a game or catch up with friends. Also - they have purse hooks at the bar!!!! If you have a purse you get how much of a win this is. Honestly not sure if they serve food but there's plenty nearby.

Known for being a Seattle Seahawks football bar. A cute little dive bar with a live deejay booth, a big dance floor, lots of seating, normally no cover charge and a big backyard for when it's open. Service is not pretentious as the drinks are served in plastic pint glasses. Last time we went, Occy was spinning for his bday and we danced to his music. Ordered a 7/7, with no Seagrams 7, they used Jamison whiskey instead, it went down so smooth and delicious!

Came in here Friday night, pretty dense with bodies. They have a sign saying "FUCK YELP". That's crazy! In my honest opinion, I disagree, Yelp is pretty dope, and so is this place. Good drinks, quick service, hella skee ball, 16/10! Rocking my I Beaver shirt rn, everyone loves it! Give it up for Thrusters lounge for being thrust positive.

We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon, and the crowd was so much fun. We got to meet one of the local customer dogs (who apparently knocked up to other bitches) and really enjoyed the decor and attitude. We didn't see anything too over the top, but it was also still daylight out. I hear it gets crazier and crazier as the night goes on and much like a train wreck, I kinda have to see it!

Great customer service, very friendly and plenty of seating. They host stand up comedy between time to time and it is fun to attend. Safe environment. I don't think they serve food, but they might be flexible to bring your order there, just ask them!

Awesome Seahawks bar in SD, friendly staff. Will definitely be back the next time we are in town

Great place, lots of fun, good crowd, drinks taste good and get you drunk, the service serves.

This place is always bussin on gang for real the dj never not slapping back absolute heat lol if you wanna keep it on point this place is Hundo p drinks be flowing and on the low dollar

From what I recall went on a semi busy night, went with some coworkers to wash down some of our dinner prior and shoot the shit upon entering the sign in the bar in neon simply states F YELP lol.... In my head I immediately said imma like this place alright, the bartenders are inviting and fast, so many choices, gonna have to come back and have them make me some mixed drinks instead of drinks from tap but based on their choices which are more 10 easy definitely gonna have to come back good place to chill on a semi busy evening not crazy loud, you can actually carry a conversation with person in front of you drinks **** several options on tap, gonna need to come back for mixed or well drink price $$ service ***** helpful, fast ambiance **** neon lighting, semi dark

Love this place. Went here for our honeymoon. Had the Big Ol Dick shot and had some regrets... I'm rethinking my decision making skills.

Horrible bar used to love going took a couple trips to realize how trashy it really was. Would avoid due to credit card scamming I recommend using cash only or not going.

Actaully dogshit service my bartender refused to give me a lime Lololol lolololollololo

Here for the ski ball . Ski ball is great. I love ski ball . People support me playing ski ball here. You should come play too

Yelp keeps asking me if I can leave a review. I've left a few already. I got kicked out of here once. I don't really remember it, so I'm sure it was warranted. I come back here every time I visit SD.

Right on guys!!!! Fuck Yelp! Yelp empowers so many douche bags and Yelp always sides with the douche bags. Could not agree with you more.

bro worst place. i came here with my bros specifically to use the basketball machine and have some beers. service was slow, i was treated very rudely, and the bouncer was obviously gatekeeping the basket ball game. when i confronted he was immediately aggressive and asked me to leave. totally ruined my vibe , one star bar

There they go again, messing with our bank card again. Don't go there. They mess with your bank card. And they will deny it. I already confronted them on two previous occasions about it. It only happens with them. They charge and credit $20 all night while in between charging the drink price. Which I now doubt that is right. Can't trust them. Not only does it tie up your funds, but it looks like fraud to the bank, they flag the card and start questioning every charge after and valid charges get randomly declined. It will continue until you call the bank and sort it out. And if you miss a written notification that makes things worse. You have to stay up all night waiting for a text or email from the bank to verify charges. It's a pain in the butt. No other business, nightclub or Lounge does it. Only them. Never going there again and I will never recommend them. Tired of them messing up our bank card.

Went to this bar just to chill and check it out. This guy Vinny I think he was the owner, came up to me and started chatting. I thought he was a complete retard as this buffoon was acting all macho and "big". Vinny, if you're reading this, no you aren't big. No women think you're charming with that act bozo. I can just tell you hate yourself deep down. Let me know if you need a real talk buddy. I'll be here.

Drinks are strong af and the bartenders are pretty quick with it. Dj was pretty solid too. Only thing I could complain about was the guy dressed as a mime and just stared at people in the middle of the dance floor not sure if he was hired by the bar or just there on his own accord.

Classic dive bar, great hole in the wall place. Plus the staff is awesome! They have arcade games, drafts bottles and decent liquor selection to compliment

I've never gone here but after reading the owners response about Jeff O being the "One star Yelp reviewer butthole fart face guy," I'm a big fan. Next time I'm out there, def going

Your bouncers where all big and down to fight until we got outside and they realized it wasn't going to be 3 on 1, then they got scared and called the cops. Instigating fights and then backing out is par for the course here. Vinny or whatever the owners name is, is a cowardly chode, I expect to hear some top notch commentary from him on this review but deep down he knows he is a small fish in a big ocean. Name a time and a place lil man.. I prefer to meet at my former gym, Gracie San Diego on Kearny as they can call the short bus to give you a ride home.

Yeah, like the sign says, "Fuck Yelp". This place is a dive bar people, what do you expect. Great place, honest drinks, prompt service, perfect experience! 10 stars

Vinny was the best bartender I've had in a WHILE! He was so sweet and such good vibes. We walked into this bar not thinking any of it but Vinny absolutely made our day! 10/10 recommend and make sure to see him!

Thruster's has been a favorite of mine since I was in college! It was the first bar I went to when I turned 21 actually. It's a fun time, the drinks are good, and I love a good karaoke night. My reason for taking off 1 star is because during karaoke night, there is a sign up list but they don't even go by the list. The same people get to sing over and over again while those on the list are overlooked.

We spent $300+ dollars. We left and came back to pay our tab. They wouldn't let us use the bathroom as we left. Effff!!! Bartenders were great. It's the bouncers that are terrible. Not my first time. I am thinking about protesting with a sign.

I love this place, it's so awesome. This place rules. I especially love the blue duck. And to be honest with you, I've never seen a blue duck. THATS QUACKTASTIC

Great Seahawks bar. Super atmosphere. Had a great game day there. Must stop on Sundays for sure

This is the best place to watch the Seahawks! The crowd here was amazing. Less than a week ago, I moved to SD from Seattle - I tell you this joint made me feel right at home. Keep in mind, it is your typical dive bar - small, dark, so when the Hawks are playing it's had to accommodate everyone. There will be a line to get in if you're late for kickoff. You will want to double fist when ordering, bc it will take forever to get your drinks

0/10. International passports not accepted yet that's how you enter the country? Told only passport "cards" accepted despite the fact you're only able to GET a passport card if you have a REAL passport. Such a joke and pure discrimination of non-US citizens in plain sight. Allowed US ID holders to skip queue and walk in whilst denying every non US, using the passport card only as an excuse knowing they're much rarer and actually not even valid to fly into the US with only around Europe making them a much less valuable ID. Bouncer was so rude and quite frankly so embarrassing on behalf of this establishment. Never experienced such discrimination.

I had an issue with payment. After everything was resolved they accommodated me well and made a customer for life. Very reasonable and professional people working here. Highly recommend for a good drink.

Clearly they state their establishment closes at 2:00am. At 01:24 they would not let my brother and his friend in after I had bought $70 worth of drinks.

Line sucked. Friend gets sucker punched in Line for calling someone out for cutting. After that kid runs off security says we gotta go. Place won't last.

I'm giving this place five stars because Yelp and its many whiny little biatch patrons who are destined to ruin a business just because they are having a tough moment suck. F--Ck Yelp and f--CK that weird table dancing prick. It's a dive bar folks. If 99.999999% of everyone else is not having the same problem you are then.. ..you might be the problem

Use to love this place, local love, dance and strong drinks! Unfortunately it became another soft spot in the neighborhood with no fruit to garnish! Was there on a Wednesday, DJ lacked talent and we left to enjoy a good time elsewhere... SO many places around to enjoy, will not be going back

Actually got herpes from a single drink I got, my first time here.... I know it's from the drink because I slept by myself that night...

I've seen Thrusters go through a couple facelifts since I first stepped foot inside. It started as the divinest dive bar with eclectic paintings and art, a single ladies bathroom stall that I spent many nights inside with my girlfriends when it was the thing to all go in together... those were the days. Years later, they remodeled and went for more of a table club kind of setup and it sadly wasn't the same. The old school bar crew had moved onto different ventures, and it lost the charm that it used to have. Had I reviewed the bar then, I would have given it two or three stars. Now, the oldest of the old school crew is back behind the bar. If you don't know Vinny, you should. He's brought back the crazy, wild, weird ways that thrusters once was. This isn't a cocktail bar where you go to get fancy. This is where you go to be part of a slightly drunken community of awesome people who just want to have fun. You'll probably be given a hard time, be offered a warm shot of Rumple Minze, or see the bartender come out wearing a burlap sack because she told Vinny she was cold. I promise you will almost always have a belly ache from laughing so hard. The space is small, the drinks are cheap, the staff is weird and fun. Come drink. Be nice. Be merry. Get weird.

LOL they had a huge neon sign inside hating on Yelp ha ha I thought it was funny I came here Halloween weekend with my friends. We came from a party and some of the girls decided to go here idk why since the party was already good. The there was a small line but it went by fast. They have a small dance floor in the back, it was just okay. Not really a fan of the music they played. I'm not into Dive Bars but there was nothing wrong with this place, just not my thing.

I Love Vinny C's response to SD so much I'm giving this place 5 stars. Not only Am I now going to become a regular, I'm going to get Vinny's autograph when i go in. Kudos to your handling of the poopy poop sucky reviewer. See you soon!

So this place at first refused to let me in because they were "uncomfortable" with my ID. Mind you I am almost 30 years old and they made such a scene about letting me in and I was with 8 other Massachusetts ID residents with 3 of them having the same last name as me. Then my friend and I were kicked out for absolutely no reason. Seemed as if the bartenders looked at us as targets with a valid ID. At this point, we were sober and the night was still early. Extremely shocked on the treatment my family and friends received. It was very bizarre and my family was visiting to have a fun time. We will not be returning anytime soon.

We got amazing service. Chill environment and drink prices are reasonable.

I've been to this place and had a great time. As for the 1 and 2 star reviewers, refer to Kid Rock's concert Jersey that says "Haters will Hate" ! If I could send all of you over a cliff. I would! You people fall into the same category of all of the homeless tweakers that do nothing but theive. You guys are trying to hurt this owner's business by trying to steal it away through your bogus sniveling reviews! Get a life you lame 1 and 2 star reviewers. Keep up the good work Vinny!

The guy outside manning the line was extremely rude and had a power trip being in charge of the line. He would just randomly yell at everyone and several people left because of him Other than that this place is great.

I love this spot so much! It's so much fun the staff is wonderful probably the best bar staff in San Diego. Everyone is super friendly. Fantastic drinks ! Great place to dance on the weekends. Honest no frills beach bar in the best location in San Diego!

Bouncer takes my real id, tells me I'm underage, and when I tell him I'll have to call the police he gives me the worst most unapologetic attitude I've ever seen. Spent a total of half an hour waiting for the police and having them get my id back. Dude's an absolute moron. Not to mention a sexist who hates being embarrassed by a woman. No apology from the bar or the bouncer. Get off your high horse buddy

This place is a dumb. Vinny is an asshole. Otis is the best thing here. A bunch of a degenerates gang out here. They have dongs on tap. 5/5 would come back.

love this place, but a few bartenders are stingy asf (giving 2 stars because of ashley)

Better places in the area, don't waste your time/$. Went to San Diego for short vacation, we stopped in here for couple drinks, and it was ok. Service not great. It has such potential to be a great place to hang out too!