It's amazing to read some of these reviews and the foul accusations some people are making. Â I've lived in North County since I was 10 yrs old. Â My friends and I - the "soul friends" have been coming to The Saloon for years. Â Never once have we ever experienced a horiable afternoon, evening or night. Â We've been in the bar when there was two bodies in there and we've also been there when it's packed wall to wall with bodies. Â Never once did we ever leave feeling like we'd never return again. Â It's an awesome spot to come and chill with the North County coastal chill crowd. Â The bartendars are AWESOME (LOVE Joe!) and the owner is super chill & sweet. Â The Saloon is a straight up institution of Encinitas! Â Keep up the good works peeps! Â And Soul Friends...cya soon!!!
Review Source:This bar is an institution. Great old murals. long wooden bar. A Dive Bar.sure. I have been going here for over 18 years. I was there Friday and was happy to find no urine or cigarette  smells . I once in a while meet friends there when Tab is working. The drinks are great and cheap. I have no complaints! Caveat I have never been to the bar past 7 at night. Also I noticed they now have security at 5 . It used to be 9.
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