The Hole

OK, this is a place that you're either going to love, or going to run screaming out the door.  Which for some, means that they REALLY loved it.  Go to their website and read the history of the bar, it's actually quite interesting.  The bf and I were there with the posse on Sunday of SD Pride weekend.  If you have no interest in bears, bear admirers, latinos, or larger guys in general then don't waste your time.  But if you don't really care who's around you when your getting toasted, it's a great spot to drink.  WARNING:  The cocktails are served in 32oz pitchers and are made 50/50.  Don't plan to drive there if you are prone to over-imbibing, else you will have to cab it home...or rely on the kindness of strangers.

Yes please.

Great place to get a bang for your buck. Generous mini pitchers of alcohol that sneak up on you, I kid you not. I'm a fan of the outdoor gladiator arena seating. Every time I'm up there I'm waiting for a sexy Spartan to duke it out with a lion, or in this case a bear.

Just go and have fun, you won't regret it.

What the hell is this joint? Who made this place? Who wants to go here?

Ok Ok Ok... I had to start off on a rant. I have been to many bars in San Diego (Gay, straight) and they all have there own kind of raunchiness.

Well this place tops them all. I came here in a drunken state with a bunch of friends and family (both females and males) and when we walked in the old dirty men were giving the females dirty looks. Ok understandable that gay men go to gay bars to meet gay men... but come on dude, gay men have female friends too right? Understandable that this place is labeled "The hole" for a reason, as it's known for having some hairy patrons.

We walked in and stood in line (as we were there on a Sunday). The Bartender was actually pretty nice which is the main reason I give this joint 2 stars. After ordering my drink I needed to hit the head, and went to their disgusting dark bath room. Perhaps they were going for extasis dark rooms in San Diego.. but come in man at least clean the damn place. Put some urinal cakes in there or something.

After washing my hands and my dignity -- I went to the patio with my party and enjoyed some drinks on the patio. I had to stand next to Mr. Pornstar 2000 making fun of everyone that wasn't him. Awesome dude! Rock on!

This place is somewhere I want to leave in the back of my mind and don't want to venture here ever again. Oh and did I mention the parking sucks? We had to park behind the place in a nice residential neighborhood. It's kind of funny they have nice residential area with nice houses next to a damn cesspool bar down the street.