Joe 'N Andy's Hole in the Wall

As of the date of this review, this place is closed ... for now.  There are "closed for business" signs all over the front of the place.  I've got a feeling they'll be back though, but we'll see.

Anyway, this place is a small, seedy dive bar that's really better known for the shows that are put on by the local bands than the place itself.  I've been here a few times over the years while visiting friends in the area.

The crowd is primarily La Mesa locals.  I've seen a few minor skirmishes break-out here and there, which I mostly attribute to the mix of alcohol and the tight quarters.  Overall though it's not a rough place.

This is definitely a 2 star place most of the time, and maybe a 3 star place when some of the local bands are playing.  I don't really see any reason to go out of your way for this place unless you live nearby or you're specifically seeing a show there (that is, if they ever re-open).

This dimly lit hole in the wall is a La Mesa classic.  This place is tiny.  I mean really tiny...as in big enough for the bar and that's about it.  They have some decent beer on draft at reasonable prices.  The bathrooms are on the skank side. They have a small stage up front and a small patio out back.

This place really goes off during October Fest.  The place is packed with a bunch of people who don't want to pay the exorbitant prices of the beer garden.  One year we were standing on the patio and this balding guy in a cowboy hat and  black leather jacket with long fringe came up to my brother-in-law and asked him if he had any coke.  The dumb ass then proceeded to bump into everyone getting his sassy leather jacket doused in beer...good times

this is the first bar i ever had a drink in... and i was 16!! its a fun little place, they only have beer and boxed wine though.  they do have a kick ass jukebox.