The Mine Shaft

The only reason I am being so gracious with 2 stars is because my friends were able to make this awful place a little more fun. The bartender was inconsiderate and you would think that by the look of how rushed she had been acting that the bar was packed however it was incredibly empty. Nobody was dancing and the pool tables were "owned" by someone meaning you apparently had to play him for the table. The worst part is that it was 12 at night on a Saturday. I won't be returning...

The only reason this place gets 2 stars is because its huge and they had good live music.

The main complaint I have would be the patrons.  A bloody ton of flat bill sideways caps and XXXL jerseys.  And holy steroids, I am 6'2, 200 and I felt tiny here.  When I pulled up, I was excited to see there were about 300 cars in the parking lot, unfortunately, all of them belonging to military guys and wanna-be extras in a rap video.  

The place is also full of Chuckie Cheese kids games.  If youre forced to go out in Yuma, Top of the Kress is better, but not much better.

task at hand: find a chill bar to hang out at and grab a drink on an early sunday evening.

added desire: has a fire pit.

a yuma local told us it didnt exist....but hey now, the yelp app told me otherwise! (thank goodness for the few people who review this city; another 1-reviewed business).

and though the fire pit was quite different than anticipated (it was a giant vertical 1/2 cylinder drumlike thing with picnic tables next to it - if that makes sense, stupid me for not taking a photo), and not even in use that nite...its existence was the catalyst for discovering the overall coolness of this joint. lets just say we dont really have such establishments in san diego.

i loved the versatility...its really is an all in one sorta place. the interior has various arcade & bar games on one half...i recall, the shooting hoops game, air hockey, pool tables (i think?) and standard sports bar-esque on the other with flat panel tvs, lots of round bar-height tables and of course, bar with counter to sit at.

the outside was quite nice on a warm evening with another big bar, tables, and more flat panels hung from chains. i couldnt believe the big pool behind the bar (which we were told is heated). made me wonder how many people use it and if its happenin' in the summer.

The female bartender out there was super chill and personable. very generous in providing beer samples before committing to anything. We ended up getting the  Firestone double barrel ale... $2.50 for a 12 oz glass is a STEAL for the SD girl, and i enjoyed.

my only complaint is the seating.  it would be awesome if there were more comfortable sitting areas to relax in...loungey areas with outdoor patio furniture and such. nothing here has any back support for that 'stay awhile' vibe.

...im sad i didnt take more photos to share :( but trust me its a cool place!

id definitely come back here! its a yuma gem. (haha...that statement kinda sounds like an oxymoron :DDD )