Second Wind Santee

I love East County dive bars and this is in the top three.

Meh. Drinks are cheap and strong enough, but the crowd is iffy and the service isn't the best. I've been in twice now and am not super impressed. Also, I hear they sometimes charge a $5-$10 cover (even on weeknights) when bands are playing? I'm not trying to see a random band on a Wednesday night..

I grew up in the Hollywood Hills and recently moved here from the bay area, I am not used to venues like this.  To me this place is one step above a dive bar.  Each time we have gone (3) a very loud metal band was playing.  There are only 2 pool tables which are inconveniently located.  The drinks are bad.  The dance floor is a nice size, now if they only had bands worth meandering on to it for.