Aero Club Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

1. Aero Club Bar

8.8
3365 India St (btwn Sassafras & W Upas St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews

Eric V.Eric Venker: Great little dive spot with a huge number of whiskeys and an impressive and original cocktail list. Phenomenal prices on drinks as well. Worth a stop.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I had my first Moscow Mule here. The original owner was kind enough to let me stable him behind the building for a couple of days.

Jacob S.Jacob Shea: there's free Wifi!

The Hole In The Wall is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

2. The Hole In The Wall

8.5
2820 Lytton St (at Rosecrans St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Loma Portal · 32 tips and reviews

Brandon E.Brandon Eyler: My home way from home. Amazing bartenders, not bad on the eyes either. Fun and up beat at times and chill and mellow at times too which is cool

Olin E.Olin Eaves: Beer is good.

CheriCheri: The mini pitchers make everything better.

The Waterfront Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

3. The Waterfront Bar & Grill

8.3
2044 Kettner Blvd (btwn Hawthorn & Grape St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Harborview · 101 tips and reviews

Corrina d.Corrina deshazo: Breakfast was amazing! Friendly environment..

ThrillistThrillist: Nab a jalapeno jack grilled cheese.

IFCIFC: SD: The Waterfront boasts San Diego's oldest liquor license and the best burgers in town. For young coeds and old salty dogs alike. -IFC Viewer

Catalina Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

4. Catalina Lounge

7.8
4202 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Point Loma Heights · 18 tips and reviews

Annie MayAnnie May: Free goldfish, and cheap drinks. Awesome staff is always good.3 pool tables, shuffelboard, and a jukebox. Favorite bar to go to. Just remember, "your first distrubance will be your last." Seriously.

Slightly StoopidSlightly Stoopid: Joe is the best bartender!

Slightly StoopidSlightly Stoopid: Karen rocks too!!!!!

The Beachcomber is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

5. The Beachcomber

7.9
2901 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Mission Beach · 9 tips and reviews

Scott K.Scott Keegan: Friday night is the way to go. Cheap drinks, good music

Allison G.Allison Gokbudak: The hosted might say happy hour ends at 9, but that's really when it starts. HH= $2 Greenflash IPAs, yum.

John L.John Lincoln: Don't let college kids tell you how to play beer pong. Idiot rookies

Live Wire Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

6. Live Wire Bar

7.7
2103 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · University Heights · 36 tips and reviews

Evan L.Evan Lecklider: The drinks are really reasonably priced with consistently generous pours.

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: The original craft beer bar in North Park.

Daniel P.Daniel Palacio: Buy a cheap, stiff cocktail.

Tower Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

7. Tower Bar

7.9
4757 University Ave (at Euclid Ave), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · City Heights · 27 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Good crowd, music, and drinks make this a great night spot. The live bands are the overall attraction.

Danny I.Danny Infinite: Get a PBR tall boy and a shot of Jameson.

Mick R.Mick Rossler: try the Absinthe.

Black Cat Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

8. Black Cat Bar

8.2
4246 University Ave (at Van Dyke Ave), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · City Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Marie D.Marie Dreyer: Love the tacos. Love the drinks. Love Matt!

Denise S.Denise Stafford: Best bar in City Heights

Kelly S.Kelly Schnorr: If you love Matt you'll love Black Cat.

Tivoli Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

9. Tivoli Bar & Grill

7.4
505 6th Ave (at Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · East Village · 31 tips and reviews

Lance C.Lance C: New menu - the braised beef ribs are great! Order extra bbq sauce though

Andrea V.Andrea Valderrama: Best bartenders in town!

frankie t.frankie t: Bestest bar downtown! And the veggie burger is bomb. And rad jukebox. Play Britney for Sean!

The Tilted Stick is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

10. The Tilted Stick

7.2
4970 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Ocean Beach · 18 tips and reviews

Drew M.Drew McDaniel: Chicken strips & seasoned fries with pints of Guinness! Great place to hide out & party on monday nights for those of us in the service industry!

Abby S.Abby Stroup: Free pool!

Chris Y.Chris Yochum: If you want something to eat, try the wings.

Lancers Cocktail Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

11. Lancers Cocktail Lounge

7.4
4671 Park Blvd (at Adams Ave), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · University Heights · 25 tips and reviews

Skyler M.Skyler Mercure: This is a great place to get a drink... Bloody Marrys are amazing, and all the bartenders are great.. Leave your downtown tude in downtown..

Jon B.Jon Blaj: Kill the Swordsman! Get yer late night pinball fix w/ a $2.50 well drink in hand & a couple bucks loaded in the Indiana Jones table. Quick & easy 4,000,000 gets ya an extra ball! 50¢ a play/$2 fer 5.

San Diego ReaderSan Diego Reader: No frat-house drinks, so don’t waltz in asking for Red Bull and vodka. Read more.

Pacific Shores Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

12. Pacific Shores Bar

7.2
4927 Newport Ave (at Cable St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Ocean Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Del P.Del Paiz: Cheap Drinks! Awesome bartenders

Fashion 5.0 MagazineFashion 5.0 Magazine: Swanky little dive bar with black lights highlighting underwater paintings, giant seashells above bar give it an intimate feel. Cheap drinks, pool table and beers served in bottles only!

Phil O.Phil Ohme: Cheap drinks and they pour em stiff. No beer on draft.

Club Marina is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

13. Club Marina

7.5
1310 Scott St, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 8 tips and reviews

Laura J.Laura Jordan: OG ocean bar with old regulars. Fantastic.

Pete R.Pete Redel: Take a really close look at all the pictures on the walls

Enrique G.Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate: Great bartenders and local people

The Silver Fox Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

14. The Silver Fox Lounge

6.9
1833 Garnet Ave (btwn Lamont & Kendall St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Pacific Beach · 24 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Justiniano: The Sunday specials are great $3 Screwdrivers or Bloody Marys. 6am-3pm

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I don’t know if it’s still there, but the jukebox once contained a recording I was able to sneak in of nothing but a whale song.

John D.John Durazo jr.: Don't piss off the bartender Karen.

Cricket's Pub is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in San Diego.

15. Cricket's Pub

6.7
3339 El Cajon Blvd (at Felton St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · City Heights · 3 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Whiteside: When you order a drink, ask for a tall. It's the same price and you get a lot more bang for your buck!

Tyler G.Tyler Gross: Awesome music!

Michael W.Michael Whiteside: Watch out for the bartender Bill. He's a cool guy!