Pal Joey's Cocktail Lounge

Great times and a fun crowd for Thursday nights Karaoke. Many many excellent singers here.

Been a patron most of my adult life, until recently. a joke that started out about black women then abruptly stopped I assume someone saw I was there. I asked, what about black women? I love a good joke.Every single white man: *not one would look at me.Me: no, say it with your chest. What about black women?Them: idk, I didn't hear it. He didn't finishOwner: nothing, just let it go. *owner was the one that started the jokeNaw, u felt it was funny. Let's all laugh.

The place is a dump. Only one bartender was working so it took forever to get drinks. A few regulars just hanging out gave an unwelcoming vibe. I wouldn't frequent this bar again.

So fun good people good prices great service . ambulance is car show fantastic. People are happy and fun to talk to. Go ahead and have a little fun . Love the pictures on the walls

I have re-discovered Pal Joey's in the neighborhood I grew up in. You'd think there'd be a line down the street and a cover for the fun I had. It is in a local sweet spot of Grantville on Waring Rd and is still what a good bar once was in San Diego. The bartenders are spot on taking care of business while neighborhood friendly. Live band 90 Miles Per Hour was fantastic. Surprised to speak with a woman who rattled off the names of the other kids I grew up with here.

Love the atmosphere and locals that come in here. Mexican food and a Pizza spot next door if you're hungry.

Super chill dive. Bigger inside than expected. Really friendly bartenders. Clean for a dive

This place is great. I'd def go back! Fun stuff on the walls, lots of room, super clean. Great bar!

Great place. Live music. People happy cutting a rug. Get down wit yo bad self. Drinks and service is awesome.

Drinks and service really depend on who is working that night BUT most of the time the drinks are strong and the service is decent. There are two pool tables and plenty of seating, which I love about this dive bar. They have live bands, karaoke, and the vibes are always great! Weeknights are mostly full of regulars and older folk while on weekends the crowd is much younger. I feel fairly safe here and this bar is far better than other dive bars in the neighborhoods of San Diego.