Cherry Bomb

Very dark and unlit place. It is a dive bar so I get that aspect of the place. Only takes cash which is not typical of a place in big city. otherwise you have to use there atm which will of course charge you fees to take money out. not a place I'm trying to revisit or recommend friends to.

Went to the "new" El Cajon location for a Meetup last night. Very unassuming location from the huge parking lot of the strip mall. Step inside though, and it's as divey as dive can be. Strong drinks, good prices. Plenty of pool tables and chairs. Even a nice back patio if you want fresh air. Good music, not too loud. Interesting drawings on the walls. You can actually get there by bus if rideshare is getting too expensive. I took the bus from North Park, then connected to the trolley, then the local 748 bus which dropped me off about one block away, decent. I had a good time and the bartender knew his drinks. Great little watering hole to cool down at in East County!

On February 16th, the girl working claims that on 2 previous visits there, I left without paying, which is hard to believe since it's a cash only bar and you pay in advance!So be aware of her scam, everyone! Needless to say that establishment won't be getting my business anymore!

One of San Diego's local meth dens. This place is disgusting, the bartenders are rude, and the drinks are awful. I watched someone get stabbed with a bottle and there was blood everywhere. When i mean everywhere it was all over random people in the bar. Anyone who likes coming here is a regular and most likely an alcoholic or homeless. Don't come here expecting a warm welcome.

I mean something to consider, I left a bad review, the bartender I mentioned in the review sends a "thanks" and the next day the review is gone? Kinda sketchy. Do not go to the one in El Cajon. Nikki was rude and provided terrible service.

Perfect dive bar. Pool tables. Metal/punk music. Dimly lit. Slightly dingy. Graffiti in the bathroom.My fav go to drinks.Say less.

Ladies do not come to this bar! The tall, blonde, male bartender with the man bun wouldn't serve me a second drink because, get this, MY GIRLFRIEND DIDN'T TIP HIM ENOUGH. That audacity cannot be made up.Before refusing to be served because he didn't feel his tip was enough, I asked for quarters for the pin ball machine. I had my hand out like a normal person. HE TOSSED THEM TO THE SIDE OF THE BAR INSTEAD OF HANDING THEM TO ME. I shouldn't have given him the benefit of the doubt then but I did. This is how woman are apparently treated here, it was just me and my gf.I've used yelp for ages and never felt compelled to write a review. This is by far the worst customer service experience I've had in my life (and I was a server for years).

Not my type of ambiance. Headbangers ball, but cheap drinks. If you like loud and death metal you will enjoy the night here. One and done for me. Cash only.

Place is just as I remembered. I moved overseas for twenty years and I come back recently and decided to stop into this classy joint. I swear a tear swelled up in my good eye. Great music good wholesome people.

I would give the place a zero just to keep people away. I like it for my own. But it's a great bar. Affordable drinks nice bartenders. One of the best Dive bars in San Diego.