Space Bar

This place is super gritty and divey. You walk in and it's super low lighting with funky music playing, the sounds of multiple group chattering and laughing and very odd movies playing that you won't be able to look away. There's a few booths as soon as you enter and a handful of high top tables. Theres more than enough room to dance if you choose to and there is a pool table in the middle of the bar. There is a back area and the door to exit to it looks like you'll set off the alarm. But you'll be fine. There's about seating / standing room in the back which can fit about 20-30 people comfortably I think. There was about 10 people there when I went on a Thursday night around midnight. Lots of locals and some of them introduced themselves when they saw our group and knew this was our first time. Didn't eat here. Don't know if they serve food. Maybe during the day they do. I'd come back again. It wasn't the strongest of drinks and the well drinks tasted terrible but... vibes were on point and friendly people and that's half the reason why I go out.

I actually really like this place I went here on a Monday night to see comedy and there was very clean booth and tables and friendly bartenders. The staff were very welcoming to the comedians that I saw that night which were actually really fun. I am not sure if they're doing it every Monday, but it sure is a fun night, it's kinda nice to see a place like this one have a local entertainment thing like comedy. I thought it might be a bit divey which I quite like, but It smells OK even though it's old it doesn't have the "dive stink", but it is slightly updated pretty recently. I don't remember the name of this bar before it became the space bar but I do like the place it has a very welcoming feel and I would go back .

Food was fresh, staff friendly and costs were reasonable. Our first time visiting. Added bonus it is black owned!

I came here for a punk show. The place is pretty small and might be hard to spot if you don't know what to look for. There's one small "Space" sign out front, and a small parking area in the back. If you're here to see a show, it will get hot but I hardly noticed since I was into the bands I came to see. The stage area isn't raised much, so if you're short like me, you have to get there early to see anything. Drinks were good and strong for me. I ordered a Long Island ice tea and it wasn't just a cup of ice with a dollop of alcohol in it like at the last music venue I was at, so I was very pleased. I would definitely come back again for another sweaty punk show. :-D

My friends and I stumbled upon this gem on a weekend trip we just took for one of their birthdays. What caught our eye is the fact that the word space is involved. I am a huge Star Wars fan and who isn't a good alien movie lover? So the word space immediately is catchy. We stayed at an air bnb that was walking distance from Space. We went to dinner earlier in he night and wanted a more chill night compared to the one prior in which we were out at gaslamp, so we decided to explore the local bars we could walk to. Anyway, we walk there and discover there's a $12 cover because there's a band playing. Honestly, not a big deal because my friends and I are all into music anyway. We get in and the band playing is Armors which ended up being an awesome show. They did a cover of Just Like Heaven by the Cure and immediately I am down because the Cure is one of my faves. We had a few more drinks when the band stopped playing, and even chatted with a few members of the band. It was all in all a really cool experience. The bartender even gave my friend who's birthday it was a free drink. The decor is cute but not over done. There's a disco ball. Tight. The bathrooms are nice with weird "space powder soap" as my friends called it. Next time I come to San Diego I'll give this place another visit for sure :)

It's our first time coming in today. We didn't get to stay for the open mic or if there's a live performance, but we enjoyed our food so much. The helper was really nice and helpful. We ordered Buffalo Chicken fries, Parmesan fries, açaí blended juice, and Cheeseburger. The prices are reasonable and my boyfriend said "I paid a fast food price but got served like I'm in an expensive restaurant." I love how they serve açaí bowls, probiotic teas, and mite actually.

Went there the other day and the bartender ,Bob ,was awesome. Good drinks and good times. I will be back soon. Awesome Bloody marys .

Fun place to have an event but they really excel at catering both food and service. Great people to work with and very creative at coming up with new creations based on your needs (specifically a delicious vegan sandwich was created just for our event).

Food was pretty good; however, there was nobody in here and it took over an hour for 3 sandwiches and a fruit bowl.

Great service, prices and best jukebox in San Diego full of punk , metal, soul, post -punk, hip hop etc Happy hour every day from 5-7pm. I think free pool before 9pm? Definitely recommend if you're around north park or city heights