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The Loft

(68 Ratings)
Strong drinks, friendly vibes
Emerging rock, global pop, indie-folk, underground films, late night DJ's, comedy acts, performing arts and more can be found in this mixed-crowd, UCSD dive bar.


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Reviews

kevinpolingvasquez
kevinpolingvasquez
Over a year ago

very clicky

I've been going to this bar for well over 15 years. Lately it just has not been the same, the people especially the door guy can be very rude and unwelcoming.


jamesinsd
jamesinsd
Over a year ago

Love me some Jeffrey.


xfugio
xfugio
Over a year ago

Shit Hole

I checked it out on 7/4/12, and I'll never go there again. A rough trade guy who bragged about "being in the can twice" got into an argument with another guy, and a fight ensued. They have no security personnel there, so you're on your own when trouble happens. The bartender did nothing to stop the fighting, I suppose he's used to such things happening there. The bartenders are unattractive poz-looking guys who don't get drink orders right -- I asked for no lime in my cocktail, and it came with a lime. All these things added up to an unpleasant experience Oh, and the owner is about 90 years old and he disrepects his staff by groping them all the time -- I thought I was gonna puke!


djmirod
djmirod
Over a year ago

Dive bar where silver daddies are a plenty, A bit packed when busy, since its a hole in the wall with little room to roam. Pick a spot sit drink and CRUISE.


fitandsolid
fitandsolid
Over a year ago

Professional drinkers

By day, it's just the regulars, but at night, many others join them for very strong drinks and very drunk comrades belting out the random jukebox tunes from Lady Day to Lady Gaga. The extremely popular Hash House A Go Go restaurant is steps away, with eye-opening double-sized portions of incredible food for those who may need something to soak up all that Loft liquor.


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