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The Hole (Closed Permanently)

(43 Ratings)
"A world famous dive"
Their slogan says it all, and who doesn't love a good dive bar that owns its roots. A tacky tropical patio and Wifi are just part of the allure around here.




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Reviews

Gr8Karma
Gr8Karma
Over a year ago

Socal's version of the Eagle SF

If you are a fan of the Eagle in SF then you will love this place. Best to go on Sundays. Plenty of men, bears, daddy's, and their chasers/admirer's. Big outdoor area for smoking with lots of nice friendly bartenders and locals. Includes pool table. Not the place to go if you are searching for a dance floor. Funny how people rate this place low expecting something else? People need to realize the clientele of a venue prior to expecting something of their specific liking and needs. Dont go shopping for a twinkie in a meat market!


Ty
Ty
Over a year ago

wet underwear contest Mondays

SKIP IT ! THE WET UNDERWEAR CONTEST on Mondays is a has been, they are having a hard time finding contestants and their new stage sucks. I don't know why the str8 bartender would bring his wife to work. I say pass on the Hole ! I can say that The hostess is trying her best.


xfugio
xfugio
Over a year ago

Big Yawn

Went there for the first time last week. Not one good looking guy in the whole place, just look at their pics to see what I mean. I'll wait until I'm fat and ugly before I go again.


Bobjohn
Bobjohn
Over a year ago

Go to Pecs or Mos

THE HOLE- Hence the name....DON'T BOTHER!!! Go to MO's or Pec's instead on Sunday Night!! If you really want a total dive bar then you (may) like it ....but it's just a bad voodoo vibe altogether. Once a REAL Sunday beer bust (years ago) it's turned into a total beer "BUST". So many guys have stopped going there becuz the management changed to str8 and homophobic. The owner does NOTHING for the gay community but exploit it. They just want our revenue. The "str8" security guards will physically kick you out if you look at them the wrong way (but they'll manhandle ya for the right price! Mon-Sat it's a Str8 biker thug bar. They capitalize on the gay scene Sunday's but the crowd is growing thinner and thinner. The bartenders are all str8 and more tragic girls are showing up, being really rude to gay guys and flashing their titty's..... not-to-mention the homeless "str8" guys dealing drugs. It's located within a military neighborhood and all residents have wanted this bar shut down for years! The cops show up almost every weekend. so WATCH OUT!!! The DJ only plays 70's classic rock.....you do the math. It will probably be condemned, bull-dozed and turned into condo's within the year


fengia
fengia
Over a year ago

Overall A great bar

Nino the bartender is the absolute best makes you feel like your wanted,all bartenders should take a lesson from him he made me fell at home.I was having a great time til he introduced me to the manager who was catty and rude.A shame...advice to people in the service industry don't insult a persons hometown to their face.Yeah I'm from Pittsburgh And I love it.I'm sick of people putting it down the vast majority have never even been there..


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