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Saddle Bar in Solana Beach

4.2 (125) 123 Plaza St, Solana Beach, CA 92075, United States

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Solana Beach, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 858-755-5007
Site: http://thesaddlebar.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday:11 AM–2 AM
Wednesday:11 AM–2 AM
Thursday:11 AM–2 AM
Friday:11 AM–2 AM
Saturday:11 AM–2 AM
Sunday:11 AM–2 AM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

125 Reviews for Saddle Bar 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-21 03:26:58

This is such a very nice friendly place the atmosphere is very fun here its a big San Francisco 49ers bar which I am glad to visit. The bartenders are very nice cool and provide very professional bar service and seem to always have a smile. But what I really like is the San Francisco 49er fan who pack the place. Fun to talk to like minded die hard fans like myself I highly recommend going here during 49er games

Review №2

2023-08-12 05:23:16

This place seems to attract odd people. I was one of them. Havent tried the food or aware they had any.

Review №3

2022-10-31 00:15:10

Small bar in Solana Beach. It is a big 49er hang out. Limited beer selection, but the Alpine Duet IPA is great. Eats next door. Go down and cheer the Red and Gold with fellow Faithful

Review №4

2017-09-13 17:29:38

Fun 49ers bar in Solano Beach! Smallish place with a woody interior. The vibe is super chill and its a great place to watch the game. Occasionally there is live music, karaoke and pub games. They dont make food, but you can order from next door or BYOF. Only downside is one womens bathroom stall. Otherwise, super fun!!

Review №5

2022-07-24 10:48:52

Absolutely terrible. The last few times in Saddle, the staff was u friendly and the clientele was trashy. Tonight, we literally watched the bartenders take shots with friends and owners after last call. We were told that we werent supposed to be served because of the time. However, we waited 10-15 minutes to even be acknowledged. When we questioned the situation, we were refused service. This will be reported to the ABC since they were apparently serving drinks after last call.

Review №6

2023-07-24 23:14:54

Nice bar but seems unfriendly, patrons stick to themselves.

Review №7

2021-10-03 03:20:05

The bar was rather empty, but service was slow. Took forever to get a drink, and then they took forever to get me a second drink when my first was finished. Then I asked for my tab, but the bartender decided to do something else. A second bartender (seemed like she just got on shift) decided to give me good service and close my tab. But the original, poor service, bartender needed my card again because she didnt ring in a beer. I paid, but then she told me I was being very rude. I walked out. Want good food, good service, good drinks, while having a busier place and cheaper prices? Literally go right next door. Saddle Bar could be great if the bartenders cared to give a decent service

Review №8

2023-07-14 02:13:47

Fun place! Debbie and Kiley are great bartender!

Review №9

2022-04-14 17:59:14

After living a few blocks away and finally venturing in here, I definitely regret it. Scummy place. The woman “bartending” Friday night 4/8/22, was insanely rude and took it upon herself to tip herself 34% with my change. Never brought it back and ignored me (i.e. theft). The place was rather empty too and it was really hard to get just that one beer, constantly just ignored. I go to bars all over and have never experienced such a thing, absolute horrible vibe. If your in the area and want a beer somewhere normal head to Culture.

Review №10

2022-03-29 14:06:05

Super friendly locals, live band, great vibe, mixed younger/older crowd, order food next door and they will deliver it you. The drinks are fairly priced.

Review №11

2016-11-15 19:37:45

This place is so great. We love the atmosphere great staff and top-notch food from next door. I think its the best bar on the coast. They also have great music a few times a week. Brett is the man and should be mayor of Solana Beach.

Review №12

2016-03-19 21:11:45

I liked it better when it was the Surf and Saddle. They fixed it up and that is good. The bartenders are also good and attentive. Then I ordered a Titos and O.J. and it was $8 during the day. Are you kidding? This place isnt THAT nice.I went down the street to the Tidewater and the same drink was $5.50. I wont be back!

Review №13

2018-11-21 05:34:03

Unbelievably crappy service. (Or lack there of.) It wasnt busy in the least, but we stood at the bar for 15 minutes while the guys working stood right in front of us bullshitting and pointedly ignoring us. On top of that, the womens restroom was out of order, and it smelled more than a little funky in there. We eventually ran out of patience and left. If it were possible to post less stars, I would certainly do so.

Review №14

2022-01-08 02:52:53

WowJust WowI Truck Drive and Must SayThis Bar Should Really Be Known For their FoodI Had the Baja Chicken Salad and I Would Say it was the Best I Have Ever Had and Guacamole and Chips to GoAlthough it Was all to GoIt Was Full of Flavor from the First to Last BiteI Am Book Marking to Come BackHats Off to the Chief!!!

Review №15

2021-09-11 07:50:09

Went to Belly Up Tavern with my girlfriend and had an amazing night. We stopped by Saddlebar after and what a mistake. Walked in and the bartender utterly failed on all levels of service. The bartender was a wanna be Mike Muir. (Sorry dude Suicidal Tendencies can’t be imitated or emulated) In truth he looked like Slow Poke Rodriguez with a bandana tied around his forehead. The episode where Speedy Gonzalez stole the cheese for the slowest rat in the world.

Review №16

2018-10-15 15:00:12

This place rocks! Excellent digs. Brilliant staff. Live music. Nothing better than that! Our band Nightbloom played last night and we had a blast, thank you for the hospitality!

Review №17

2020-06-21 12:59:21

Back open and havent missed a beat. Friendly, inviting atmosphere with extraordinarily, knowledgeable and professional management and staff. Highly recommend for family and friends gatherings to casual after business meeting. Always a good time.

Review №18

2021-01-23 19:45:03

Love this spot. I usually go here after I play pool at the other bar a block north off 101. This place is open past midnight and They got karaoke nights and open mic nights weekly, it’s a neighborly place to meet your aneighbors:) Cheers!

Review №19

2019-06-24 16:09:13

Bouncer was super friendly, super busy friday night after the Del Mar Faire the four of us came in to socialize, fairly loud environment, but everyone was having a good time. Drinks were strong and came out fast, not a crazy big dance area, but that stopped noone. All in all a good experience.

Review №20

2023-04-02 19:54:54

Such a fun place that stays open late with great karaoke and bands

Review №21

2022-05-26 20:42:59

Went to Fiesta Del Sol and ended up hanging out there. Met the owner Mike. Great guy. Very hands on. Friendly local spot.

Review №22

2018-11-27 00:57:01

What a fun place, we had a blast, cool people, great staff... loads of fun, recomended

Review №23

2018-04-26 03:46:03

As dives go this one is an A+. Comfortable and welcoming I always enjoy the Saddle. Friends and family welcome to hang at a chill spot only 200yards to the sand of the Pacific Ocean. Full bar, beers on tap, and inexpensive well drinks. Also have plenty of live music on certain nights.

Review №24

2018-02-12 01:19:34

100% of the people that work here are TOP NOTCH - special Kudos for hiring right. Honorable mention for Dolche... This is a small raucous bar with excellent vibe, kinda the blue collar and beach crowd meets the laid back surfer.... I am certain I will never forget the generosity and consideration they have for random strangers, like, tipping Uber drivers back when it was not common, and looking out for people that were just regular folks. LOVE YOU GUYS. Its really close to the beach and the train.

Review №25

2023-02-10 23:20:58

Always a good time. Owners are great, bar tenders are always on point and good prices.

Review №26

2017-03-02 02:37:23

From a bar that once allowed motorcycles drive thru the building, to a fine bar with upper end liquor available at reasonable prices. I enjoyed a nice beer and a neat 1942 tequila.P.S. I kinda wish I was around to see the place in the old days to see if the legends were true.

Review №27

2015-12-05 02:23:45

Being just off the 101 is nice because you get less out of towners and more locals. In fact most people walk here versus drive, thats another reason the parking lot is filled with taxi cabs and not cars. It gets popping on any random weeknight. I hear they do goldfish races and other seasonal events. Bartenders are good, but they dont offer near the beer selection Id like (probably a licensing limit on their taps), but since they re-opened (hadnt been here in years) under new ownership they revamped a lot. They have a personal favorite Magic Hats Not Quite #9. An amazing Vermont brewery who managed to get their famous beer at stores and bars with surprising frequency out here now (Compass).The stage is small, but fits a dozen people, probably 20 if it gets crazy. The bouncers do their job, but arent jerks, Ive had good convos with a few of them. Though I didnt vape inside I did catch someone else doing it with an ego. I choose not to here because of size and my set up blows clouds. Full bar, more top shelf glass than Id expect, but nothing mixologisty fancy. No fresh mint and basil infused kool whip martinis if thats what your coming here for. Its always going to have this local vibe, this pubish feel, but the fresh leather and high seating along the wall and the wood give off this country vibe.They have a good jukebox with most of your favorite hits, even new ones. The DJ on Wednesdays is good, he really listens to the crowds physical feedback instead of going off into his own little world during a set.It can be a sausage fest, so I suggest you bring your own talent. The dancefloor has terrible ventilation and I have a tendancy to take off my shirt anyhow, bad combination. Oh yeah and their drinks are cheap a vast majority of the time. Weekends, its about average, but I consider this a weeknight only bar. There is more excitement to be had than this quiet coastal spot. On a weekend. Played some house, some EDM, some pop, some top 40 something for everyone, no country though.The strange thing is the crowd often swells before 11, but dies by 12 and swells by 1 and dies at close. Its because the people pub crawling on their way home keeps people coming and going. If I lived in Solana beach within walking distance and they had a patio with a firepit I would make this my new OMTIs (favorite dive bar in Oceanside).

Review №28

2018-06-28 10:24:39

A low key spot that could turn up to 11 on any notice,while maintaining service and security,as well a variety of entertainment. I miss the goldfish races and open mic night but too much of a good thing is a bad thing so its still a 10/10 spot.

Review №29

2023-05-26 03:49:41

Speedy service, great atmosphere and drinks are affordable.

Review №30

2014-12-02 16:53:15

A fun, divey bar with good music, lots of space and room for a band (none were playing during my visit). Also, cheap/strong drinks. Its just steps from the beach in case you develop a liquor jacket and decide to take a dip in the Pacific.

Review №31

2020-10-08 05:20:59

Other than having to buy food that I definitely didnt eat, it was awesome! Definitely not their fault, Newsom is at fault here. Great bartender and regulars.

Review №32

2019-04-28 16:09:52

Saddle bar formerly the Surf & Saddle in formerly McCaffreys has always been a great location its currently under the ownership of a decent human is doing a good job and its a lot of fun I love the location because its surrounded by so much wealth but its still a bar a bar should always be a bar this is definitely always been a bar and I enjoyed front porch in the Beautiful Girls spilling out of it

Review №33

2019-06-30 06:41:36

Well... I met all the best people here.. including my husband, so I may be biased! Good drinks and Pillbox next door has great food!

Review №34

2017-11-25 08:54:14

Been coming to this bar over 20 years...its mind boggling how horrible the DJs are. Fragments of songs.. biggest teases.. very unfortunate. All they have to do is play one decent song from beginning to end, but they cant even do it. So sad.

Review №35

2018-12-02 04:42:46

Open Mic late Sunday nights is great f youre out and about after 10 pm.The pours are good, and the service is attentive.

Review №36

2019-05-19 06:10:52

Always great service and smiles. Definitely helps when you are around family. Not to mention whether you are born and raised or just passing through you get treated as you should!!! Cant wait to go back!!!!

Review №37

2019-12-08 22:59:56

Great 49er atmosphere. So much fun to be a 9er fan at Saddle Bar. Definitely will be there again!

Review №38

2022-05-13 12:57:17

Love this friendly neighborhood joint!Always great energy and bartenders are fast and attentive!

Review №39

2022-11-14 18:24:39

Great little place. Great pours and great prices. Wish I lived closer.

Review №40

2016-11-08 05:42:53

Tourist Review: Great small place if your looking to go out for a drink or two after 10pm in Solana Beach. Friendly bartenders.

Review №41

2018-12-14 17:40:29

Always fun. Local dive bar Thats chill and welcoming. We just played there and they were awesome.

Review №42

2021-07-20 04:32:35

Great little neighborhood bar. Enjoy it every time we go. Thanks to David and Mike!

Review №43

2018-12-05 22:35:59

Fun local place for drinks, live music, and dancing. The restaurant next door will bring food over as well. Great place!

Review №44

2018-07-16 06:40:18

Great prices and atmosphere especially Sunday night open mics. Also, the worlds tallest and most inconvenient urinal.

Review №45

2022-04-17 03:45:12

Great venue, great staff, live music. It has an awesome vibe!

Review №46

2022-05-29 10:13:20

Great Vibe! Mixed crowd that meshed well (credit to the staff).Thanks Steph!

Review №47

2017-11-21 02:57:01

An okay place to hang with friends. The wife was disappointed with the music selection from the juke box and the fact that they didnt have the ingredients to make her a Scooby snack.

Review №48

2022-12-10 21:34:04

Good drinks and good game watching with the broadcast sounds during the day

Review №49

2018-03-12 06:24:19

Was a nice cool bar until the one Chinese worker told me and my friends that we were at the bar the night before and caused problems which we were not even at the bar that night how can you tell paying customers that they were there when they werent ?? and refused to serve us will never go back

Review №50

2017-11-09 03:21:23

Aside from the creep of an old dude harrassing literally every woman inside, this place was unexpectedly FUN! Great music, though the transitions really kinda suck...sorry DJ

Review №51

2017-04-30 07:08:40

The dj was great and the restrooms are clean, but the bartenders are rude and not customer service oriented. Awful service and stale beer.

Review №52

2020-01-22 06:32:00

Bartenders and locals are a hoot. Always a good time. Great atmosphere.

Review №53

2022-03-01 15:11:58

If you just want to chill have a drink listen to music this is your place.

Review №54

2017-09-24 04:02:19

Staff is amazing down to earth peps, very respectful. This is how all bars should be!. Love this place 💘

Review №55

2018-05-04 23:17:00

Every one is very kind and welcoming. Makes u feel like u have been a regular the moment you walk in the door

Review №56

2019-10-30 14:50:56

This was a really fun place that Ive never been before. If your ever at the Del Mar fairgrounds stop in and see for your self

Review №57

2021-05-31 09:17:13

Great staff and atmosphere. Lots of TVs and good music.

Review №58

2016-10-06 22:37:29

Awesome little bar that we hit on a Tuesday afternoon. Didnt get to experience it for the night life.

Review №59

2020-11-14 21:15:22

Friendly service with a good selection of food from next door. Try the burger and fries, with the burger cooked medium.

Review №60

2018-03-14 01:24:03

Pretty much your run of the mill dive bar. Good tap list and a good pre game for the Belly Up.

Review №61

2021-11-03 17:53:37

Makes me want to stay longer than I should. A good group of folks.

Review №62

2018-06-16 23:59:50

Always a cool spot to stop in for a local draft beer after a walk on Solana Beach.

Review №63

2018-03-29 07:45:58

Its a bar, nothing awful, nothing wonderful. I went on a karaoke night, not very crowded.

Review №64

2019-08-11 16:01:15

Divey little bar with great dance music on Sat night. Chill atmosphere.

Review №65

2019-02-26 02:01:36

Long way from the days of the old Surf & Saddle... friendly staff, live music & best karaoke host on Wednesday night ☆☆☆☆☆

Review №66

2021-05-26 14:21:31

Small place thats full of character. The barkeeps were awesome.

Review №67

2018-08-27 22:36:26

A great place to relax & have fun & party, a great local Solana Beach Staple

Review №68

2022-01-15 04:25:35

Electric atmosphere, music can’t be beat. Saddle up cowboy.

Review №69

2017-12-29 00:16:08

Owner was a douche. Food sucks. Denied my valid out of state licence .

Review №70

2017-01-12 17:26:29

This place has some live music pretty cool bar inside

Review №71

2019-01-04 14:40:29

Small local bar, enjoyed the layed back vibe (music and style of the bar)

Review №72

2017-06-02 16:22:01

Outstanding place for beers, live music, and to watch sport on one of three large TVs. You can bring in outside food.

Review №73

2019-06-24 03:06:21

Great dance spot and they have TVG on a TV!

Review №74

2019-08-03 09:05:23

Amazing ambience, friendly staff and welcoming vibe. Cougar den for sure!

Review №75

2019-04-27 03:45:29

All time classic place

Review №76

2016-12-27 19:44:28

Nice central bar by the beach. Bartender pours a generous drink.

Review №77

2019-09-05 22:10:20

Not the best bartenders. If they dont know you, they skip you many times.

Review №78

2021-07-01 23:24:38

Great place, excellent bar tender!

Review №79

2017-08-04 21:01:10

Great place for a drink and very friendly atmosphere.

Review №80

2019-11-17 04:33:08

Mike is the best. Ive been coming here a long time.

Review №81

2021-04-10 22:27:36

A classic bar in good old DEL MAR!

Review №82

2018-04-15 18:57:41

Great place to stop in for a couple Beers! Cheers!

Review №83

2023-02-25 14:20:32

Nice little dive bar 🍸

Review №84

2017-11-08 02:25:45

Go to spot, great location, relaxed atmosphere, open late.

Review №85

2015-11-15 07:43:37

Good location. Take an Uber and have fun.

Review №86

2023-04-04 23:56:54

Bartender sound level price

Review №87

2021-06-20 02:47:28

Never been next to it is great place food

Review №88

2017-10-07 00:48:10

Five star bar👌🍻

Review №89

2018-02-01 07:53:39

Unreal vibe and great service and music

Review №90

2018-11-16 15:14:20

Fantastic Neighborhood Bar with Good Vibes!

Review №91

2016-05-30 21:15:33

Awesome interior. Great atmosphere.

Review №92

2018-05-22 15:26:11

They good music there

Review №93

2018-11-26 01:34:46

The service and staff are always on point when I am here!

Review №94

2016-08-26 21:59:30

Nice bar and great drinks.

Review №95

2020-06-24 21:09:03

Good friendly bartender BRETT

Review №96

2019-09-15 22:03:25

Best dive bar in Solana Beach

Review №97

2021-04-30 19:55:22

It used to be open until 2am.

Review №98

2018-07-27 16:57:02

Can get to be crowded on busy nights.

Review №99

2019-07-29 16:34:07

Just a overpriced dump with no soul.

Review №100

2019-06-12 22:48:09

Fun little spot with live music

Review №101

2019-05-13 21:23:39

Same dump that I remembered. Ill be back

Review №102

2020-01-05 07:25:55

Not bad!

Review №103

2017-10-19 01:40:51

Great people, Grey place

Review №104

2017-05-02 13:49:24

Cool vibe

Review №105

2019-04-03 07:49:27

Clean, quiet, good service

Review №106

2022-02-20 03:00:41

Love the staff.

Review №107

2017-10-31 20:00:04

NICE dive bar for a drink

Review №108

2022-05-29 14:43:31

Must visit in town.

Review №109

2019-08-02 20:00:02

Fun!

Review №110

2020-03-13 08:55:32

Great local spot

Review №111

2016-01-24 19:23:09

Very fun place

Review №112

2017-09-15 05:56:16

Review №113

2020-02-23 09:55:04

Awesome music

Review №114

2018-09-09 22:59:21

Go Niners!

Review №115

2021-08-20 15:14:07

Dog friendly

Review №116

2019-01-26 15:13:48

Good service

Review №117

2020-01-23 07:15:38

Jukebox

Review №118

2016-09-17 07:10:44

Terrible

Review №119

2018-05-06 07:44:27

Good music

Review №120

2019-11-26 04:47:06

Its a bar.

Review №121

2017-02-06 08:03:36

My kind of bar

Review №122

2019-06-16 19:05:27

Cougar bar

Review №123

2023-12-11 16:00:10

Driven by multiple times. Just never pulled the trigger to go. Oh it happened to be Karaoke night. Clearly some talent in there that night. Definitely a very local bar.

Review №124

2019-02-24 18:48:34

Hmm

Review №125

2018-11-19 20:42:55

Worked great