The Silver Fox Lounge - San Diego, California

Ahmed T.

"Terrible Experience Every Time"

We’ve visited this place three times to play pool, and every single time, there’s been an older man who calls himself “the doctor” who completely ruins the experience. He’s constantly hovering over the tables and never leaves us alone.

The last time we went, we waited for 2 hours to get a table. As soon as we started our game, this man and his friend asked if they could share the table with us. We agreed to let them play, and after just 5 minutes, he finished his game and told us to leave the table! It was beyond frustrating and disrespectful.

This place seriously needs to address this issue and remove this guy from the premises. My friend and I had a terrible experience every time, and we won’t be coming back until they take care of this problem.

Jerome C.

If you like dive bars this is the venue for you. It’s got everything you need from a juke box, pool tables, and darts. It’s got good drinks it’s open at 6am until about as late as it gets. If you go early you will meet a lot of fun locals. Worth swinging through if your a dive bar fan. This place did a great job of cleaning after the pandemic but they still need to clean the air filters.

Taylor S.

I had my birthday here, and while we had fun, the bartender was such a rain on my parade. She didn’t like the music we were playing so she continued to turn it down and complain to my friends about it. She also didn’t know what a Negroni was….. this is a dive bar so I should’ve known to maybe not even ask, but really

Responding to that hilarious reply:

Are you not aware that AMI music is installed into this sloppy establishment? If you’re not familiar, once you do that, that gives the guests ability to play music through the app. Therefore not leaving it up to the bartenders (if you can even call them that, considering they’re not knowledgeable on classic cocktails) to set the vibe. But don’t get me wrong, your bartenders do set a vibe! The one where I’m not so sure if they wash their hands regularly or are into things like cleaning… considering the environment they chose.

Cheers

Charles M.

I went to the Silver Fox Lounge tonight with my Government Licensed Service Dog, trained to do a specific task, and is only 7 Lbs., while being contained and carried in a satchel over my shoulder, Upon entering I was turned away due to the dog not being allowed in this establishment. I attempted to advise the Doorman, Mr. Hernandez I believe, That he is a Licensed Service Dog, I had his tag and vest, and this is a public place. Mr. Hernandez stated he didn't care because I was in a private business which is not a public space.

I advised him that he is violating my ADA rights and to look it up on his phone or call his boss and make sure. He refused to do so and became very stern, repeating himself that I was in a private business and what I was telling him didn't apply at the Silver Fox.

He did not want to hear anything I had to say, see anything I attempted to show him, and did not attempt to double check with anyone. He spoke aggressively and was very authoritative which almost led to an altercation after I had to put my dog back in the car and went back in to tell my coworkers that I was denied entrance and I would see them Monday.

Christopher G.

A dive’s dive. They’ve got a couple pool tables, a jukebox, a smoking area upstairs that overlooks the street, and a very long bar. Cheap well drinks, only a semi-rowdy clientele. It’s fine for a silly night out or some quick drinks on the cheap. Nothing incredibly noteworthy about the place though. Doesn’t smell bad for a divey spot.

Hal J.

The lady wanted to go a dive bar and it doesn't get more divey than this OG spot. The pool tables and locals playing are all friendly and great, prices for drinks are potentially the lowest in the area but the bartenders are great and really know their drinks. It's a great medley of people that come here but I wouldn't let that detour me from a good time.

Stephanie R.

Came on a whim to play pool with my bestie William and Carlina treated us amazing the regulars are so respectful! Couldn’t have found a better place than this.

Rob S.

They don’t serve food here. This is a gem a classic dive bar. Something that’s going away quickly. You step down into a basement and into the darkness. You can feel and inhale the history of this place. It has what very few bars have, cheap prices. Classic drinks. No $18 rosemary sticks in your cocktails here. At the end of your visit, you will feel that you can still afford to pay your rent. When you step out, it’ll definitely take a minute to readjust to the light. I hope this place never changes.