Bar
Live Wire
27 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Joanna
October 14, 2017
Legendary dive bar with a great beer list.
Laura
August 29, 2018
Joe Austin and Sam Chammas opened Live Wire in 1992. Named after their college radio KCR – the live wire, the bar is all about “kick ass bands and kick ass beers”. The first wave of local beers poured from the taps when the bar opened. Rocket from the Crypt, Fluf Lucy, Fur Coat and more blast from the jukebox, and Patrons enjoy drinking Alesmith, Ballast Point, Karl Strauss, Blind Pig and much more. 20 years after its opening the bar stays true to its origins, not much has changed, and why should it? Live Wire has great beer, pint size cocktails, and an awesome jukebox.
Joe Austin and Sam Chammas opened Live Wire in 1992. Named after their college radio KCR – the live wire, the bar is all about “kick ass bands and kick ass beers”. The first wave of local beers poured from the taps when the bar opened. Rocket from the Crypt, Fluf Lucy, Fur Coat and more blast from t…
Tibor
February 7, 2016
Very cool alternative bar with excellent beer selection and awesome cult stuff on the TVs, pool table, jukebox -- happenin'!
Spencer
August 5, 2014
Great dive bar known for their jukebox
Michael
July 29, 2014
Another fun little dive bar!
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Location
2103 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA
University Heights