Live Wire

8/12/2008 10:54:15 AM, tuesday, august 12, 2008
This place is certainly unique. For a little dive bar, this place has an amazing number of beers on tap. And for a beer specialty bar, this place is...well? A dive with a neighborhood feel. Being in a walkable neighborhood is a huge plus, and it’s right next to Mama’s wraps, if you want to get some kickass Lebanese food. Not only this, but their happy hour is $1 off ALL beers, 7 days a week, and lasts from 5-8PM. Talk about ideal! I love it! And they do have a great jukebox with some random old school music in it. People tell me that this place gets insanely loud later at night, but during happy hour times it is pretty laid back, so you can get whichever atmosphere you want! This place is really worth checking out.

1/2/2007 3:44:30 PM, tuesday, january 02, 2007
Another great San Diego Dive bar with a good beer selection. You will always find Alesmith, Stone and Russian River on tap, mixed with a few other local and California beers. If they have some good bottle, like Bear Republic Ho Rod Rye or Alesmith Yulesmith...they’re only $6...great price for a bomber. The service is usually pretty good. Like the others have said, it’s nice to go get a $5-$6 dollar double drink in a pint glass once in a while there, too.

12/16/2006 1:07:46 PM, saturday, december 16, 2006
This is really a great bar, I’m glad Naven added this to the site. It reminds me a lot of one of my favorite bars in New York City, The Grassroots Tavern. The biggest difference between these bars though is this bar serves real beer and has a pool table instead of dart boards. The hours have changed they are now open at 5pm on weekdays. They have a great selection of taps, 2 russian river, 3-4 Alesmith, and 2 stone and when I was there one of the stone included Oaked Arrogant Bastard. Good Prices and a Great Happy Hour. Also the nice thing is that your friends who may not be as into beer as you can go and get other stuff.

9/29/2006 12:44:04 AM, friday, september 29, 2006
For nearly a year now, I have been debating whether or not to enter this bar into the data base. You see, I love this place, and I want it to be all mine. But, the people are so nice here and they have worked hard to get great beers on tap....that I think it needs to be said.....the Live Wire is excellent. They typically have at least 10 excellent selections, usually consisting of something from Russian River, Stone, Reaper, Green Flash, etc. They have great taps here. The bartenders are generally friendly and responsive. When you dont feel like a beer, they put their mixed drinks in a Pint Glass......that is awesome. The only downside is the lousy hours. They dont open until 8 pm everynight, except for Friday, when they open at 5pm for their happy hour. Which, is one of the best deals in town. A great beer bar.