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Updated May 21, 2024

Pecs is a more laid back/divey gay bar popular with bears and cubs in North Park area of San Diego.

San Diego,
California, United States

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PECS can be found near Hillcrest in the North Park, San Diego, a beloved watering hole cherished by the gay bear community, the playful cubs, and anyone with a love for all things delightfully hairy. With a clever acronym, "A Place Everyone Can Socialize," PECS lives up to its name by offering an open-armed embrace to a diverse crowd, making it a true gay neighborhood dive bar with a twist.

Walking into PECS, there is relaxed vibe immediately washes over you like a soothing elixir. It's a place where strangers become friends, and friends become family – all united by a common love for great company and even greater beer. If you're one to revel in celebration, PECS has got your back! This lively dive bar boasts a calendar packed with regular parties that are sure to light up the night. And for the fabulous fans of drag, they've got you covered too, with Drag Race viewing nights that bring the runway right to your bar stool. It's a chance to sashay and sip, letting your inner diva run wild.

But that's not all! What truly sets PECS apart is its monthly beer bust – an event that can only be described as a liquid extravaganza! Unleash your inner beer aficionado as you partake in a bottomless flow of brews, and if that's not a recipe for a wild night, we don't know what is! So, if you've got an affinity for handsome men, ice-cold beers, and a fun-loving but laid-back atmosphere, PECS is the place to be. Whether you're a bear, a cub, or someone who simply revels in the magnetic charm of this unique niche, you'll feel right at home in this fun and divey spot. Close by LGBTQ+ spots to try out also - insideOUT, Hillcrest Brewing Company, EQ, Uptown Tavern, and Serpentine Cider.

So, go ahead and raise a glass (or two) at PECS – where the cheers are loud, the laughter is infectious, and the memories are etched in joyous camaraderie. Because when it comes to PECS, the hair isn't the only thing that's guaranteed to stand on end – the sheer enjoyment of it all will leave you beaming from ear to ear. Let the good times flow as smoothly as the beer and bears!

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2046 University Ave
San Diego, California, 92104
United States

Local number
619 296 0889
Dialing from abroad
+1 619 296 0889


Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bears
  • Bisexual
  • Cruising
  • Drag
  • Fetish
  • Gay
  • Leather
  • Muscle
  • Pool Table
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • House
  • Jukebox
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

Sunday
May 03
12 pm - 12 am
 
Monday
May 04
12 pm - 12 am
 
Tuesday
May 05
12 pm - 12 am
 
Wednesday
May 06
12 pm - 12 am
Today
Thursday
May 07
12 pm - 12 am
 
Friday
May 08
12 pm - 2 am
 
Saturday
May 09
12 pm - 2 am
 

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