La Mesa · San Diego County, CA
Live music in La Mesa
Scout analyzed 49 La Mesa places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
49
Matches
17
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Smokey and The Brisket BBQ
Vintage diner offering brisket flatbreads, burgers & share plates, plus draft beer.
Food & Drink
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
Lively spot to grill your own steak or order prepared entrees along with cocktails.
Food & Drink
Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant
Comfy, all-day option for American & Italian eats, plus candies, gelato, draft beer & sports on TV.
Nightlife
The Hills Pub
Hip, casual watering hole with reclaimed-wood decor & a menu of burgers, tacos & elevated pub grub.
Food & Drink
Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa
Food & Drink
Antica Trattoria
Shopping-center standby for refined renderings of Italian cuisine in a posh, mural-filled setting.
Teralta West
Black Cat Bar
Unpretentious watering hole featuring beer & specialty cocktails along with pool tables & a jukebox.
Food & Drink
Casa Gabriela
Cocktails & a menu of traditional Mexican dishes in a contemporary restaurant & bar.
Food & Drink
Casa De Pico
Mexican standards, giant margaritas & tableside mariachis in a kitschy, folk art-adorned space.
Food & Drink
SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro
Comfy venue offering health-conscious cafe fare, java, smoothies & wine, plus Wi-Fi in bright digs.
Food & Drink
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
University City
Raised by Wolves
Old-world decor & oak-clad walls give this hidden cocktail bar a sense of mystery & opulence.
Village of La Jolla
Georges at the Cove
Renowned chef Trey Foshee's New American cuisine served in an elegant setting with ocean views.
Food & Drink
Coin Haus
Spacious hangout with dozens of self-serve beer taps, classic arcade games & industrial decor.
Nightlife
Hearth House
Longtime gathering place offers cocktails & pub grub in simple surrounds with shuffleboard & pool.
Food & Drink
Helix Brewing Co.
La Jolla Shores
Sea & Sky
Coastal cuisine & craft cocktails served in a sleek space on the Hotel La Jolla's 11th floor.
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