Stage Coach Inn

A nice sports bar

This bar is five stars for the total package of what it is — a great dive bar! I have probably driven past this place 100,000 times, before I stopped in. Apprehension — yes, I know the area and what I expected was a «Mickey Rourke from Barfly» type of experience and you know sometimes that’s fun, right? Instead, what I got was a chill, cool, well kept drinking establishment with probably the best pool tables and sticks I found in a bar — Ever! Bartenders were the right personality plus. Smoking area with entertainment — nice. In fact, my overall impression is that it might be too nice to be a dive bar, it was really clean in there. Other positives reasonably priced strong drinks. Yup, had to take UBER home again!

This is a great ‘dive’ bar. No food but lots of games!
Pool, air hockey, darts… super cool.
Stop in for a quick cocktail before food shopping at Costco! Lol
It’s also got an indoor ish smoking patio for those of you that are into that sort of thing.

Not gonna lie about it I thought this was 100% standard dive bar. I’ve driven by multiple times and have always contemplated going in but I judged a book by its cover. This place is gorgeous inside, super clean, the pool tables are in perfect condition since they host a pool league here. Drinks are super cheap, the bartender we have is super friendly. My friend pulled out diapers to get her wallet out and the bartender asked how old her child was and we had a fun conversation about kids. Awesome place and 100% coming back. The ONLY down side is that they don’t have food but Popeyes, pizza, and Mexican food is around the corner so you’re good to go there. A true diamond in the rough kinda thing here.

I said I’d never EVER go in this place. My Mom went here 30 yrs ago, never looked inviting. Well, we were bar hopin, one beer a bar rule and this place is gorgeous inside, clean, cool people, rad place.

Bars out here are weird but that’s bc I’m new in town. I’ve found too many try-​hard craft breweries with atrocious overhead lighting but very good beers. Problem is they are peppered with angry men.
This place has all the best things of a great shitty bar. Good lighting. Cheap liquor drinks. Small draft beer collection. Cash only. Jukebox. Pool (APA ranked local team). Smoking section. Perpetual Semi truck without a payload parked in front. Clearly visible video camera of the front entrance so you know who’s been 86’d but coming back anyway. Not in a strip mall! If yr scared of these things prolly best to only come if you’re feeling adventurous.
You’ll get your quota of silver foxes who shoot good pool and Cougars with hoop earrings. It was the first place I met a stranger, chatted and bought each other a round. It’s a friendly local. It’s also open late but I haven’t been after 8.
Erika’s restaurant in the adjacent strip mall is good Mexican food. Dry burritos without rice and beans.

So… I’ve been going here for years. You never would guess that this place has it’s own little culture by looking at it from the outside. It is «the peoples» bar. Lots of locals, all know each other. Music is eclectic– whatever the mood is. Oh, yeah. if you play pool THIS is the pool bar of North County– trust me on this one. And even though it is a dive bar you never know who you’re gonna meet. BTW– there is never a cover charge. Smokers and non-​smokers are welcome. Actually, anybody is welcome here.

A decent dive bar — but not dark. Rather bright, but simple. You can play some pool or watch a game or shoot shit with the regulars.
But you can’t watch a game unless its on their standard TV package, for Stage Coach hasn’t the budget to show the full range of major league sports. As such, if there’s a particular team or game you want to watch… check ahead or check out a more sports-​specific bar.

Was kind of intimidating driving up because u don’t know what to expect inside but super strong drinks, Friendly service, reasonable prices, and our new favorite dive bar!

Well… at least I can say I’ve tried it. My friend and I stood outside at our car for a good ten minutes watching the people come in and out and we said «are we seriously doing this right now…» before going in.
I mean I can’t say I had extremely high expectations.
The plus’s: the bartender with the dreads was really nice and welcoming, the PBRs were only $ 3 (no tall cans only 16oz), it was clean.
Minuses: PACKED with people ranging from 50 and up, there was a pool table directly behind the bar seating so as we sat at the bar we ended up being rubbed up on a lot by passer-​bys, not the most inviting crowd we definitely got a lot of strange looks but hey it’s understandable.
I don’t know, maybe I’ll come back. I have a friend that says he’s been on a weekend and it’s dead in there. I also saw a sign that says Tuesday is a $ 10 cover fee because it’s pool tournament night so beware!
The decision to come here was one of my many YOLO moments and I can’t say it was the worst one.

Ah this place is super sentimental to me and will hold a special place with me, so of course I have to give it a good rating! Others may not like this place because it’s a dive bar, but it’s not your typical grungy hole in the wall place like many others I’ve been to in Oceanside.
Pool Tables? Check!
TVs to watch Sports? Check!
Outside area for smoking? Check!
Cheap drinks? Check!
Bartenders are super friendly and this place is totally laid back and casual. Not sure if they have food, but it’s next to Popeyes and Mexican food is across the way, so getting food is no problem.
What’s nice is you can still enjoy the outside space when it rains (WHENEVER that happens) because it’s covered, outdoor heaters, and TVs so you can still watch the game.
Definitely one of the better dive bars in Oceanside if you’re in the mood for a casual, laid-​back time.

Best place to go grab a drink relax and play some pool and not to mention Pam makes some pretty amazing drinks ;)

I have to admit, I definitely judged a book by its cover when it came to The Coach. However, after my first cocktail, I knew I would keep coming back. The prices are super cheap and the drinks are extra strong. I always get a stoli with soda water and I think its around $ 4– which is wayyy cheap.
The bartenders are nice and there is plenty to do to pass time (pool, darts, shuffle board, casino machines). What more can you ask for?

ThIs place has been around forever, since before the dawn of my move to California. It was already well broken in then, and was one of the first bars I ever visited in North County all those years ago. I was a regular. Then I moved to Orange County, and points beyond, and did not come in the place for years. I rediscovered it about 8 months ago, and I am hooked again.
You won’t find a better drink or better prices in So Cal and they are open until 2 AM most nights. Old style outside which doesn’t look like much, but very cool on the inside, a great place to relax and unwind.

The strongest cocktail pour you’ll ever get ;)
This is my favorite dive bar! It’s cash only, can get a little crowded, but you won’t get a stronger drink anywhere else! :)
They have a surprisingly great selection of choices too, and are open until 2am!

Best pool tables in North County. Brand new beautiful 7′ Diamond pool tables. The atmosphere and the enclosed patio/​smokers lounge is awesome too. Great place to have a pint and play. Tuesday night 8-​ball tournaments.

Enter a smokey bar with classic rock and pool. I imagine most people shoot’n pool here will hustle you harder than Minnesota Fats.
I’m not going to tell you this bar is the ideal spot to bring a dolled up dime, or that you might meet the future Mr./Mrs. Right here, but it’s alright for a cold one. I think most of this bars appeal comes from the rustic atmosphere they have cultivated (unintentionally). Many shoot the breeze over strong drinks or cold beers, while others puff away on grits among the neon homages of seductive domestic delights. The vinyl seats and artificial wood paneling take you back to a time where men were men.
I like this bar, but it’s not for everyone.

Super dive– divey ba just off the 78 freeway in Vista/​Oceanside. Usually we just come here later cuz it’s nearby to play pool and have a drink or two. Not really a crowded hip place, but a place that you can go in pretty much whatever. I have to admit, the inside is pretty big and not bad compared to how it looks on the outside. It’s almost hidden, in the respect that by the looks of the outside it doesn’t look like much but inside is pretty sweet with a full long bar, 3 pool tables, a jukebox and a sit in outdoor smoking area.
Like I said, maybe not a good spot to kick it at for something that hopping but it’s just a good place to grab a beer, maybe a cocktail, shoot some pool, talk then go home. It’s one of those late night last stops.

same faces
same drunks every night
music sucks
OLD 90s RAP and country… WTF???
dont waste your money on the jute box the bartenders can over ride it AND THEY PLAY WHAT THEY WANT TO HEAR. (heard it straight from the bartender when I was trying to play tiger army)
perverts galore
drinks are expensive
drinks suck, not a good variety
loosers
loosers
loosers
enough said?
oh but they do get 1 point because its were gays and lesbians hangout… loves that!
GAYS GALORE!!!

Stopped into this dive returning to LA from San Diego. Always wanted to check it out. It was pretty busy despite it being early afternoon, with plenty of locals drinking beer, and getting good and rowdy with each other on a weekday. High ceilings, brown wood décor, thumbs up for divey décor.
The enclosed smoking area INSIDE the bar is a curiosity. They are basically smoking up a storm inside the place. It kind of stinks, and you are breathing second hand smoke when they open the door again and again.
Overall, it looks like a great place to visit once in a while. I get the impression it’s nuts in the evening. Oh, and park in the back or you’ll look like a total tourist. Everyone knows to park in the rear. The CCTV shows your car in the front when you pull up, so everyone can see you arrive…
Ice cold schooners of beer, great jukebox as well. Thumbs up!