Honestly there is nothing 5star about this place but I gave it a 5 star rating because I love this place. It’s greater than the sum of its parts cause yeah it’s a little divey but that’s why you come here. Lots of regulars that are nice to newbies also

The place has very little food for sale, if any. The service, people that work there, atmosphere is best and I have fun every time I go there. Everybody, including the customers are some of the friendliest people around town.

I have a blast everytime I go there its a classic neighborhood dive bar, they have 3 nice pool tables, darts, and pinball. seems like most of the bartenders are really cool and they open at 6:00 a.m. which is always nice on the weekends when you need some of that hair of the dog that bit you !!

Divey yet not. Go to see what i mean. From breakfast shots to stout. Its gonna be there. I tested them 1 time for an old fashion. NOT BAD !

Im a vista local.. never been.. (yet). But I wanna show this local spot some love.

Great place for a cold beer, pool and friends get together. Always a good time ...

Jim's Lounge: A True Vista Dive Bar with Great Vibes (and Pool!) If you're looking for a no-frills, genuine dive bar experience in Vista, look no further than Jim's Lounge. I came here with a couple of friends recently to unwind and just hang out, and it definitely hit the spot. Even though I don't drink (I stuck to soda water with lime), the bartender, Desirae, made me feel like a regular from the moment I walked in. Her friendliness was top-notch, and it really added to the welcoming atmosphere. One of the highlights of Jim's for me was the fact that they have a few bar-sized pool tables. It's getting harder and harder to find bars with pool these days, and I definitely miss the era of pool halls on every corner. Jim's provides that classic bar pool experience, which was exactly what I was looking for. I spent a good few hours there enjoying some games with my friends. For music, Jim's has a jukebox with a modern twist – they have an app you can use to pay for and play songs that are available in its library. It's a convenient way to pick the soundtrack for the bar. Now, no dive bar story is complete without a little bit of unexpected drama. There was a brief squabble during the night involving another patron. However, from what Desirae mentioned, this isn't a common occurrence. It seemed like this particular individual was looking for trouble and unfortunately found it with someone else at the bar. Thankfully, the situation was handled quickly, the person left without further incident, and no police or ambulances were needed. While these things can happen in any bar setting, it didn't detract too much from the overall experience. I'm not 100% sure if Jim's Lounge is cash-only, so it might be worth having some cash on hand just in case. Despite not being a drinker, Jim's Lounge offered exactly what I was after: a laid-back atmosphere, friendly service from Desirae, the opportunity to play some pool, and a jukebox with a paid app system. It's a solid dive bar with a welcoming vibe, and I'll definitely be heading back there again for some more games.

This place is like Cheers. The staff is awesome and the regulars are super cool!!