I couldn’t believe my eyes!!I’m a 53 year old woman so I walked in with no problem. I was meeting my son (recently stationed Marine Officer at Pendleton) and I took a seat at the bar near the door. “Security” gave him an incredibly hard time because he didn’t have a California ID. That’s right, he had his home state ID and a military ID proving his age (23). I personally asked the bartender and the bouncer for clarification and they said “that’s the way it is.” That’s a crazy shame. Go anywhere but here…I know my family will.
Allison Rodriguez
Discriminatory bar, anti-American, the bar is right outside the Marine Corps base yet does not serve marines, how could you not want to support your country. If you don’t support your country like the bar then you belong here. Ironically the bar hires a marine as a bouncer tho. If you have an out of state ID do not even try.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Angel Romero
Have came to this bar several times over the last 2 years and was refused service simply for not having a California license. Not to mention it's one of the closest bars to a Marine Corps installation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Johnny DLS
I was refused to enter this bar because I wasn’t a resident in California. Came here before and they pull this. Never have I experienced this nonsense. Didn’t even accept my military id, Anti-
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kate Gilmore
My husband and I grabbed a few drinks here when we came into town late. Someone else already described it exactly the way we would: cool but not memorable. We got bottled and draught beers, so that's pretty hard to mess up, but our bartender was pretty great. Just fast and welcoming without overstepping into our date night. The biggest thing that has stuck with both me and my husband is that the vibe seems like they're going for "dive bar", but it was way too clean and calculated to have that genuine feel. I know that sounds goofy to complain about, but as dive bar collectors who also love bougie cocktails in fancy spots, it was weird to hang out in a bar that felt a little contrived. We enjoyed the drinks we had here, but I think the only thing I'll remember about it is that it isn't quite a dive bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Phillip Matthews
Horrible Drugged Out transplant loser Bar and Vibe was bad .The bartender was rude as it gets and her sidekickdoorman was aggressive and violent type . It’s sad to say but San Clemente has no more locals left only
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Norm Simpson
This place has been here forever. Really good vibe. Good food and drinks. Friendly staff. Worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Blackburn
Always a great time when I can pop in!
richard barrett
Great local dive bar.Staff knows everyone in the bar.Drinks are strong. Lots of space to mingle and get shot down hitting on people.I liked it here. Close to the beachParking absolutely sucks.
Caleb Clay
Only let California IDs into this place. Completely uncalled for and the bouncer was rude and disrespectful towards military.
Nice little sports bar. Great service and friendly bartender.
Maureen P.
Both of the bartenders with long dark curly hair have horrible attitudes & only seem to want to serve their friends, way better places to visit in San Clemente.
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bartender last night was really rude. They seem to be really under staffed one bartender for the whole bar on a Saturday is not enough in my option.
Regan B.
Oles has always been a great bar to meet up with local friends, as a local myself I love spending money at an establishment that brings back to the community. I get along with all the bar tenders and bouncers and it feels like family!... until Donny works. He has made it his mission to make me feel singled out with out even a reason and explanation. Donny goes out of his way to make sure I am not allowed at oles and then even went out of his way to try to make me not allowed at the other local bars. With a explanation I would 100% understand and comply BUT when he is not working I am allowed no problem. At this point I can not help but believe he is going out of his way to BULLY me. I have tried numerous times to get a explanation or conversation going, but instead, I am told I am a Cunt and to go away. My only hope is a conversation but he won't give me the time of day.
Ben Martin
bartender last night was really rude. They seem to be really under staffed one bartender for the whole bar on a Saturday is not enough in my option.
I couldn’t believe my eyes!!I’m a 53 year old woman so I walked in with no problem. I was meeting my son (recently stationed Marine Officer at Pendleton) and I took a seat at the bar near the door. “Security” gave him an incredibly hard time because he didn’t have a California ID. That’s right, he had his home state ID and a military ID proving his age (23). I personally asked the bartender and the bouncer for clarification and they said “that’s the way it is.” That’s a crazy shame. Go anywhere but here…I know my family will.
Discriminatory bar, anti-American, the bar is right outside the Marine Corps base yet does not serve marines, how could you not want to support your country. If you don’t support your country like the bar then you belong here. Ironically the bar hires a marine as a bouncer tho. If you have an out of state ID do not even try.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Have came to this bar several times over the last 2 years and was refused service simply for not having a California license. Not to mention it's one of the closest bars to a Marine Corps installation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was refused to enter this bar because I wasn’t a resident in California. Came here before and they pull this. Never have I experienced this nonsense. Didn’t even accept my military id, Anti-
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My husband and I grabbed a few drinks here when we came into town late. Someone else already described it exactly the way we would: cool but not memorable. We got bottled and draught beers, so that's pretty hard to mess up, but our bartender was pretty great. Just fast and welcoming without overstepping into our date night. The biggest thing that has stuck with both me and my husband is that the vibe seems like they're going for "dive bar", but it was way too clean and calculated to have that genuine feel. I know that sounds goofy to complain about, but as dive bar collectors who also love bougie cocktails in fancy spots, it was weird to hang out in a bar that felt a little contrived. We enjoyed the drinks we had here, but I think the only thing I'll remember about it is that it isn't quite a dive bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Horrible Drugged Out transplant loser Bar and Vibe was bad .The bartender was rude as it gets and her sidekickdoorman was aggressive and violent type . It’s sad to say but San Clemente has no more locals left only
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place has been here forever. Really good vibe. Good food and drinks. Friendly staff. Worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great time when I can pop in!
Great local dive bar.Staff knows everyone in the bar.Drinks are strong. Lots of space to mingle and get shot down hitting on people.I liked it here. Close to the beachParking absolutely sucks.
Only let California IDs into this place. Completely uncalled for and the bouncer was rude and disrespectful towards military.
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Nice little sports bar. Great service and friendly bartender.
Both of the bartenders with long dark curly hair have horrible attitudes & only seem to want to serve their friends, way better places to visit in San Clemente.
bartender last night was really rude. They seem to be really under staffed one bartender for the whole bar on a Saturday is not enough in my option.
Oles has always been a great bar to meet up with local friends, as a local myself I love spending money at an establishment that brings back to the community. I get along with all the bar tenders and bouncers and it feels like family!... until Donny works. He has made it his mission to make me feel singled out with out even a reason and explanation. Donny goes out of his way to make sure I am not allowed at oles and then even went out of his way to try to make me not allowed at the other local bars. With a explanation I would 100% understand and comply BUT when he is not working I am allowed no problem. At this point I can not help but believe he is going out of his way to BULLY me. I have tried numerous times to get a explanation or conversation going, but instead, I am told I am a Cunt and to go away. My only hope is a conversation but he won't give me the time of day.
bartender last night was really rude. They seem to be really under staffed one bartender for the whole bar on a Saturday is not enough in my option.