SHELTER Encinitas

Everything is great except the bouncer named "Naan" or "Nahn" (I'm pretty sure I heard that he is the manager.which is absolutely ridiculous hence all of the reviews I've seen). They must not care because they know people will come anyway. My legal best friend from Canada was visiting and had her ID + multiple second forms of identity verification and he wouldn't accept it. Soon after he had a physical altercation with another man in line. He was extremely rude and condescending to everyone. Eventually she was able to find a picture of her passport and she was let in but the situation this bouncer put us in was extremely unfair and unnecessary. He was power tripping and had no reason not to let her in. There was a second bouncer with him who did absolutely nothing but watch. Educate your bouncers on foreign ID's and how to treat people. I never write reviews but the situation we experienced was absurd and something we have never seen before.

It is hard to express in words how awful this place is. I would honestly usually never even bother writing a review, but what happened tonight was just absolutely out of bounds. Bouncers are extremely! Rude and will try to intimidate and harass you as a woman.
I’ve been to many places/bars and clubs all over the world, but I have never ever experienced a place like this. Please do yourself a pleasure and just stay away!

Very rude door man security. Unprofessional behavior i asked if I could order a orange juice. And they said no get oj at a gas station. Very rude attitude. This was at 8: 15pm.

Very welcoming door guy, Ryan was the bartender.completely killed all drink requests, all staff was so kind and patient even tho they were very busy. Will most def come back

Best place for fun vibes with drinks and great service! Ryan is an outstanding bar tender who is extremely welcoming! Definitely coming back day or night!

Most horrible experience. They tried to ruin our bachelorette party night with very aggressive bouncers who man handled the Bride a few weeks after her neck surgery. Can’t believe this place is still in business ew. Don’t bother going here. Go to 1st street bar instead.

Extremely rude service. This place was so disrespectful. Never come here if you’re trying to have a good time. Probably the worst management I’ve ever dealt with. Better bars to go to.

The rudest management any bar/restaurant I have ever been to. Bouncers also cannot do their jobs. If you’re of age, be prepared to be turned away. If all of the bouncers & management at SHELTER can’t recognize real IDs from fake IDs, get anothet job. Or get this place an ID scanner. Ridiculous. First time in California, would never return here.

TOWNIE STRONGHOLD. Amazing time. Place to be and be seen. Great spot. Not for yuppies. Came on a Thursday. Great crowd. Good ratio. Love it. Be back. Maybe more than one bartender on a Thursday.

This isn't a place I would likely visit for myself, but we went to a private event hosted here and it was a perfect location for the event. The venue was a good layout for socializing and the bar service was quick and friendly.