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About Hooleys
Hooleys Public House operates two welcoming venues in the San Diego area: one in Rancho San Diego at 2955 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, and another in La Mesa at 5500 Grossmont Center Dr. Each location offers a unique space for live music, private events, and casual gatherings. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking and transit options, and recommended nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a seamless visit.
Whether you’re catching a live show on the Rancho San Diego patio, enjoying a private event in the Guinness Room at La Mesa, or organizing a group outing, Hooleys provides straightforward, friendly booking and dependable service.
Both Hooleys locations are known for regular live music moments (including performances on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at Rancho San Diego) and versatile private spaces. When you’re ready to secure seats or book a private event, we’ve got you covered with clear capacity details and easy planning steps. For hospitality partners, Hooleys offers practical spaces and reliable service to make your night out or special event successful.
- Rancho San Diego capacity: Enclosed Back Patio seats up to 50; standing room up to 75; entire venue accommodates groups up to 145.
- La Mesa capacity: Entire venue up to 268 standing and 150 seating; Guinness Room up to 50 standing and 45 seating.
- Parking: La Mesa offers free on-site parking; Rancho San Diego has on-site parking as well.
- Transit: Close to MTS bus routes (1, 852, 854) and the Grossmont Transit Center/trolley; Route 855 serves Rancho San Diego – La Mesa area.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express La Mesa near SDSU is a convenient option for out-of-town guests.
- Live music and private events: Regular public performances at Rancho San Diego and private spaces at both locations.
Explore the official Hooleys sites for current show calendars and private-event capacities, and let us help secure your seats or space today.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Locations: Hooleys Public House - Rancho San Diego (2955 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019) and Hooleys Public House - La Mesa (5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942).
- Rancho San Diego capacity (private spaces): Enclosed Back Patio seats up to 50 and stands up to 75; entire venue can accommodate groups up to 145. ([tagvenue.com](https://www.tagvenue.com/us/rooms/san-diego/44021/hooleys-public-house-rancho-san-diego/enclosed-back-patio?utm_source=openai))
- La Mesa capacity: Entire venue up to 268 standing and 150 seating; Guinness Room up to 50 standing and 45 seating. ([tagvenue.com](https://www.tagvenue.com/us/rooms/san-diego/44012/hooleys-public-house-la-mesa/entire-venue?utm_source=openai))
- Seating charts/private spaces: Spaces like Enclosed Back Patio and Guinness Room have published capacity details on Tagvenue (acting as venue floor plans for events). ([tagvenue.com](https://www.tagvenue.com/us/rooms/san-diego/44021/hooleys-public-house-rancho-san-diego/enclosed-back-patio?utm_source=openai))
- Parking: La Mesa location offers free on-site parking; Rancho San Diego location has parking available. ([tagvenue.com](https://www.tagvenue.com/us/rooms/san-diego/44012/hooleys-public-house-la-mesa/entire-venue?utm_source=openai))
- Transit: Nearby public transit includes MTS bus lines (1, 852, 854) and proximity to Grossmont Transit Center/trolley; routes like 855 serve Rancho San Diego–La Mesa. ([moovitapp.com](https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-La_Mesa-San_Diego_CA-city_6544-582?utm_source=openai))
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express La Mesa near SDSU is a nearby lodging option. ([ihg.com](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/la-mesa/sanpd/hoteldetail?utm_source=openai))
- Notable events: Rancho San Diego location offers live music (1st & 3rd Saturdays) and both locations host private events (e.g., private spaces listed on Tagvenue). ([hooleys.com](https://hooleys.com/))
- Renamed/demolished: No public reports of demolition or renaming; Hooleys operates two active pubs in the area. ([hooleys.com](https://hooleys.com/))