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Top bars & lounges in San Diego, California
San Diego is the perfect place to explore the nightlife. There are many bars and lounges in San Diego to choose from, all you have to do is pick your favorite beverage and go. Grab your friends and head over to the Upper East Side off Market St. and you’ll have your pick of cocktails, beer, whiskey, and more. Stick to your favorites or try them all.
Whether you prefer a relaxing evening catching up with your pals or a night of drinks and dancing, San Diego has both. Choose from themed cocktail bars with live DJs, rooftop bars, casual lounges, and brewing companies all within walking distance of one another. If alcohol isn’t your thing there are hookah lounges, dessert bars, and mocktails to enjoy as well.
Spend the afternoon tasting craft beverages, enjoy a local restaurant for dinner, and spend the late hours of the night searching for the perfect cheesecake and nightcap. Kick off your evening of fun right by inviting all your friends and loved ones. Search “top cocktails near me” or “best brewery in San Diego” and let the city welcome you with open arms.
Must-try bars & lounges in San Diego
Liberty Call Distilling - Barrio Logan - - Sandwiches, Tapas & Craft Cocktails
1985 National Ave, #1131, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Quinoa Bowl | $15.00 |
Quinoa, Green Beans, Carrots, Chard, Green Onions, Garlic, Corn, Cilantro, Teriyaki Sauce | |
| Chips Con Queso/Salsa | $6.00 |
House Made Chips with Queso Blanco and Tomatillo Salsa | |
| Barrio Burger with Fries | $14.00 |
1/3 Pound Grilled American Wagyu Beef Patty, Lettuce, Pickles, Onion, Tomato, Spread Sauce, American Cheese on a Brioche Bun. Add Bacon, Fried Egg, Avocado, Extra Patty, or Pair of Onion Rings for extra charge. Comes with Handcut Fries |
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
The Haven Pizzeria
4051 Adams Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Haven Twists | $8.00 |
Homemade breadsticks topped with garlic and parmesan and served with a choice of two dipping sauces. | |
| 12" Pepperoni | $16.00 |
Pizza sauce, mozzarella and all natural pepperoni. | |
| 12" Biz | $19.00 |
Pizza sauce, mozzarella, candied bacon, pepperoni, salami, sausage and our seasonal onion mix. |
Bub's at the Ballpark
715 J ST., SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 10 Wings | $19.75 |
WINGS COME TOSSED IN 1 FLAVOR! Please select a ranch or blue cheese option and then the sauce you would like the wings tossed in. Each additional sauce will be .50 cents and come on the side. | |
| Pittsburgh Sandwich | $18.50 |
Our thinly sliced steak, cheese & chipotle aioli make for a classic combination of love. Philly never had it so good. Get it “All the Way” & your friends will be amazed! | |
| Archie Sandwich | $17.75 |
Grilled Chicken with mushrooms, swiss and mozzarella cheese and our famous Archie Sauce (the genius mix of honey mustard, buffalo and a special ingredient). The urban legend of sandwiches. |
Crab Hut Downtown
1007 5th Ave. Suite 101, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Seafood Bucket | $129.45 |
King crab leg, snow crab cluster, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams, corn on the cob, potatoes and sausages, mixed with a sauce of your choice. (2 people) | |
| Headless Shrimp | $29.76 |
Shell on headless shrimp, potato, corn on the cob, mixed with a sauce of your choice. | |
| Shrimp | $21.85 |
(per lb) |
TACOS • SEAFOOD • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
The Local Pacific Beach
809 Thomas Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pizza Logs | $13.00 |
| Buffalo Wings | $12.00 |
| Beef on Weck | $15.00 |
PIZZA • SALADS
The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails
11967 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Spicy Baked Wings | $16.00 |
1lb / served with house-made ranch and baby carrots | |
| Golden Beets and Arugula Salad | $17.00 |
roasted golden beets, crispy bacon, arugula, goat cheese, house-made balsamic reduction | |
| Little Gem Caesar Salad | $15.00 |
baby gem lettuce, chives, parmesan, house-made croutons, house-made caesar dressing |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Common Stock - Hillcrest
3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH | $15.00 |
CLASSIC | crispy chicken breast, bacon, melted muenster cheese, and house made ranch coleslaw NASHVILLE STYLE | Classic + Nashville Style Hot Sauce COMEBACK STYLE | Nashville hot chicken breast, sharp white cheddar, pickles, ranch coleslaw, + comeback sauce | |
| CHEESEBURGER | $15.00 |
| KALE SALAD | $14.00 |
GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS
Gaslamp Tavern - 868 5th Ave
868 5th Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Frier Chicken Sando | $16.00 |
Ghost Fried Tenders, House Slaw, Pickles and Voodoo Aioli | |
| GFC Sando | $15.00 |
Ghost Fried Tenders, House Slaw, Pickles and Voodoo Aioli | |
| OG Ghost Fried Chicken 3pc | $18.00 |
Tender Fried Chicken with Toasted aromatics a hint of spice and a lite super crispy crust 3pc with fries, slaw and 2 sauce |
Puesto at the Headquarters
789 W Harbor DR STE 155, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Carnitas Plate | $22.00 |
traditionally braised pork (GF), herb lime rice, black beans, esquite, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa fresca | |
| Carnitas Burrito | $17.00 |
Flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, traditionally braised pork, herb lime rice, and guacamole. Served with a side of jalisco salsa and avocado tomatillo salsa. | |
| Classic Guacamole | $14.00 |
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange, chile habanero (GF, V+) |
Flap Your Jacks - Northpark, San Diego
3020 university ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Babe Benedict | $15.95 |
poached eggs, toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce | |
| Peppa Benedict | $15.95 |
Poached eggs, toasted English muffin, sautéed spinach, double-smoked bacon, and Sriracha hollandaise | |
| Roll Over Cinnamon Lover | $5.50 |
our signature cinnamon roll with sugar glaze, baked to order |
PIZZA
CUCINA sorella - SORELLA-Kensington
4055 Adams Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| italian chopped | $14.50 |
cucumber + green bean + tomato + provolone + pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb | |
| half chicken fra diavolo | $26.50 |
polenta + charred broccoli + preserved garlic + lemon | |
| giant meatball | $14.50 |
veal + beef + pork + mascarpone polenta |
Bunz Burger Joint
475 HOTEL CIRCLE SOUTH, SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Garbage Fries | $9.29 |
cheddar & jack cheeses, bacon, grilled onion, house sauce | |
| The Cowboy | $12.39 |
smoked bacon, onion rings, BBQ sauce, cheddar, citrus slaw, lettuce, tomato | |
| All American Classic | $10.29 |
ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, pickle chips, american cheese & house sauce |
Amplified Kitchen + Beer Garden Pacific Beach
4150 Mission Blvd ate 208, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Classic Rock Burger | $12.95 |
| Sweet & Citrus Salad | $7.95 |
| Grilled Skewer Plate | $16.95 |
Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans - 555 Market Street
555 Market Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Cinna-Bee | $5.50 |
Honey, homemade cinnamon simple syrup, espresso, milk | |
| Blondie Mocha | $5.50 |
White chocolate, brown sugar-macadamia syrup, espresso, milk | |
| Vanilla Latte | $5.50 |
Vanilla, espresso & milk |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar
902 W Washington St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Buddha Bowl | $17.00 |
quinoa, seasonal berries, roasted pine nuts, rainbow carrots, beet hummus & lemon tahini dressing | |
| Mud Pie | $9.95 |
rocky road, praline & cream ice cream, peanut butter, oreo cookie crust, whipped cream, chocolate & caramel sauce | |
| Pan Roasted Salmon | $26.00 |
skin-on pan grilled Atlantic salmon, cauliflower, rainbow carrots, brussels sprouts, lemon vinaigrette |
FRENCH FRIES
Louisiana Purchase
2305 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Garlic Cheddar Biscuits | $14.00 |
four house biscuits + honey butter + jam | |
| Lemon Pepper Catfish | $33.00 |
fried lemon pepper catfish filet + two sides | |
| Spicy Chicken Skillet | $26.00 |
one airline chicken + mac and cheese + corn bread + chili honey glaze |
Hidden Craft
600 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 130, SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| One America Cheese Burger | $16.00 |
Ground beef brisket short rib patty, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, american cheese, house spread on a sesame amish bun | |
| Chicken Banh Mi | $15.00 |
Ginger, garlic, marinated chicken, pickled veggies (carrot, daikon, cucumber, white onion), miso aioli, cilantro on fresh baguette. | |
| Turkey Avocado BLT | $15.00 |
Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli on ciabatta bun |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS
Bub's at the Beach
1030 Garnet Ave., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Marvin Cobb | $16.25 |
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, bacon, avocado, red onion, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, and slices of hard boiled egg. Marvin who? | |
| Garbage Wings | $19.25 |
A combination of ALL of our favorite sauces, tossed with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, almonds, red onion, and sesame seeds! | |
| 1/2 order Wings | $9.50 |
Grilling makes them juicy and tender. Backyard BBQ is what we're talk'n about! 1/2 orders are 5 wings and come with your choice of our housemade Ranch or Blue Cheese. |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
The Blind Burro
639 J st, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| MacheteShrimp | $24.00 |
sautéed shrimp, chipotle candied bacon, pico de gallo, lime crema, Oaxaca cheese, and Manchego cheese. (ALLERGIES – DAIRY, ONION, CHILIES, SHELLFISH) *The long quesadilla/tacos originated in Guerrero, Mexico and are sold from street vendors. We make the long corn tortillas in house. In order to get the masa pliable, we add lard from our carnitas. That being said, the machetes are NOT vegetarian and CAN’T be made vegetarian. All machetes have a mixture of Oaxaca and Manchego cheese and are cooked on the flat top until the outside becomes a little crispy. | |
| To-Go Chps/Sals | $3.00 |
Our house fried corn tortilla chips dusted with salt and then served with our house salsa (tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, onion, spices, lime juice) (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, CHILIES, ONION, GARLIC) | |
| Asada Wings | $16.00 |
8 jumbo chicken wings marinated for 24 hours in our asada marinade. They are baked and then fried to order and served with buffalo salsa verde and Serrano ranch (ALLERGIES- GARLIC, ONION, CHILIES, SEEDS, GLUTEN) |
PASTA • FRENCH FRIES
Rusticucina - San Diego
3797 Park Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Wild Boar Sausage | $24.00 |
wild boar sausage, roasted tomatoes, peas, garlic & vodka cream sauce. | |
| Grandmas Ragu | $24.00 |
veal & pork ragu | |
| Classico Pesto | $25.00 |
basil, parmesan, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes & EVOO |
SALADS • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Tavern at the Beach
1200 Garnet Av, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Carrots N Celery | $2.50 |
| Salsa & Guac | $10.00 |
| Nuggs | $14.50 |
FRENCH FRIES
The Corner Drafthouse
495 Laurel st, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Alaskan Salmon | $28.00 |
RICE PILAF, LEMON BEURRE BLANC, BROCCOLINI | |
| Cubano | $19.00 |
CUBAN PORK, HAM, SWISS CHEESE, PICKLES, MUSTARD, GARLIC AIOLI, PRESSED HOAGIE ROLL | |
| Cobb Salad | $18.00 |
GRILLED CHICKEN, EGG, BACON BITS, CHERRY TOMATOS, BLEU CHEESE CRUMBLES, SPRING MIX, AVOCADO, RANCH DRESSING |
The Asian Bistro - 414 University Ave
414 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| CRISPY ROLLS | $8.00 |
CRISPY FRIED VEGGIE EGG ROLLS WITH OUR HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE (4 PCS) V|VEG | |
| PAD THAI | $0.00 |
SKINNY RICE NOODLES WITH EGG, TOFU, BEAN SPROUTS, GREEN ONIONS AND CRUSHED PEANUTS WOK FRIED WITH OUR SWEET & TANGY TAMARIND SAUCE. CAN BE V|VEG|GF | |
| LO MEIN | $0.00 |
CHINESE STYLE WOK FRIED SOFT EGG NOODLES WITH BEAN SPROUT, GARLIC, ONION, CABBAGE, CELERY, PEAS AND CARROTS CAN BE VEG|GF |
SALADS • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole - The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole
1065 4th Avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| BREW PUB BURGER | $19.00 |
Old school style cheeseburger 1/2 lb all beef patty, pickle, onion, mustard and ketchup Served with fries or upgrade to ROAR fries! +$2.5 | |
| AHI WRAP | $18.00 |
Seared and sesame-crusted ahi tuna, miso dressing, sriracha aioli, brown rice, carrots, napa cabbage, cilantro, scallion, and crunchy wonton strips, wrapped in a spinach tortilla Served with a garnish of pickled cucumbers | |
| FIESTA SALAD | $16.00 |
Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed with boneless fried chicken, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips, jack & cheddar cheese, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and our house-made cilantro lime dressing |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| MELTDOWN BURGER | $16.00 |
Pepper Jack, Ortega Chili, Jalapeños, Chipolte Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato. Served on your choice of bun. | |
| MO BURGER | $16.00 |
Cheddar, Jack, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Thousand Island. Served on your choice of bun. | |
| FLAMING WRAP | $16.25 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Hot Wings Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Romaine, Blue Cheese or Ranch. Tortilla |
Barrio Star
2706 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Brazil Bowl w/ choice of protein | $20.00 |
black beans, jasmine rice, steamed kale, coconut chili sauce, mango salsa | |
| Chile Relleno w/ choice of protein | $20.00 |
roasted Anaheim Chile, stuffed with Monterrey-jack cheese, Mexican rice pilau, Chile guajillo sauce, cilantro lime sauce, and cotija ranch, green onion garnish | |
| Barrio Bowl w/ choice of protein | $20.00 |
power rice (brown rice and quinoa), pinto beans, steamed kale, pico de gallo, cilantro lime |
PIZZA • CHICKEN WINGS
Nirwana - San Diego
8242 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Triple Szechwan Noodles | $15.00 |
eggless thin noodles, chicken, rice & crispy noodles in szechwan sauce, shredded vegetables, served with a side of spiced gravy | |
| Veg Triple Szechwan Noodles | $15.00 |
eggless thin noodles, rice & crispy noodles in szechwan sauce, shredded vegetables, served with a side of spiced gravy | |
| Italian Pav Bhaji Pizza | $16.00 |
Spiced Vegetable Medley, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Red Onion, Cilantro |
The Smoking Goat
3408 30th Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Roasted 1/2 Chicken | $30.00 |
potato puree, vegetable melange, herbed jus | |
| Wild Mushroom Linguine | $25.00 |
Shiitake, beach & oyster mushrooms, fresh linguine, roasted garlic, shaved truffle cheese | |
| Macaroni & Cheese | $12.00 |
yellow & white cheddar |
FRENCH FRIES
The Red Door | BAR by Red Door
741 W Washington St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Flatbread | $20.00 |
Basil pesto, housemade sausage, fontina cheese | |
| Orecchiette | $30.00 |
Sausage, mushroom, pearl onion, brandy cream | |
| Beef Wellington | $58.00 |
Seared tenderloin, mushroom duxelle, puff pastry, mushroom madeira, veggies |
Pure Project - Bankers Hill
2865 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Murkaveli (4 Pack) | $23.00 |
Murky Double IPA w/ Galaxy & Citra Hops, 8.8% ABV - 4 Pack *Collab w/ Weathered Souls Brewing Co.* | |
| Del Norte Titan (4 Pack) | $27.00 |
Murky Quintuple IPA w/ Riwaka, Strata, Citra & Cashmere Hops, 12.1% ABV - 4 Pack | |
| Log Cabin (500ml) | $26.00 |
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout w/ Maple Syrup & Cocoa 12.1% ABV |
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