San Diego bars & lounges you'll love

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

HAMBURGERS

Draft

3105 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego

Avg 4.4 (764 reviews)

Popular items
Beachin' Burger	$12.00
lettuce, tomato, American cheese, mayo, pickle
Lobster Roll	$20.00
spicy lobster, yamagobo, tempura fried, spicy aioli, avocado, jalapeno, eel sauce
E-S&P Green Beans	$6.00
flour tortilla, cabbage, pico de gallo, lime cream

PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES

The Haven Pizzeria

4051 Adams Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.4 (1394 reviews)

Popular items
Roasted Brussels Sprouts	$11.00
Roasted and topped with gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts.
Large House Salad	$13.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion and homemade croutons.
14" Cheese	$14.00
Pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Vin De Syrah

901 Fifth Avnue, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
CAB & A SLAB	$150.00
1 bottle of Unshackled by the Prisoner Wine Co. 2- 14 oz Dry Aged 60 day NY Strip Steaks certified Angus Beef Side of Truffle Butter Rosemary FINGERLING POTATOES Baguette with oil& vinegar 2 individual New York Cheesecakes available for pickup from 11am-7pm Saturday
DATE NIGHT (Delivery July 31st ONLY)	$150.00
This package is the perfect treat for a night with friends or an intimate date night. This package includes a uniquely curated box that includes a white, rose, or red chosen by our resident sommelier, CLEO California botanicals body oil, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh & dried fruit, honey & jam, macarons (gf), Raincoast oat crisps( gf), French baguette, and a glittered rose. Serves 2-3. Delivery in San Diego County on Friday July 31st from 4-8pm.*PLEASE NOTE YOUR ADDRESS FOR DELIVERY*
August 26th - Virtual Pinot & Petals 7pm	$105.00
A.H.R. Florals brings you a course in keepin' fresh & pretty. Learn the in's & out's of floral design and create your very own glorious arrangement. Class will include a fresh set of summer blooms and stylish vase you’ll want to refill over and over again. Enjoy the course while drinking a bottle of wine, hand picked by our in-house sommelier (choice of sparkling, white, rose, or red) & a charcuterie board. Free delivery up to 20 miles day of, between 11-2pm. Please note address for delivery or email vip@syrahwineparlor.com to schedule a pick-up.

Bub's at the Ballpark

715 J ST., SAN DIEGO

No reviews yet

Popular items
Buffalo Tots	$15.50
Frank's Red Hot, chicken tenders with cheddar, jalapeno jack & blue cheese crumbles. Are you kidding me?
Woody Burger	$16.50
This classic 1/2 lb. burger comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & tots...goes great with a cold crispy (beer)!
Pittsburgh Sandwich	$16.50
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!

Crab Hut Downtown

1007 5th Ave. Suite 101, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Seafood Bucket	$105.45
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)
1/2 Sausage	$11.52
(per 1/2 lb)
Snow Crab Clusters	$38.78
(per lb)

PIZZA

Poseidon Project

4126 Napier St, San Diego

Avg 4.5 (3 reviews)

Popular items
OG cheese	$13.00
tomato sauce, extra mozzarella, oregano
The Verde	$16.00
mozzarella, chicken, spinach, mushroom, green chile sauce
BBQ Chicken	$16.00
mozzarella, chicken, bacon, red onion, cilantro

PIZZA • SALADS

The Shop

11967 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego

Avg 4.6 (465 reviews)

Popular items
deep dish crust
Design your own pizza! Each pizza comes with our house-made red sauce base, and heaps of mozzarella cheese. Deep dish pizzas come with a hearty serving of chunky tomatoes on top of the toppings. Add toppings to the whole pizza, or to each half!
deep dish "old town"
pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, fresh garlic, black olives
deep dish "where’s the meat"
pepperoni, house-made beef meatballs, sausage, crispy bacon

HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

O’Brien’s Pub

4646 Convoy St, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (626 reviews)

Popular items
CheeseBurger	$12.00

Bsk Fry	$6.00

BLT	$10.00

PIZZA • PASTA

Trattoria Don Pietro

2415 San Diego Ave. #109, San Diego

Avg 4.2 (217 reviews)

Popular items
Linguine	$23.00
Muscles, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari, Tomato & Garlic White Wine Sauce
Caesar Salad	$12.00
Baby Romaine, Parmigiano, Calabrian Ceaser Dressing
Ravioli	$24.00
Lobster Ravioli, Rosa Cream Sauce

SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS

Common Stock

3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.9 (1127 reviews)

Popular items
CRISPY SANDWICH	$14.00
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
BURGER	$14.00

ARTICHOKES	$13.00

SEAFOOD • TAPAS • GRILL • RAMEN • NOODLES

Underbelly North Park

3000 Upas St., San Diego

Avg 4 (1584 reviews)

Popular items
Pork Belly Bao	$7.00
Chashu Pork Belly, cucumbers, hoisin, pickled mustard seeds, scallions, and cilantro served on steamed buns.
Farmer's Market	$12.00
Miso Broccoli, Blackened Cauliflower, Roasted Carrots, Seaweed, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Porcini Mushroom Broth
Underbelly	$13.00
Chashu Pork Belly, Adobo Pulled Pork, Seaweed, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Soft Boiled Egg, Tonkotsu Broth

GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS

Gaslamp Tavern

868 5th Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.3 (881 reviews)

Popular items
The Friar Chicken Sandwich	$14.00
Ghost Fried Tenders, House Slaw, Pickles and Voodoo Aioli
Brisket Grilled Cheese	$14.00
smoked brisket, gruyere cheese, with garlic coffee bbq aioli on sourdough, served with fries and slaw
Louisiana Spiced Tenders 5pc	$15.00
Tender Fried Chicken with Toasted aromatics a hint of spice and a lite super crispy crust 5pc with fries, slaw and 2 sauces

Puesto at the Headquarters

789 W Harbor DR STE 155, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Kids Taco Plate	$10.00
Two tacos on flour tortillas served with Rice and Beans
Herb Lime Rice	$5.00
steamed with epazote & cilantro (GF, V)
3 Tacos	$21.00
3 tacos served on our famous blue corn non-gmo tortillas

PIZZA

CUCINA sorella

4055 Adams Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (856 reviews)

Popular items
margherita pizza	$18.00
focaccia style base + san marzano tomato + house made mozzarella + basil (pizza is approximately 12 x 8 inches)
sausage + meatball + pepperoni pizza	$21.00
focaccia base + red pepper + caramelized onion + mozzarella + basil (pizza is approximately 12 x 8 inches)
mushroom + goat cheese pizza	$19.00
focaccia base + caramelized onion + truffle oil + fresh herb (pizza is approximately 12 x 8 inches)

Cesarina

4161 Voltaire St, San Diego

Avg 4.9 (3842 reviews)

Popular items
Cesarina	$13.00
Arugula, fresh oranges, gold raisins & Kalamata olives tossed in Cesarina's delicious citrus-olive dressing
CAESAR'S Salad	$11.00
Romaine lettuce, Organic homemade focaccia croutons, parmigiano, and Caesar's dressing
Bolognese	$24.00
100% grass-fed beef, fresh tomato sauce, root vegetables, herbs and Parmigiano

Bunz Burger Joint

475 HOTEL CIRCLE SOUTH, SAN DIEGO

No reviews yet

Popular items
The Rancher	$11.99
guacamole, bacon, ranch, lettuce, tomato
Traditional Chicken Wings	$14.89
with house ranch & buffalo, asian sweet chile, bbq or carolina gold
All American Classic	$9.99
ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion & house sauce

BBQ • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS

Iron Pig Alehouse

1520 Garnet Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.5 (3459 reviews)

Popular items
MAC & CHEESE	$13.00
sharp cheddar \| smoked gouda \| goat cheese \| bread crumbs
FULL RACK BABY BACK RIBS	$58.00
dry rubbed \| hickory smoked \| served with your choice of two sides and texas toast
BRISKET PLATE	$24.00
smoked slow and low texas style \| served with your choice of two sides and texas toast

Solare Ristorante

2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Risotto Tartufo e Capesante	$28.00
Wild scallops, Vialone Nano rice, butter, Grana Padano, foraged Italian black summer truffles
Lasagna Tradizionale al Pepe Nero	$21.00
Housemade lasagna baked and crispy, slow braised Bolognese sauce, housemade béchamel, and a Grana Padano fondue
Solare Tiramisù	$8.00
Mascarpone cheese – Lavazza espresso – lady fingers

PIZZA • PASTA • SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • FRENCH FRIES

Soleluna

702 Ash St, San Diego

Avg 4.1 (1302 reviews)

Popular items
Pasta California	$20.00

Avocado Caprese FLAT BREAD	$16.00

Margherita Pizza	$12.00

Amplified Kitchen + Beer Garden

4150 Mission Blvd ate 208, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Grilled Skewer Plate	$16.95

Pita & Dip Trio	$7.95

Spinach Salad	$9.95

SEAFOOD • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

Guava Beach Bar & Grill

3714 Mission Blvd., San Diego

Avg 4 (449 reviews)

Popular items
Kick'n Chicken Sandwich	$16.95
Marinated Chicken Breast • Melted Swiss Cheese • Applewood Smoked Bacon • Avocado • House BBQ • Brioche Bun
Grilled Mahi Mahi	$7.00
Cajun Seared Mahi Mahi • Napa Cabbage • Fresh Pico • Ensenada Sauce
Carne Asada	$16.50
Marinated Tri Tip Steak • Green Leaf Lettuce • Fresh Pico • Queso Fresco

Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans

555 Market Street, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Blondie Mocha	$4.20
White chocolate, brown sugar-macadamia syrup, espresso, milk
Mc Lovin'	$10.99
Your choice of bagel or bun, sausage, scrambled egg, american cheese, maple butter
Basic Sitch	$4.20
Caramel, vanilla, espresso, milk

SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS

Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

902 W Washington St, San Diego

Avg 4.5 (1573 reviews)

Popular items
Caesar Salad	$12.00
romaine & baby kale, caesar dressing, anchovy, parmesan, crostini
Pan Roasted Salmon	$25.00
skin-on pan grilled Atlantic salmon, cauliflower, rainbow carrots, brussels sprouts, lemon vinaigrette
Friday Prime Rib Special	$17.99
Available only Friday after 5pm. Slow roast prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes, au jus, horseradish cream. This special is not available holidays or may be available at a higher price.

FRENCH FRIES

Louisiana Purchase

2305 University Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.3 (1145 reviews)

Popular items
Garlic Cheddar Biscuits	$14.00
four house biscuits + honey butter + jam
Lemon Pepper Wets	$22.00
10 pc chicken wings + lemon pepper + cajun fries
Dookey Chase	$26.00
four fried chicken wings + cheddar biscuit + one side

Hidden Craft

600 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 130, SAN DIEGO

No reviews yet

Popular items
San Diego Fish Tacos (2 tacos)	$12.00
Wild-caught halibut deep in a beer batter, cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, corn tortilla
Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon Quinoa Bowl	$19.00
Honey lemon glazed salmon, organic quinoa, Brussels sprouts, carrots, red onions
Chopped Cobb Salad	$17.00
Mixed green, chopped chicken, beer glazed bacon, egg, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado and smoky blue cheese dressing

Beach House

3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Ceviche	$14.00
A tasty mixture of shrimp, clamato, cucumber, & pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips.
Wings

Small Water Bottle	$4.00

SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS

Bub's at the Beach

1030 Garnet Ave., San Diego

Avg 3.5 (823 reviews)

Popular items
Garbage Wings	$16.50
A combination of ALL of our favorite sauces, tossed with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, almonds, red onion, and sesame seeds!
1/2 order Wings	$8.50
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.
Whole Order Wings	$15.50
Grilling makes them juicy and tender. Backyard BBQ is what we're talk'n about! Whole order is 10 jumbo wings and come they with your choice of our housemade Ranch or Blue Cheese.

SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES

The Blind Burro

639 J st, San Diego

Avg 4.1 (2000 reviews)

Popular items
Traditional Guac	$12.00
Mashed avocado, mixed with tomato, onion, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. (ALLERGIES- GARLIC, ONION, GLUTEN) VEGAN
Burrito Shrtrb	$17.00
Large flour tortilla filled with slow braised beef, rice, pinto beans, salsa verde and cilantro and onions topped with onion, cilantro, radish, tomato, crema, avocado, and served 'wet' with barbacoa sauce (ALLERGIES – GARLIC, ONION, CHILIES, GLUTEN)
Nachos	$13.00
Flour and corn tortilla chips layered with Manchego cheese, triple chile cheese sauce, pico de gallo, radish, candied jalapenos, taco shop guac, and queso cotija Choice of Protein (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, ONIONS, GARLIC, CHILIES, SEEDS, DAIRY)

BBQ • FRENCH FRIES

Coaster Saloon

744 Ventura Pl, San Diego

Avg 4.4 (1787 reviews)

Popular items
Baby Back Pork Ribs (Full Rack)	$29.95
Available till we sell out! Served with Texas toast & house pickles. sub mac & cheese +$2.49 gf
Party of 6	$78.95
Sorry ~ no bbq substitutions for family meals. 1lb skinny chix, 1lb pulled pork 1lb beef brisket, 2 large sides, texas toast (choice of killer beans, bacon potato salad, coleslaw, collard greens) sub mac & cheese $6
Pulled Pork	$16.95
Available till we sell out! Served with Texas toast & house pickles. sub mac & cheese +$2.49 gf

SALADS • HAMBURGERS

Fernside

1946 Fern Street, San Diego

Avg 4.3 (473 reviews)

Popular items
Fernside Burger Combo	$22.00
The Fernside Burger (pictured center) w/ waffle fries and your choice of any Growler we offer, or one of our Specialty Cocktails for an extra 2 bucks. It’s real, and it’s happening now.
Chicken Wings	$9.00
Choice of House Buffalo, Spicy Dry Rub or Korean BBQ. Served with house blue cheese, rancho or miso ranch, carrots & celery.
Party Burgers (3)	$9.00
Meat. American Cheese. Pickle. Fern Sauce. Hawaiian Roll.

San Diego bars & lounges you'll love

Top bars & lounges in San Diego, California

Must-try bars & lounges in San Diego

Draft

Avg 4.4 (764 reviews)

The Haven Pizzeria

Avg 4.4 (1394 reviews)

Vin De Syrah

No reviews yet

Bub's at the Ballpark

No reviews yet

Crab Hut Downtown

No reviews yet

Poseidon Project

Avg 4.5 (3 reviews)

The Shop

Avg 4.6 (465 reviews)

O’Brien’s Pub

Avg 4.6 (626 reviews)

Trattoria Don Pietro

Avg 4.2 (217 reviews)

Common Stock

Avg 4.9 (1127 reviews)

Underbelly North Park

Avg 4 (1584 reviews)

Gaslamp Tavern

Avg 4.3 (881 reviews)

Puesto at the Headquarters

No reviews yet

CUCINA sorella

Avg 4.6 (856 reviews)

Cesarina

Avg 4.9 (3842 reviews)

Bunz Burger Joint

No reviews yet

Iron Pig Alehouse

Avg 4.5 (3459 reviews)

Solare Ristorante

No reviews yet

Soleluna

Avg 4.1 (1302 reviews)

Amplified Kitchen + Beer Garden

No reviews yet

Guava Beach Bar & Grill

Avg 4 (449 reviews)

Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans

No reviews yet

Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

Avg 4.5 (1573 reviews)

Louisiana Purchase

Avg 4.3 (1145 reviews)

Hidden Craft

No reviews yet

Beach House

No reviews yet

Bub's at the Beach

Avg 3.5 (823 reviews)

The Blind Burro

Avg 4.1 (2000 reviews)

Coaster Saloon

Avg 4.4 (1787 reviews)

Fernside

Avg 4.3 (473 reviews)

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