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
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
The Haven Pizzeria
4051 Adams Ave, San Diego
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Small Wedge | $14.00 |
Butter lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, candied bacon and our homemade gorgonzola dressing. | |
Large Wedge | $20.00 |
Butter lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, candied bacon and our homemade gorgonzola dressing. | |
12" Pepperoni | $18.00 |
Pizza sauce, mozzarella and all natural pepperoni. |
Bub's at the Ballpark
715 J ST., SAN DIEGO
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Woody Burger | $18.75 |
This classic 1/2 lb. burger comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & tots...goes great with a cold crispy (beer)! | |
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. | |
10 Wings | $20.50 |
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. |
PIZZA • SALADS
The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails
11967 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego
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classic pasta marinara | $15.00 |
classic fettuccine pasta with marinara sauce. | |
Spicy Baked Wings | $16.00 |
1lb of wings, served with house-made ranch and baby carrots | |
Fancy Caesar Salad | $18.00 |
this salad has baby gem lettuce, chives, parmesan, house-made croutons, boiled egg, bacon, house-made caesar dressing (dressing served on the side) |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Common Stock - Hillcrest
3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego
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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 | |
KALE SALAD | $14.00 |
ROASTED ARTICHOKES | $14.00 |
Bunz Burger Joint
475 HOTEL CIRCLE SOUTH, SAN DIEGO
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The Rancher | $14.99 |
guacamole, bacon, ranch, lettuce, tomato | |
Bacon 'n Cheddar | $14.99 |
bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, mayo | |
Singin' the Blues | $15.99 |
blue cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, house sauce |
Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans - 555 Market Street
555 Market Street, San Diego
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ICED Vanilla Latte | $5.50 |
Our signature espresso, vanilla syrup, milk and ice | |
Basic Sitch | $5.50 |
Caramel, vanilla, espresso, milk | |
Cinna-Bee | $5.50 |
Honey, homemade cinnamon simple syrup, espresso, milk |
FRENCH FRIES
Louisiana Purchase
2305 University Ave, San Diego
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Garlic Cheddar Biscuits | $14.00 |
four house biscuits + honey butter + jam | |
Spicy Chicken Skillet | $26.00 |
one airline chicken + mac and cheese + corn bread + chili honey glaze | |
Kitchen Sink Gumbo | $23.00 |
blonde roux gumbo + roasted chicken + andouille sausage + crawfish + shrimp + crab + scoop of rice |
Hidden Craft
600 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 130, SAN DIEGO
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One America Cheese Burger | $18.00 |
Ground beef brisket short rib patty, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, american cheese, house spread on a sesame amish bun | |
Chicken Banh Mi | $17.00 |
Ginger, garlic, marinated chicken, pickled veggies (carrot, daikon, cucumber, white onion), miso aioli, cilantro on fresh baguette. | |
Turkey Avocado BLT | $17.00 |
Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli on ciabatta bun |
PASTA • FRENCH FRIES
Rusticucina - San Diego
3797 Park Blvd, San Diego
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Grandmas Ragu | $24.00 |
veal & pork ragu | |
Romaine Salad | $10.00 |
Hearts of romaine, shaved Parmesan, garlic crostini & Caesar dressing. | |
Cacio e Pepe | $23.00 |
pecorino cheese & fresh black pepper |
FRENCH FRIES
The Corner Drafthouse
495 Laurel st, San Diego
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Tuna Bacon Melt | $19.00 |
Tuna Salad | Bacon | Swiss Cheese | Sourdough Bread | |
Ham Bowl | $21.00 |
spiral ham | turkey stuffing | cranberry sauce | green beans | turkey gravy | |
Chicken Karage Bowl | $21.00 |
crispy chicken thighs | rice | pickled cucumber | kalbi slaw | fried egg | cilantro | scallions | karage sauce |
The Asian Bistro - 414 University Ave
414 University Ave, San Diego
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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 | |
GYOZA | $8.50 |
VEGETABLE, CHICKEN OR PORK POT STICKERS, CRISPY FRIED AND SERVED WITH SOY VINAIGRETTE (5 PCS) | |
CHEESY WONTON | $10.00 |
CRISPY FRIED WONTON STUFFED WITH WATER CHESTNUT AND CREAM CHEESE, SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE (6 PCS) VEG |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University Ave, San Diego
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RANCH WRAP | $16.25 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Tomato, Romaine, Ranch. Tortilla | |
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 |
Harbor Town Pub - 1125 Rosecrans St
1125 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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Seared Ahi Bowl | $14.95 |
Seared Ahi, rice, cabbage, pickled carrots, cucumbers, grilled pineapple, edamame, cilantro cream and katsu sauce | |
Grilled Ginger Soy Wings | $12.95 |
8 ginger soy mariniated chicken wings, cilantro garnish, served with a side of Dojo sauce | |
Harbor Town | $13.95 |
1/3lb beef patty, double American cheese, griled onions, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, served on a brioche bun with side of fries |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Working Class
4095 30th St,, San Diego
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Standard Breakfast | $11.50 |
2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage, hash browns and choice of toast. | |
Breakfast Burrito | $11.50 |
Scrambled eggs, hash browns, diced bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado and house sauce. | |
General Tso Cauliflower | $12.00 |
Deep fried cauliflower florets tossed in sweet and spicy General Tso sauce topped with sesame seeds |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Second Nature
5026 Cass St., San Diego
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Best Burger In North PB* | $17.00 |
Grass fed patty, bacon ,cheddar cheese, tomatoes, butter lettuce, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli. | |
Orange Cauliflower | $14.00 |
Bell peppers, citrus sauce, green onion. | |
Vegan Hot Wangs | $13.75 |
Maitake mushrooms, hot sauce, "parmesan", green onion, vegan ranch. |
SEAFOOD • GRILL
Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave, San Diego
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Queso Dip & Chips | $8.75 |
melted cheese blended with and our house-made salsa fresca | corn tortilla chips | |
Big Gurrrl Margarita | $18.00 |
Giant 32oz Frozen margarita made with El Jimador reposado! | |
2 Item Combination Plate | $16.75 |
Pick any two items to build your own combination plate, comes with rice and beans |
Isola Pizza Bar Little Italy - 1526 India Street
1526 India Street, San Diego
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Insalata mista | $11.00 |
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette | |
Arugula parma | $14.00 |
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing | |
Bruschetta Pomodoro | $10.00 |
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Fort Oak Restaurant
1011 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego
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Goat Milk Cavatelli | $29.00 |
charred broccoli, fennel sausage, summer truffle, grana padano, soft herbs | |
Hearth Roasted Carrots | $20.00 |
quinoa, humboldt fog, pickled fennel, smoky yogurt, tarragon | |
Heritage Pork Chop | $55.00 |
black garlic sauce, coal roasted shishito peppers & potatoes, ginger, garlic chips, herbs |
PIZZA • PASTA
Siamo Napoli
3959 30th St, San Diego
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Cesar | $13.00 |
Because, why not? | |
Contadina | $19.00 |
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella house fennel sausage with mixed mushrooms. | |
Margherita | $18.00 |
Authentic Neapolitan style pizza (Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella and basil, EVO Oil. ) |
Burgeon at The Arbor
1326 KETTNER BLVD, San Diego
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West By Northwest - 4pk | $14.20 |
West by Northwest gives a nice hoppy punch with a satisfyingly clean finish at 5.6% ABV from heaps of Mosaic, Citra, Amarillo & Tettnang. Collab w/ Cloudburst Brewing. You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer | CRV Included | |
Far and Near - 4pk | $17.20 |
LOADS of Nectaron, Superdelic, Motueka, NZ Cascade, Riwaka, Nelson, Citra, Mosaic & Mosaic Cryo give this beer a hop-forward character with dynamic NZ aromas & flavors, while still being super crushable and refreshing. Collab w/ Everywhere Beer Co. 6.4% ABV You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer | CRV Included | |
Winter Harvest Salad | $11.00 |
mixed greens | radicchio | goat cheese | dried cranberries | butternut squash | roasted chickpeas | balsamic vinagrette | V | VE no cheese | GF |
Park Commons
9645 Scranton Road, San Diego
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Hot Chicken Sandwich | $14.00 |
Nashville Hot Sauce, Pickled Jalapenos, and Creamy Coleslaw (Allergies: Garlic/Bulb and Gluten) | |
Falafel Plate | $15.00 |
saffron rice, hummus, naan, schug, kale tabbouleh, tahina beets, and pickled vegetables | |
Classic Cheeseburger COMBO | $16.00 |
American Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, & Special Sauce. Comes with Choice of Fries or Salad and a Fountain Drink. |
The Village - San Diego
2611 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego
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Strawberry Slice | $7.00 |
Arroz Con Mole | $15.50 |
Mole Enchiladas | $16.50 |
Puesto Mission Valley -
5010 Mission Center Road, San Diego
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Classic Guacamole | $14.00 |
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange, chile habanero (GF, V+) | |
Grilled Shrimp Bowl | $26.00 |
guajillo shrimp (GF), herb lime rice, black beans, esquite, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa fresca | |
Carnitas Bowl | $22.00 |
traditionally braised pork (GF), herb lime rice, black beans, esquite, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa fresca |
Cross Street Chicken and Beer
4403 Convoy St., San Diego
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Beer Battered Fries | $7.25 |
Our Award Winning Crispy, Craft Beer Battered, Thin-cut Fries! Add a Flavor if You're Feeling Extra: Cajun, Garlic Parm, or Lemon Pepper | |
Tenders (6PCS) | $20.75 |
6PCS - Fresh, White Breast Meat, Battered and Fried to Perfection- Choose 2 Flavors | |
Wings (10PCS) | $20.75 |
10PCS - Fresh Chicken Wings Fried to Perfection! Mix of Flats, Drumettes, and Jumbo Wings - Choose 2 Flavors |
FRENCH FRIES
Barleymash
600 5th Ave, San Diego
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SALAMI | $19.75 |
artisan salamis and pepperonis, roasted tomato-ale sauce, mozzarella, roasted garlic cloves | |
SIDE SAUTEED BRUSSELS | $8.00 |
SIDE MASH POT | $7.00 |
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvd, San Diego
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Coconut Shrimp | $18.00 |
house battered plantain-coconut shrimp, sweet chili pineapple mojito sauce | |
Vacay Bowl | $16.50 |
topped with chipotle-mango salsa, sautéed corn, & purple cabbage, queso fresco, and chimichurri. served with sofrito rice, black beans and limes. | |
Fish n Chips | $18.00 |
tempura battered rock fish with choice of plantain chips or seasoned fries. served with house tartar sauce. |
PIZZA • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Bayside Landing
3780 ingraham st, san diego
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Seasonal Salad | $14.25 |
A fresh salad using seasonal, locally sourced greens and vegetables. Just ask your server for today’s current selection. (Baby spinach, roasted sweet potato, barlett pear, spiced candied pecans, shaved manchego cheese, maple thyme vinaigrette) | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $13.95 |
Crispy Brussel sprouts served with Chili fish sauce, cilantro, and roasted chickpeas | |
California Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $15.95 |
Herb marinated chicken breast, avocado, grilled red pepper, arugula, sliced tomato, pesto spread and fresh mozzarella on Ciabatta bread |
LOLA 55 TACOS & COCKTAILS - East Village
1290 F st, San Diego
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Mesquite Chicken | $4.75 |
mesquite grilled chicken, chicharron, cucumber, coconut rice, peanut macha salsa | |
Squash Blossom Relleno | $4.50 |
housemade beet soyrizo, almond "cream cheese", poblano salsa, potato chicharrones, cilantro | |
Baja Style Fish | $5.25 |
local fish, remoulade, chorizo-tomato vinaigrette, frisee, pickled serrano, purple basil |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Bay Hill Tavern
3010 Clairemont Drive, San Diego
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Beets By Bay | $16.50 |
Arugula, roasted red & yellow beets, quinoa & farro mix, goat cheese, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, balsamic vinaigrette | |
Tecolote Chicken | $18.00 |
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, diced bbq chicken, shredded cheddar, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch, topped with cilantro | |
Wings | $16.00 |
1 lb. wings, side of carrots, celery & ranch / Choice of: buffalo, whiskey bbq, sriracha-lemon pepper, mango habanero, or salt & pepper |
Slater's 50/50
2750 Dewey Rd, San Diego
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Southwest Caesar | $14.00 |
Romaine with queso fresco, avocado, roasted corn and black bean salsa, roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, chile-lime hominy and chipotle Caesar dressing | |
Tomato Basil Flatbread | $12.99 |
Topped with fresh tomatoes, grated parmesan, mozzarella, red chili flake and crispy basil. | |
The Original 50/50 Burger | $18.00 |
Our signature 50/50 beef and bacon blend, pepper jack cheese, avocado, sunny-side up egg and chipotle mayo on a brioche bun. |