207, located on the ground floor of the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, is a ...

Formerly known as Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar, 20|Twenty is located at the Westin Carlsbad ...

Opened in early 2018, 5th Ave Kitchen & Tap operates as a scratch-made burger bar ...

Billing itself as San Diego's first urban craft distillery, 619 Spirits offers crafty takes on ...

A decent beer and wine bar, all the more unexpected because it's part of a ...

Built to mimic a WWI French farmhouse taken over by Yankee flying aces, offering classic ...

The Aero is small and narrow, maybe 15-20 feet from side to side and perhaps ...

Proper midcentury modern nightclub, complete with dance floor and DJ booth, sunken lounge and VIP ...

Opened in 1928, Tijuana's first pre-tiki bar was located on Avenida Revolución for over eighty ...

The Ambassador Lounge operates in the space that formerly hosted Riley’s Sports Bar, inside the ...

Gastro pub with weekday happy hours, daily specials, and weekend dancing.

Prices: Glowing onion rings, $6.95; Iconic Nachos, $13.95; wings (twelve), $12.95; barrio bomberos (jalapeño poppers), ...

This brewery and gastropub from acclaimed San Diego beermaker Jeff Bagby offers world class beers ...

Large facility has upscale and casual dining, a banquet, a nightclub, and a business-lunch club.

Prices: Cocktails $4.25; drafts $1.50, caguavasos $3 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm-2am Capacity: About 50 Food: Pork ...

Dive-bar burger joint with a loyal following dating back to the days it was known ...

The Bancroft opened at the site of the defunct dive Fannie’s, and the Spring Valley ...

Skillful, healthful cooking from an ancient high cuisine. Refined entrées featuring rice with poultry are ...

Chef Carl Schroeder (of Market in Del Mar) ventures into a neighborhood restaurant — still ...

Prices: Beer, $4 – 7; wells, $4.75; cocktails, $8 – 9; Kung Fu Punch Bowl, ...

Sitting on the corner of Bacon Street, within site of lively Newport Avenue in Ocean ...

Operating in the locale formerly occupied by Po Pazzo, Barbusa is a stylish Italian restaurant ...

Take a trip back in time at Tijuana’s historic Bar Nelson, where the Especial has ...

Being dorky has been kind of hip for a while now, so in that way ...

One of the best places to get wild on the coast, Bar West combines downtown ...

Hipster atmosphere, late-night hours, and thin-crust Connecticut pizzas, which include toppings like mashed potato with ...

SoCal-inspired comfort foods, craft cocktails and classic bar games such as shuffle board and foosball, ...

Relaxed beach bar has been a South Mission Beach staple since the 1950s. Longstanding offerings ...

It’s what every neighborhood needs — a comfy spot with friendly servers who remember your ...

Master French chef Patrick Ponsaty, formerly of Mistral and El Bizcocho, has taken the role ...

An anchor tenant in the local rock music community since 1974, the Belly Up has ...

Opened in 2011 by a former longtime Turf Club bartender, Black Cat is loosely modeled ...

Service is smart and hospitable, allowing The Blind Burro to remain just what it’s meant ...

Former Stone Brewing Co. brewmaster Lee Chase opened this vegan-friendly beer and pizza restaurant in ...

Prices: beer, $5–$7; cocktails, $10 Food: gourmet tacos next door at Lucha Libre Hours: 5 ...

This house, half-hidden in the trees, called “Blue Jay Lodge.” Chocolate-painted timber. Feels like Minnesota’s ...

The backstory: the club first opened its doors as Ralph and Eddies in 1958, next ...

Modern speakeasy hidden behind Libertad Taco Shop. Prices: beer, $7–$8; cocktails, $9–$10; wine $10–$16. Food: ...

Do you like Fireball cinnamon whiskey? It’s okay, you don’t have to deny it. It’s ...

Border Psycho Brewery is a taproom and art gallery in downtown Tijuana founded in 2010 ...

Located beneath the billowing rainbow flag of Hillcrest east, the Bamboo Lounge rebranded to the ...

The Brick first saw life as a club called the Spirit of ’76, named for ...

“Bub’s is known for its Moscow Mule,” says Ashley Pelletier, a bartender at Bub’s @ ...

Inside Black Angus.

Chic scene where men with Bentleys and glam gals nibble above-average sushi and Asian fusion, ...

I bet this is like doing lunch at Musso and Frank’s in Hollywood. You’re eating ...

Oldest coffeehouse in the Gaslamp is starting up a serious happy hour to reach out ...

Turntable DJs, live bands, dance instructors, and more. The nightclub space offers an intimate ambiance ...

Cafe Sevilla has been dedicated to providing the true essence of Spanish culture, music, and ...

Attire: East County casual Price: Cocktails $5+, tall drafts $6+ Hours: Mon–Thurs, 11 A.M. to ...

This bar has a reputation of being a haven for mature women on the prowl, ...

An expansive restaurant with plenty of patio space and a window into its wood fire ...

Operating in the space formerly occupied by Rred Wine Bar, Capricho offers "sabores de Mexico," ...

The Cardiff Office has all of the fine (and not-so-fine) things a dive bar should ...

The White Stripes, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Weezer, the Cult, Modest Mouse, and countless more indie ...

Located a few blocks north of Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach, Cass Street Bar & ...

At The WineSellar & Brasserie.

The Cat Eye Club looks like a mid-century lounge complete with Mondrian-style stained glass window. ...

You would be hard-pressed to find a more diverse menu than at Centifonti’s.

Spacious, lively hangout serving casual Mexican dishes & cocktails amid eclectic decor.

Urban winery dedicated to natural sparkling wines made from grapes grown within San Diego County. ...

The Ché Café was established on UCSD's campus in 1980 and has been a staple ...

Named after the Runaways’ signature 1976 punk anthem, this place, inconspicuously located in the corner ...

No doubt the place gets rowdy when the Broncos are playing and every blessed one ...

A bright, creamy-walled room with a pool table, giant Karaoke screen, and an L-shaped bar ...

If, to end your evening, you crave a glass of aged tawny port and the ...

Craft-beer fans have learned to opt for quality over quantity, but at this San Marcos ...

Three-level bar/cafe near Seventh and Revolucion. More than just a movie theater, Cine Tonalá provides ...

The locale formerly hosted the Last Call bar.

If beer’s your thing, head to Clem’s Tap House, which serves organized flights of fancy ...

The name is the grade for food, but nice for visiting aunts, with scenic heated ...

Beer bar + arcade.

So, you like to drink and play vintage video games, eh? Nowhere to go? Think ...

At Coin Op, everything is coin-op games. It’s all eighties kitsch, video games, basketball-throwing contests. ...

Established stars and emerging comedic talent from across the country perform here. Come to get ...

Cozy little gastropub just off the highway with brick walls, wood trim, and vinyl booths ...

The garlic-rich Spanish cuisine here includes tasty tapas and, among the entrées, a paella that’s ...

The neighborhood's top beer, wine and cocktail spot, this is the place cool, fun, and ...

Covo La Jolla’s 10,000 square-foot indoor venue offers a daytime cafe and posh late-night bar ...

Operating in the locale that formerly hosted Christopher’s On Congress, Craft Wine and Beer opened ...

This one’s true dive. Neon beer signs hang on green walls beside autographed NFL jerseys. ...

Uptown food at neighborhood prices. The creative, playful Italian menu emphasizes light, shareable dishes — ...

Boasting one of the coziest dining rooms in town despite the cinderblock building construction, this ...

Curbside Eatery + Drinkery in La Mesa opened in early 2018.

A spot geared toward communal dining, offering a collection of small and large plates ranging ...

This hip dive bar in Encinitas is a perfect place to serve up some serious ...

Look, grill genius “Nacho” Madera is gone — gone to North Park and El Sol ...

Hours: Monday, 3–11 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 2–12 a.m., Friday-Saturday, noon–2 a.m., Sun, noon–12 a.m. Capacity: 171 ...

Zesty Peruvian dishes include papa rellena (creamy potato with a lively beef and raisin filling), ...

The Gaslamp’s all about nightlife, but a good reason to venture downtown while the sun’s ...

Located on the corner of Newton Avenue and Cesar E. Chavez Parkway, Dough Nations Pizza ...

Duck Dive’s french fries, fried in honest-to-goodness duck fat, are off the chain. There is ...

Duck Foot Brewing serves gluten free food at its East Village restaurant and taproom, where ...

Dunedin is a pub fashioned in the style of something you might see in New ...

Eastbound Bar & Grill has a convenient location right off the 67 in Lakeside and ...

Big, noisy sports bar/bowling alley with creative pub grub until 2 a.m. nightly. Imagine three ...

The #1 rated bar in college area with 21 beer taps and 44 bottled beers. ...

Kearny Mesa and the surrounding areas (hello, Mira Mesa) have become the de facto home ...

On Wednesday nights, this Mexican bar and restaurant in Little Italy transform into a Latin-jazz ...

The bar’s rustic aesthetic pays tribute to classic Western saloons of yesteryear — maroon-hued walls ...

With caviar service, an extensive menu of sparkling wines, and crystals-and-white-leather decor that walks the ...

For unadulterated, nitty-gritty hip-hop, F6ix is the upscale establishment that lets guests get down and ...

Rooftop bar, adjacent to Petco Park, with daily happy hour.

Fast Times embodies the laid back lifestyle made popular by the classic film, Fast Times ...

As far as we know, there is exactly one (1) place in San Diego with ...

All day, full service bar and restaurant, serving salads, sandwiches, burgers, and eventually weekend brunch. ...

This spirited, colorful saloon, transported whole hog from the Ould Sod, offers Irish music live ...

Filippi’s Mira Mesa location opened in 1986, in back of a little strip mall, with ...

The Firewater was once known as the Rusty Spur, a lively honky tonk patronizing Camp ...

Fleming's is an expensive steakhouse. Plus it's a chain restaurant, part of a bigger chain. ...

A rooftop pool, bar, and lounge on top of the Hard Rock Hotel, overlooking the ...

FLUXX delivers some of the biggest names in EDM and hip-hop. Honoring both genres well, ...

Opened in April 2018, the 2250 square-foot Fourpenny House is a Scottish pub and restaurant. ...

79 years old in 2018, Elizabeth “Betty” Portilla operates this 30-seat eatery. When she and ...

Operating in the locale formerly occupied by Second Wind, Full Circle was opened by Michelle ...

Along the chalkboard walls of this Zona Centro pizzeria you’ll find sketches from urban artist ...

Formerly known as Spike Africa, the menu features seafood and daily happy hours.

There is no better mid-week meat fix to be had than the Tuesday “steak night” ...

Located below Barleymash.

Adult entertainment.

Hours: Breakfast 7–10 a.m.; dinner 3 p.m.–12 a.m. (till 10 p.m. Sunday–Tuesday); brunch Saturday, Sunday ...

Nowhere near as seedy as the location’s previous incarnations — Mad Dog’s and, before that, ...

Operating in the locale that formerly hosted Coop's pool hall, Goodbar is an entertainment-themed neighborhood ...

San Diego is unquestionably an ale town. Whenever its brewers go outside the top-fermenting box ...

Prices: Daily specials (e.g., popcorn shrimp $3.50); grilled chicken strips, $4; Johnsonville brats, $2.95; two ...

Open, wood-paneled, two-story tavern built into a colonial brick building, giving it all the feel ...

Oceanfront dining and drinks.

Guava Beach Bar & Grills shows sports and surf flicks on several screens and offers ...

Guthrie CiderWorks is owned and operated by the Devoto Family, which has its roots in ...

Here’s a handy place for a late feed without breaking the bank or scuffling round ...

This neighborhood bar in South Park is beloved for its craft-beer selection. Each month, they ...

Harbor Town Pub is the type of unpretentious bar that is great for watching sports ...

Operating in the locale formerly occupied by Gathering Bar and Grill, Harley Gray is a ...

Also 301 Mission Ave., Oceanside. These trendy spots draw mainly under-35 scenesters with a DJ ...

Also 3964 Harney Street, Old Town. These trendy spots draw mainly under-35 scenesters with a ...

The High Dive Bar & Grill is a "high class dive bar" in the heart ...

Comfortable, upscale pubs are hard to come by in La Mesa, so when the Hills ...

Operating in a locale that formerly hosted Char House and Tradewinds Tavern, HI Street Kitchen ...

Attire: Humidor haute Price: ~$6/pintFood: Free delivery from neighborsHappy Hour: ‘til 7 p.m. daily, $4 ...

The Hole calls itself “a pretty much world famous dive” and — having proffered stiff ...

Food: Burgers, wings, wedges, surf & turf burritos, 12-hour smoked pulled-pork sandwiches, chicken tenders, banana ...

In 2018, Hong Kong, the most famous of the area’s brothels, built a 12-story building ...

Back in June 2018, a small startup started offering local restaurants a chance to pour ...

House of Blues San Diego opened in 2005 and is home to the famous Bead ...

Mexican breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus as well as a daily happy hour.

It's not just the view of the waters and the harbor lights. Hit happy hour ...

The kitchen features seafood, juicy meats, and Prime steaks with seasonal veggie garnishes. Preshow prix ...

Prices: Baked and Loaded fries (beef chili, sour cream, cheese), $8.95; pork ribs, $14.95; chicken-breast ...

Swamp Thang. Baby Likes to Rock It. Slappin’ Leather. They sound like lousy erotic-novel titles, ...

This everyday deli does the usual sandwiches, burgers, and dogs for boatyard crews — but ...

Located right on the docks of America’s Cup Harbor in Point Loma, Jimmy’s Famous American ...

This “Burgers and Brew” bar is a real ’50s place with burgers and good bar ...

Operating in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Bleu, Jo’s Diner is a contemporary-style American ...

Part negroni and amari cocktail bar, part sandwich and snack counter, this CH Projects home ...

Operating in the space formerly occupied by Ballast Point tasting room, JuneShine Ranch is a ...

There’s a lot to like about this New Zealander brewpub, including beer options and food ...

Additional locations in La Jolla, Sorrento Valley, 4S Ranch, and Downtown.

Karl Strauss's Sorrento Mesa location features a Japanese garden complete with waterfalls and a large ...

Before it commercially packaged its beer, Karl Strauss ran as a brewpub, beginning with this ...

Additional locations in Sorrento Valley, 4S Ranch, Carlsbad and Downtown.

At electronic-music nights at Kava, some of San Diego’s most forward-thinking visual artists project homemade ...

A neighborhood cafe that serves up exceptional scrambles and breakfast sandwiches, along with many other ...

There’s something about the tradition of the true dive bar. Like clockwork, the first to ...

Somewhere between gastropub and Chinese restaurant sits Khan's, which offers a healthy craft beer taplist ...

South Park’s self-described “decadent vegan” bar and restaurant serves cocktails and meatless cuisine in a ...

A community nexus for young professionals and cultured drinkers, Koi Bar & Lounge has a ...

If neighborhood allegiance is any indicator of dive status, this Mission Hills monument is Mecca. ...

I once ordered a PBR tall can at this University Heights relic, only to be ...

Neighborhood bar with live bands every Friday and Saturday night.

Set across a pink, 1926 Spanish-style building and its adjacent annexes, this old-world, oceanfront hotel ...

Legends Comedy Club, inside Oaks Bar & Grill at Carlton Oaks Golf & Resort.

Family-owned and operated restaurant overlooking the Oceanside Harbor.

Operating inside the Pendry Hotel, Lionfish serves modern coastal cuisine; featuring fresh-catch cooking.

You’ll want to make a reservation, because each showing at this glamtastic joint is packed ...

Prices: about $5 per pint Hours: Mon–Thu, noon–2 am; Fri–Sun, 10 am–2 am Happy: Until ...

Pairs wine, beer, and soju cocktails with offbeat bites and live shows in the back ...

This venerable bar hit the big two-zero in 2012. It’s got a little Ponce de ...

The Local installed a 10-barrel brew system and tasting bar in the back of its ...

You want traditional burgers? Longhorn is your place. It feels like the original Cheers bar, ...

Louisiana Purchase is an intimate New Orleans-inspired cocktail restaurant serving handcrafted cocktails on the patio ...

Located at the Guild Hotel, Luca serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, with a daily happy hour ...

Easygoing dancing/eatery (since 1957) offers sporadically available entrée platter of birría en su jugo (goat ...

Maggie's Café operates in the locale that formerly hosted Channel 1 Sports Bar and Grill.

In the 1950s and 1960s, the lot at 939 North Coast Highway hosted a roadside ...

Densely populated with beer-swilling denizens, El Cajon might be equally stocked with craft-beer spots. Alas, ...

This decades-old dive bar has been reborn as a craft beer destination, adding a dozen ...

Poised over the bustling Hillcrest nexus of Fourth and University, Martinis offers over 100 twists ...

Dog friendly and serving American cuisine, this Pacific Beach club has outdoor seating and occasional ...

Nationwide seafood chain with good, simple, fresh-fish dishes. Awesome weeknight happy-hour offers. Each for under ...

Open continuously since 1890 in various locations, now under a new owner who spiffed up ...

Owned by a Navy Seal and frequented by Seals. Wrestler and ex-governor of Minnesota, Jesse ...

The former Ruby Room now goes by a name that 99 percent of us will ...

Highlighted by the culinary creations of Chef William Eick, Mission Avenue Bar and Grill also ...

Monkey King is a Chinese fusion restaurant whose menu is highlighted by beverage director Ryan ...

Mr. D’s has it all for cheap (ask about the coffee tequila special), but the ...

Mr. G's has been entertaining crowds since 1947.

Mr. Peabody’s has been in the same Encinitas location since the early 2000s, located next ...

Formerly Second Wind Navajo, reinvented as Navajo Live, a nightclub with live entertainment and cocktails: ...

This is an unexpected bonus to City College's campus. Happy hours have truly great deals, ...

Next Door is owned by the same people who run Treehouse Coffee Company, right... next ...

Tucked between an RV dealer and an overgrown vacant lot, the lounge opens at noon ...

Make reservations (a de facto requirement, no matter what they say) before seeking the “secret” ...

Norte Brewing Co. is located in the central downtown area of Tijuana.

Opened in Autumn 2018, North Italia Fashion Valley, operated by restaurateur Sam Fox, is part ...

North Park Sushi & Grill offers traditional style nigiri sushi and sashimi as well as ...

Every second, fourth and occasional fifth Saturday, industrial Goth and Dark Wave music kidnap club ...

Prices: Original char-grilled 1/4lb burger with fries, $5.95; The Nunu (1/2lb), $6.35; Grandpa’s Grilled Cheese ...

Opened by longtime Carlsbad resident Tim Rammel and operating in the locale that hosted Relm ...

Capacity: About 100 Prices: Cocktails, $8–10; beer, $4–8; wine, $7–9 Hours: 4 pm–2 am daily ...

Nightclub with rooftop cabanas, a dance floor, and lounge area.

This upscale-but-still-casual restaurant doesn’t specialize in Mexican food, but the braised beef cheek tacos on ...

Strip-mall bar hidden behind the Denny’s. Mini-pitchers starting at $4.75 and fierce wells at $3.50. ...

Open till 4:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, Onyx plays host to a variety of ...

Asian fusion restaurant which includes several uniquely-decorated smaller restaurants. Menu plays to a younger crowd:

Two words — corned beef. At both locations, O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant serves mildly ...

Prices: Pints, $5.50–$6; bottles, $3.75–$6; cocktails, $6–$7.50; shots, $5.55–$22; wine, $5.75–$10.75; add $.50 during entertainment ...

From website: "The avant-garde nightclub, from the innovators of Clique Hospitality.s Timeless, eclectic music and ...

The business known to most as PB Ale House was not the first brewery at ...

Craft spirits producer Pacific Coast Spirits transformed the 12,000-square-foot former home of a furniture shop ...

Pal Joey’s cobblestone façade can be deceiving. Judging from the outside, you might think it’s ...

Mammoth beers are brewed and drunk only in a tiny space under the stairs off ...

Since 1962, this calm neighborhood bar has been the other South Mission Beach staple at ...

The menu is a mix of popular local bar snacks — quesadillas, hot wings and ...

By 2018, Phil's had a 20 year history in San Diego, with restaurants in Point ...

By 2018, Phil's had a 20 year history in San Diego, with restaurants in Point ...

By 2018, Phil's had a 20 year history in San Diego, with restaurants in Point ...

The San Diego Pier Cafe, a San Diego landmark, was established in Seaport Village in ...

Attendees paint during evening classes at this art studio chain serving alcohol at most locations.

Operating in the space formerly occupied by Blue Tattoo Sports Bar & Grill.

Classic brass-and-glass establishment, or rather, a whimsical re-creation thereof. (The original might not have brought ...

Opened in 1969 by Ponciano Meza Sr., through the years the restaurant has become widely ...

Formerly known as Patrick’s Irish Pub, this long-standing local watering hole was bought out by ...

Exquisite setting in the park offers generous portions on a something-for-everyone menu. Top choices: meaty ...

This is a beautiful little Tuscan hideaway with the classiest food and atmos and service. ...

Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Monday–Wednesday; till 1:00 a.m. Thursday, Friday; 9:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. ...

This Encinitas gastropub takes a sort of greatest-hits approach to craft cocktails, finding some of ...

This is the grown-up version — or maybe the original template — of every wood-paneled ...

Proud Mary's Southern Bar and Grill features Southern comfort food with a touch of Bourbon ...

Forty-three taps, 350 bottles — the winning is easy when the math’s so clear. Public ...

Uncompromised Argentine cooking here, emphasizing healthy grass-fed grilled beef but also lush seafood, pizzas, and ...

The owners of Raglan Public in Ocean Beach bring variety to Little Italy with this ...

Big and splashy, this Arizona-based chain restaurant creates a high-energy atmosphere with loud music and ...

In lieu of guideline-approved brews, Reckless trades classification for playful improvisation and irreverent names: Hard ...

If this piano bar connected to the Lafayette Hotel was a dive, it was one ...

The plume of char-broiled smoke wafting outside signals the Rooster’s claim to fame, at least ...

Located below The Wood (formally Beach Wood), Red's is Pacific Beach’s only country bar and ...

The Reef Bar is located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter and touts "the ...

The Remedy wine bar and performance stage opened in 2016 in the space formerly occupied ...

Prohibition-era bar. Complete with specialty cocktails, live music, DJ sets.

This rambling roadhouse reincarnates the Turf Supper Club’s DIY communal grill, adding side dishes and ...

Though overlooked by many due to it being a link in a national chain of ...

Rockin' Baja is a full-service, fun Mexican-seafood restaurant that offers Baja-style seafood presented in rustic ...

Rockin' Baja is a full-service, fun Mexican-seafood restaurant that offers Baja-style seafood presented in rustic ...

Rockin' Baja is a full-service, fun Mexican-seafood restaurant that offers Baja-style seafood presented in rustic ...

The name Romeo and Julieta may inspire thoughts of Italy, but be prepared to enjoy ...

Chris Heaney’s new venture, The Rook, continues the tradition of Kadan's medieval board games and ...

That rare moment when ambition and reality come together under the banner of design. Rose ...

Located in historic Normal Heights in the restored Wilkinson Building. Featuring food, 30 beers on ...

Imperial Beach can be a perplexing sector to navigate, but between the dirty dives and ...

Wines, premium cigars, and craft beer. Enclosed outdoor, heated patio to enjoy your cigar as ...

This popular watering hole is a hot spot for both locals and tourists. The upstairs ...

Most craft-beer spots have a built-in culture. Newbies walk in, order up, and acclimate to ...

Seasons 52's menu offers seasonal food cooked using rustic techniques like brick oven roasting and ...

Seven Cave Spirits owner and distiller Geoff Longenecker first began making liquor here in 2016, ...

Walk into the Seven Grand and you’d think you stepped onto a Mad Men set. ...

The idea behind shabu shabu is to cook your own vegetables and meat in a ...

Across the street from the Cardiff Office sits the Shanty. Like the Office, the building ...

Capacity: about 150 Prices: Wine $7, bottles $4–$11, pints $4–$6, cocktails $8 Hours: 3 p.m.–2 ...

“Deer and a beer is a “thing” at the Fox, a mile inland from Crystal ...

True to its name, the singular tap at this Bay Park artifact is Budweiser, pouring ...

Every seat at Skybox is a first, second, or third row seat. Dining tables and ...

Sitting kitty-corner from Muzita Abyssinian Bistro (itself a worthy destination), Small Bar in University Heights ...

A neighborhood bar and restaurant with Southern dishes and a laid-back atmosphere.

Opened in 2008 by Adam Cook and Cuong Nguyen, Soda Bar hosts local and touring ...

A quintessential SoCal beach bar, South Beach is remodeled and has opened some upstairs dining ...

In 2001, the locale at 3519 El Cajon Boulevard was known as Little Equity, run ...

The only club in San Diego hosting the genuine all-nighter — the doors stay open ...

This hole-in-the-wall ought to be protected by the San Diego Historical Society. As with most ...

Formerly known as Porter's Pub, the Stage Room is one of the few places that ...

Prices: Beer $3–$7, shots $3+, wells $4 Food: Chips, nearby options Hours: 6 to 2 ...

The California-Mediterranean cuisine features naturally raised meats, house-made pasta and sausages, local produce. The Jidori ...

A family- and cool-cat friendly place built on site of the old Snippy’s Tavern. With ...

Stone Company Store is a tasting room and retail store with an outdoor patio in ...

There’s something about the way Mark Prendergast and Dave Toth (Mark’s Irish; Dave’s Canadian) have ...

You’ll find fresh sushi, sashimi, and California coastal cuisine, e.g., fusion-y tapas, many going for ...

Hipster cocktail bar designed after an Allman Brothers and Burt Reynolds vision of the 1970s. ...

Attire: Pork pie hat and a fresh tat Prices: Beers, about $2; Tiki drinks, about ...

Cocktails and a limited food menu are available amidst piano melodies and the warmth of ...

Breakfast/brunch and cocktails spot in the Gaslamp Quarter. Eggs, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and the ...

Lee Chase and Jeff Motch of Blind Lady Tavern started this up in 2011 as ...

El Tigre Bar stopped being a punk bar in 2015 and now features a modern ...

More than 30 draft and bottled beers and plenty of pub food.

Tower Bar owner Mick Rossler picked up this location (formerly the Beauty Bar) in 2010, ...

Live music joint with "better than bar food."

The Tipsy Crow in the Gaslamp is San Diego's longest-standing bar. It features an extensive ...

There is no older establishment in Downtown San Diego specializing in reasonably priced spirits, sociable ...

This rooftop bar at Hotel Republic serves Baja California and classic American cuisine paired with ...

Toronado — this non-word holds a lot of meaning in West Coast craft beer circles. ...

Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13 caters to the musically motivated, sports-enthused, active adult who ...

Tower Bar’s namesake tower in City Heights is visible from blocks away, jutting skyward between ...

The Trifecta Tavern offers over 24 craft beers on tap and many delightful food items.

Capacity: Apparently infinite Prices: 50-peso caguamas Hours: Eternal Parking: Take an Uber, gringo Food: Chicharrones ...

Florida-based surf ’n’ turf chain offers irony-free retro ’50s décor and dinners featuring crustaceans (including ...

Every night’s an indoor cookout as patrons huddle by the communal fire-pit tending their steaks, ...

A tapas bar with an old-world style and the feel of a small European bar.

Operating in the locale that, for the previous ten years, hosted the Tractor Room, Vista ...

One of the oldest clubs in North Park. The tables at Tuesday’s karaoke night vanish ...

Operating in a locale that formerly hosted Kelly’s Pub, the Ugly Dog is a neighborhood ...

Cash only Deal: Bucket of beer for $14 Hours: morning till late

Formerly known as LOUNGEsix, this rooftop bar changed its look, menu, and name in the ...

Even cowboys have a spot to kick up their heels in San Diego, at the ...

URBN turns the pizza joint concept into something the cool kids can dig, with tasty ...

Farm-to-table food (via chef Marc Liautard), the largest tap list in North County, and a ...

Part 456-seat restaurant, part outdoor drinking patio, part brewery, and part bowling alley, this ambition ...

You’ve probably seen Vallarta’s vintage cobblestone façade along El Cajon Boulevard in City Heights and ...

“Farm to fork” local-grown dinners include surprise international luxury ingredients, and first week of the ...

Café and retail wine shop.

Operating in the locale that former house Joe's Crab Shack, Waterbar offers panoramic views, and ...

People from all stages of life come here: motorcyclists, handlebar-mustached men, girls in boho dresses, ...

Located oceanfront in Belmont Park, the Wavehouse San Diego featured two wave machines, multiple bars, ...

18th-century tapestry-covered palace they say was built to accommodate the hoped-for Republican Convention of 1972. ...