Fun divey spot and there was live music on the day we went! Loved the decor and lighting in here…read more There's also pool tables and a lil board game corner! $5 drink specials and happy hour. They have a touchtunes machine so you can play songs from your phone and change up the vibe. Limited parking but if you're coming to drink you shouldn't be driving anyway lol XD

I've lived in the neighborhood for 35 plus years and never thought I would step foot inside Salty…read moreDog bar. Being a non frequent drinker, hole-in-the wall bars just never caught my fancy. And, only then will I entertain a night out unless I'm with the right group of people. I've been to this bar several times now and it's been nothing but good old fashion fun. You can be yourself and no one bothers you. It's not crazy crowded, at least when I've been there during the weekdays. I can actually find a seat at the bar or just lounge in the back area on a couch. There are also tables and chairs to choose from. There has been a DJ, live band, karaoke or just plain music jammin. The highlight for me: the bar tenders ! They were attentive and friendly. Shout out to Justin and I forgot young looking female bartender's name. Shout out to her too This bar may not be as lit and inviting looking from the outside, don't judge. Step inside, give it a try Oh and see how many frogs you can find around the bar ...I counted about 15 plus.

The Plank in Imperial Beach has been consistently hands-down one of the best local spots on the…read moreentire San Diego coast, and I'm so glad it's still here thriving for tourists and San Diegans. The owner pours their heart into this place; I can feel it the second I walk in the same way after 20 years. The vibe is perfect: chill beachy feel without trying too hard, great music at the right volume, and the friendliest staff in IB. Whether you're grabbing a beer or a bite- just chilling on the patio with friends at sunset, everything is consistently excellent. Ye Olde Plank in Imperial Beach is a community. Thanks to the owner and the whole crew for keeping a spot that feels like home every single time. Highly recommended to locals and visitors into a natural vibe. We're lucky to have it so treat it well and it treats you even better. Thank you for providing us food this Thanksgiving!!!!

Always love the fast service and affordable and delicious beer and cocktails here at the plank. The…read morenew food place insde is really good. They had a band today and it was a really nice time to just hang out by the beach enjoying the views.

Good food! Elotes were great. Definitely resort prices - specialty drinks are more affordable than…read morewell cocktails! And more fun :) great, attentive service l, too.

Everyone was super helpful and attentive at the cantina poolside. I ordered my food to go since I…read morehad to get some work done back in my room. I was also impressed when I asked if I can have grilled fish tacos vs breaded and deep fried and they were very accommodating. I got a strawberry salad and it was delicious with the candied walnuts and blueberries. I added chicken for protein. Plenty of searing and umbrellas for outdoor dining. It's super convenient to have food poolside. Tables and chairs were clean and the pool area had a nice vacation vibe. They lost a star for 4 stars only because of the price. $30 for a lunch salad was a bit much but other than that I was happy.

This is a classy speakeasy style bar hidden in the Oryx restaurant. The vibe is classic speakeasy,…read morehigh style but comfortable for sure. The cocktail menu is interesting and full of lots of delicious options. My cocktail was made to perfection and our service was on point. We came in late one night so there was plenty of seating, but typically it's reservation only, so be sure and make a Resy if you want to make sure you can get in. Tijuana is full of hidden gems like this and Nortico is a welcome addition. Get off Revolution and check this spot out!

Small, intimate, comfortable speakeasy with extremely friendly staff. Renee was brilliant! She…read moretaught me about all the different spirits that Mexico manufactures (other than the well known spirits of Tequila and Mezcal) and knew how to showcase the unique spirits of Mexico with cocktails that really leverage these spirits. She recommended a milk punch cocktail that incorporated Sotol, which is kind of like tequila but instead of fermenting agave, it ferments Dasylirion and is made only in Chihuahua. Then she recommended a cocktail that leverages a Mexican produced corn liquor in a Negroni but with gin subbed with mezcal. Both of these cocktails are bartenders choice and not on the menu, but the fact that they can execute such innovative cocktails so we'll speaks to the level of dedication bartenders at this bar have. Renee even gave pointers as to where I might be able to buy some of the bottles they use and for a few other bars of similar caliber to visit nearby. Instead of ending my trip at Nortico as previously planned, she helped me find a really cool new bar in Tijuana! Highly recommend.

My 1st time at Sessions was on Mother's Day thanks to my Daughter. A time was had!…read moreIt wasn't busy at all, we basically just dropped in to check it out. Stopped in the dispensary downstairs and picked up some pre rolls.. wanted to tread lightly. Yea well that didn't happen haha. Their prices are reasonable just depends on what you're looking for. No FTP discounts but they had sales on a few items. Once we purchased our goods we headed up stairs. We were seated immediately. They had some live music going which was nice. Also nice little older crowd. Didn't take us long to feel alright *wink They do serve food and mocktails. We just came from brunch so I just ordered a dessert which was a hard pass. Too sweet and the description says two scoops of ice cream but I think we got a heavy tablespoon of ice cream that was it. Overall we had a good time. I wish we had more time to spend there but we had plans and had to leave. I will be back again especially on music nights. I heard they have a speak easy but the girl at the front said was closed.

2nd time coming to Sessions and it's always a vibe! I've gone during the day and at night, and I…read morehonestly love the darker atmosphere--the lighting and colors look so dope, especially with the clouds of smoke around. The food is really good too--chicken tenders are top tier. Only thing I'll say is that with bigger crowds, the wait can be a little longer. This time we had to wait a bit to order, but once the host realized we hadn't been helped yet, she quickly got someone over to us. Other than that, it's always a great time. Also, big shoutout to the guy with the sophisticated mustache he went out of his way to educate us on the different types of strains, helped us out a lot, and even put us onto the sales and rewards system!

As I approached the old law office, we found a line wrapped outside ensuring ID was confirmed prior…read moreto entry. Our group was surprised as is was 2115, it's been open for about an hour and a half and packed. As you enter this old law office down a staircase one would find the "speakeasy statutes/rules" to maintain the 1920s atmosphere-- we loved the setting, the people, the drinks, and of course the live music!! One would not be disappointed. The cocktail menu was on an old record, which I thought it was so clever. Back to the rules, seems pretty easy! They mention to keep an open mind with the drinks as they do not carry vodkas, redbull, Budweiser or bulls**t. Mentioned a dresscode, more so be classic and states be respectful and don't be a di*k. I couldn't agree more with the rules. I don't think there is good at this establishment, as our group just came from dinner I wasn't looking for food. Just spirits, live music and a good time. Highly recommend if you are looking for live music and uniquely crafted cocktails.

I am writing this review to bring a serious safety and security issue to management's attention. On…read moreMay 18th. around 10pm, I was at this establishment and was unfortunately dealing with a male date who became erratic, weird, and made me feel unsafe. Multiple bystanders witnessed his behavior but failed to intervene, assuming it was just "relationship drama" After the man finally left, the venue's security completely misread the situation. Instead of checking on my well-being or ensuring the aggressor had left the premises, security targeted and chased me as if I were the problem. It is incredibly disappointing and dangerous for a business's security team to lack the basic situational awareness and training required to identify the actual victim in a situation. I felt entirely unprotected by the staff here. I hope management takes this as a serious sign that their security team needs immediate retraining on bystander intervention and de-escalation, rather than harassing women who are already in vulnerable situations.

Altitude Sky Lounge in downtown San Diego has an absolutely beautiful rooftop view. From the top,…read moreyou can enjoy views of both the waterfront side and the downtown skyline, and honestly the scenery alone makes it worth visiting. To get inside, you have to go through the hotel entrance and then take the elevator to the top floor. There was no issue going up or down, and everything moved rather quickly considering we visited on a Friday night. Up top it was a little crowded near the edges where everyone was taking photos, but people moved around pretty quickly so it was still easy to get some really good pictures from the rooftop. I didn't order any drinks, so this review is based solely on the location and the views, but once you're up there it's just absolutely beautiful. We stayed for about 20 minutes, enjoyed the views, took in the atmosphere, and then headed out. Definitely worth checking out if you're in San Diego.

I've been here multiple times before heading out for a night on the town, but this was my first…read moretime visiting during the daytime. It was nice to switch things up and catch a sunset from the rooftop. The drinks are always solid and this spot has become a staple first stop before hitting Gaslamp.

My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

The Noble Experiment: 9/10…read more Aesthetic & Ambiance: 9.5 - This place gives "speakeasy haunted mansion" vibes. You walk into the barrels, down the mirrors, and into the skull room...IYKYK no less. The waits to get very deadly so make sure to put your name on the list early. Service: 9/10 The host was chill, and we had Quintin as our mixologist. There are no menus he told us, he just went off of our flavors, and palate, so I can't really speak for how to order the same drink. First drink: 9/10 (profile) Vodka bases with cucumber and strawberry. Second drink: 8.5/10 (profile) Smokey, deep old fashion. Overall a MUST-GO to if you're in the area stopping by!

LOVE this spot, come here everytime I visit SD as the views, staff, drinks and food is all the…read morebest!! seating options are great, super attentive staff, cant wait to visit again!

Really glad about this newer rooftop spot. The views were so lovely & the array of seating options…read moreis great, too. We all loved our cocktails that we got-- especially the spicy margarita! Started with the Mango Shrimp Ceviche and it was 10/10. Fresh shrimp, good flavor and balance of sweetness & citrus... but what stood out the most was their delicious fried tortillas that came with it... never had such a satisfying crunch from a tortilla! The spicy chicken sandwich was one of the best we've had in San Diego. DEFINITELY coming back for it. The tacos were mid, though. Not much flavor and the carne asada tacos didn't have much to them, meat was a bit dry and could've used more toppings or sauce of some sort. One of our blackened fish tacos came extremely close to completely raw and we sent it back. They didn't apologize or anything but just brought one fresh one that was cooked. That's the only reason for my four star rating. Our waiters were extremely nice though, I do think they are still figuring things out as we sat for twenty minutes waiting for a server because they didn't know whose table it was. It wasn't busy at all at that time. Overall, absolutely coming back for the drinks, views, and that DELISHHH chicken sandwich!!

This place is awesome and one of my go-to spots downtown. It's always crowded, which says a lot…read more There's a front area with the main bar and tables where you can hang out, then a back area with a DJ and tables you can reserve for the night. The music is always great. Shoutout to Jason behind the bar. He's consistently friendly and makes the night even better. Honestly, the whole staff does a great job. If you're going with a group, I'd recommend getting a table since it can get really busy. On weekends they have a cover, and it's cash only. There's an ATM inside. Also, pay attention to the dress code. No baseball hats, and they do enforce it. Overall, it's a solid spot for a night out.

Overall a nice nightclub and bar to hang out in downtown San Diego. It's right across the street…read morefrom the ACE parking lot called "Park It On Market" so easy parking. Parking is $10 after 6pm until 3am. The ambiance is modern and sexy. The front part of the venue is a bar with several tables and love seats spread throughout. There's also a small outdoor area with a few tables and bar stools if you need some fresh air. Behind the bar is the actual night club area with the DJ booth, several VIP tables, and a smaller bar. There isn't a dedicated dance floor so people are just dancing wherever there's space. You can get on the guest list through their website for free bar/club entry before 10pm. After 10pm, there is a cover fee of $20 per person. It was quiet around 930pm when we arrived but it got pretty busy by 1030pm and crowded by 1130pm. Note: the back night club area opens at 11pm. If you come before then, only the front bar area is open. They apparently serve food as well but we didn't try it this time. I felt service was great from the bartenders to security to the servers. The DJ was playing awesome hip hop music which was perfect for the vibe. They even have a professional photographer who takes your photo. If you like it, it's $20 for your picture in a frame. Two things that can make it even better: - wish there was a bigger dance floor for those without tables to enjoy the music and dance - wish there was more than 2 bathroom stalls in the women's restroom. With hundreds of people inside, the line can get pretty long.