Walking in you feel transported into a new world. The lighting is breathtaking!…read moreThey have a great happy hour that'll keep your thirst quenched while you jam out playing video games in the arcade. They even have a picnic table area outside if you prefer. Bar staff fast and friendly and willing to make suggestions. Totally my new favorite happy hour hang out!!

$34.00 (before tax & tip) for two burgers: Patty Issues (3 patties) and This Burger Understands Me…read more(2 patties). I'll definitely be back for the bar, the pinball, and those burgers! We walked in and found out that they have a strict age limit, which I discovered when they insisted on scanning my ID into a machine. I'm closer to the tomb than the womb, so I'm not entirely sure what they were expecting to find. But apparently, the machine needed to verify that I'm legally old enough to be there. Afterward, the bartender thanked me by name. My person who is closer to the womb than the tomb forgot their ID. It could have been Justin Bieber, or myself for that matter, but it wasn't going to happen. The burgers would have to be, to go. First impression is the decor is classic, and the place was absolutely immaculate. Later, I noticed the bathrooms were spotless, and perhaps most importantly, there was no graffiti on the walls. It's a class act establishment where civilization survives. There's a back covered patio surrounded by ferns, a great game room, and then the backyard where the food trailer is located. It was Sunday around 2pm, and while talking to the bartender, they mentioned that they had wings out for happy hour and the games. But I had my sights set on the Wagyu burgers. If I must say so myself, it was an excellent choice on my part. The patties were perfectly seasoned, and the toppings mixed with the Wagyu juices to create a delicious little sauce. I happened to have some chips underneath the burger, and they basically became the lucky recipients of all that wonderful burger grease. Very, very yummy. Walking around while waiting for my food, one can't help but notice that the bourbon selection is fantastic. While my person was booted, I can still say that all the employees were cordial, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. No attitude, no nonsense just good service. While it's listed as a dive bar, it's way too chic for that classification. I love a welcoming bars with great burgers, an excellent bourbon selection, and enough character to keep me coming back. Which I plan on doing in force!

We love a good dive bar, so while exploring San Diego's Old Town we did what any responsible day…read moredrinkers would do... we Googled "dive bars" & ended up at Old Town Saloon. And honestly? This place was exactly the vibe we were hoping to find. The second we walked in, I loved the vintage feel of the decor. It has that authentic old-school saloon energy that can't be manufactured. A genuine neighborhood watering hole with personality - a little worn in, full of character & packed with stories. One of the best parts of our visit was the bartender, who also happened to be the third-generation owner. He struck that perfect balance of being super friendly & welcoming without being all up in our business. You could tell he genuinely cared about the place & its history. He shared some great stories that made the experience feel personal. We settled in for some drinks & soaked up the atmosphere. The history of San Diego Old Town swirled around us as we enjoyed our time at the Old Town Saloon. Highly recommend.

This is a great spot to grab a drink when there is a crowd outside. We were waiting for the Whaley…read moreHouse tour and stopped in for a drink. Liz was awesome and even made recommendations for restaurants for us. She was talkative and engaging while also serving everyone quickly. Looks like a great spot for the evening, but we were just starting out the lunch drinkers for the day!

Wonderful speakeasy located in Tahona! I dropped by after having reservations and loved the…read moreexperience, atmosphere, and ambiance! Our bartender was friendly and made some crafty cocktails! I ordered one drink from the menu and one dealers choice. Both drinks were enjoyable and made to perfection. Love the intimate dim vibes and hidden feel here. Highly recommend!

I went to Oculto 477 on Friday night with four of my girlfriends, and it was the highlight of our…read moreweek! Pro tip: set up alerts and book early. I made our reservation at least a month in advance to get the exact time slot we wanted, and it was 100% worth the planning. The drinks were absolutely delicious across the board. I tried Envy (tasty gin with a rosemary smoke topper) and Graveyard Shift (perfectly sweet espresso martini) and both exceeded expectations! The atmosphere has such a cool, witchy vibe, and while it's a pretty small and intimate venue inside, that only adds to the cozy, hidden-gem charm. The bartender even crafted us some mini sloth dessert shots that were delicious! I highly recommend Oculto 477 for a girls' night out or a fun date night. Do yourself a favor and make a dinner reservation at Tahona Bar right before. After Oculto, make sure to take a stroll through the graveyard next door. It sets up the night perfectly! Can't wait to go back.

From the food to the service, and the ambience, everything was amazing and our waiter was so sweet…read moreand really made my Birthday dinner Feel so very special.

This is a the ultimate IG date night spot. They remodeled this place and it is epic! The bar looks…read moreamazing! The walls look like a starry night. You really get immersed in the ambiance here. Caesar was really good and a big portion! The dressing was nice and creamy with a hint of lemon. It wasn't overbearing. The tartar was delicious! It came with chips which was really good! The chips needed a little flavor tho, it was bland. The mozzarella sticks came with caviar. We got the steak sample which came with 4 different types of meats. We had 4 people and It was nice because you can try a piece of the different cuts. The jidori chicken was pretty juicy with this au jus sauce. We went pretty side heavy lol The twice baked potato is a must get with the steak. Broccoli and mashed potato was just good. The broccoli was a little soggy too. Carrots was a pass. Flavor was good but was overcooked and soggy. I think the food was good and some dishes were misses but still a great experience to enjoy a nice drink and hang out.

Came here with a party of four and an 8:30pm Wednesday res. Amazing ambience and quality of drinks,…read moredefinitely a fun overall vibe... but disappointing experience. With a two hour table limit on a weekday, we were confused by the extremely slow service. I understand taking time for the complexity of the drinks, but only being able to order two rounds was a bit ridiculous. It felt like a majority of our time was spent waiting for our server to come back around and staring at our empty glasses. I've been to plenty other extremely busy tiki bars with two hour limits and have never felt like I was really waiting around for a server to check on me/the party i'm with. Super bummed.

Make a reservation. Make a reservation. Make a reservation. Yes, it's that serious and yes, it…read moremakes all of the difference. We made a reservation and were sat at a table right away, water and menus given immediately. If you do not make a reservation, you will have to stand in the middle of the floor with nowhere to put your drink other than your own hands. I saw one barrel that people were brought to and there is bar seating but you will only get that if super lucky. Our server was pretty attentive and went around the whole room. As it got busier, we did have to wait a bit longer for drinks but that wasn't too much of an issue. The drinks are excellent. A great iteration of Tiki drinks. We ordered mostly off the originals menu but my hubby's last drink was a classic. It was perfect and just as it should be. The ambiance is fun, with a ceiling full of floats and blowfish. The walls were fun and the servers outfits screamed Tiki. The only thing I didn't like was the bathrooms. I'm usually excellent with directions but the sheer amount of doors in the hallway was wild and I did not want to walk outside by myself, half drunk, so I had my husband open the exit door for me (which they ask you not to do.) Sorry!!!

Cash only bar Great people…read moreLive music We met a family that invited us here and their husband was the one that was playing. Good people great vibes

The Lamplighter in Mission Hills is a dive bar, and the best way to enjoy it is to embrace that. We…read morego for the karaoke, which is always entertaining: mostly bad, occasionally fantastic, and fun either way. Some people can really sing. The rest of us have enthusiasm. The service is good, the drinks are tasty, and we always have a nice time. It's an easygoing place to have a drink, sing a song, and cheer on someone who may or may not find the right key. Don't expect the Ritz. Expect karaoke, good drinks, and a fun night out. On those terms, The Lamplighter delivers.

We've been wanting to check out Mothership for a while, so we finally made it happen during our San…read moreDiego trip. Definitely make a reservation. It's a pretty small place, and I can see how it could fill up quickly. We lucked out with a great corner seat where we could pretty much see everything happening around us. The whole space is themed like you've stepped onto another planet or into some kind of spaceship. The lighting, the decor, even the cocktail menu fits the theme. Make sure you check out the hallway and restroom area too. They really put some thought into the details. We ordered a few cocktails and appetizers, including the bao buns, and just hung out enjoying the atmosphere. The drinks were fun, especially the Mindkiller, which came in this crazy-looking glass. The staff was friendly, and we had a good time. I will say, I was expecting a little more to happen based on some videos I'd seen online. There wasn't really anything extra going on during our visit. It was more of a cool themed bar where you sit, have drinks and some food, and enjoy the surroundings. Nothing wrong with that, just a little different from what I expected. Would we go back? Absolutely... It's a fun spot, especially if you love themed bars. I'd definitely give it another visit and see what the experience is like next time.

Very cool concept bar, one of those places you can visit once and check off your list. It can be…read moretough to get a reservation here so just plan ahead. Staff was friendly and informative about the menu, had good recommendations. Food was tasty, we tried the bread & sandwiches + cake. I think everything on the menu was vegetarian if I'm not mistaken. Sandwiches were made with jackfruit. Really enjoyed the flavors of the dipping sauce that came with the bread. Drinks were tasty & well made. They do monitor your time pretty closely, I think for a party of 3, we had maybe 1.5 hours or 2 at the most to enjoy our time. So if you're not someone who likes to give up their table within a set time frame, I would not recommend this spot because they do make it clear they need the table back.

GEORGE was exceptional last night! Coming from a couple from the service industry and we do alot of…read morebar hopping George really impressed us!. He was fun fast and attentive to all his surroundings! Sheesh what cab this man not do!? Prices were great! There is a ami jukebox to play tunes too! Love love love 10/10 would come again!

When I visit San Diego, The Loft is at the top of my "must visit" list and is normally one of the…read morefirst places I go after getting settled in. Situated on 5th Avenue in beautiful Hillcrest, The Loft is a small, but mighty place that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons. From the bartenders, to the patrons, and of course the drinks...this spot is an absolute vibe! Everyone is beyond welcoming and fun here. The space is a great combination of indoor/outdoor. The drinks are strong and well priced, which is not a combination you can find many places these days! They don't serve food, but they are fine if you want to bring your own, which many folks do. We have enjoyed a cocktail and UberEats'd something so we didn't have to leave. Overall, while I am not a San Diego local (yet), I consider The Loft my local spot. Love this place!

Sport bar vibe!!! Taco Tuesday $4 tacos and they have options!! You have to try their michelada…read moremix!! Good sit to watch a game on a cool night since it's been so hot in SD. They have a giant tv outside with plenty of seating. Sometimes they do reserve tables so for big games I'd go early. They don't have a full blown AC so it gets hot inside. Their burgers are delicious!! They have a full bar so you can pick any shots. The mojitos are to die for. Parking is small but plenty of street parking. Service was fast you order at the bar.

Sports bar with a huge outdoor area and lots of places to sit and relax and watch tv in any…read moredirection. We came midday and most of the tables were sticky and dirty even though it was 85% empty so the staff doesn't do a good job keeping it clean. While my guy got a beer to enjoy during the hot, summer day, I only like sours and they, sadly, didn't have a single sour on their menu. Small menu to choose from, but prices were pretty steep. My guy and I got the Totchos (beans and sour cream on side) with chicken (they were out of pork) at a coworker's recommendation. These were actually impressively good! The tots were crispy and only slightly oily. There was a decent amount of chicken and other ingredients involved and the portion size wasn't too bad. Getting the beans on the side was the right move because the tots stayed crispy the whole time. Honestly, I would come back here for the totchos again, but would enjoy it more next time if they had a sour to pair with it.

We had such a great time at Coyote! The food and atmosphere were great, and Anna was fabulous. She…read morewas super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend stopping in!

We haven't been here in years, but decided to try their "tacos and tequila" special night. There…read morewere 12 of us in the room and the representative from Casadores presented three different tequilas but the best part about it was the food. Lots and lots of food. Full-size appetizer, that could've been the size for a table, to each individual person with fresh guacamole, salsa, and chips. Then we had a bowl of creamy Mexican corn. And lastly, with three full-size tacos. Everything was delicious lots and lots of food & we were able to take some home. We had a pumpkin flan for dessert. We got free things as gifts from Casadores. This is going to be an ongoing event, with different vendors. They told us and we were the first people to try it. Definitely worth it and we will be back.