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.

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.

I've been here twice now, both for birthday dinners & it does not disappoint! Gorgeous restaurant…read moreand the food/drinks are divine. Last August, I went for my best friend's bday and the experience inspired me to have my birthday dinner here a couple days ago. Our server, Jay, was on top of it and friendly without being too overbearing & letting us girls.... YAP! There was 4 of us ladies & we shared: steak platter (medium rare chefs kiss), short rib, scalloped potatoes, mac & cheese, carrots, wedge salad & 2 French onion soups. I don't normally care for French onion soup but the one at Starlite is what the kids call "BUSSIN'!" Highly recommend. I appreciate the complimentary personalized birthday dessert and the round of pineapple rum shooters. Both so yummy & made this birthday gal very pleased. I recommend this place to anyone celebrating a birthday, anniversary, date night or simply...life! NOTE***They validate ID at door so no one under 21 y/o and parking can be hit or miss--usually miss if it's prime time, so give yourself ample amount of time to get there.

They don't serve food but they are connected to craft and Craft & Commerce which has good food…read more The staff is awesome I've never had a bad experience and when visiting for a special occasion they've always gone above and beyond to ensure we have a good time! The decor is incredible it's absolutely a must see for all tiki fans and anyone who loves a heavily themed bar!

My husband and I had been wanting to check out False Idol for quote some time. We finally went…read morerecently on a Thursday evening and had a 10PM reservation. We were going for drinks after my husband's birthday dinner. At first I was confused as I didn't realize it was inside of Craft and Commerce, but after asking a few people, we were able to join the check-in line. Anyway, there was a long line waiting to get into the speakeasy. I didn't mind, as we were about 20 minutes early, but it was a little chaotic and I wondered why the line was taking so long to just check in. Some of the parties in front of us didn't have reservations, as they were turned away at the door. We were greeted warmly and asked to wait a few minutes. We were then walked through the entrance. The decor was spectacular. We walk though a skull-lined hallway and found ourselves in an eclectic, tropical paradise. At first, we were offered to get drinks at the bar where we could wait until our table was ready. However, there was a cute little table with a couple of stools right by a waterfall, and they offered doe us to sit there instead if we preferred. It was a cute little setting, so we opted to stay there and forgo our reserved table. Unfortunately, we realized a bit too late that it was not a good place for a date night conversation, as the bar is really loud and the stools were too far apart to have a good conversation. We were greeted by our servers, one who was a trainee. They walked us through a very long menu that was a bit of a book. They asked our drink preferences, and made some recommendations. The drinks were good and beautifully decorated. Some of them came in fun glasses. I had both the Jet Pilot and the Mai Tai. My husband enjoyed both of his cocktails. He chose them because they were supposed to have banana. Unfortunately, he couldn't taste the banana in either, but he enjoyed them regardless. Service started off great. When our server came back to see if we wanted a second cocktail, we weren't quite ready, as the menu is large and we were still making selections. Unfortunately, it took her a really long time for her to return, so we almost asked for the check instead of the second cocktail. We did end up ordering the second one, but it would have been nice if we had been checked on more frequently. We saw a few tables with several people order large cocktails meant for a group. When they brought them out, there were thunderstorm special effects that were fun. All in all, I thought the decor was really great. The drinks were good and the service was friendly, but a little lacking. I thought the check in process was a bit of a zoo, and I also felt that the atmosphere inside was a bit chaotic. I might give it another chance on a quieter night, and request a table that creates for a better date night conversation spot.

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

Imagine walking into a dark bar and feeling like you just busted in on a funeral, except everyone…read moreis welcoming you and suddenly you're hanging with the locals. The lamplighter is a classic neighborhood hang in mission hills- I think it's a dive bar by day; but I think it gets "hipster" by night. I enjoyed the ambiance, bartender, patrons & music. Mackenzie was an outstanding bartender ! Made me feel right at home! And fellow stool mate Anthony was warm & fuzzy like a big old teddy bear! Note: cash only. No food, but you might get a candy apple vendor coming through...

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.

Psychedelic mothership with Caribbean inspired drinks! There's a lot going on here to feast the…read moreeyes on. Mothership has a spunky atmosphere where it is dark but lit up with the design of a neon mothership which makes the atmosphere vibrant. The menu design is excellent and tells you exactly what's in it with creative names such as heliotropic and forbidden frequency, which has fig honey in it. The mixology here is excellent and fun, with many of the drinks being in the sweeter side, but some that are more straight forward and lightly fragranced. The service is also attentive. They were super nice and patient and explained the very detailed menu which I really appreciated. If you want a fun date night in Southpark or a spunky night out with friends this is a good place to visit!

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!

I absolutely love this place! The vibe the energy is amazing. My favorite bartenders are Justin and…read moreParker. However, they need to upgrade their barstools. Every barstool either has bolts popping out of the seat or the backs are falling off. Love this place, but let's get some new barstools boys.

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!

Delicious food, wonderful service. Ana was the best server!! Attentive and friendly. Great…read morerecommendations :)