Overall: 4.5 / 5 Everything I'd want from a speakeasy bar…read more They have delicious drinks, great service, and a phenomenal ambiance with great speakers. Will def be going back for a special night out. Drinks: They have various drinks with different strengths to appease most any appetites. I loved the Vanna White. I love vodka martinis, and this was just the right bit of a twist to make it refreshing, strong and nicely mixed. Their addition of olive oil at the top was a unique touch. Will def. order another. Ambiance: It feels like a true speakeasy at the back of an ally with a small 'on air' sign. Also, standing out there for a few min. gives that exclusivity, but the service inside was delightful. After both visits with different servers, I do truly appreciate them taking the time to chat with the customers about their drinks, their desired flavor profile, and what makes the drink ordered particularly unique. The one drawback is their $30 per person requirement. While I understand from a business perspective, it does make it a bit restrictive and a bit 'boozy' cuz essentially that means each person is required to order 2 drinks, which can be quite strong. But, then it's just another excuse to have another.

So comfy and a sweet intimate spot!…read more A little tightly packed but didn't mind it. Parking on the street or nearby lot. Great music and every drink we got was so good. We loved that they tell you how strong the drinks are, based on how many diamonds they have. Also all are reasonably priced with fun names and illustrations. - Goblin (super strong) comes with gummies inside the fake apple - Lemon sour! delicious, not strong so great for light drinkers - Jonny loves you, comes with alcoholic infused boba - Plum highball, tart and delicious as well They also have a super fancy Japanese toilet Highly recommend coming here with friends, I had never heard about it before until a friend recommended it to me!

Food - ? Service - 5…read moreAmbiance - 5 We had such a fun time at Forbidden Cove! The whole experience was so unique, starting with the hidden entrance and unlocking the secret door. Once inside, the tropical tiki theme, colorful lighting and decor really made it feel like we were escaping into another world. The ambiance was fun yet intimate. The drinks were creative, beautifully presented, and delicious! The whole experience made for such a memorable night. I love places that feel like more than just going out for drinks, and Forbidden Cove definitely delivered. Such a cool hidden gem in San Diego!

I enjoy the novelty of this place. I come here when I want to escape the city vibe…read more Ambiance 4* Drinks 4* Service 4* The only thing I think it's missing is the sound of the jungle--birds calling, distant waterfalls, and tropical ambience. Think Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room. That extra layer of immersive sound would take an already amazing experience to the next level. It would definitely be cool!

It has been a while that I wanted to check out this place. You have to make reservations and they…read moreare open two weeks before the day you would like to go. The Speaksey is located inside Common Theory restaurant. Parking is a little tight in the shopping strip due to the amount of businesses in the same area. You can also do street parking, but do plan because on a Friday night it does get challenging. The hostess were super nice at the Front and showed us the way inside this hideout place. We were a party of 2, so we were seated at the bar. It was perfect because we had a lot of attention from the bartender. Each cocktail is handcrafted delicately. Beautifully presented and the flavor was exquisite for each one of them. We had the Lalisa, Softly Spoken and Purple Petunias. For the food we ordered the Scallop Ceviche, spicy but so delicious. Pork Loin dish which was tenderly soft and an explosion of flavors with the sauce, salad, rice and egg. For a different twist we also ordered the Korean Fries Quail..... what an amazing dish. One of my favorites now. Ambiance is Japanese style decor like being totaly immersed in that culture. Perfect lighting and background music at perfect volume to be able to enjoy a good conversation. The only thing that you have to be aware is that the time limit, doesn't matter the size of the group, 2 hours maximun at the place to enjoy.

The drinks are good, but... From the hostess to the bartenders, the staff's attitude and pomposity…read moreabsolutely prevent the quality of the cocktails from enticing me back. I have never encountered such morose, frowning-countenanced douches as those who serve as both the face and service arm of the Realm of 52 Remedies. The name itself should give insight into the self-puffery of this house of inhospitality. Steer clear... You can pay $25 a drink at many other places (unfortunately) while at least receiving an obligatory smile and some feigned courtesy (fortunately).

Stopped by here after dinner and had a blast. This place is a vibe…read more They had a DJ. There's plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors. Service was awesome from start to finish, and the drinks were reasonably priced, which is always a plus. They're dog friendly, which is awesome. Overall, it had a great crowd and an easy, laid-back atmosphere. Definitely a fun spot to hang out.

Dope cocktail bar in Morena area. Just dropped in on a routine Saturday night for 1 cocktail and…read moreended up having many lolol They had a DJ in playing which was cool and kept the vibes right for the night (although I think the volume could have been a bit lower as I felt like I had to yell to talk or do the awkward lean in to hear). Bartenders were cool. Nick was our fave though for sure. He made some mean cocktails. Solid liquor selection plus a list of cocktails to choose from. I initially ordered the something and picante (can't remember the full name) and found it to be way too sweet. Then switched to a basic Lalo with soda and lime to cleanse my palette. After tried their version of an espresso martini which was quite good but made with nitro brew and kahlua so a bit on the sweeter side. I ended the night with my fave drink though which was a Hugo spritz and it was perfectly balanced. Definitely will be going back, especially for the love band Sundays. Parking is all street parking.

Just a note that whereas this bar apparently used to be dog-friendly many years back (based on…read moremultiple pre-Covid reviews), their current policy is that only service animals are allowed inside. My experience here has always been a good one, with great beers on tap, very friendly servers, and just a fund place to hang out for foosball, pool, or darts (albeit I think they only have one of each of those, so on a crowded night there might be a line to get to your game of choice); if memory serves they also have a stack of boardgames people can use while there.

Spontaneous visit to Sidecar Bar and it ended up being one of the best decisions of the night…read more We just kind of wandered in without much planning, and it immediately had that perfect San Diego bar energy. Their Old Fashioneds are seriously on point. What started as a quick stop turned into us hanging out longer than expected just because the vibe was that good.

Right down the street from me; first time here. Pleasantly surprised; excellent parking and staff…read more Fair price point and most of all, tasty, tasty, tasty. Except for the cold jalapeño chips; stay away from those, I'm afraid. Delightful and crispy fries...Really very good. The steak sandwich was 10 times better than any Italian beef that I've ever had. Juicy and wet. Will happily return.

Gastropub Asian American…read moreFull bar Speakeasy Large indoor and outdoor area Free parking using QR code inside Restroom inside Large screen for games Amex accepted Pet friendly Vegan and vegetarian options AC and WiFi

A sleepy neighborhood bar that has plenty of televisions to watch sports…read more The beer is good and the food is provided by The Bay Hill Tavern so you know it's good A large room with pool tables to enjoy

My husband rented this place out for a private party. The staff was excellent! He paid for food and…read moredrink upfront and still had a balance to use near the end of the event. Parking is tough, but you could park across the street near Carl's Jr.. It was a perfect place for a private party. The food comes from the show kitchen of Bay Park next-door. It was really good.

Great little dive bar that serves heat & eat pizza to go with a decent beer selection. Diverse…read morecrowd, lots of different groups playing pool & everyone having a good time. Would definitely recommend.

This place was good. Bartender was good. Place is pretty well maintained. Definitely dive bar…read morevibes. Pool tables are well maintained especially for being in a bar. Drinks are reasonably priced. They have a nice outdoor patio. I'd definitely come back to this bar.

The balboa tap house had the best falafels I have ever tasted! The servers were attentive and…read morefriendly. We were able to watch the fight and padres game at the same time. Beer pitchers are very reasonable priced. Around 7 they also bring the lights down and you can then admire the backlit liquor bottles. Great vibes Highly recommend!

This place is newly remodeled and it looks wonderful. They serve 24 ounce cans of Happy Dad grape…read moreand fruit punch. It's what brought me in here. They have a wonderful selection of everything you can order from next-door and eat at the bar and watch UFC fights or any sports that's on. Super clean place really good service and just amazing atmosphere.

We had a fantastic time at Town & Country! We spent time at both the Monkey Bar and Bartes, and the…read moreatmosphere at each was fun, welcoming, and relaxing. A special shout-out to Mike, who made the experience exceptional. He was attentive, always one step ahead of what we needed, and genuinely made us feel like valued guests. Great service can make all the difference, and Mike absolutely delivered. Friendly, professional, and on point from start to finish. We'll definitely be back!

WTF IS WRONG WITH THIS PLACE…read more It says open at 3PM, not a single staff. I talked to the lobby staff and they confirmed and said 3PM and think the bartenders are just running late. Bartenders come in LATE and socializing moving around like slugs. They won't be ready to open u til 330. Uhm ok. Great way to represent in a central location that can pull a lot customers but I saw several other people also was waiting and left to go to other places.