Honestly, I love this place. Been about a dozen times and the people make it amazing. The…read morerenovations are just the cherry on top. If you want a drink late or go dancing, try your hand at trivia this is the place.

I visited this place for the USA vs. Belgium World Cup match, and I was astonished that the place…read morewas completely empty. The pool tables were also unavailable, because they invited a pool club team on that day. That seemed to be bad timing on a day that could have been a very high revenue generating evening. I was trying to find out why this place was empty for one of the biggest sporting events of the Summer? I think I found my answer when I ordered a drink. Although $20 for a Long Island Iced Tea is comparable for an upscale restaurant, this place is a dive bar, so it should have been included in a well-drink special menu to bring customers in the door. The selling point of dive bars is usually the reasonable drink prices, the sense of community, and a good place to watch sporting events. This place has potential, but this was unfortunately a miss on all 3 fronts.

Sinclair was so inviting and his security made me feel so safe and comfortable. Had a great night…read moreknowing the security had my back

Exceptional Hosting by Keagan at Side Bar and Gaslamplighter!…read more If you are planning a corporate event, team-bonding outing, or just looking for an unforgettable night out in San Diego, you absolutely need to visit Side Bar and Gaslamplighter. Our team was in town for our quarterly QBR last quarter, and we went out afterward to let loose on the town. We randomly came across Side Bar on a Thursday night and met Blake the manager who introduced us to Keagan, who completely transformed our entire trip. He was the ultimate curator! He immediately assessed our group's vibe, realized we were out for team bonding, and invited us right in, securing a fantastic VIP booth for my team. After a few shots and grooving to great music, he personally ushered us over to Gaslamplighter for a change of scenery, where we spent the rest of the night enjoying amazing drinks and live karaoke. The experience was so incredible that on our second night out, after hopping around various other bars in the Gaslamp Quarter, our team unanimously decided to end our night right back at Side Bar. Once again, Keagan took flawless care of us. He hooked us up with another booth and a few bottles. We happened to be celebrating a team member's birthday that night, and Keagan made it unforgettable. The staff brought out the full VIP treatment with bright sparklers and "Happy Birthday" signs to close out the night in style. What makes Keagan so special is his attention to detail. Even while working a packed club and making his rounds to ensure everyone was taken care of, he constantly circled back to check on our group. He made every single person on our team feel incredibly important and looked after on both nights. We walked away with fantastic pictures, amazing team memories, and a strong desire to return. Shout out to Keagan and the exceptional teams at both Side Bar and Gaslamplighter; memories were truly made! I highly recommend these venues for any group outing in downtown San Diego.

Pretty cool neighborhood spot…read more Drinks are well priced and happy hour is a good deal! We stopped by right as they opened up around 7/8 I think on a Monday and had an old fashioned and a gin hibiscus cocktail I think Bartender was super cool about us getting there so early lol

Hehe. I have to start with a laugh because I really should have know better. LOL…read more We decided to check out it out since we live in the neighborhood and it's definitely got a nice chill vibe. But once I saw the bartender shake my old fashion - i already knew this place was not for me. MY GUY - NEVER shake an old fashion - cardinal bartending rule. (Face palm) I downed the drink and me and my hubby were out. Needless to say, I probably won't come back, but if you're looking for a vibe - I guess it's the place to go?

Great club !!! Great energy and the service was amazing ! Will definitely come back to Spin…read morenightclub

Decent sound system but the bass was boosted way too much, killed the overall energy. Environment…read morewas atrocious, way too hot and zero airflow. The walls and countertops were literally covered in hot condensation, which raises some pretty serious environmental health concerns considering much of the club structure is made of wood. Water is $5 for a bottle, which isn't illegal, but is a greedy choice on the clubs end and hazardous for patrons for multiple reasons. This place hosts a lot of great shows you would miss otherwise so enjoy the show but prepare accordingly.

Vinny is the mf man!! Had a great time celebrating my boy's bachelor party and Vinny really hooked…read moreit up will be back!

Here's a condensed version that keeps the main points:…read more First time here for the Malilla concert. Security was friendly, but we waited about 3 hours for him to perform for only around an hour. The biggest issue was pickpocketing. We caught a woman stealing my boyfriend's debit card and immediately locked all our cards. When my bf confronted her she disappeared or left right away. Right after, her friend a woman in a red dress started "dancing" with me while feeling around my pockets, clearly trying to steal too. Be extra careful with these 3 girls. It's one that will dance to get friendly she had a black lace jumpsuit and the other hype girl that was the one in red dress and a 3rd girl in a white top, super quiet and seemed shy and reserved. I'd recommend only bringing your phone with Apple Pay and keeping a close eye on it. It also got super hot inside after one of the large fans stopped working and was removed. On top of that, drinks kept getting more expensive as the night went on.

Shout out Simon. He didn't complain a single time when we asked him to chill our shots. Give him a…read moreraise asap.

I had my phone stolen out of my purse on the dance floor last night, which seems to be a common…read moreoccurrence based on many other reviews. None of the security or other staff would help me, I ended up just taking a small slip for their lost and found number. I am beyond heartbroken, I have lost years of irreplaceable photos and videos. I will never come to Rich's again, they have allowed this club to be a place where thievery is a common occurrence and I don't think anyone should accept this. People deserve to have a night out without having to worry if someone will pickpocket them and people deserve to be safe when they are drinking and vulnerable. Rich's is infested with experienced and organized pickpockets. At best, Rich's is incompetent, complicit and turning a blind eye but it is likely that someone is involved and allows this to continue.

Good bar to get some drinks and to listen to some music. The…read moreplace is dark with neon lights, giving it space like vibes, when you come in. But when you make your way outside, there an outdoor area with turf and a small fountain Came here during the Adams Music Walk About, and there was plenty of room outside while the band played. Some people even had enough room to dance. There's plenty of seats from bar stools to sofas to lounge at. Good vibes all around.

This place had a great energy to it, when we walked in there were very few people so I loved how…read morespacey it felt, plus it had plenty of seating. The space was on the smaller side so I could see how this place could quickly get cramped with more people. They have an indoor area with a dj set up, a cool sitting pit, and a very nice back patio with cool light up cubes. They also have water features in the back and cornhole. The patio is such a vibe.

FRIDAYS, 9:00 pm to midnight $7.00 at the door, $5.00 if in…read morebefore 9:30 pm If you love to dance, but hate the club scene, this is your place. DanceJam is an open floor, mixed dance venue -- music ranges wildly, but tends mostly to worldbeat/latin, 80's and electronica. All styles and abilities welcome, on floor participation not required -- DJ is a great place for non-dancer you to bring your dance-lovin' honey to get the groove on. DJ is family-friendly: you can bring your kids if you like -- so pack up your mind, your muse, your munchkins, your moves, your mojo, your... oh, oops, sorry -- got stuck on the alliterative track for a mo'... whatever you like, truly. Comfortable clothes recommended, also socks or soft shoes for those who don't like to do their boogie barefoot. WHAT IT IS -- FUN: yes, I know -- *duh*. However, I've been to plenty of dance venues that completely failed this primary requisite. INCLUSIVE: everyone is welcome here, and that really does mean *everyone*, regardless of age, sexuality, race, shape, (or lack thereof!) other arbitrary definition or even the inclination to dance. ACCESSIBLE: located just around the corner from Claire de Lune at 30th and Kansas, DJ is easy to get to by any known means of transportation, public or private. NOTE -- parking *can* be a royal pain, and I recommend you do NOT park behind Acoustic Expressions. LOW-KEY: the crowd is very mellow, there is ***LOTS*** of seating for the tired / non-dancing folks, music is various enough to suit most tastes and the people watching opportunities are endless. WHAT IT IS *NOT* -- A MEAT MARKET: if you are looking for a hookup, don't look here -- *totally* wrong venue. A BAR: this is an alcohol, drug and smoke-free environment. BIAS ALERT -- I have been attending DJ for the 20+ years its various incarnations have been in existence -- *of course* I think it is a good thing... and I'm willing to bet you will too. Give it a try -- Tante Dio sez'