MOONSHINE FLATS @ DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO Parking in the area is mostly metered, though you might be able to find a few free street spots if you're lucky. You can also park at Ace Parking, which costs around $30-$40. Moonshine Flats is one of the most popular bars in San Diego. I went to the Pacific Beach location before and loved the vibe, so I was excited to check out the downtown spot, especially after hearing so much about it. Luckily, there wasn't a long line on a Saturday around 9 PM, so we got in easily. The space itself was great, spacious, with multiple bars, and really well-decorated. As a college student, though, this wasn't exactly my scene. The crowd seemed older, mostly in the 30-40 age range, so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking to hang out with fellow college students. That said, Moonshine Flats is still a fun place to visit and worth checking out for the atmosphere alone. read more

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0/5 -- Not a Country Bar If They Don't Play Country Came to Moonshine Flats on a Friday night expecting a legit country bar experience in San Diego. They played zero country music the entire night. Even worse, the DJ refused to play any country when asked -- at a place that markets itself as a country bar. If you're looking for actual country vibes, this is not the spot. Huge disappointment. 0 stars. Wouldn't recommend unless they decide to actually play the music they claim to be about. read more

I stopped by after a concert I attended near by with a group of friends. It was around 10:30pm and there was no line to get in on a Thursday evening. There was security checking ID's and he was nice. Once inside the music was going and they were teaching a group of people line dancing. The bathrooms were clean. There are pool tables if you want to take a break from dancing to enjoy yourself. The bar was not crowded which was nice. Everyone seemed friendly. I liked that they had a Photo Booth too. I can see myself coming back soon. read more

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We came here for my 30th Birthday weekend. The bartenders are friendly and their drinks are great here and we had nice seats here. It definitely gets busy here at night. Just love the country vibes here read more

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Advertised as a country bar and didn't play one country song. The DJ was not receptive to any recommendations to even play along the lines of country or any line dancing song. Disappointing wannabe bar read more

moonshine flats - always come with my sister and I always have fun! beers are decently priced. dancers are always great to watch! i like when they have nights they teach us dances. great customer service! fun arcade and beer pong games!!! bean bag toss, pool, cup pong. dj in the other section plays r&b, pop. definitely a more chill, casual vibe :) read more

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This bar was recommended to my wife and I as it offers live music as well as DJs and dancing. We definitely enjoyed our time here. First, we always like to see live music so when we can catch a show, we take advantage of it. Secondly, when the live music ended, the DJ set was by far the best part of the night. The DJ played all of our favorite songs and the dance floor was packed. We definitely danced the night away. The drinks were reasonably priced and the bartenders were friendly. There was never a line to order drinks. The venue is pretty spacious. There are even pool tables there if you want to partake. Definitely a great time. read more

This place is fun! The line dancing is a good time. They go too fast though and don't teach well. Very hard to pick up the dances they do They don't have a separate area to dance so your stuck watching people line dance or trying to learn and It's hard I wish they would offer a free style area to have fun dancing at as well It was a fun time though read more

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Such a fun place to go line dancing and people watch! Staff was amazing, best western bar in San Diego! Amazing vibes!1

Best country bar in San Diego! Line dancing, live music, great staff, great drinks. The place you to be on a weekend night! I've been going for years and staff members like Hannah Bergman always make it a good time. If country music isn't your thing, the DJ takes over late at night on the weekends to keep the party going. There is something for everyone here. If you're downtown, not stopping by would be a huge mistake! read more

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In the decade we've been coming here Ku has been a staple of the environment, whether in security or as management. If Ku isn't here, we're not coming back. We planned a big afterparty tonight, post-concert, and found out Ku isn't here anymore. Well, neither are we. Stop the corporate BS. read more

This place would get a 5 stars if they didn't charge to get in. I paid $10 to get in and my friends paid $20 later on. Drinks are overpriced. read more

This spot was great , lots of open space in the front , with games of all sorts to enjoy. Corn hole was fun for us. There is a huge bar dance area in the back that I didn't know about until coming back that night. There was a cover charge at night $20/person. Great live music when we came at night. They have bottle service there as well. I was told they also have line dancing on certain nights definitely one of the bigger spaces to hang out at if you're looking for a bar in the gas lamp area. read more

This place is so fun! The drinks were great and service was quick! The music is good, they provide mini dance lessons and it wasn't crowded! It would have got 5 stars if they didn't charge a cover when the club was not busy at all. read more

I had an amazing time when we celebrated one of our close friends' birthday at the Moonshine Flats / The Deck. It was my first time there, and I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turned out, had a blast! The menu at The Deck was quite limited, which they said was because of the Padres game. Our server was very nice. Considering she was busy, she kept that smile on. We ordered a soft pretzel, a 12-inch hotdog that was a bit dry and overcooked, and some chicken tenders. The setup was pretty cool, with backyard-style games like cornhole, shuffleboard, and ping pong. There was even a giant Pac-Man game! We got cocktails to go with our order. There was an adjoining walkway to Moonshine Flats, where the real fun begins, dance time ! There was a big wooden dance floor.. line dancing and they do tutorial. The DJs played a mix of country, rock, and pop music. The stage was pretty big, and at 10 pm, they started the live concert. It was Jordan Rainer from The Voice! You want to see the entire dance floor ? Get to the second deck. Check out moonshine flats website for the line-up on who's performing LIVE. Bar at by the dance floor as well as The Deck. The dance floor was a little slippery from the drinks that probably spilled while raising those glasses during the concert. The place is in downtown, so it's a good idea to carpool or take Uber/Lyft. If you get there before 8 pm, there's no cover charge. So if you have not been here yet, give it try. Get those dancing boots on and get ready to have FUN. ** forgot Jordan's back up singer's name , you're so awesome , read more

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Fun spot for dancing. There are pool tables available for those whose dance moves are not there yet :)

One of the only country bars in San Diego and they don't even play country music. Multiple people asking the DJ to play country music, he refused. We ended up playing pool and right at midnight when they closed one of the workers came and interrupted the game by pushing all of the balls into the pockets. Even though there were still sooo many people in the place closing out their tabs and finishing up. So rude to not let us finish the game we were almost done with or at least finish another shot, and he was being a jerk about it. I get that they were closing but I feel like there were bigger things for him to worry about than 4 people finishing a pool game when there were still hundreds of people getting their stuff together to get out of there. read more

Moonshine Flats is an absolute blast and packed with fun things to do. The place has an incredible energy with karaoke, arcade games, and even free hot dogs and bean and cheese burritos that come in clutch late at night. There is a huge room for dancing with music that keeps the crowd moving, and plenty of bars spread throughout so getting a drink is never a hassle. Cover was ten dollars and the wait to get in on a Saturday night was about twenty to thirty minutes, but once inside it was well worth it. The bucket deal is one of the best values, twenty dollars for a massive mixed drink. I went with the Modern Fadorade, a vodka Powerade combo, and it definitely did the job. I stayed until closing at 2am and thought it was really smart how they slowly closed off sections until everyone funneled to the exit, keeping things organized. Between the great music, cheap eats, strong drinks, and lively atmosphere, Moonshine Flats is a must for a fun night out. read more

If you're looking for a lively spot in the Gaslamp to let loose after a Padres game, celebrate with your best gals, or even throw an unforgettable birthday bash, Moonshine Flats is the place to be! The energy here is electric, with performances that'll make you want to get up and dance all night long. One of the highlights is Cassie B -- she's an absolute talent and my personal favorite. It is a country bar but they do play all different types of music. A little insider tip: sign up for the guest list to skip the cover charge and save yourself a few bucks! But don't forget to be specific when ordering your drinks -- a couple of times, bartenders assumed I wanted second-shelf booze, but I prefer a well drink. It's always good to make that clear up front. One thing I always recommend is getting there early to join in the line dancing lessons. The Moonshine Honeys are super fun and patient, helping you nail the moves so you can show off later in the night. It's a blast! If you're ever at a loss for plans, Moonshine Flats is the perfect go-to. I've had countless great nights here and I'm sure you will too! You won't regret it. read more

This was supposed to be a pit stop on the way to our dinner date, but we ended up staying. We were caught up by the UFC fight and got a few more drinks and a bite to eat. We checked out the menu and decided on nachos, which have their own order form so you can customize it just how you like. We went with the fries and carne asada.......sorry no picture, it was that amazing. The only downside for me was the attentiveness of the bar staff. It seemed like they were avoiding eye contact and empty glasses. My gf and I had a great time and will definitely be back. read more

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Moonshine Flats is my favorite place to go out downtown! The live music is awesome, the staff is so friendly and very accommodating! Hannah the entertainment manager is the best and always makes occasions (like my birthday) extra special! read more

Hannah Bergman is honestly one of the best moonshine entertainers I've had the pleasure of being around. With such a loud, vibrant, stimulating environment, she really knows how to use all of that towards heightening your time there. Whether it be from keeping you from falling over after shot chair, to line dance instructional, or even on her off nights just enjoying the time with other patrons, she an all around gal who only wants to ensure that you have the best time possible. read more

Place was massive first and foremost. Had a company function and I couldn't believe how many different bars there were. Pours were good and I was impressed with the bar staff and their friendliness. I didn't try and food there at the time but there was some bbq out that I could see and looked good. The back end of the place has some pool tables, corn hole, and other games to play. It was a pretty cool spot. I would frequent this place again. read more

If you're looking for a quiet place to sip chamomile tea and discuss existential philosophy, Moonshine Flats is absolutely not for you. Instead, prepare yourself for the boot-stomping, whiskey-fueled chaos you didn't know you needed. The music? Loud enough to make your grandma's hearing aids cry. The dancing? A cross between the Wild West and a cardio workout you didn't sign up for. And the drinks? Let's just say my liver has filed a restraining order. But the real MVP here is Hannah B. Somehow, she manages to greet everyone with a smile on her face while managing the chaos, all while slightly judging my dance moves... just kidding :) Come for the moonshine, stay for the Hannah B experience. Just don't blame me when you leave with sore calves, a cowboy hat you don't remember bringing in, and a sudden urge to line dance at inappropriate times. read more

This place closes at 2am I was at the photo booth at 1:45am I payed with my card and the worker was trying to kick everybody out and he came and disconnected the photobooth and said get Tf out here read more

The vibe of the place was super energetic and not too overstimulating. Staff was very kind and helpful!

Moonshine Flats is absolutely pathetic. I would give them zero stars if I could. After paying a cover charge just to get in, the bouncers, who apparently think they're running national security instead of a bar, decided not to let me back in, claiming I was "stumbling." Newsflash! we were walking on a crooked, uneven sidewalk. There was no stumbling, just uneven ground and their complete lack of common sense. If I was so wasted like they thought, how could I recount this entire scenario. The staff, especially the so-called managers, have zero professionalism and even less critical thinking. They'd rather power-trip and make baseless accusations than treat paying customers with basic respect. If you enjoy wasting your money and dealing with arrogant, brainless security guards who can't tell the difference between a sidewalk and a safety hazard, by all means, go to Moonshine Flats. Otherwise, there are a dozen better places to spend your night without being treated like absolute garbage. read more

0/5. Horrible experience. This place was not worth it. Got bottle service here and it was a mess. Took a while to be taken to our table and everyone from the general line got in before our group (even though the supervisor of bottle service was sitting outside talking with friends/other employees - not about work). We then got to the table (the most expensive table they had) and we saw our server one time the entire night after they delivered the original bottle. I had to hunt her down to even get the bill and people from our group ended up going to the bar to get their own drinks rather than us ordering another bottle the servers were no where to be found. The table also has a lot of rules and you can't even be with your group because it is one bench and you have to sit in one line rather than mingle with your group (can't stand on both sides of the table). I Called to discuss and they said they would call me back and after multiple attempts, and more than one month later I got a text saying "the staff acted correctly by asking you to move from an area". After finally talking to him about my concern, he admitted he was talking about the wrong group but still would not listen to my concern and was very condescending. He then directed me to the company that runs moonshine flats "good time design" and I have left multiple messages, emails, and text messages with no response. It has now been 5 months and I can't even talk to someone to discuss this horrible service for a service that we paid a lot of money for. Unfortunately, we ended our night early due to the horrible experience. Would not recommend wasting your time or money. read more

If you're into line dancing, Thursday nights are hands down the best time to be here. The lessons are longer than on other nights, so you really get a chance to learn and improve. It feels more focused on dancing and less like a club, which is perfect if you're serious about picking up the moves. The atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming, especially for new dancers. Most people are happy to help each other out, and there's a real sense of community. Just a tip for beginners: it's a good idea to stay near the sidelines at first. If you're still learning and happen to slow down, the middle of the floor can get pretty fast-paced--and you might accidentally get bumped! Some take Line dancing very seriously . Please be kind to everyone. It takes a lot of courage picking up a new skill. Be respectful. Moonshine Flats is for everyone . I've noticed that most people here are really into the dancing and not just messing around, which makes for a great environment. Also, big shout out to Reagan--a Moonshine Honey-- For always being kind, helpful, and encouraging to line dancers who are still learning. Her energy and friendliness really make a difference. Whether you're brand new or experienced, Thursday is the night to dance. read more

I went through quite a suspense just hearing the name and wondering what this place holds and be like. Is it in some apartment building with a swimming pool and bbq grills ... Well it was just the opposite to the vast fields of my imagination. It's a place that sits right in the downtown on street level and fits here too. Pool tables at one end and seating all around as well as at the bar makes it a good hangout place for groups. read more

If you're looking for country music in San Diego, Moonshine Flats or Moonshine Beach is where you go! Between both properties, they have brought in some of the best country artists over the last 10 years (Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Cody Johnson, Midland, etc). Attached to Flats, The Deck is the perfect place to pregame before a Padres game or concert at Petco Park. Tuesday nights at Beach and Thursday nights at Flats are the line dancing nights. But most importantly, the staff is hands down, the best in country. Hannah and Sherman have done a great job curating our line dance nights, keeping up with all the latest and greatest line dances. The line dance instructors (Maddie and Erin) will help you learn the line dances. The DJ's play all the bangers (Real Hypha, Famous Dave, and Kiki). And if you're thirsty, they've got the best bartenders in the fucking world (Eric, Chelsea, Robbie, Brittany, Dave, etc). Moonshine Flats does not miss! read more

Moonshine will always be one of my favorite concerts venues. You can get right up front to just about any of them. Hannah is the best around and most accommodating! read more

This place is EPIC! Two separate dance floors, incredible sounds, awesome screens and lighting and packed with incredibly nice people. Huge bars, lots of tables and seatings, plenty of places to hang and enjoy time with friends or join the pack out on the dance floor and stay moving all night! Wether you want live music or DJ this place has some of the top talent in the market ready to keep the dance floor packed. Music is country, rock, southern rock, pop etc. btw, it's pretty dang loud in here, like front row at a live concert loud so be prepared. Their live concerts are freaking great you get well known names on the radio or names that you know are going to get bigger in their careers. read more

Hannah was the best! She made sure my friends and I were taken care of when we first entered the building and made us feel sp

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! Came here with my best friend before going to a Padres game and it was one of the worst hours of my life in a bar. The bouncers and staff seemed unhappy to be there and were some of the most unwelcoming people. Don't get me wrong, this place has potential with the cleanliness and overall ambiance BUT all of the good was outshined by the stuck up attitudes and draining energy of the people working there. All we wanted was good music (their playlist was sleep inducing) and good vibes -- the drinks and food looked good but we didn't feel it was right wasting our money on an establishment that seemed to only care about that - our money - so we left EXTREMELY disappointed... Do better. read more

Lots of fun! Great Venue with fun music and great strong drinks! We went on a Saturday and we didn't have to wait on line at all to get in! read more

I'm writing this literally 6 hours after I got home from such an amazingly fun night with my BFF! She wanted to go Line Dancing and actual Dancing, and this was the place to be on Saturday night. It is definitely a Rock n Rock, Country, all-American vibe and people were very respectful and great. Security and the staff did a good job in making sure everyone was safe and having a good time. My Tips for a first timer: - Sign up in advance for the Guest List (and avoid the cover charge!) - Go try out the line dancing - even if you're bad you'll have fun! - No strict dress code, so have fun!- we were in cowboy boots and shorts! (The boots were definitely nice to have!) - Bring ear plugs if you want to protect your hearing read more

Moonshine Flats has been a staple of the San Diego line dancing community for 9 years now and it is a blast! I take people here from out of town because there's something for everyone. You want to dance? They got you. Want to play pool? They got you? Want a break from the dance scene? Go through the hall and pop out at the deck for tons of games and a chill vibe. Thursdays are line dancing night. If you're a dancer, this is your night to shine. Not really a ton of two steps or country swing opportunities, but line dancing galore--and not just to country songs, you'll be like dancing to Jason DeRulo, Maroon 5, Ava Max....even if you're not dancing, it's a ton of fun to go and listen to good music and watch people do their thing. They put the name of the dance on the big screen so you know what dance to do, and they typically have multiple dance lessons per night so you can get in on the action even if you're new. And trust me--no one is watching you (they're watching the reallllly good dancers) so don't be scared to get out there and try. Fridays and Saturdays have line dancing until about 1030 and then a live band. If you like live country/rock, there's some pretty good regular bands on rotation with an up and coming country artist concert here and there too. The line dancing typically winds down around 10 and it turns into an open dance floor. The drinks aren't the cheapest and aren't the best, but the concepts (like suck it from a bucket) are fun and let's be real--you didn't come to a line dancing country bar to get the best cocktails in town. I give it 5 stars because it's a reliably good time, good music, the staff are generally friendly, and it's one of the more unique and fun bars where you can have a dance party as an adult without the whole club vibe. How many places can do that? TLDR; If you're a line dancer, Thursdays are best. Weekends are fun all around and there's something here for everyone. read more

So at Moonshine Flats, here's the deal.... You want a whiskey on the rocks...you get a $2.00 charge for 'rocks' b/c it's for a "larger pour." Last time I checked, "neat" and "on the rocks" is the same pour, but with ice... therefore ice is $2.00. Then there's the surcharge. It's because they are trying to "recoup lost wages from the COVID pandemic" but apparently, it's a neverending mission for this bar. This charge will never go away, because we keep paying it. ...but the vibe is great here, so that's a plus. read more

If you think you are going to dance country music think again!!! It's all line dance not country music at all !!!! So disappointed don't go there if you want real country not going to happen read more