I've been here once and it was pretty cool, I can see why it's an SD staple…read more AMBIANCE Parking: Welcome to the Gaslamp! Street parking is possible, but don't count on it. There are plenty of paid lots and garages nearby, but expect downtown prices. Rideshare/Public transportation might be best. Seating: Good amount of seating throughout with tables and bar seating. Earlier in the day it has more of a sports bar/restaurant feel, but as the night gets going, expect more people standing, socializing, and hitting the dance floor. Vibes: Whiskey Girl is classic Gaslamp energy. You're right in the middle of Fifth Avenue with restaurants, bars, clubs, tourists, locals, Padres fans, and weekend adventurers all moving around you. Inside, you've got TVs for sports, music playing, drinks flowing, and later in the evening the place transitions into more of a nightlife atmosphere with DJs and dancing. DRINKS Malibu Sunset (Recommend) Can't go wrong with something tropical while you're out having a good time! Sweet, fruity, refreshing, and easy to drink. You get those tropical coconut vibes from the Malibu with the fruit flavors giving it that classic sunset-style cocktail experience. CUSTOMER SERVICE Rebeccah was great! Friendly and efficient. TL;DR OVERALL 4 Stars. Good drinks, lively atmosphere, and a solid option if you're looking for that classic Gaslamp nightlife experience. It's slow during its slow times but during its eventful evenings, itt's a place to catch a game, meet up with friends, grab some drinks, and eventually hit the dance floor to catch a line dance. Come for the drinks. Stay for the music. Enjoy the Gaslamp energy. TIPS * Check their calendar--they regularly have DJs, karaoke, sports, and other events.

Dropped in on a Monday night with my hubby as we're visiting SD. It was karaoke night. Place filled…read moreup a bit and seemed like the only place to fill up on the avenue. For a Monday night not bad. Hubby and I enjoyed ourselves with our drinks and had a good time. Service was good. As not too many people seated at the bar as everyone kinda scattered into tables to see the screens.

So came down to San Diego to celebrate my brother birthday and we decided to take a whiskey class…read morewith our ladies. So we found that Prohibition offers a whiskey class where you can make drinks yourself. Met the owner Ryan who is the owner of Prohibition Whiskey and he told us the story about how he started the business and we connected because he was from Oakland. From that moment it was on and poppin. The vibes of the class was great and conversations along with the drinks were flowing. We ended the night by making an espresso martini made with whiskey and it was amazing. Plus it was dope that I got to make the drink myself. Can't wait to come back to San Diego to patron this establishment

I went to Prohibition when I was attending a conference at the Convention Center, so I think my…read moreexperience is a little different. A sponsor had rented out the whole place and all drinks were comped with food being passed around. We had cuban sandwiches and empanadas, which I think were all from the Havana restaurant upstairs. Food was great! Drinks were good, but the menu was so confusing to me. I didn't really like how they categorized them. Sometimes I feel like just being straightforward is better. Too cute with trying to do the prohibition/speakeasy menu. It did take a while to get drinks when it was packed. Understandable. But I had a few that were good, the boats and hoes, and keffir lime tequila drink were great. I would say that the bathroom had a bit of a stink to it...not sure what it was but smelled just like coming up from the pipes. May just be a basement issue. Overall, good experience. It didn't feel super special but just like any other speakeasy. I like False Idol better in terms of overall vibe.

We stopped into The Tipsy Crowd for a couple of drinks to beat the heat and had a great time! The…read morestaff was friendly, the live music was fantastic, and I loved the drink exchange it's like watching the stock market of what people are ordering. Such a unique concept! Great drinks, a fun atmosphere, and live music make this a spot worth checking out.

It's a very narrow building with multiple levels with each level feeling like a whole new place…read more The main floor is an ordinary bar to lounge, order drinks and listen to some music. It's sort of the least busy part of this location. Downstairs is more like a club! There's partying, the room is dimly lit and music is blasting. You're walking shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone. People are walking around carefully with drinks in their hands while grooving to the party music in the basement. It's very warm in here as you'd expect in any club. If you go upstairs, you have two options. There's another bar up here and on one side, it seems they've prepared a dance floor with a DJ. The other side of the upper floor has a pool table if you want a quieter environment. It's a cool experience and something I'd recommend people at least trying out if they're looking for a night life in Gaslamp.

This place is really a nice space and perfect for an intimate concert experience. I really enjoyed…read moremy experience here, and this place will live on forever in my memory as I got to see my favorite band perform here. I will say, I read in previous reviews that the sound seems off. I will admit I feel like I felt the same way, however I would be willing to bet that this was more of an issue of the band's sound techs rather than an issue of the venue's acoustics. To anyone reading this, go to a show here in confidence.

First time here and they definitely did impress…read more Staff was friendly and quick to make drinks and get people through the line. Security was nice and friendly even when I was in the wrong spot. The venue itself is more intimate, which I enjoyed, but they still had some seating they had private spots and even some reserve reserved or VIP tables which I really liked and I think I would get next time I came here. If you have a band that you enjoy, this is definitely a good venue if they're playing out to go check them out. Easy to get to via Lyft. And in a nice location in the downtown area.

I was here with a group for a convention on a Tuesday night and it was still decently busy. There…read morewas a great crowd for the dueling pianos and lots of people out celebrating birthdays. This was my first time at the venue but had a really great time. The waitress (and clearly bartender) was on top of their stuff and we got drinks super quickly. The pianists (if you can call them that since they also played guitar and drums) were super fun and lively. They had a ton of fun props to make singing and celebrating such fun. There were 3 musicians that rotated throughout the evening while I was there and all were great.

My department runs a pre-orientation program for incoming first year transfer students at the…read moreuniversity of San Diego. Prior to going to check out the Padres game last Friday, we went to the Shout House Garage and we couldn't have had a better experience. Setting things up for our party was extremely easy. Also, upon arrival, once the students were settled, appetizers started coming out almost immediately. We were placed in Zebbie's area and it couldn't have gone smoother. He was extremely attentive, friendly with the students, and made great recommendations. I always appreciate folks that when you ask staff their opinion of entrees, they're able to give you a direct recommendation. He did that! I would totally take my students back to Shout House. I would also request to sit in Zebbie's area again. Easy 10/10.

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!

This is a very small but beautifully decorated tiki bar inside the Craft & Commerce restaurant. I…read morerecommend making a reservation but you can also try walking in (you may be allowed access but may not get a table, so be prepared to stand). The place is not exactly hidden; there is a host stand near the entrance. For what it is worth, the parking lot next door to False Idol and Craft & Commerce should be renamed Butch Cassidy, not because of the entertaining movie, but because it charges highway robbery rates. We paid $40 on a Friday night. That is...outrageous. The menu at False Idol is long and delightful and the drinks are delicious. As far as I can tell, none of the drinks are blended, so sorry for you Pina Colada fans, which includes me. They also offer three mocktails. We tried a Mac Nut Chi Chi (macadamia based) and a Chi Breeze mocktail (also macadamia based). They were both very nice. I appreciated the detail in the menu. If you want stronger and boozier drinks, they are available. If you want something lighter, they have that, too. Most of the drinks seemed reasonably priced. The lighting and music were excellent. When someone ordered a shareable "bowl" drink, loud volcano rumbling noises played and the lighting flickered. That was fun. As a tiki fan, I would return, but I would never, ever park in that evil thieving parking lot next door again.

I visited onyx for a friends graduation from UCSD as a celebration. I had a PHENOMENAL time here…read more My bar tender, by the name of Karina, made me feel so welcome! She provided excellent customer service and recommended many fun drinks! The candy shot was an easy drink to handle. If you have the chance, visit, as she's in the basement floor and always serves with a smile. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Extremely disappointing experience, $2,000 spent for unacceptable service…read more We came to Onyx Room in San Diego to celebrate a birthday with 20 friends and had a bottle service table reserved. We spent approximately $2,000, expecting a great experience, but the service was extremely disappointing. After our first set of bottles was delivered, our waitress barely checked on us. We were left without cups, chasers, or anyone attending to our table. About 1.5 hours later, the next set of bottles was finally brought out -- again, with no cups or chasers. We repeatedly had to chase down staff just to get the basic necessities for our table. The situation became so frustrating that my girlfriend and I eventually had to go into the private staff area to address the issue directly. The promoter eventually offered us two bottles of champagne to make up for the inconvenience, but by then there were only about 40 minutes left before closing, making the gesture far too late to meaningfully fix the experience. What made it even more frustrating was the automatic 20% gratuity added to our approximately $2,000 bill, despite the fact that we received very little table service and spent much of the night trying to get staff's attention. We understand that nightclubs get busy, but when you're spending this much money on bottle service, you should not have to repeatedly ask for cups, chasers, or basic service. If you're considering Onyx Room for a special occasion or planning to spend significant money on bottle service, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere in San Diego. I hope management reviews what happened and considers a meaningful partial refund or discount on what we spent, because two bottles of champagne with 40 minutes remaining did not adequately compensate for the experience.

This place looks like a fun spot! The food looks tasty and the atmosphere seems lively. Definitely…read morea place I'd check out with friends.

Such a great vibe and experience. The employees are super friendly and have great energy. The…read moreservice was equally as pleasant as our server, Angie, checked on us periodically and our brought our order out promptly. She was truly a gem and added to our fun experience. The space is quirky in all the best ways, from the poster covered walls, to the gold wolves popping out, to the unique way they use cassette covers to give you your receipt. We were there for the mimosas and were pleasantly surprised at the value of what you're getting. We got a bottle of bubbly for $16 dollars and it came with pineapple, grapefruit , orange and cranberry juice in these cute tiny glasses. The bubbly came dressed in a zipped-up werewolf sleeve and I loved it. We also ordered the pork belly nachos which I have to admit sounded like a weird concoction at first and I basically fought my husband for the last delicious bite. I highly recommend those nachos. The menu had a unique selection for the brunch options and I am looking forward to returning to try a different t dish. I was also informed that they are a karaoke bar in the afternoons, and I will definitely be returning to check that out.

We went on a Friday night and paid a $10 cover per person to get in, and the mechanical bull rides…read morewere another $10 per ride. I'm not sure if those prices are the same every day, but that's what we paid. The mechanical bull is the main attraction and makes for a fun night out, whether you're riding or just watching everyone else. The music was pretty good, the crowd was energetic, and it had a fun party vibe overall. My biggest complaint is that the room with the mechanical bull gets incredibly hot and packed. It almost feels like there's no A/C, although I'm sure there probably is. It just gets so crowded that it becomes uncomfortable after a while.

10/10 would recommend. Side not the girls only dance on…read moreweekends. I've been here a couple of times to bring different groups of friends in. Everytime I go everyone is super friendly. Service is fast even when it's busy! And the girls dancing is just very entertaining! The drinks are perfect along with the prices! Definitely a spot to check out if you're visiting SD. Don't forget to ride the bull!!!

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.

Went for a bachelorette earlier in March, we got a table reservation and it was probably at least…read more15 of us or more. The place has a nice vibe and our table came with a liquor bottle of our choice, champagne and a cute board+slide show of our bride. The only reason why I'm giving it 3 stars is because I don't like how they allow everyone to the back once it gets busy. We had people trying to get on top of our reservation and there was a lot least 2-3 areas where people threw up around us that wasn't cleaned. It became VERY crowded and honestly uncomfortable, it didn't seem like there was any staff moderation for people being overly intoxicated or over capacity. The place is beautiful but I just had better experiences even at smaller venues.