This club used to be really good, as of recently it has been in a huge decline. It's hard to tell which came first but they charge $4 for bottled water here and refuse to give free water from the tap. I was a DJ playing there on the 2nd stage in sweltering heat and was told by the bartender I can't have free water... Total BS... I had already spent a decent amount of money on drinks and should at least be able to rehydrate and sober up a little before getting on the road, they could be causing DUIs with this behavior BTW. read more

t's a great spot for events, but would be so much better if they allow reentry. I have had a lot of great times there, but a couple shitty ones. Once my friend pass out on the couch for not even 5 mins, and security kicked her out, asking if she was on drugs or something! She was just tired and they should of just gave her a warning. I took her home and had to pay another 40bucks just to get back in! read more

EDM is a tightly knight crowd, and Spin is one of the top clubs where the DJs love to play. 3 levels, and the crowd is different based on what's going down that night. One of my very favorites, sometimes it's open all night read more

If you are NOT in molly, this place is literal garbage. Mix drinks are terrible, I ordered an Old Fashion and instead of orange peel, they did lemon. I paid about 11 bucks. Obviously after realizing my silly mistake of ordering a mix drink at a shitty "club" i ordered a Corona and IT WAS FREAKING 8 BUCKS!!! not to mention the security is up the ass and I feel like im back in middle school where they flash you everytime youre a foot away from a pal. read more

yeah, i'm not sure what night that spin profile pic was taken...but it never looked like that when i was there... my first spin experience was NYE 2009...MSTRKRFT, fukk yeah! so it did look a bit like the pic...had my man on one arm, my drink on in the other and boom from the base...had i written this on one/two, spin'd get a 5 star review... alas, this review comes on 7/8/9 and lemme just say, my grrrl just txted, "let's meet up soon, spin?" and i oh-so pu-pooed the idea...with a "how about el dorado instead, or ac lounge, or voyeur or even your granma's house over spin"... i don't know who they gots on promo-detail at the spin nightclub...but that dummass ought to be fired...the attendance at the last show i went to at this club out numbered the bartenders slingin the booze .25 to one...that is there was more staff than swingers...now, this particular sitch-ee-ay-shion makes for expedited service and accelerated slosh-ed-ness...but i gots to say...i don't like the bein' a party o' one on the dance floor... ok, ok, maybe it was like a party of five...not the ol' show, but the number of freaks on the dance flo'...chees an' rice,man!...get them flyers out and get them heads in the door already! it's not a banger lest i'm wearin at least three other hipsters sweat from the dance hall...even if it was too many dicks on the dance floor i'd've been happy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wl_uQOABxg so...unfortunately, spin is spun like a coke whore in clairemont...if you wanna dance...go anywhrrrz but here. read more

Only gave it one star cause you can't give it anything lower... Drinks are unbelievably expensive, management is terrible. Went to an event there and they closed 2hours early. Security are bullies and I would never recommend this place to anyone, as a matter of fact I would warn my friends and family not to go there... read more

One of my favorite venues in San Diego! There's plenty of room as there's two floors. The events I've been to have had multiple Dj's on different stages so people with different tastes in music can just switch rooms/areas. You don't have to walk all the way through the crowd to the front door just to go outside for some fresh air either, there's lots of openings. There's also various areas with different bars to buy alcohol so even if the venue is packed, you're not waiting forever and a day for 1 or 2 bartenders to give you attention. read more

Okay, would have never have heard of this hD it not been down the street from my house but it's okay. Good EDM selection but don't think it's was anything spectacular. Beware of the bouncers. Don't bring any weed with u. They'll totally take it. Probably not gonna go back. Just convenient that I live up the block and we can walk there after drinking. Good place but just don't bring any goods on u bc the bouncers WILL take it and enjoy it themselves. read more

Finally, a place where a girl can go dance with her friends and not be hit on by lame downtown dudes. Mark Farina ROCKED!! Great music, and everyone was there to enjoy the beats, their friends and DANCE. No dress code, no downtown vibe, just a chill spot. The layout is pretty sick, rooftop bar is nice for some air and scenery. Dance floor gets packed, but that's quite allright, sweat it all out :) I'd definitely recommend going if you like house, and you want to go dance without any bs. Can't wait to go again! read more

I am unsure of what other nights hold at Spin, but if they are like this last Friday it was amazing. The energy in this club is comparable to what I have seen in large clubs overseas as well as in Miami (South Beach). It is a well architecturally designed building with two dance floors (though it is evident one truly dominates the other), numerous bars conveniently placed everywhere (keeping lines short), and a wonderful patio (for when you need to come up for air from dancing your ass off). The DJ was incredible and gave me the impression his aspirations are to be that of a future Sasha, Benassi, and/or Paul Van Dyke. Likewise, the guest artist was great with his progressive beats. The only kicker, is the $25 cover which took me by shock and had me relatively apprehensive when I first entered Spin. However, if given the opportunity to do it again I would definitely go back! read more

Came here to see RJ and TeeCee 4800 perform. I had a blast. This place has 3 floors so if you plan on drinking a lot be carful with all the curving stairs. I witness a lot of people fall .haha.2 bars, top 40 music, drinks are made a little light -__-, and easy parking!!! read more

3 Stars solely for the fact- 1- I got to go to the event for free, 2-Mark Farina spun an Ah-Mazingly Awesome Superb set!, and 3- for the company I was with that night! Technically 3 doesn't even apply, whateve's!! The Parking situation is always horrible. There is slim to none, and your parking on the street and sometimes you have to walk 9 blocks just get to the venue. I feel bad for the all up in tha club girls who are rockin their best hooker heels! But we parked randomy and illegally so it worked out ok for us this 1 night! Being the weekend of Pride, it was gaytastic, which made the joint a lil more happier than any other time Ive been there, also way more relaxed. It was all bout good music , fierce gays and good times! The dance floor was super packed, but we still broke it down and had a blast. The second floor where you think, its easier to get a drink than down stairs is AWFUL- or at least the bartender was- not to staff- if you are having a big even tonight- get more bartenders at all bars- cuz it was seriously, I timed it 13 mins to stand there before even getting a drink. AND its hot and muggy & humid on that level. Oh and the wave of Comet and Victoria's Secret that you smell ...is all from the women's bathroom. I know bathroom attendants need to make $$ but if all I smell is that cheap ass spray stuff, in a humid hotass room and intertwined with burnt hotdog, Id rather vomit . Needless to say we didnt venture back to that level the rest of the night! Upstairs rooftop would be legit, and is pretty chill, but who the hell wants to stay up there if all you smell is burnt wieners . So not right! It lingers all the way down on to the 1st floor and its gross. I couldn't imagine staying up there all night if the restaurant part is open. I used to go to Spin/Montage alot back in the day , mainly for shows with DJ's that I like and prefer and never remember it being this bad! $ 16 for a shot of Patron & a Dos Equis - well it is downtown so its the price you pay for bourgeois. But its expensive for this dive bar gal! The most annoying thing is when they would turn on their smoke machines to fill the dance floor- it was a nice cool breeze, but it is LOUD AS HELL!! You are interrupting the DJ's set, and it makes people stop and stare and be like what the what? is goin on here. Oh & Their List girl needs to realize that just cuz Imma fat girl, yes I can still be on a Guest List that didn't close at 10pm. Tthat I will get in regardless of what she thinks. I love it when List girls get power trips and they have no effing clue ...I know you're just doin your job sweetie, but once you realize I'm on your bosses list- don't change you attitude- Keep it ,Own it , and go with it- if your a b*face, then be just that, don't renig and suck up ! We did have an amazingly fun night!! Super thanks to Mark Farina and the Awesome set he did! The daddy bears we met were tons of fun and regardless of price, I still had another 6 shots and beers. So it made it fun! All in all I will go back here, cuz its the only venue that is able to cater to big events for Big DJs in the scene... It is what it is... read more

at first glance i was worried. mostly because it looked like the under-18 club we used to go to in chicago when i was growing up. not a good thing (sorry Palendrome!). but we settled in on an upstairs balcony to watch the peasants dance; you couldn't help but be entertained by the few people who had already worked their ways on to the floor and were thrashing around. before we knew it, we were downstairs dancing too, and the dj (apparently they bring in lots of international talent) was excellent. i reveled in the distinctly non-douchy-non-gaslampy vibe of the place. it isn't a scene. if you're looking for a scene or a hookup, this probably ain't it for you, but it was really fun, surprisingly so. something a bit different than SD usually has to offer. half the people were in sneakers and jeans. that's what i'm talking about. wish *i'd* left my 4 inch heels at home. but for those of you still on the fence, did i mention that on the upstairs roofdeck there is a FOOD STAND? whether grilled cheese or grilled veggies w/rice is your thing, they've got it. you know that friend you have who always cuts your nights short with their whining and hunger? send them upstairs and tell them to shut their piehole. genius, really. read more

Came to Spin for Night Bass and had lots of fun. The club is huge with different floors so if you get a little crowded you can always go to a different floor. Also was helped out by an awesome Bar back named DJ. He was super attentive and awesome, thanks DJ!! read more

Came here on a Friday night after reading all the positive reviews. Ugh!! What an utter waste of time. I wish I could erase the memory of this night. They charged us $20 cover to enter the club, which seems incredibly steep for a club like this one. It is completely run down and looks incredibly shady. I was apprehensive to even have a drink at this place. They had blocked the third floor off, so all we had was the really small dance floor on the first floor. Some reviews said there was hookah on the top floor but the management refused to acknowledge that they ever served hookah here. It is as shady inside as it is outside the club. The only upside was that the music was not half bad. Apart from that, absolutely terrible! read more

This place has everything I love about night clubs and is free of everything that I hate about night clubs. I went there last Saturday for Distrikt party. The music was amazing! Deep house at its best! House music is very hard to come across in San Diego, not to mention GOOD deep house. The club was spacious so everyone was comfortable, not crammed on the dance floor. The crowd was chill and fun. No fancy wanna be models on cheap high heels or bearded bimbos there. So different from the Gaslamp scene, in a good way. Oh, and unlike Gaslamp clubs, this one is open till 4 a.m. read more

This is the best 21+ venue for electronic music in San Diego. Hands down. If you aren't a BIG fan who regularly follows EDM and can appreciate the talent booked at this place, than it's probably not for you. My review strictly revolves around the Friday night events hosted by Giant Entertainment. They often have top 40/rap on Saturdays, but I only go on Fridays. This venue is music focused, plain and simple. Those looking for exotic metropolitan decor should look elsewhere. The VIP lounges are simple, but well done. The rooftop bar has a somewhat beach theme, and is nice and relaxed. The main room has THE BEST sound system in San Diego. I've been to all the hot spots in the gaslamp, and no room booms like the main room at SPIN. It's been well engineered and doesn't just sound like a giant subwoofer. If you want a club to do a big DJ justice, this is the one. The second room upstairs has pretty good sound as well, but doesn't compare to the main room. The lighting is what distinguishes this club IMO. No other club has invested in quality lighting to the extent that SPIN has. Considering they cater to the EDM crowd, it's somewhat expected, but they still impress me every time I go in there. I work in entertainment staging and lighting, and this club impresses me every time I step in it. The new laser/disco ball combo they just added adds on to an already incredible installation. The rooftop patio is a cool concept with good authentic roadside stand mexican food and a bar as well. They offer tacos and nachos which taste great around 1am after putting back a few drinks, and the view is great. My only grief is the fact that this area is always PACKED, and even though its outdoors it gets rather stuffy and hard to move around. This club brings in the BIGGEST talent in electronic dance music. Since Giant took over, I have seen DJ Rap, Max Graham, Sharam, The Crystal Method, Felix Da Housecat, and Kaskade, amongst others. You will see this talent nowhere else in San Diego, and the headliners are reason enough to come see this place. The opening DJs vary from some real crowd rockers to some that make me wanna go to sleep to some that make me think I could do better in the booth. However, they usually are good at setting the mood for the night. Cover isn't horrible if you take advantage of the many discount guestlist options, however, it's not cheap either (usually $10 or so). However, considering the talent that plays there usually, its a bargain compared to Vanguard or Avalon in LA. The people there are generally EDM fans, although some of the downtown crowd spills over. One of my favorite aspects of this place is NO DRESS CODE. It feels great to leave work at 6, go home, relax in a t-shirt and jeans, and then leave directly for the club without having to change clothes. If you think you need to dress up to have fun, you're missing the point. The crowd is usually pretty sparse until about 11, but the atmosphere is still pretty good early, even if the place seems a bit empty. My only complaints, and the reason I didn't give this place 5 stars, are two things. First is the bar and bartenders. Drink prices are expensive, and there are almost never any drink specials. Anything well is atleast $9, and if you even want a mid-shelf liquor, plan on spending $11-13 a drink. Pretty ridiculous if you ask me. The drinks are also somewhat weak for what you spend (this is a commonly known thing, but worth mentioning). The bartenders are generally pretty good at getting everyone's drink, and I've had good luck with visiting the bar early on in the night and tipping often and early. My second complaint is the coat check. Lots of other clubs in SD offer coat check for free or $1-2. Here its 4 dollars, which was a bit of shock to me. This and the drink prices gives me a feeling that the club is trying to gouge it's customers out of money, which seems so weird considering they offer lots of good deals on cover. Overall this is still my favorite 21+ hangout in SD. If you avoid the obvious money traps like the coat check and the expensive drinks and take advantage of the guestlist discounts, you can enjoy some of the best EDM talent in the world for relatively little money. The crowd is very like minded and the atmosphere will make you wanna rock out to the banging sound system. If you used to rave back in the day but prefer the older, more mature club atmosphere, this place is the best of both worlds. read more

an overdue visit + a good friend's birthday + kaskade = a damn good time. that being said, it's time to get a little critical, because well come on now, i'm writing a review. so i came here last friday on my friend julio's birthday. we pulled up to the club and there was a MASSIVE line out front. we didn't want to deal with looking for parking, so we valeted ($10). i thought it was a fair price, given the fact that i was wearing 6 inch heels and didn't want to be driving around what looked like abandoned warehouses next to a freeway. the line moved quickly and we were inside in no time. maybe it's because kaskade was spinning, but it was super crowded. not just a tiny bit crowded, but like the fire marshal is gonna shut this place down crowded. bathrooms were a mess, it took forever to get a drink at the downstairs bar, and dancing was nearly impossible. the "vip" bathroom was a little better than the main one, but the vip room was empty, and totally lame. the only good thing about upstairs was that it was a little bit easier to get a drink than the shitshow downstairs. if you don't like massive crowds, it might not be the place for you. if you're with a good group of people and are down for some great music, then go have fun, i sure did! read more

Spin now offers salsa once a month. It used to be on Wednesdays but has switched to Tuesdays. There are several levels each with a place to sit or dance (to different music). Although I have had fun there, I don't like the location or the venue itself. Parking can be an issue. I've also had my car broken into while at Spin. Without a particular reason to go there, I'd much rather go almost anywhere else. read more

Best dance club in San Diego! It is not your typical night club in the Gaslamp. It is so much more fun than that. They do cool parties and Ive never had creepy dudes try to grind on me here. read more

Spin is good...spin is great I want to take Spin on a date! Saw Z-Trip about a year ago and he had a whack set BUT....got to go to Spin and this is a pretty cool spot. Downside....crap location. But...great club, great peeps dancing about, good space - I am short and get TORN DOWN on the dance floor. Drunk a@@ fools don't even see me! I didn't drink so can't talk about the prices but overall - for SD great spot to hear your favorite DJ. read more

The 4-stars are based on a response to my review that I received from Spin's management. I was impressed they even took the time to read and respond to my review and also informing me of specific changes they were going to make. I really respect that they still care about the overall club experience of each individual customer. You would think, especially for a nightclub, that all they care about is $$$$ and to hell with the one guy that had a bad experience. Well, apparently this is not the case and I will be giving Spin another chance. Keep up the good work. read more

If House of Blues mated with a glowstick, Spin would be its baby. Sums it up perfectly.

This place is really hit or miss. Whoever their booking agent is, kudos. They get some really big names spinning sometimes. Otherwise, not that cool of a place. Expensive as hell. (I would not have paid the $20 cover had I been sober enough to care). The system was pretty weak, and the bouncers were kind of. . . not cool. But like I said Kudos to the booking agent for keeping this place alive. read more

this place disturbs me more and more each time I come. the floor is so sticky.....smells funny in certain areas. i come here cause the dj's that I like come here. LA has much better clubs! read more

This is the only San Diego club that brings that big DJs without the plastic crowd. No Dress code, open till 4am and has a serious sounds system. Spin San Diego is the cities last refuge for the electronic music lovers. read more

This place is overpriced for an old smelly disco from the 90's. We waited 20 minutes just to get a drink last night. When we got the check, we realized we couldn't stay at this place much longer especially considering the cover. I prefer places that are a little off the track like Nu Nus and the Loft. read more

This club just cares about wringing you dry of your money, and nothing else. $20 entry price, for one rather small dancefloor. $8 for a WEAK drink. It's like paying to go to a nice downtown club, while not being downtown, or in a nice club. The crowd is mixed, and by that I mean a mix of E-tards, creepers, and then some more typical club types. It had a lot of scuzzy people--meaning a lot of the crowd didn't care to make themselves even look nice to go out. If you like circuit DJ dance music, that's the only saving grace for this club. But regardless, I felt like this place was just after my money. The reason why I'm giving this club a 1-star is this. I walked in the club, paid my $20, and immediately realized I forgot to leave my jacket in the car...which was parked literally about 6 cars down the street from the entrance. The bouncer watched my friends and I walk up to the club. So anyway, I take 4 steps inside and realize my mistake and immediately turn around to ask if I can go drop my jacket in the car. The bouncer says no, and the lady in the booth gets on her loudspeaker and tells me there's a coat check. I told her yes, I was aware of that, but I didn't see the need to pay $4 when my car is literally right out front, and I just walked in right this very minute. She said if I left, I would have to pay again to come back inside. Needless to say, I held on to my jacket all night. I had gone with some friends that don't go out much, and they wanted to go somewhere that was open late. As soon as we walked inside, I was put off by the crowd. I knew we'd all need drinks, so I ordered a round. I'm used to ordering drinks that come in pint glasses, so I was surprised to see the bartender pouring in to small glasses. And I was even more surprised when the bill came and the price of them was about the same as the larger drinks I'm used to. And these drinks were WEAK! It was barely a shot of jack in mine. My friend downed his drink and went back and bought himself another one. Came back with a pint-glass sized drink of something. Said it cost him $16. Talk about gouging your patrons. The music and DJ was pretty good. It is not your Top-40 dance music that you hear at the clubs. It's DJ circuit type music. And there were quite a few E-tards dancing around and wandering the club. It really put us off, as we just wanted to toss back some drinks and dance. I've been to Spin 4 times in my life, and have never liked it. I'm writing a review this time because I've had my last straw with them. Go downtown or up to Hillcrest, where the crowds are fun, the drinks are strong, and you can dance to the music you know. read more

Too many fucking rules at this place! I followed the signs that said "exit", but was told by the bouncer that we couldn't leave that way! I told her that there was an "exit" sign right above my head and she looked at me like I was an asshole. They also tried to charge me for a drink I didn't order even though we only had 4 drinks. read more

Please correct your time on yelp. I took a lyft and the place was closed on a Sunday when it says your open on here. Not cool...also it would be nice if, when you called it would tell you when you guys were open... read more

This club was like a bad nightmare. Someone put something in my drink here and I was drugged. I don't remember anything after an hour of being there other than feeling trapped. I know there was no outside area to cool down, and my friends who were there said there is no re entry, which is something that should be allowed considering how expensive everything is. I will never go back here again, and I've gotten feedback from someone who knows of at least three other girls who have been drugged there as well. If you do go here watch your drinks and be safe. read more

I went to Spin for the first time last night and I thought it was great. There were a decent amount of people there but not so many that you couldn't move around without rubbing against someone every where you went. A good size dance floor, the lights and sound system seemed just fine to me, (other reviews have complained about them) and parking was easy + free! The drinks were expensive but that's to be expected. I'll definitely be going again! read more

I have been to two Saturday rooftop afternoon parties. 5 stars. They're mini festival atmospheres with quality DJs. Partying with the sunset dropping is bliss. Huge fan already. read more

Luv this place for special events. Great roof terrace! Had good memories of the various events I've attended here. Drinks are of average cost! read more

Definitely waned in popularity.... the last few times I went everyone there was one of our friends. I still love it though. God, they have the best sound system eva. And ceiling light thing. read more

There is a cover. Spin is exactly what you'd expect of an after hours nightclub in Old Town. There is a very interested mix of a crowd, with everyone from "rave kids" to "clubbers" to "hip hop heads". They are open past 2 AM although they obviously don't serve alcohol after then. There are several levels, with several different DJs, and also a rooftop. They have DJs that regularly play, so check out the schedule, maybe someone you like is playing! If you're just looking for a random place to drop in, it has plenty of places to dance. read more

One of the better clubs san diego has to offer. This spot has been a club for something like 30 years, and has been one of sd's only afterhours spots. They play mostly house, electronica music, and book some of the biggest names in that genre of music. In short, its mostly techno with a great sound system in a club with 3 levels. and with after hours, it means you can shake your booty to 4 am! read more

one of the reasons i love san diego is because of the nightlife. i love fluxx & voyuer, so was excited to go to spin for the first time this saturday. walked in & saw 10 guests and this was after waiting 30 minutes for the employees to get a copy of willcall for the tickets we ordered online to see autoerotique. honestly, we were already kind of pissed off that it took so long to get in and because of the hold up, we missed the free vodka bar and wasn't allowed re entry. so we were being judgmental and had already decided we didn't like the place. after talking to the manager (or owner?) and getting quite a few free drink slips, we were in a better mood and more optimistic about the night. we ended up have a really great time; the music was good, the club was pretty relaxed, there is an amazing roof area on the top to smoke and chill. we ended up there for 4-5 hours and left having a great night-would probably go back, but this time not wear heals because i was literally the most over dressed there (expecting it to be like fluxx or voyuer). read more

My boyfriend and I discovered Spin in early 2009 when Bunny from Rabbit in the Moon played. We've been hooked ever since. Its such a cheap fun way to spend a Friday night. Thank goodness for the dress as you are dress code! That first night in heals was such a pain! Literally! I am far more comfortable in my flip flops. We made the mistake of ordering drinks the first time we came and decided we'd save ourselves the $40 for 4 lightly poured drinks and dance sober. Its such a great little club. Parking can be a pain, but I think we've been pretty lucky for the most part. read more

If you want to dance and you don't like the gaslamp hustle, then this is your spot. Free parking, low cover, and lots of room to groove. I especially like watching the dance floor from the balcony, and hanging out on the roof when its open with the smokers. Sometimes the music is really excellent too. The bouncers are pretty cool, but IMHO the club really should allow in-and-out once an hour or so, since there isn't any place to hide your coat while you dance and you need it on the roof. Beware that after last call (2am), water gets really pricey and you'll want some for the ride home (stash some in your car). read more