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    The Corner Drafthouse

    4.1 (594 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Chicken Wings Full Dozen
    Matthew C.

    Came here Saturday afternoon for a quick bite. Place wasn't too crowded and they are big on the beer with 70 beers on tap. Had a ribeye hogie and chicken wings. Timing was good and bar service was decent. San which was a perfect size portion and fries were solid. Chicken wings we a little off, seasoning was good but a big difference in some of the sizes leading to a couple burnt wings. Divey feel to this spot with a bunch of mugs having over the bar area, but has a nice open feel. Overall not a horrible spot, and it's worth trying.

    Randall B.

    Drinks, appetizer, dinner. Overall a really nice time. Wes, our server and bartender was amazing. Great ideas on drinks and tips on food. The place was moderately full and they seemed slightly understaffed but we were well taken care of. Drinks were very good and the Brussels sprouts app was tasty. Asian flavor inspired and use the lime- it makes the difference. The burgers - we both got the Fig Burger were excellent -but we had a snafu.. my dining partner does not like really pink meat so I orderedmed rare and he ordered the near medium. When Wes took the order I told him that near medium still meant juicy. He said he got it. The near medium burger came out dry. When Wes came over to check on us I let him know that. I had traded burgers with my friend and I was ok with the dry burger. Sometimes things happen. Well... Wes asked, almost pleaded to let them give us another one to make it right. We agreed. A bit later the new burger came out and it was perfection. Wes thanked us for letting them make it right versus taking the original burger and not being happy. Wes and this customer service action is part of the reason we go here. They over deliver all the time. They are nice people and care about their guests.

    Kat L.

    Ambiance 5 stars! Food 5 stars! Service 5 stars! Came here on a Saturday night and a game was going on. Place was fully packed with patrons. Everyone was having a good time! We managed to get a table at the back. This place has a huge long bar and a couple of tables for families/party to enjoy their dinner. They had the inside decorated with Christmas decor. Place is so cozy and quaint. We were immediately greeted by our server. We ordered nachos and oh my goodness the thing is never ending and huge. 5 people can share this! Hubby loved the beer here. Burger was nothing to brag about but still good. Vegetables that came on it were so fresh. Would definitely come back here again. Happy hour would be fun!

    Jean-Charles N.

    My last visit I was pretty disappointed by the portion of their Acai bowl While it tasted good I was still pretty hungry after it and the price was deceiving as it was like a regular meal price. Service was so-so and pretty slow

    Corner Drafthouse Burger, No Onions, Well Done with Fries $21
    Caitlin D.

    3-4 Stars. I came around 2:55 pm when it was on and off sprinkling. We sat on their side patio since we had a group of 8. They luckily had thick sun sails to protect us from the rain above. They also turned on 1 heater, they had another one but it only lasted for a short period of time. The workers were really nice and patient when it came to us looking at the menu to order. Just something to note, there's a surcharge and for parties of 8 or more, they have an automatic 20% gratuity (even if you ask for the checks to be split). I ordered the $21 Corner Drafthouse Burger with a side of fries (regular). I requested no onions and they also ask you how you like your burger to be cooked. I'm not particularly sure, so I just said "well." The burger comes with tomato, leafy lettuce, cheese, and a secret sauce. The sauce didn't have lots of flavor if you were to compare it to 1000 island vibe. The bun was toasted, but quite fluffy as well. It also came with a very very juicy slice of pickle. The fries were beautifully done with a nice and light crisp and a fluffy interior. It was a good lunch, but I'm not sure it's worth $27.72! Notes: To drink, most of us just had iced water. In my opinion, the water didn't taste very good. The waitresses didn't think to give us napkins except for the 4x4 napkin under the French fry holder. We had to go back in to ask (we are on the patio). She did ask if we needed anything else, and at the time-- I personally didn't need anything. But half way through, I wish she came back out to ask-- I would have liked more ketchup...Maybe next time, they can fill up the little metal cup more. On the other hand, some people would say it's nice that she left us alone so that we could all converse. My friend had the $21 Cubano with Sweet Potato Fries. It contained mojo pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, garlic aioli on a pressed hoagie roll. He said it was delicious, and saved half to take home for dinner. The waitress said it was a popular menu item! My other friend, ordered the ~$23 Mushroom Bacon Swiss Burger but subbed the actual meat patty with the Impossible Patty. She said it was a little freaky with how much it looked like a real patty when cooked. I also had to do a double take! Overall, it was a nice spot near Balboa Park (easy straight line walk from the bridge) to come with friends. For me personally, the price is already on the higher side and having the surcharge + the gratuity was a bit of an overkill esp since the gratuity was 20%. If I'm alone, I probably wouldn't come again. But I did hear that the pretzel bites are a crowd pleaser-- which is great for people that drink beer as well (because they pair well together). If you're one of those people, this spot would be for you!

    Chinese Chicken Salad
    Mary V.

    Absolute perfection. A very cozy place with a very welcoming staff, I came here for dinner recently. Indulged in one of their varied offerings of local craft beer. The Harland Brewing Co. Japanese lager was wonderful. The real surprise was the quality and variety of food offered here. While most drafthouses or breweries generally only serve pub food, The Corner Drafthouse goes beyond that. I opted for the Chinese Chicken Salad, and let me tell you, it was marvelous. Great mixture of greens and add-ins within the salad, but perfectly cooked, warm chicken strips on top really made this dish special. I initially looked at it and thought I'd never be able to eat it all, but sure enough, I took it all in and enjoyed every minute of it. A definite place to stop that has an ample amount of indoor and outdoor seating. I did see a family come in, and crayons with a coloring mat were promptly brought to the table to entertain the little ones. Oh, I will be back!

    Kev M.

    Wanted to explore the area a bit so I came here for a drink. Parking was easy to find in this area on the weekend. The atmosphere was really nice along with the games playing. Great service and follow up.

    Brussel sprouts, buffalo wings, cauliflower, Espress Yourself, and smoke and petal.
    Marisol B.

    This is my new favorite Happy Hour spot. The cocktails are delicious and they offer flavorful bites. We had the Espress Yourself, Smoke and Petal, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and the wings. All were on the HH menu. They also have Tuesday all day specials. Almost each item was $10 which is a great deal these days. The service was great. Everyone was kind and welcoming. Check it out.

    Kaleena B.

    Every time that I eat at Corner Drafthouse, it's a treat for my taste buds! Most often I haunt this Banker's Hill spot for brunch, but I went for early dinner/happy hour today and OMG!!! The pretzel bites are a must-buy every time. We got the Fig Burger and Cubano today to share and both were delicious. That burger is incredible. With friendly staff and a good beer selection, this is a great spot for foodies and beer lovers alike. They have trivia on Wednesdays and one of these days I'll actually bring a team to play... they also have all day happy hour on Mondays!

    Holiday vibes are
    Gabbi H.

    Came here on a business trip with co-workers in early December. Really cute holiday vibe on the inside, and loved all the open windows letting the warm California air in. Food was solid especially when you need something to pair with the cocktails. Holiday cocktails were sweet but tasty. Service could have been a little better in terms of attentiveness but staff was super friendly and nice.

    Ahi Poke Bowl & Chicken Wings 1/2 Dozen (w/ gochujang sauce)  YUM
    Claire J.

    We've been here a few times for drinks as it's close to our apartment & has a great casual/fun vibe, but this time warranted a review after we got food. The Ahi Tuna Bowl was surprisingly SO good?!!! The fish tasted fresh, loooved the chipotle aioli, and a massive portion. The wings with gochujang sauce were great too, pretty crispy, good sized & a tangy flavorful sauce. Westin was our bartender/waiter and was sooo lovely! He was very attentive despite it getting busy and him juggling both drinks& tables. We appreciated him for having us watch the games for about 3 hours, hahah. They gave football game day deals w/ $2 off beers & snacks, which is fun :) Such an awesome local sports bar!! Highly recommend.

    Garlic Parmesan fries.
    Karmen P.

    Second time here. I live close by and never stopped? I wish I would have long ago because it's a really great spot. The employee all have great personalities. The bartender is always on point. Even gave my little MinPin a slice of bacon. She loves him forever now. I encourage you to try this wonderful place. The food is fresh and delicious. Can't wait to see you again! .

    Caroline K.

    Bartenders are the best, super friendly. Great variety of food - the wings are great and so is the bacon mac and cheese

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    Great friendly service this morning for brunch! Easy parking in their garage! Tasty benedict! Will definitely be back!

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    Good food at fairly reasonable prices. I am a return customer, and will likely return again.

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    How long is your happy hour and do you have a menu to view?

    Hi Vicki! Our Happy Hour is Tuesday-Friday from 4-6 and all day on Monday. It includes $10 Brussels Sprouts, Buffalo Cauliflower, and Pretzel Bites, $12 half dozen wings, and $5 single sliders (Drafthouse, Pulled Pork, or Buffalo Chicken). Our… Read more

    This Monday is a holiday. Will you be serving brunch on Jan. 15?

    We will be serving our regular menu on Monday. We will not be doing our brunch menu. Thank you!

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes they are and we have a kids menu!

    Is there adequate parking? Thinking of having a car club meet up there about 10 cars on Sunday morning. Brunch or early lunch

    Yes! There is an underground garage on fourth street right off the corner of Laurel street. We have 25 spots marked for the Corner that are no charge.

    What time is trivia night on Wednesday's?

    Trivia is set for 7pm every Wednesday!

    Are kids allowed?

    Hi Tiffany! We absolute do allow kids. We have a kid's menu and kids cups if you need as well. Hope to see you soon! -Mike

    What kind of tacos are offered on their Taco Tuesday special? Is it their fish tacos or other kinds?

    Carne asada, veggie, chicken

    Does this place allow dogs?

    The Corner Drafthouse does allow dogs on all three of our patios. Please bring your furry friends over :)

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    Raised By Wolves

    Raised By Wolves

    4.3
    (2.3k reviews)
    10.2 mi
    $$

    The innovative approach begins with the super cool entrance. You pull a lever and the chairs you're…read moresitting in begin to turn and all of a sudden you're in a gorgeous dome ceiling speakeasy. Then for the cocktails. These folks are innovating out on the bleeding edge of using those ingredients you've never heard of to make a drink that you'll never forget. And to top it all off, we had some of the best, most friendly and informative service I've ever had at a speakeasy. This place rocks.

    For our first and only visit, my husband and I were looking forward to trying this local spot. We…read moreput the kids at the gym who hosts a "kids night out" so us parents could enjoy some alone time. We made a reservation and although we arrived on time, we had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. I agree with some of the other commenters when they say that the revolving fireplace needs some love. It has the look and feel of needing to be updated. Also, for it to be a "speakeasy" vibe, you could hear the loudness of the bar through the walls. It just kind of ruins the facade a little bit. Regardless, we enjoyed the novelty of being slowly admitted to the speakeasy on the opposite side. We were given seats and upon first glance it was a dark lit space with an old fashioned aesthetic. I was surprised to see how casual everyone was dressed- I assumed there was a dress code, but I guess flip flops made the cut ‍. It took a few minutes for our server to attend to us, and when he did you could tell he was slammed. We just didn't get the table side manner one was hoping for an establishment like this. Peeking at their drink menu, I found myself disappointed that much of their options had a lot of sweet or fruit juice ingredients. So, I went for their old fashioned. For the price, it was just okay. Another disappointing moment. In all, it wasn't terrible, but it just isn't worth the hype. Overpriced and mediocre drinks and a seemingly overworked staff didn't make for a memorable experience and ended up not being for us. Glad to have tried it...but look elsewhere if you've actually been to a speakeasy. This just doesn't live up to what it's trying to sell you.

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    Tiramitini and Mojito.
    Tiramitini and Mojito.
    The secret panel that rotates like a carousel into the wolf den.
    The secret panel that rotates like a carousel into the wolf den.
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    Noble Experiment

    Noble Experiment

    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I'm not an often a cocktail drinker. So when the bartender asked what I'm looking for I was ill…read moreprepared. From his view, it probably sounded like "I'm Ron Burgundy?" (It definitely did). His questions guided my indecision towards a Berkshire Old Fashioned that was fantastic despite my fumbling to get there. With the warm up round over and the old fashioned loosening up my creativity, round two was set to be a knockout. I love coffee (specifically strong espresso drinks), so I asked for a strong, coffee infused, punchy cocktail, but with a different base of alcohol from the old fashioned. What came out was the best cocktail I will probably ever have in my life. The bourbon cocktail with coffee liqueur (and a number of other garnishes I will never remember) hit the bullseye. Flavorful, strong, bold, delicious all at the same time. Unfortunately (?), this was a noble experiment so I'll forever be chasing the white whale of what this drink was. But that's the allure.

    My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

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    Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail
    Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail
    Bartenders creations.
    Bartenders creations.
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    Mothership

    Mothership

    4.3
    (949 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Cool speakeasy. Haven't tried the food yet but the drinks are unique, space themed and large…read moreportion sizes. Best thing is their dedication to the theme. Lots of ambient space sounds, a menu that resembles an engineer's blueprints, and beautiful lights and seating everywhere you look. Even the bathroom has a looped audio of space commands.

    Have been wanting to try this place for a while. Having a Vegan friend in the group this was…read moreperfect. We finally were able to get reservations. Yes you need reservations. The place is very small, a couple of stand up bar top tables and around 10 total tables. I would recommend this place only for a group max of 4 people. Very interesting and cool mix of Signature drinks. They also had non alcoholic beverages. The whole menu is plant based. Drinks were very interesting and really good. Food is Spanish style tapas. Small plates to share. I think we ordered almost everything in the menu Bread, Potatoes, Rice, Tofu, Bao Bun Sandwiches and Savory Pancake. Every dish was delicious and nicely presented. Place was medium loud and it felt that you actually entered another planet like in the tv series of Star Trek. Bathrooms looked like the elevator of a starship. Outstanding decor. Service was really good until the part that they rushed us through our dinner. That is why I put 3 stars. No where I saw that seating was maximum for two hours but they even rushed us more. Our reservation was at 730pm and they took us out of our table at 9pm. Very nicely they told us that we had to leave because they had another reservation. We were not even through our second cocktail and we had to leave it half drank. That is why my 3 star rating. I think that was very rude. For four people to celebrate a bday an hour and a half is very little time to share. It was a nice one time experience but that is all. I was planning to go again with another friend but with this time limit I would not repeat the place.

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    Mindkiller
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    The bar area
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    Bar Kamon

    Bar Kamon

    4.6
    (275 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Private events
    Takes reservations

    WOW i was so happy with this speakeasy !! finding the entrance was a bit tricky at first, but we…read morewalked into the bakery with 2 other parties and we all helped each other LOL. so cute that it's in a bakery though - definitely wanna come back to try the bakery goods and drinks! we had a reservation for 2 @ 8:45pm, and we got seated at a table. loved the ambiance, dimly lit but still a good amount of light, the japanese decor - it was all so great and immersive. our server Moe was so kind and explained the concept + menu to us, and she also helped me with choosing a drink after i told her i like sweet flavors :) food we ordered: - korean cucumber salad: smashed cucmbers in a korean chili sauce that was yummy but pretttty salty. i do think though that it paired really nicely with my sweeter drinks bc i love a sweet & salty pairing - alone though, it def could've been a bit much - nagoya karaage: delicious, crispy & tender chicken pieces! the flavor gave orange/citrus-y chicken to us, and we really enjoyed it drinks we ordered: - ao ichigo: this drink was sweet, light, and tart. the strawberry flavor really came through, and i thought i wouldn't feel anything after drinking it but the reposado/vodka/vermouth combo sneaks up on ya haha - sesame old fashioned: my fiancé is a new old fashioned drinker, and he enjoyed this one. he did say it was pretty standard in its flavor and he wishes he could've tasted the sesame more, but that being said it was one of the better old fashioneds that he's had - white lover: i think this drink was my favorite! a perfect ending drink since it was creamy from the calpico. it comes with a little circle scoop of some type of sweet ice cream that pairs PERFECTLY with this drink - you can either lick it as you sip the drink (which i did at the beginning), or just drop it into your drink (which i did at the end). it definitely enhanced the flavor so i really enjoyed this drink overall a great experience, can't wait to come back sometime so try more of their omiyage cocktails! :-)

    We walked in after dinner on Saturday hoping they'd be able to fit us in. We were SO incredibly…read morelucky they had availability and sat our party in the back private room. It was absolutely the best way to end my husband's birthday weekend! Big shout out to Ben and Moe for taking care of us! They were both so nice, very knowledgeable and just made our experience at Kamon top notch! We had 12 cocktails and each one was perfection. The Tokyo Banana, The White Lover, Sazerac and Matcha one were our favorites!! Thank you for an amazing way to close out the best day ever!

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    Tokyo Banana
    Tokyo Banana
    Japanese whisky Selection
    Japanese whisky Selection
    Bar Kamon

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    Part Time Lover

    Part Time Lover

    4.3
    (510 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Finally made it to this cute speakeasy in San Diego! We stopped by on a Sunday around 5 PM and had…read moreno trouble walking right in. There were plenty of seats available, and service was quick and smooth. Cocktails were around $15-18 each. I ordered the Perpetual Motion and absolutely loved it, the sweet strawberry flavor paired perfectly with the creamy Calpico. It's the kind of drink I'd order again and again. I also tried the Piña Colada, which was equally delicious. Even though the cocktails are beautifully handcrafted and easy to sip, you can still taste the liquor, which I always appreciate. This is such a great spot for a first date, a girls' night out, or simply catching up with friends. One of my favorite parts was exploring the vinyl room, it adds such a fun retro touch. The entire space has a nostalgic, vintage vibe that makes you feel like you've stepped into another era. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy some creative cocktails, and soak in the atmosphere.

    This is a nice establishment, especially for lounging with a date. Very clean and nice drinks too…read more A little pricey however that's the norm in this area for the more popular out of towner type spots. The servers are friendly. But you have to be patient as they are often quite busy. The record store and records theme is what they present online but to be honest that is only a minute section of the establishment. It definitely doesn't describe the theme of the place neither. The worker in the record section simply ignored me when I tried to purchase a record and after a minute I had to ask for him to please ring me up. No apology from him. No biggie, I still had a decent time drinking here.

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    Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)
    Bikini Kill (Serrano tequila blanco, mango, guava, tamarind, xila, lemon)
    Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead
    Record store to the left. Bathroom straight ahead
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