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    The Tipsy Crow

    3.7 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE TIPSY CROW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    DJ
    Live music

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    My boo
    Melitta S.

    Love this place! Great live music! Fabulous drinks! Loved the My Boo Sweet spicy concoction Service was perfect for divey place

    Anita M.

    A fun little bar with a dance floor both up and downstairs! Fiancé and I came here for funsies and we went downstairs and the DJ was playing a lot of older tunes. Def brought us back to our younger clubbing days and we had a great time. The drinks were really good too and it wasn't too crowded when we got there, but it started getting packed when we left. All in all we had a great time for a Saturday night!

    Look at all those EXTRA FEES. Only at Tipsy Crow...
    JEANNIE P.

    Been having a great time celebrating a gf's bday at Tipsy each year. Options of multiple dance floors & we always have a great time. However, shady billing when ordering drinks. I ordered 7 shots & Tipsy added some interesting numbers. They hid charges in the Toast payment terminal vs showing you an itemized list of charges. $109.88 for 7 little shots. I showed friends my receipt & they all agreed this is BS charging. My other tab for $40 for 2 drinks didn't text to me either. Special Taxes? Why put the credit card surcharge on the tab too? This is on top of service charges. County & State Taxes... Put very clear signs up if you're going to add all these extra fees. Other places in Downtown don't add these crazy fees on a tab for drinks... I went to other local places & made sure to check the final bills.

    For the many that have had the red bull cocktails that they do serve at the Tipsy Crow the drinks of the bar and the food very nice.
    Joel C.

    One of the many places that you can find the most historical mens bar that durring the early years there were baras for men only. In the gaslamp there were many places that you could gp have dinner and there were places that were only for the high ckass busiiness men. The Tipsy Crow is one place that takes you back to the early years of the 1900s the times when you had speak easys and the hidden bars of San Diegp.. wgen you come to the tipsy you have the feel of the bar and the old wood work that gives the feel the way the bars serve and the old fashioned drinks thwy have with the food they serve. The ambiance of the Tipsy Crow the interior of the club bar you xan have the best in weztern and the best in classic cocktails the club and the cocktails gave the feel of the days of 1905 to the days of the 1940s. For obe of the oldest bar restaurants they have menues at the front door you can choose from the many dishes they can bribg your food to your table and the drinks they make. Customer servoce theu hacevis the best grets you at the front door checkibg your ID. The Tipsy Crow they are cery on top to make sure that a are of age they do ask for your driverz lisence or your ID to make sure that all are of ocer 21. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer the Tipsy Crow is obe of the oldest you xan relive the early years with the great food with such great Iralian flavors. A great place you can have some of the weztern and classix cocktails with friends and coworkers.

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    Shaianne P.

    this review is specifically during halloween weekend. though we didn't have any trouble getting in and it wasn't as crowded (yet), we absolutely loved the drinks. however, the food service was weird. i only say this because my group ordered food and when it was delivered, our food was combined into one plate so i ended up accidentally eating my friends soup because it was on the same plate as my sandwich and chips.... the server didn't tell us anything or warn us about this. my friend had to reorder something else so that she could get soup this time - the soup was NOT in a bread bowl as advertised. this part was just super disappointing. again, i would only come here for the drinks as the food isn't the same since the last time we came (last year) for beetlejuice themed drinks. really liked walk on the beach AND dreamsicle!

    Rachael G.

    We came here on a recommendation from our server at Werewolf, and I have to say the gin drink was one of our favorite cocktails. It was incredibly delicious--one of those drinks that tastes so good it can be dangerous. The bartender was awesome, and the service was great.

    Stairs to basement
    Alyssa A.

    Okay so I don't have many photos, but I like this spot a lot. The basement is very club-dance energy which was a blast and the DJ was awesome. The mid level is much more chill, sit and talk, but good music and good service. The upstairs has another DJ & the bartenders give great service, and we enjoyed the pool table.

    Lahbsta rolls
    Troy K.

    Stopped in when I heard some live music. Two guys playing groovy music acoustic. Ordered a couple beers then the lobster rolls. I'll be honest. I regretted ordering them the minute I did. It didn't feel like a lobster roll place. While waiting, I ordered my first Moscow Mule, which was not to my liking. I let the bartender know I'd prefer kettle rocks and I'd pay for the mule, but she was kind enough to not charge me for it. The lobster rolls held their own. You have to upsize to two and take the meat and stuff it on to one bun for max effect. But for $24c this passed the taste test!!! Overall, good music, good food, great atmosphere and great service. I will come back.

    Calvin C.

    The ambiance is definitely the highlight of the bar for me and the group i went with. We were helped by a lady on the second floor which was a godsend since she managed to keep up with all of the tables while maneuvering around crowded bar areas. The food was not tested as we already ate, but the drinks were as expected and not too too life changing. The decoration and vibe of the place was cool, but I think that I would have liked seeing the lower level but it was closed off. There weren't many games or activities to do and the dance floor was pretty small / less desired than expected. Might be fun with the right group, but I would recommend this place when they have decorations up.

    Charlotte B.

    We decided to come here after dinner because the pictures made it look unique and we liked that it had a pool table. The first floor had a bar and different seating areas. The second floor also had a bar and had a cool room for the pool table that had bookshelves and big chairs. It had a great window space with a street view of gaslamp. The ceiling just outside that room was painted and had pink and purple lights on it. It was a bit speak easy feeling and had great decor throughout. The tables had big connect 4 on the tables as well. The music was mostly 80s music and the rooms were brighter until 9pm. At 9pm it turned into more club like music and the lights were dimmed. A server came to our table and took our drink orders. The bar was close to our table and it took quite some time to get our 3 drinks. The vodka triple sec drink was watery and not very good. The blackberry mojito had great flavor and chunks of blackberries that were tasty. The Paloma was good as well with fresh grapefruit juice. The service was slow and she didn't do much for us. Overall, it's a great vibe in there and I'm glad we stopped in.

    Marcie L.

    I came here on a Sunday night around 11 PM, and I love that they stay open late. The bottom floor was pretty packed, but upstairs had a pool table, high tops, another bar, and even a DJ. I'm not sure how often they have a DJ, but it definitely added to the vibe. The playlist was fun, though I wish they played longer clips of the songs instead of switching so quickly. Still, everyone was dancing and having a good time. The bartender was awesome. She made me a pear martini that was delicious. All the staff were super friendly, and the crowd was fun, definitely on the younger side though.

    Daniel G.

    Not the best place but a good place to step into for a beverage. Staff caters to the locals and it did not have that welcoming feel for out of towners. More for locals which is unfortunate considering the location. Nice place, good drinks and food but if you are from out of town there are many other places around here that feel more welcoming.

    Classic Caesar with chicken
    Jason B.

    Looking for a joint for grub before a ball game, and this place was right around the corner. Started out with a caesar salad with chicken and finished with the meatballs. Both were good and arrived quickly. Ambiance is goth nightclub, service was prompt and friendly, and prices are in line with the area.

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    Typical clubby bar. Played some house and some mixed pop songs. Cover was $5 which, eh was fine.

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    Delicious hot pretzel and meatballs, good service. Live music was fun! We would go back.

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    When do you guys have food? What days and time

    Basically from open to last call

    Anyone know if Tipsy Crow still have a foosball table?

    They do have two tables one that has sand and one that is of the foosball table

    Hello, just wondering how much contains are on average? I can't find pricing anywhere

    With the many beer prices, you may find some of them at happy hour prices and with the after happy hour you will find beers at the prices of 7.50 8.75 and with the draft of the house is usually at the prices of the size of the glass or if you're… 

    Is there a cover charge?

    Ive never seen a cover charge the days I went

    Is there a dance floor?

    3 levels. Weekends have a DJ down in the basement of the building.

    My sister is 20 would she be allowed in?

    nope!

    Will you guys be showing the Wilder fight tonight?

    Is there a dress code?

    No dress code

    Is there music in the basement every night?

    Yes

    Are 21 year olds that turn 21 at midnight allowed in? ex: birthday is 1/6 show up 1/5 @ midnight. would they be allowed in?

    Would probably depend on the security guy at the door tbh Usually bars down there are lenient

    Can we request songs from the DJ?

    i did and tipped the DJ. Had a blast

    Do they still host trivia nights?

    Hi Joey, Yes, we do trivia every Tuesday in our lounge starting at 8pm.… 

    Is there cover?

    On Friday and Saturday nights, there is a 5 dollar cover.

    What time does the cover start on Saturday's?

    Not sure,I would think 10 like most places. Was there during the week no cover then.

    How busy does it get on Sunday nights?

    I have been on Sunday nights once or twice - not too busy! There is usually room to sit in the upstairs portion of the venue, and the billiards table is likely open. I was only there from around 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. so it could be that a larger… 

    What age group?

    21 and over...good mix of ages. I'm 38 and didn't feel too old or too young.

    What kind of music do they play for the dance floor?

    Hip Hop music/Dance music

    Do they have a smoking section?

    No section inside of the venue. People who want to smoke can get a stamp at the front door and smoke and return through the return entry line.

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    On less crowded days, I guess it's emptier, and you can use the drink exchange and play board games.

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    The single worst experience I've ever had going out…read more If you're friends with the servers, bartenders, or hosts, you'll probably have a great time. If you're not a regular, be careful, because apparently all it takes is one drunk friend of the staff making up a story to get you kicked out. While visiting San Diego with friends, we came here after hearing so many great things. There was a short wait, which was fine. The four of us were seated at a small standing table, also fine. Behind us were two guys drinking at the standing bar. One of them bumped into my friend and then stroked her arm while apologizing. She was visibly uncomfortable, so I told her to switch places with me. The guy immediately said, "We're gay, so you don't have to worry," then turned to his friend and said, "Now he looks so stupid and embarrassing." I told him, "I don't think it's embarrassing to make sure your friends are comfortable," then turned back around. I didn't argue with him, insult him, or continue the conversation. I thought that was the end of it. A few minutes later, the manager came over and told us we had made comments that made other patrons uncomfortable and asked us to leave. We had already paid for our drinks and were still waiting for them. My friend followed the manager to ask what was going on, and I joined shortly after. The person complaining was, of course, the same guy who had bumped into her. He was clearly drunk and started rambling about how we had made homophobic comments toward him and his friend. This was especially ridiculous considering the friend I switched places with was there with her girlfriend. We calmly explained exactly what happened. The manager did not care. There was no real attempt to hear our side, ask questions, or figure out what actually happened. The decision had clearly already been made. While we were speaking to the manager, the guy who complained was cheerfully talking with one of the bartenders, receiving a to-go meal, and greeting them cheek to cheek. He very obviously appeared to know the staff. So that seems to be how things work here: a drunk regular or friend of the staff can make up whatever story he wants, and management will throw out an entire group of paying customers without even pretending to investigate. They refunded the drinks, which was the bare minimum. The ambience was nice, but that means absolutely nothing when the staff handles customers this poorly. Awful management, blatant favoritism, and easily the worst service I have ever experienced. I would never come back, and I would strongly warn anyone who isn't already friends with the staff to stay away.

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    Mothership - Mindkiller

    Mindkiller

    Mothership - Away Mission

    Away Mission

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    The bar area

    Noble Experiment - Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

    Noble Experiment

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    0.2 miEast Village
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    My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

    This is an easy one and Consortium Holdings does it again...a MUST go. You know the rules...one…read moreshort review, let's go: Drinks: no menu. Love it. True bartender skills. Love it. Drinks. Love them! Whole crew did. Well done Ambiance: top tier. As with anything CH. so fun Service: amazing. Knowledgeable. Attentive. And so nice. Go go go to NE

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    Noble Experiment - Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail

    Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail

    Noble Experiment - Ceiling and chandelier

    Ceiling and chandelier

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