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Bars in San Diego
| Name | Category | Location |
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Aero Club
Named for its proximity to the airport, this watering hole draws... |
Bars | Uptown |
Baja Betty's
Although it draws plenty of gay customers, Baja Betty's is popular... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Bar Basic
This spot is always bustling, in part because it's right across... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Bar Pink
Cheap drinks, live music, and a hip crowd explain the line that's... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Barefoot Bar and Grill
This beachfront watering hole and hotel bar with a tiki feel... |
Bars | Mission Bay and the Beaches |
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Blind Lady Ale House
The Blind Lady pairs two of the best things on the planet: pizza... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Bourbon Street
Locals stop by here to meet old friends or make new ones. The... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Brigantine
This is surely the most popular of the local chain's seven outposts... |
Bars | Point Loma |
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Dick's Last Resort
The surly waitstaff and abrasive service at this dive bar are... |
Bars | Downtown |
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East Village Tavern & Bowl
This laid-back hot spot has 12 lanes for bowling, which means... |
Bars | Downtown |
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El Agave Tequileria
Named for the agave cactus, whose sap is distilled into tequila... |
Bars | Old Town |
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Flicks
A hip video bar that's popular with the see-and-be-seen crowd... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Hamilton's Tavern
More commonly called Hammy's, this bar has one of the best beer... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Jimmy Love's
This combination dance club, bar, and restaurant occupies two... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Karl Strauss' Brewing Company
San Diego's first mircobrewery now has two locations, the original... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Karl Strauss' Brewing Company
This microbrewery is a pleasantly casual escape from the more... |
Bars | La Jolla |
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Lei Lounge
This fabulous tropical-theme lounge is like a minivacation, with... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Live Wire
This hip hole-in-the-wall, lures the pierced and tattooed kids... |
Bars | Uptown |
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The Local
Flip-flops are totally acceptable at this kick-back beach bar... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Martinis Above Fourth
This swank lounge presents live piano and cabaret on weekends... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Moondoggies
This relaxed hangout welcomes Gidget wannabes, as well as a mixed... |
Bars | Mission Bay and the Beaches |
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Nunu's
It might be the most popular mainstream bar in très gay... |
Bars | Uptown |
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O'Brien's
Billed as "the Hoppiest Place on Earth," Obrien's makes up for... |
Bars | Northern San Diego |
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O'Hungry's
This landmark saloon is famous for its yard-long beers and live... |
Bars | Old Town |
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Pacific Beach Bar & Grill
Only a block away from the beach, this popular nightspot has... |
Bars | Mission Bay and the Beaches |
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Pacific Shores
This bar isn't going for classy with its acid-trip mermaid mural... |
Bars | Point Loma |
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Patrick's II
Patrons enjoy live jazz, blues, and rock in this intimate Irish-themed... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Rich's
The dancing and music here are some of the best in the city... |
Bars | Uptown |
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RT's Longboard Grill
A young, tanned crowd comes to schmooze and booze under the indoor... |
Bars | Mission Bay and the Beaches |
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Shakespeare Pub & Grille
This Mission Hills hangout captures all the warmth and camaraderie... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Tavern at the Beach
Drink specials and socializing draw fun-loving college students... |
Bars | Mission Bay and the Beaches |
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Tivoli
Established in 1885, this is the oldest bar in the Gaslamp. Rumor... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Top of the Park
Held only on Friday evenings, this festive after-work cocktail... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Toronado
Named in honor of the San Francisco beer bar by the same name... |
Bars | Uptown |
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True North
Many long-established locals hate this sports bar, eyeing its... |
Bars | Uptown |
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Urban Mo's Bar and Grill
Mo's rounds up cowboys for line dancing and two-stepping on its... |
Bars | Uptown |
The Waterfront
It isn't actually on the waterfront, but this was once the gathering... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Whiskey Girl
The happy-hour sports crowd loves Whiskey Girl for its 23 flat-screen... |
Bars | Downtown |
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Yard House
It's a chain, yes, but you can't really go wrong with more than... |
Bars | Downtown |
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