San Diego's

Bars and Lounges

As diverse as the neighborhoods that surround them

From upscale to dive bars - find your perfect watering hole

San Diego's bars are as diverse as the neighborhoods that surround them and a great place to sip and socialize with locals. In North Park and South Park you’ll find a hipster crowd and great streets to graze appetizers, find craft beer on tap and enjoy live music. Downtown is known for rooftop bars, sexy underground lounges, and high energy nightclubs while Hillcrest caters to the LGBT crowd. Along the coast, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach are haunts for 20 somethings while La Jolla and North Coastal offer a more laid back vibe. Throughout the county you’ll find craft breweries, wine bars, dive bars, sports bars, bars that specialize in craft cocktails and bars serving great food. If you don’t know where to start, sign up for a bar crawl or beer and wine tour and let a local show you around. Browse below to find your perfect watering hole.

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Fill-it Friday

Pali Wine Co

Valid: Apr 16, 2019 - ongoing

Every Friday, enjoy a $1 glass of tap wine when you fill your growler!

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Kids Eat Free at Buster's Beach House

Buster's Beach House Seaport Village

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2019

Buster's Beach House Seaport Village is a tropical, surf theme restaurant located directly on the edge of the waterfront, with breathtaking 180-degree views of the San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bay...

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Fedora Friday - $5 Wine Deal on your first glass

Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Valid: Jul 29 - ongoing

Join Team Gianni for Fedora Friday each Friday. Wear your fedora into the tasting room on Friday and enjoy your first glass of featured wines (red or white) from our line-up for only...

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San Diego Nightlife Hotspots

DJ Insider Ayla Simone's Top Picks

San Diego has so much going on once the sun goes down—it can be a little overwhelming. Here is a list of some of San Diego's best offerings.

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Bars

Tiki Bars

Exotic rum punches and smoking volcano bowls

It's no wonder tiki is alive and well in sunny seaside San Diego - who doesn't love good food, potent rum drinks in funny mugs, and uplifting music in a tropical ambiance. Exploring San Diego's tiki culture and scene reveals that it's not just a trend or lifestyle, it's a state of mind.

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Music

4 Incredible Large Music Venues

Hear a world-class musical expierence in San Diego

If you're looking to see a good live show in San Diego, consider one of the larger theaters which provide entertainment against a historic or scenic backdrop.

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Bars

Sip and Socialize or Loud and a Crowd

A Twenty-Something's Guide to San Diego Nightlife

Whether you're a seasoned local or just in town for a visit, the nightlife of a twenty-something year-old can be broken down into two categories: sip and socialize, or loud and a crowd. Needless to say, each involves having a drink in your hand, but the closer we get to that 30 year mark we find ourselves searching for a place to sit down and relax.

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