Discover San Diego's Most Interesting Bars

An atmospheric Oaxacan mezcalería inside San Diego’s Lafayette Hotel—rebuilt from a Mexican church. Gothic pews, dripping candles, stained-glass, mezcal cocktails and complex mole‑laden tapas. Feel transported.

San Diego’s legendary whiskey & dive-bar since 1947: 1,200+ whiskies, retro arcade vibes, chilled beers and dive-bar grit wrapped in aviation history.

A whiskey lover’s dream in the Gaslamp — over 4,000 bottles, rare pours, craft cocktails, house-made sausages, and a moody lounge setting built for slow sipping.

Dive into downtown San Diego’s vibrant craft-beer haven: 40+ rotating taps, hundreds of bottles & cans, an approachable kitchen with vegan & gluten-free eats, a dog-friendly patio, and big-screen game-watching — all just blocks from Petco Park.

A hidden cocktail speakeasy tucked behind a boutique bottle shop in Westfield UTC—opulent Art Nouveau vibes, rare spirits and playful high‑end cocktails in a secret, immersive experience.

Hidden behind Craft & Commerce, False Idol is a secret, tropics‑meets‑speakeasy tiki escape—complete with flaming volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and immersive Polynesian décor that turns every sip into a mini-vacation.

A dark, whimsical cocktail-restaurant in San Diego’s Marina district — where taxidermy meets fine wild game, craft cocktails run deep, and each seat feels like it’s reserved for storytelling.

Tacos, tunes & tequila in San Diego’s heart — La Puerta fuses vibrant Mexican flavors with craft cocktails and a lively bar vibe that keeps it fun long past last call.

Craft beer, cocktails & comfort food in the heart of Gaslamp — a friendly local-bar vibe inside a hip downtown spot where the hidden speakeasy Noble Experiment awaits behind a secret door.

A speakeasy tucked behind a keg‑wall inside Neighborhood—Noble Experiment offers bespoke cocktails in an eerily elegant lair with brass skulls and white leather booths. A clandestine, theatrical cocktail experience in the heart of East Village.

An apothecary‑chic cocktail bar in North Park—boasts a sweeping marble soda‑fountain bar, house‑made syrups and bitters, and artisanal drinks in a chic, Velvet‑tinged atmosphere.