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About 10Best's recommendations for San Diego's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in San Diego. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of San Diego's Best Bars.
Address: 421 West B St, W Hotel, San Diego, CA 92101
Shed your shoes and wiggle your toes in the heated sand that sets Beach Bar apart from any ordinary bar. Located on the rooftop of the W Hotel on West B Street, this bar invites you to order your favorite cocktail and a specialty appetizer and unwind in a private cabana. Try pairing a Pomegranate Mojito with the Baja...
Address: 1025 Prospect St, Suite 120, San Diego, CA 92037
This enchanting, Belgian-styled bar provides great views of the lovely La Jolla cove scenery. Outdoor seating is the perfect spot to unwind with a cocktail to the tune of seagulls and crashing surf. The menu is a smash hit, featuring fresh seafood and exotic beers. It's a see-and-be-seen sort of place, so dress in...
Address: 1521 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
A favorite with locals, Hamilton's is well-known for its fantastic beer offerings - over 130 bottled beers and 25 draft selections, with an exceptional array of Belgian ales and US microbrews. Unusually, the food menu includes a couple of very tasty vegetarian options, along with high-quality traditional eats like...
Address: 616 J St, Hotel Solamar, San Diego, CA 92101
Located atop the Hotel Solamar and centered around its expansive pool, this bar invites you to linger over a fruity cocktail and visit with friends or new acquaintances. Try the house signature cocktail, a frozen raspberry truffle martini. Fire pits and twinkling nights add a sensual ambiance at night, and live music...
Address: 860 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
If you've spent the day on the beach and are looking for some local nightlife, head for the casual, laid-back Pacific Beach Bar and Grill where you'll find a retractable roof that allows for enjoying balmy San Diego nights. There are 20+ beers on tap and a host of TVs tuned to popular sports games, as well as a menu...
Address: 3701 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
A true British pub in sunny southern California? Yes, indeed. The Shakespeare looks like a pub you might find across the pond, with the drinks, food and festivities to match. Try a plate of bangers and mash, a ploughman's lunch, shepherd's pie or Scotch eggs, and wash it down with a pint of Bass, Newckie, or Fuller's...
Address: 454 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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Housed in a refurbished warehouse that sits square in the midst of the once notorious Red Light District, this trendy nightspot draws an ultra-chic crowd. The establishment includes a first-class restaurant that features a changing menu highlighting seasonal produce and seafood. The nightclub area features water walls...
Address: 3365 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
Airplane-and-neon-beer-sign décor aside, this is one cool little dive bar – judging by the crowd of loyal regulars, that fact is widely appreciated. The bar is backed by a vast array of liquors, a truly impressive collection, and there are 20 beers on tap and another 20 or so in bottles. Beyond the booze, you'll find...
Address: 639 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
Located near Petco Park where the Padres play, this casual bar welcomes guests with a well-selected roster of wines-by-the-glass and specialty cocktails mixed by expert bartenders. A master chef is also on board to create foods that simultaneously comfort and surprise, like bacon-wrapped meatloaf, macaroni and cheese...
Address: 200 Harbor Dr, San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, San Diego, CA 92101
The San Diego Wine and Culinary Center's bar offers three-wine tastings that are a great way to try new flavors and styles. Choose from regional, international, dessert or reserve wines, or even a tasting of whiskey or scotch. A menu of café-style appetizers, salads and platters of cheese and meats is available to...
