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Bar Dynamite
Type: Dance Club, Live Music
10Best Says
Bar Dynamite's interesting history includes a former life as Club Nagasaki which catered mostly to San Diego's thriving aerospace industry. It became Bar Dynamite and in the 80s and 90s it was pretty... Read More
Bar Dynamite's interesting history includes a former life as Club Nagasaki which catered mostly to San Diego's thriving aerospace industry. It became Bar Dynamite and in the 80s and 90s it was pretty much a dive bar for people who liked an early tipple and local bands. In 1999, a radical shift to underground DJs and cutting-edge technology overhauled the vibe into what it is today, 7 days a week. Music varies between funk, soul, hip hop, reggae and electronic club music. Entertainment starts at 9:00 p.m. There's no food for sale, but guests are welcome to bring it in from nearby venues. There's even free WiFi. Note that Bar Dynamite isn't a huge space but it is available for private events.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Katie Dillon
San Diego Local Expert
- Dance Clubs: "Happy hour from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is outstanding value with $3 off wells and half-off other drinks."
- Best for Dance Clubs Because: Bar Dynamite has a reputation for pioneering the local underground DJ movement.
