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The Gentle Penguin

Bar Lounge

👍👍 Really nice bar. The drinks are wine based which turned me off from coming here. Friends wanted go, so I went. The drinks were so delicious and the atmosphere was delightful. Will be back soon People often mention music, great, drinks, good, time,


Address

289 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Website

thegentlepenguin.com

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (265 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 6 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 6 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 6 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 5 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (14) great (11) drinks (10) good (8) time (6)
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  • 4/5 Joanna R. 2 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    The ambience is great! The music and DJ’s are are so fun to dance to! The only thing I can say I don’t like is that it gets too crowded. You can’t even dance comfortably! And they need to remove those tables and make space for dancing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tania G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful bar with great music. I also enjoyed their art. The bar doesn’t serve alcohol but they have really good cocktails made with wine. I recommend their Moscow mule. We enjoyed incredible tacos after some dancing and drinking at the Gentle Penguin. What a perfect partnership! Their birria quesadilla is off the charts.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LaQuiah T. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice bar. The drinks are wine based which turned me off from coming here. Friends wanted go, so I went. The drinks were so delicious and the atmosphere was delightful. Will be back soon
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Godzuki26 4 years ago on Google • 589 reviews
    The live music is an added bonus to the great place this is. Great drink choices and reasonable prices. Overall welcoming atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johnnie S. 5 months ago on Google • 1212 reviews
    We went to see DJ Christian 805, baddest and most creative DJ on the planet! Bartenders were quick and responsive, drinks reasonably priced. Liked the low key lounge in the back for conversation. Front of the place was jumping of course. Recommend!

  • 5/5 El Yo No Fui (. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, prices and prices plus very fun atmosphere....🎉😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rigoberto Enciso I. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite place to go enjoy a drink. From what I hear they will be serving food soon. I'm excited for that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joel G. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect spot for a cold beer or glass of wine, live music , and a comfy lounge area in the back for sports Sunday. The perfect location with other breweries and eateries in walking distance
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Claudia L. 3 months ago on Google • 57 reviews New
    First time at this bar. The gentleman behind the bar had great customer service - very friendly and hospitable. I am assuming he was the owner because we were speaking about the renovation. It is currently a temporary beer service only due to the kitchen renovation. I am pretty sure that once done, it will be an even greater place to be. I was there for a friends birthday and we had a great time. It was karaoke night. We had a great time here. It's definitely a place to hang out and enjoy the music and time with friends! I will most likely return.

  • 4/5 Tiffany C. 1 year ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Usually gets really packed and if you love Hip Hop and Reggaeton, this is the place to be. This is a pretty small place, so when it's crowded, there's not much room to dance. They don't sell liquor and there's only two bathrooms, so there's usually a line that builds up that takes forever! They also close at 12am midnight.

  • 5/5 Luis E. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Cool place to have some drinks and listen to music. The DJ always plays good music

  • 5/5 Hector C. 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    I dont come to this spot often but its always a good time. At times they have live music but mostly DJ's. The bar has great drinks and they have a lounge area if you dont want to be in front near the DJ. Just get their a little early it does get full or reserve your table so you have seating available to you if that is your thing.

  • 2/5 Hector G. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Limited seating is available. The bar was missing a lot of liquor and the drinks on the menu were there just for show. Drinks started of good and turned out to be watered down as the night went on. Good environment and music but the bar needs work.

  • 5/5 D B. 2 years ago on Google
    Chill establishment and the staff was cool. Younger crowd. Overall good experience

  • 5/5 George L. 2 years ago on Google
    Was a fun night full of drinks they have a taco truck outside in case u get hungry the dj was also great spinning some hits

  • 5/5 Monica S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great music and Great vibe. We had a lot of fun!! Not a wide variety of drinks but still really good!!

  • 5/5 Familia E. 1 year ago on Google
    Ask for Familia Espanol to come serve food at The Gentle Penguin 🐧

  • 3/5 Daniel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Alright place, no cocktails and seating was very limited. For Halloween weekend, this place was pretty dead.

  • 2/5 Ricardo A. 1 year ago on Google
    Place is small packed doesnt sell liquor just beer music is w.e.

  • 5/5 Omar M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time with friends. Liked the music and environment

  • 2/5 Davida G. 1 year ago on Google
    Needs way better music and another bathroom and to connect the back to the front or have the back have its own dj.

  • 5/5 Tavo B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, good prices ... I had the enchiladas decent size plate.

  • 5/5 Zeldra L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, great music and great service! I recommend this place to hangout and have some good drinks.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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