Best Cocktail bars in San Diego, United States to visit (UPDATED July, 2024)

1

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Seafood restaurant

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

$$$$

4.70 (1.9K reviews)

2

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Seafood restaurant

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

$$$$

4.70 (1.6K reviews)

3

The Lion's Share

Eclectic restaurant

Intimate, moody bar pairing handcrafted drinks with New American plates featuring exotic meats.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.5K reviews)

4

Aero Club Bar

Bar

Local watering hole draws a crowd with pinball, a pool table & an extensive whiskey selection.

$ $$$

4.70 (1K reviews)

5

The Cordova Bar

Bar

👍👍 What's not to like about this place? It is small and parking us extremely challenging (be prepared to pay if you can't find street parking) but other than those two things, we were really pleased to find this little gem. The bar tenders were friendly and clearly enjoyed their jobs. They were able to...

4.90 (272 reviews)

6

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Breakfast restaurant

Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.

4.60 (4.1K reviews)

7

Polite Provisions

Bar

Apothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium.

4.60 (1.9K reviews)

8

KINDRED

Restaurant

Whimsical, eccentric space for contemporary vegan fare & drinks complemented by death-metal tunes.

4.60 (1.9K reviews)

9

Raised by Wolves

Cocktail bar

Old-world decor & oak-clad walls give this hidden cocktail bar a sense of mystery & opulence.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.5K reviews)

10

Caffè Calabria

Cafe

Casual cafe serves coffees from South & Central America, teas, pizzas & light fare.

$ $$$

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

11

The Red Door

Italian restaurant

Refined yet homey eatery featuring upscale American comfort fare made with garden-fresh produce.

$$ $$

4.60 (763 reviews)

12

The Invigatorium

Coffee shop

👍👍 Really can't think of anything wrong. Service is very friendly and helpful. Food and coffee is fantastic (judged after several visits). Atmosphere is cool, hip, funky, colorful, and bright. The location is great, in Downtown Sqn Diego. Who has not visited, do try and like my comment if I was right...

4.70 (363 reviews)