Bars & Clubs in San Diego
The key addresses in San Diego — verified and regularly updated. Clicking takes you straight to the location page.
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#1 Fifth Avenue
#1 Fifth Avenue is a gay dive bar in Hillcrest, San Diego, known for friendly staff and strong, cheap drinks. From the street view at the entrance to the horseshoe-shaped bar to the patio in the backyard, there are plenty of seating options for chatting or playing. The audience is a colorful mix, from young adults to experienced regulars.
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Cheers
Cheers is a laid-back neighborhood bar in San Diego's University Heights neighborhood, a gathering place for guests of all ages. Daily drink specials, classic bar snacks and occasionally free burgers and hot dogs on Sundays are part of it. Karaoke on Monday and Tuesday nights, trivia nights, a pool table, and a small smoking terrace provide entertainment.
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Flicks
Flicks is located on University Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego's LGBTQ+ neighborhood. In front of the restaurant, a large terrace invites you to relax and watch street life. The programme includes karaoke evenings, drag performances and changing themed events. Dance floors, a video bar ambience and cheap cocktails on certain days of the week round off the offer.
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Hillcrest Brewing Co.
Located in the queer Hillcrest neighborhood, right next to the Pride Flag, Hillcrest Brewing Co. bills itself as the city's first 'out & proud' brewery. Over 24 craft beer taps, stone-fired pizzas and pub classics like shepherd's pie are on the menu. Hoppy Hour with discounts is available daily, and brunch with mimosas and bloody beers on weekends. The garden area invites you to linger.
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Pecs Bar
In North Park, near Hillcrest, the Pecs Bar is a classic gay bar with a bear and leather vibe. The dimly lit main room with a pool table invites you to cruise and chat, the large open-air patio is perfect for summer evenings. The program includes cheap highballs and beers, happy hours and theme nights such as Bear or Otter nights.
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Rich's San Diego
In the middle of Hillcrest, Rich's is considered San Diego's largest gay nightclub. Two separate rooms each offer their own bar, DJ and dance floor with house and pop remixes, plus a VIP area with private lounges and a party floor above the main dance floor. Smoking patios invite you to take a break. It gets particularly crowded on weekends and at events such as drag shows.
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The Rail
Located in the middle of Hillcrest, The Rail is considered a party club with a welcoming atmosphere and a strong Latino community. In addition to the large dance floor, there is a patio area, along with strong cocktails such as Dirty Shirlies. Themed evenings with live music, DJs and go-go dancers are particularly characteristic of the weekends; outside there is often a taco truck ready for late snacks.
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Urban MO's Bar & Grill
In Hillcrest, Urban MO's Bar & Grill combines bar and grill cuisine with an extensive menu of burgers, sandwiches, seafood, pasta and vegetarian options. There's happy hour daily, brunch on weekends, and a limited breakfast menu. Regular drag shows such as the DreamGirls Revue, outdoor seating and barrier-free access make the place a community meeting place.