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Nightlife & Music Venue

ANALOG 801 5th Ave.
Late night bites & Sunday brunch at this Gaslamp hotspot designed after a vintage music studio. Burgers, tall cans & super karaoke.

BAR PINK 3829 30th St
Forward thinking, unpretentious, loud and fun. Pink pool tables, killer jukebox, pinball, free live music most nights.

BLUEFOOT 3404 30th St
Equal parts neighborhood watering hole, sports bar, arts mecca, party spot and hipster haunt.

CASBAH 2501 Kettner Blvd
If you've never caught a band here, check your pulse. One of the finest music venues in SD. Scratch that, the nation.

EL DORADO 1030 Broadway
"The Golden One" = new gold standard for downtown. Quality live/jukebox music, velvet-rope DJ nights, fine craft cocktails.

ELEVEN 3519 El Cajon Blvd.
Delicious local beers on tap paired with live rock & roll make this a perfect neighborhood haunt for east siders.

IMPERIAL HOUSE 505 Kalmia St
Grab a booth and a bourbon and prepare to be dazzled by the musical stylings of lounge act legend Rick Lyon.

LIVEWIRE 2103 El Cajon Blvd
Legendary, loud, local. Best punkish jukebox in town, plus draft beers, pint-glass cocktails, and famous 'Frito boats.'

NOBLE EXPERIMENT 777 G St.
Reservations only cocktail bar. The best cocktails.

QUALITY SOCIAL 789 6th Ave.
The motto “No fist pumping, No name dropping” tells you what it isn’t. A well designed bar with good food is what it is.

SODA BAR 3615 El Cajon Blvd
A cool bar gaining a rep for being the place to catch up and coming local, national and international bands.

SPLASH 3043 University Ave.
New concept: 72 wines by the ounce, accessed by a plastic card. Just don’t try them all in one night.

SYRAH 901 5th Ave
Designer Micheal Soriano crafts a masterpiece with this sophisticated yet youthful underground wine + cocktail bar in the heart of the Gaslamp.

THE OFFICE 3936 30th St
Forget business casual. This smart North Park bar is all about suave style and fun on the dance floor.

THE TIN CAN 1863 5th Ave.
Can you have fun here? Yes you can. New small venue focused on quality beers in cans and live, local indie bands.

TIL TWO CLUB 4746 El Cajon Blvd.
Order a “Cupcake” at this cozy new old-school lounge-bar and enjoy live music, cult classics, and new montages til’ 2 a.m.

U31 3112 University Ave
A multitasker for young lushes: DJs, bands, fashion shows, private parties, plus fancy cocktails for under $8!

VIN DE SYRAH 901 5th Ave.
Chic Alice in Wonderland themed interior is among the best in SD. DJ nights + specialty cocktails = much more than a wine bar.

VOYEUR 755 5th Ave
Go-Go dancers and a giant LED wall get this place bumpin. The best place to catch DJ talent and shake your bum in SD.

WHISTLESTOP 2236 Fern St
This South Park must-stop serves artsy types on weeknights, and transforms into a helluva dance party on Saturday nights.