Mission Beach: If you don't live here, surely one of your friends does. And surely you've experienced a few signature days of binge day drinking followed by late afternoons asleep on the sand. For the past few years it's all be pretty predictable. But here's one thing you don't know: the former reigning dive bar, Coaster Saloon, has cleaned up its bad-boy Mission Beach ways...
Continue Reading Coaster Saloon Cleans Up its Bad Boy Mission Beach Ways
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04/15/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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But if you decide to join La Jolla's many corporate execs, MILFS, and those who consider pets accessories in an evening of revelry, sneak on over to the La Jolla Brew House where everyone is welcome and everything is affordable...
Continue Reading The Other La Jolla Thrives at The Brew House
Posted on:
03/31/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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These are the areas of San Diego that either lie on the border of two districts or really have no definitive name, and if they do, the locals will be the only ones to inform you on the proper nomenclature. This is certainly not a bad thing, because you could, perhaps, find yourself in a place like The Waterfront, located west of the hustle and bustle of Little Italy...
Continue Reading The Waterfront - Oldest San Diego Bar Still Strong
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03/24/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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Although Del Mar is stereotypically known for its vast offering of "cougars" and "manthers," it does have a little something to offer in the department of late night entertainment. Surfers, youngsters, Del Martians, and any or all the above enjoy the little North County hotspot, Jimmy O's. So if you're looking to mingle with young professionals or the newest generation of home warming housewives, Jimmy O's just might be the place to socialize...
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03/17/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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Bar West, an establishment that has attempted to bring a little bit of Gaslamp class to the puerile streets of PB, has finally succumbed to the, "if you can't beat em' join em'" mantra, by keeping the vision of inestimable youth vibrant with the all-new House Party Fridays...
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03/17/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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One part Ocean Beach and one part Irish pub is the concoction that is Gallagher's Pub and Grill, tucked away on Newport Avenue. Gallagher's is typical of most Irish pubs in San Diego with their scantily clad waitresses, grumpy bartenders, dark lighting, and Irish proverbs, often in the form of Guinness ads; however, Gallagher's has also incorporated all the elements that are essentially Ocean Beach...
Continue Reading Gallagher’s: More than Green Beer this St. Patty’s Day
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03/13/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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Many of the local bars appear more like museums in their décor, with ghostly photos of the original buildings dating back to 1912. Yet, D Street Bar and Grill, or what used to be the old Martini Ranch, has updated its act, while still preserving some of that old 101 charm...
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03/03/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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High heels, long lines and collared shirts are just a few requirements when attempting a night out in the Gaslamp Quarter. Although that is often part of the fun, some of us just want to be able to cruise around Fifth Avenue without worrying about the dress code. Henry's Pub, restaurant by day, dance party by night, takes some of the pressure off attire. To put it simply, Henry's is the Jack and Coke of downtown...
Continue Reading Henry’s Pub a Different Downtown Experience
Posted on:
02/26/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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Placed inconspicuously (especially given the name) among a few pawn shops, an "adults only" depot and a liquor store, the San Diego Beauty Bar lies along a skid-row corner like a diamond in the rough...
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02/18/2008
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Alexis Griffith
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Bite is a modern California bistro wine bar in Hillcrest that offers a wide range of plates at reasonable prices. But let's be real, we like Bite because it's a cool bar that offers really good drinking food...
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01/12/2008
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Nick McCann
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There is a new bar in North Park that has officially proved San Diego nightlife is evolving. U-31 sounds more like a submarine than a hot nightlife spot, but it is a very spacious, non-claustrophobic causal watering hole that communicates every component to the environment has been carefully thought out...
Continue Reading North Park's Latest Nightlife Craze - U-31
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01/12/2008
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Nick McCann
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On Sunday afternoon, January 6, 2008, the San Diego Chargers will play their third playoff game in four years against the Tennessee Titans at Qualcomm Stadium. Regardless of the final score, the collective reaction will definitely be filled with emotion - and we San Diego fans need to stick together, and drink together...
Continue Reading San Diego Chargers Take on the Titans This Sunday
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01/02/2008
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Nick McCann
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Neighborhood is a serious beer bar. They have thirty beers on tap including many local brewery favorites. I don't claim to be a beer expert, but the sample I had of what I was told was the strongest ale found in East Village, made me feel the hair growing on my chest...
Continue Reading Burgers, Beer and Never Ketchup in the Neighborhood
Posted on:
01/02/2008
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Nick McCann
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A split personality disorder is obviously an issue in a human's brain, but for some reason it just works at a particular bar in North Park. The Bluefoot Bar and Lounge features two bars with two different sensibilities...
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12/18/2007
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Nick McCann
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Opened in the spring, Bar Pink Elephant in North Park is The Swami's first San Diego nightlife creation. John Reis is not the only owner of the bar, but the local perception is that he built the bar with his bare hands. That is the one underlining element to the bar that is undeniably present...
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Posted on:
12/10/2007
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Nick McCann
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