New Look: Meet the Bar West Women

Any regular barfly will tell you that far above the drinks, food, music and party vibe it’s the people behind the scenes that keep you coming back for more.

Bar West is everyone’s favorite swanky bar by the beach. Although the décor and entertainment reflect that of a downtown club, Bar West keeps it real with a chill and casual beach-side vibe in an upscale setting. But if you’ve been to Bar West recently you probably weren’t obsessing over the scenery, but rather drooling over Bar West’s new staff of sizzling hot and incredibly charming women.

Adding to Bar West’s already stellar staff of local industry pros is a stunning lineup of new femme fatale bartenders, hostesses, cocktail servers, and bottle service waitresses. We think it’s a little rude to order a drink from someone you hardly even know, so we sat down with not one, but all of the ladies to get the Insider scoop.

Get to know the new Bar West women in this week’s local industry spotlight.

DiscoverSD: Where are you from? How long have you lived in San Diego?
Mekila Martin: I am from Modesto, California. Yes, I say hella! I have lived in San Diego for five glorious years.
Jenny Cann: San Diego born and raised!
Jenica Martin: I’m from the Bay Area in Walnut Creek, and I’ve been here almost 7 years.
Caitlin Courson: I was born a San Diego pirate and grew up on a boat for 8 ½ years.
Candace Kirk: I’m from Tracy and I’ve been in San Diego for 2 years.

DSD: Where were you working before you got hired at Bar West?
Mekila Martin: Before working at Bar West I worked at a clothing boutique and sang karaoke to the elderly.
Shawni Alvarado: Stingaree and BeachWood.
Jenica Martin: Hooters and I’m still here.
Caitlin Courson: Sun Diego clothing model.

DSD: What is your new role at Bar West?
Mekila Martin: I am a vet baby and I’ve been slangin’ bottles for over three years.
Shawni Alvarado: Bottle Service.
Jenica Martin: Bartender.
Delaney Bise: Administrative Assistant and Hostess.
Caitlin Courson: VIP Schmoozer.
Erika Clark: Bartender.
Candace Kirk: Cocktail and Bottle Server.

DSD: What are the top three things you love most about Bar West?
Mekila Martin: Top three things I love about Bar West have to be the staff, food and party atmosphere.
Shawni Alvarado: Coworkers, ambiance, always a fun time!
Jenica Martin: Staff – we all mess with each other, location, and the fun upbeat vibe.
Erika Clark: Chris Martin, Benson Wesley – our whole family!

DSD: What are your favorite cocktails at Bar West?
Mekila Martin: Hands down my favorite Bar West cocktail is a Guava Mojito, but I will never turn down a shot of Don Julio 1942.
Jenny Cann: Anything with vodka. Tequila makes my clothes fall off.
Shawni Alvarado: Shots? Patron … and rumpies.
Jenica Martin: Drunken Monkey – Shock Top with orange vodka and splash of OJ – delicious and refreshing!
Caitlin Courson: Jameson, Jameson, Jameson.
Candace Kirk: Sex on the Bay.

DSD: Are you single or do you have a special man in your life?
Mekila Martin: I have a very special man in my life. Very, very special. You know who you are.
Jenny Cann: Single!
Shawni Alvarado: Which one?
Jenica Martin: Single. I haven’t found Mr. Right Now.
Delaney Bise: Single!
Caitlin Courson: Absolutely taken!

DSD: What are the three most important things about your dream man?
Mekila Martin: Smarts, sense of humor, and a great ass.
Shawni Alvarado: Humorous, tall, motivated.
Jenica Martin: Motivation, funny, passion, honesty.
Delaney Bise: Funny, great arms, and can hang out with my friends.
Caitlin Courson: Passionate, honesty, motivation.
Erika Clark: Confidence without arrogance, motivation, makes me laugh.

DSD: When you’re not working, where can we find you partying in San Diego?
Jenny Cann: I’m always partying it up at Bar West or wandering around PB. FLUXX is a must when I’m downtown.
Shawni Alvarado: BeachWood, Stingaree and FLUXX.
Jenica Martin: Stingaree, Side Bar, FLUXX, Harney Sushi, Firehouse and Tower 23.
Delaney Bise: FLUXX and Sting are always fun.
Caitlin Courson: Bar West, FLUXX and Syrah.

DSD: Outside of nightlife, what are your hobbies? Favorite places to go / things to do in San Diego?
Mekila Martin: Hobbies, umm… underwater basket weaving? Just kidding. In my spare time I am studying or writing my thesis. When I need to get out of the house I am walking my dog by the bay, drinking mimosas with my girls or grading papers. Yes, I teach.
Jenny Cann: Shopping is my addiction. It’s a problem. When I’m not shopping you can find me at the beach with my dog.
Shawni Alvarado: Going to the beach, yoga, shopping and rollerblading. I also like going to the Zoo during my free time.
Jenica Martin: I love to be active – running the Bay, punching and kicking in Muay Thai, and also cuddling with Muffin my cat.
Caitlin Courson: Shopping, studying and sweating – working out, that is.
Erika Clark: The beach, Muay Thai at Victory, and out and about with friends.

For more details and VIP reservations please call 866.202.3107 or visit Bar West in Pacific Beach.

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Photo Credit: All Bar West photos by - Andrew Jorgensen - jorgensenphotography.com