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    Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

    4.5 (79 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    MOXY SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN/GASLAMP QUARTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Dan P.

    trendy, modern, quirky with semi-intimate seating areas. Music in the lobby was generally too loud, but not to the point of being unbearable. Ordered an Old Fashioned at the bar- I'd rate the drink a 6 on a scale of 1-10. Lobby bar also serves typical bar food and salads. Service: pretty good, friendly

    Chicken wings- crisp and just right.
    Jobeth E.

    Bar Moxy is a hidden gem. It apparently is a hotel that has a downstairs lobby that entertains as lounge type of a bar. They have a speak easy there as well behind a bookshelf that is quite unique. Been here several times now and would highly recommend it. Never have any lines to get in. No cover charges. Cool place to grab drinks and grab a good bite to eat. So many games to play for free including Jinga, chess, board games, connect 4, etc. Great place to host your birthday party and have a large group of people mingle and hang out. Always a good place to start or end the party. One of my downtown favorites. Customer service is good and quick and bathrooms are always clean as well.

    Old fashioned
    Ron C.

    Bar Moxy is located on the ground floor of the Moxy hotel. The bar is also where one checks into their hotel room if you're staying here, this caught me off guard but was a nice touch to the ambiance. I had 2 hours until a dinner meeting with friends and I just wanted something quick. I ordered an old fashioned which was pretty standard. Music and the staff/bartenders were all great and the vibe is young and gives high end hostel vibes. What caught my eye was a menu item called "My GF's 'Not that Hungry'" and it hit. I added a photo for reference but for $8, you get a full plate of fries, chicken, and a mac and cheese stick. The chicken was seasoned pretty well for bar food and I was really surprised by the generous amount of fries that were given in tandem. The food came out pretty quick, making this a smooth and easy spot for a quick bite.

    Jenga!
    Sheri L.

    This bar is inside of a hotel, which is totally fine because some of the best bars are in hotels. But I wouldn't consider this to be one of the best. Every single time we are there... the DJ is playing and NO ONE is dancing. Perhaps it's just for the atmosphere vibes but it always feels a bit awkward to me lol. On the flip side, they do have tables filled with board games which is pretty awesome if you ask me! And I don't mean your new age lame board games... I mean old school board games like sorry!, hungry hungry hippo, monopoly, Jenga, etc. The downfall to this is that there were game pieces missing for just about every game we played :( total bummer. But all in all, I guess this bar is okay. If your in the area and just want a quick drink with no lines and no expectations for dressing up... this is the place. Drinks are good! Cheers!

    Yueming Q.

    It's a hotel lobby but also a cute bar. I love this place because they have a lot of games. We played giant jenga, and shuffle board. They also have some other games. Here's drink is very nice too. They make their unique cocktails with cute names, plus their cocktails price is reasonable. I love the atmosphere here, and I'll be back.

    Espresso Martini (regular)
    Sidney D.

    AMAZING! All of the bartenders are knowledgeable and super friendly. I originally ordered the "Skrew Your Espressotini" but the bartender asked if I wanted a normal one (with the traditional vodka instead of Whiskey) - I said yes and glad I did! By far one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had. However the girl next to me got Moxy's version (with peanut butter whiskey and said it was delicious. Not overly sweet or bitter like some can be. Would 100% return just for this!

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    Addy W.

    I love the idea of this place.... But felt they missed the mark. They could've hade so many other game choices. To me the biggest fail was not having a pool table?! Like an adult game spot and no pool table?! We had asked if they had air hockey and was given the look like " are you crazy?" So, maybe this suppose to be a really quiet and chill spot?! But we and whoever was playing with the giant Jenga didn't get the memo cause they stayed screaming every time it fell. Again, if you're looking for a cool spot for game I'm sure there's other places to try.

    Kaci C.

    This place was so fun between their drinks, choice of games, and the bar tenders. Ended up having so much fun we ended up bar hopping the rest of the night. There is a speakeasy bar here you can go to with reservations, we just found out about it that night, otherwise wish we would have made it.

    Pulled Pork Breakfast Burrito
    Jack M.

    You know, Bar Moxy has more to offer than just fine drinks, because they also make some pretty good grub as well. Stopping in during the morning, I ordered the pulled pork breakfast burrito, but with French fries on the outside, not inside the burrito. Therefore, the burrito came with tender pulled pork, scrambled eggs, and a touch of pico de gallo for about $8. The amount of pulled pork in the burrito was modest but quite good. It was juicy and tender. The eggs were well scrambled and seasoned, and although the pico was not mixed inside the burrito, it offered right a top the cross section of the burrito. It was good and I carefully placed it inside. I felt the fries should definitely be served outside burrito. Keeping them outside allowed them to keep their integrity or crispiness and that perfect texture. They were well seasoned and flavorful. I dug the house salsa that came on the side with the fries and was perfect for dipping. If you come in early, one need to order at the bar. Later in the day and evening, there will table service available. Good service.

    Complimentary snacks
    Dung N.

    I took my friend out for her belated birthday dinner and came across this trendy bar over the weekend while walking around downtown. We thought that you needed reservations to get in, but anyone is allowed inside. I saw a security guard standing by the entrance, so it was a bit intimidating. There was a DJ playing some catchy tunes and an area for Jenga and other games. We walked upstairs to check the whole place out and then noticed some people coming out of a bookcase! There is a secret bar inside that is limited to 20 people and you'll need to text the secret code from the website to make reservations. We decided to go downstairs where my friend ordered a Got Moxy. It had Bacardi dragonberry, fresh lime, and black cherry. It was quite refreshing and I couldn't taste any of the alcohol LOL. I helped myself two complimentary Skittles and goldfish crackers while we she finished her drink. Moxy is a cool bar and nice place to hang out in if you're downtown and want something chill to do. They don't have too many food items on their menu though, but they offer some small bites in their grab and go area. Can't wait to come back tomorrow to check out the speakeasy!

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    Pradeep M.

    My first experience with speakeasy space Ø, Shhhhh ! This located in prime location of Gaslamp and plenty of parking options around. This is a hotel bar, but atmoshphere is like a uber cool bar. As you enter you will see the lounge downstairs bar. Also there is upstairs lounge/seating areas and you will see Harry Potter doors, the fun through a secret door to Room 56. I don't want to break the fun to others, so not going to write all about the Room 56, it's a speakeasy space Ø Room 56 is awesome, Ø. Period! Down stairs at the bar has great bartenders Marcus, Kevin and Valerie were awesome and spoiling us with great cocktails. This lounge has beautiful open space with a square bar and lot of seating areas around. Also lot of board games available. I cherished on lot of Old-Fashioned cocktails, each one was great in its own way. Also, we were treated with charcuterie, and a seared tuna appetizer. Full menu of dinner available too. Flatbreads were standing out from the menu, especially Pork and Peppers and S'mores Naan, very different. Also, the chicken and Bahn Mi sandwiches were great. One of the kitched, which closes very late at 2pm, wow. Big shout to Val, she manages the bar and cocktail menu.

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    Decent music. Service was 7/10 they seemed bothered and gave attitude the bartenders.

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    Excellent Happy Hour. The food, the drinks and the service were all great! The place also had a fun vibe

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    Service was fantastic, really like the variety that they have to choose from. Cute place . Give them a try.

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    Went in for a drink and the staff was all super helpful and attentive. Very cute vibes and tasty drinks. Would definitely come back

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    love living in La Jolla so much! had a great time at raised by wolves. The ambiance here is…read more awesome, good place to come with friends or if you're on a date. We had a few drinks (i should say the people i was with did bc i don't really drink) and then headed back to the pool at the apartments i live in. It is so hot out! i jumped straight in the pool too. ha ha. no drinks needed, not a problem!. i will also say, a friend of mine has a super cool glass from here. i have no idea how she got it and that's the only info i have. haha. Def recommend raised by wolves! For more drama free pics, random, cats, dogs, sunsets, life, fun places, check my brand spanking new instagram (no, i didn't find the old password and created a new one) laureen.teresap.

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    The Mothership is a unique cocktail bar in San Diego with a spaceship theme. The front of the…read morebuilding is very unassuming, but once you enter, you are transported to a spaceship that has crashed on an alien planet. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on OpenTable. The main bar area is just inside the entrance, and has a "inside the spaceship" vibe. The décor is great with bulkheads, overhead ducts and grates, geometric panels and lights, devices and cabling, etc. The back of the bar features a cool color changing and bubbling reactor. When I was booking our reservation, I was on the fence between booking the bar or dining room. While the bar area does look very cool, I'm happy I went with the dining room. The vibe in this area is you're half in the crashed spaceship, but also outside at nighttime on a tropical planet. The back wall has similar décor to the bar area, but there are rock cave walls, vegetation, and stars overhead. Shooting stars periodically shoot across the sky. There are subtle sound effects playing in the background that add to the environment. There is also some tiki influence with colorful tiki lights being replaced by illuminated aliens egg pods. There is also music playing in the background that they custom curated and is kind of a mix of sci-fi and tiki that totally goes with the environment. I started out with the Self-Destruct Sequence (black pot still Jamaican rum, spiced West Indies rum, aged Caribbean rum, grapefruit, lime, cinnamon, cardamom, Angostura bitters, absinthe, $17). This cocktail was excellent, and is probably one of my new favorites. It was perfectly balanced and complex. Every single flavor was there if you looked for it. She started out with the Away Mission (aged Caribbean rum, gold pot still Jamaican rum, crème de banana, kumquat, papaya, pineapple, lime, opal basil, mint, $16). This was another good balanced cocktail, but with a sweeter flavor profile. I was on the fence for my second drink, and ended up going with the Mindkiller (navy strength West Indies rum, white overproof Jamaican rum, Amaro Meletti, coconut cream, pineapple, tangerine, orange, lime, Tang cordial, $19). I asked our server before ordering it and she confirmed it was definitely a sweeter drink. After seeing this drink on many of the other tables, I had to try it. It is definitely sweet and boozy. The pineapple, coconut, and citrus definitely stand out and the Tang cordial on top kicks the orange into overdrive. I probably wouldn't order it again, but don't regret trying it. Plus, I got that cool swizzle stick to add to my collection. For her second, she had the Revival Mission mocktail (papaya, kumquat, mint, basil, pineapple, lime, soda, $13). We goofed and didn't realize this was the mocktail version of the Away Mission. It had a similar flavor profile but was sweeter. In hindsight, we should have paid closer attention and ordered one of the other mocktails. Be sure to check out the restrooms. They are lit with all red pattern on the walls with mirror on the ceiling, and a mission control type sound track playing in the background. The hallway by the bathrooms is also fully themed, with décor and bulkhead doors. We were initially greeted and served by Anthony, and another server who's name I didn't catch took over for him halfway through. Service was very friendly, and helpful as we asked several questions about the menu. All of our drinks came out in a timely manner, and we were not rushed to leave. We managed to catch the little show that occurs when certain drinks are ordered. The lights dim, special alarm sounds play, and smoke comes out of the spaceships overhead ducts. In addition to picking up some cool swizzle sticks, I also bought their purple cosmic skull mug and a pair of cocktail glasses as souvenirs from our visit. We will definitely return the next time we are down in San Diego.

    Calling all Star Wars and Star Trek fans…read more This place is so fun and home to some of the best tiki-style drinks. So flavorful and not short changed on the booze! Their food is also very good. I ordered the fried tofu and it was the best tofu I've ever had by far! It's also part of the Chase Open Table program through the Sapphire Reserve card with means if you reserve it on open table you can get your $150 bi-yearly credit!

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    4.6(283 reviews)
    0.4 miEast Village
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    Women-owned & operated

    This speakeasy is so u assuming! Enter Asa Bakery, immediately turn right and the hidden door is…read morestraight ahead. But the host is on the other side of the wall. You must ask at the Bakery counter to be let in. HINT: look for the handicap button on the wall. Just push it and the door opens. You will be met by staff immediately inside and seated. Its a small interior with not so intimate seating. The lighting is on the brighter side. Service is superior!! The food is great and the drinks were mostly hit and some misses. But they will remake you a new drink if you let them know. Surprisingly the food was outstanding. The plates are large! We had Chicken Karaage which was cooked perfectly and the sticky sauce was delicious. The Nagoya Karaage Nagoya Style Fried Chicken, Sesame Seeds, White Pepper, Cabbage. The glaze was sweet and delicious! OG Haccho Chicken Sliders were more like full size sandwiches - Miso Glazed Crispy Chicken, Sumono Pickles, Sesame Coleslaw, w Yuzu Togarashi Mayo, on a soft Brioche Bun. The Ronin Fries were so good. All the flavors went well together. Shogoyaki Pork Belly, Mozzarella Cheese, Bang Bang Sauce, Green Onion, and Furikake Seasoning. The Umi No Maboroshi Oysters were a disappointment. Only 2 oysters at this price point is pricey! It was weird- the Edible Tuile Shell, Caviar, Yuzu Caviar, Sancho Oil, Wakame, Micro Greens on top were just too much. The flavors did not show while eating. Too many flavors made the oyster unnoticeable! Next the Drinks!! The White Lover!!! Hands down the best drink we tried. All three of us agreed!!! Its topped w a Sherbet- ish frozen Yuzu ball. Eat it or add it to your drink to change the flavor a bit. Either way the best drink we had. The Tokyo Banana was next best!!! The Yama Matcha was good but lacked matcha flavor. Was a good drink but to me was not a matcha drink. The Sesame Old Fashioned had a slight sesame flavor. However I'd like more sesame myself. But a nice twist on an iconic drink. Overall our experience was 5 stars. Our server was great and she is the one who recommended White Lover. Sorry cant remember her name. But had sandy blonde hair and was on the taller side. She actually jumped behind the bar to make a custom drink for all of us! The shooters were outstanding!! Highly recommend this speakeasy for the Asian inspired drink and food!!

    When we walked into the bakery, I thought, "Wait... where is Bar Kamon hiding?" Turns out, it was…read morehiding in plain sight! The staff welcomed us so warmly and even accommodated our early reservation request such a lovely surprise. This hidden gem feels like a little escape from the city hustle, with such a calming vibe. The cocktails were fantastic Tokyo Banana was delicious, but the Yame Matcha was my favorite! Hubby had his whiskey, and we shared chicken karaage and fries. Such a fun, cozy date night and honestly, such a beautiful experience. We'll definitely be back!

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    Bar Kamon - Hibiki old Fashioned

    Hibiki old Fashioned

    Bar Kamon - Daikon Kombu Martini

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    Convoy Music Bar - Lychee Martini

    Convoy Music Bar

    4.5(427 reviews)
    7.7 miKearny Mesa
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    I've been coming to Music Bar since they first opened, and somehow never got around to writing a…read morereview. This one is long overdue--not that they need my review, because by now everyone already knows how amazing this place is. What keeps me coming back is the combination of great music, an energetic vibe, outstanding service, and some of the most creative cocktails you'll find anywhere. Tonight was girls' night out, so we decided to order the prettier, and sweeter cocktails. But don't let the sweet flavors fool you--they are definitely generous with the alcohol. These drinks may taste dangerously easy to sip, but they pack a punch! I don't even remember the names of the cocktails we ordered, but honestly, that doesn't matter because the menu changes so often. And that's one of the things I love most about Music Bar. Every visit brings something new, fresh, and exciting to try. Both of my drinks were absolutely delicious, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. I honestly don't know how the bartenders come up with these combinations, but kudos to the team for constantly pushing their creativity while still making every cocktail incredibly well balanced. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular, Music Bar never disappoints. I'll definitely keep coming back to see what new creations they come up with next. Cheers to one of my favorite cocktail spots in San Diego!

    Convoy Music Bar was my first HiFi experience and it did not disappoint! CMB is an intimate…read morelistening bar situated in an alleyway with a dark and moody ambiance. Speakers and vinyls line the walls. Vibes are more elevated here than at your usual bar. I ordered the Nickel Fortune, which came out with a fun tarot card. It was a savory drink with a nice lingering of sesame oil after each sip. Seating is pretty limited inside, so reservations are recommended. CMB's website states that "cocktail attire is celebrated."

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    Convoy Music Bar - Corner table view:  large JBL speakers with Macintosh amps

    Corner table view: large JBL speakers with Macintosh amps

    Convoy Music Bar - Interior

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    Convoy Music Bar - Interior

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    Polite Provisions - Uncle Jalapeño

    Polite Provisions

    4.3(2k reviews)
    3.8 miUniversity Heights, North Park
    $$

    Always a 5 Star experience when gathering for drinks here…read more Over the years, the names have changed for the provider of Polite Provision's delicious orderable food to go along with their polite provisions. Items such as scrupulously prepared meatballs, fried polenta, spaghetti with mushroom sauce, etc., from the prior next-door, connected purveyor "Soda and Swine"...but those days are done ...I digress. And where is Soda and Swine's Yelp page? I know I did a review, but now the page appears gone completely in search? Nah, it's just hidden, presumably to accommodate Fortunate Sons, which opened about a year ago after re-construction of both establishments. I'm too lazy to see if still owned by Consortium Group. I did search my reviews and found my updated Soda & Swine review dated 8 & 10 years ago. O_o !! Now, food is still served, however, there's a new name in town called "Fortunate Son" (next door, connected). Apparently, food now served is Asian-inspired. I've not visited recently to taste. The North Park area is a great neighborhood with many different types of food close by. While you're there, don't forget to stop by "An's Dry Cleaners", where the most inventive gelato's, ice creams and sorbets come from.

    You can order from the bar or your table. Lots of different seating options indoors and outdoors…read more Very extensive drink menu almost too many options. The drinks we ordered were good and service didn't take too long. Right next to Fortunate Son so you can order food from them and enjoy in their bar.

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    Polite Provisions - Want. Make. Disco.

    Want. Make. Disco.

    Polite Provisions - Real oil lamps!

    Real oil lamps!

    Polite Provisions - Art deco

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    Realm of the 52 Remedies - Clouds over Thailand

    Realm of the 52 Remedies

    4.4(892 reviews)
    8.0 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    Food - 5 Service - 5…read moreAmbiance - 5 Such a unique and beautiful experience! I really loved the Chinese apothecary-inspired theme and how thoughtfully it was incorporated throughout the space. The atmosphere felt mysterious yet calming, and I loved all the beautiful details and the connection to traditional Chinese culture. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing! Everything we tried was delicious and beautifully presented. Such a fun and memorable place with a truly unique ambiance. We had an amazing time and would definitely come back!

    First thing to note, the interior of this speakeasy is absolutely gorgeous. When entering, my group…read moreand I were impressed. Not only that, but the drinks are strong (a pro for most, con for some). The food is delicious, and the seating is super comfortable! The service was above-and-beyond, as the staff there offered to remake drinks that my friends did not particularly enjoy for free. I do recommend to make a reservation ahead of time as walk-ins are not guaranteed. For reservations, you'll need to make a deposit. This deposit will be refunded once you show up. There was a wait despite having a reservation, but nothing too long. The volume is not too loud, and the speakeasy was very clean. The parking is moderately decent, but hard on weekends. There's a parking lot in the plaza, but street parking is also available as well.

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    Realm of the 52 Remedies - Sitting area

    Sitting area

    Realm of the 52 Remedies - Entryway

    Entryway

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    Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter - cocktailbars - Updated September 2026

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