This smallish bar feels like a German pub. They also have more German beers on draft (17, I think)…read morethan I have seen anywhere else ever. They offer American and English beers, too, but come on, this is a German beer bar. When in Rome, er, Berlin, drink what the natives drink. I was greatly impressed by the six or seven non-alcoholic selections. We tried a non-alcoholic Belgian that was very nice. Apparently, you can sometimes get German food from a window around the side of the bar but the cook was AWOL during our visit, which was honestly a major disappointment. Like many people, I need some kind of food or snack to keep me going while I am imbibing. Nevertheless, the beers and atmosphere here were excellent. 21 and up only, although dogs of all ages are welcome.

This place is super cool. TVs all around, plus a pool table and shuffleboard. The beer menu is…read moreamazing, and they've got solid food options too. I had a Trillium IPA, which you almost never see on tap around here so that was a great surprise. They're dog friendly and even give out dog treats. The space is big with tons of seating, dim lighting, and a really relaxed vibe. Staff were friendly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

If you visit The Prado at Balboa Park, do yourself a favor and request Michael G. as your waiter!…read moreHe was absolutely amazing and made our entire dining experience unforgettable. Michael was incredibly attentive without ever being intrusive. He was practically a mind reader--he knew exactly what we were in the mood for and basically guided us to pick the perfect meal. His recommendations were spot on. Phenomenal food paired with world-class service. We will definitely be back! Thank you, Michael! David and Tammy

Our server was Scott, and he absolutely MADE our night! He was so fun!…read more We will definitely ask for Scott's area next time we eat at Prado

Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Price: $ ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes, downstairs Ambiance: casual Pros: unique bar inside an old church. Flights of beer available. You can order food from next door

I love when places repurpose different buildings like library coffee shops and this works well for…read morea brewery. If it was just the small church it would be one thing but they also have a nice courtyard with hanging lights that could stand on its own. The beer itself was good but not typically what I like. What I go for usually is the super hazy ones and these were mostly hoppy but my wife liked them. The staff was super friendly and let us try a few before we picked. Overall a cool concept and a fun place to swing in for a beer.

Great local brewery with good beers and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back!read more

Great vibes. Kid friendly…read moreDog friendly Good brews. This place is a cool spot has really cool decor and the staff is nice. They have empanadas only for food.

The service here is impeccable. I was just enjoying two cocktails and their girl dinner special…read morehaving a great time when a woman who I assume is a regular sat next to me. She proceeded to harass me and call me a f*ggot several times, which while hilarious if I know you, is simply poor decorum amongst strangers. I alerted the bartender that I would like to be closed out because of my unpleasant experience. He proceeded to tell me that my check had been taken care of. I deeply appreciate the sentiment behind the gesture and will be back with friends to demonstrate my appreciation for how they handled the situation. Thank you!

Sometimes you find the best places because you're actually looking for somewhere else…read more Neighborhood is right in front of Young Blood, and after our cocktail experience, the bartender was so damn nice that we ended up stopping back in with her for French fries and another cocktail. Honestly, this is how a night out should work. No rigid itinerary. Just good people, fries, cocktails and one more stop because nobody was ready to go home yet.

Good food and beer selection. If you're hungry and just want to get something from a taco shop,…read morethis spot would work. Probably the only negative is they don't not have a/c and it was 10' hotter in the restaurant. There were two ladies working hard and very friendly. The layout is a bit strange. Order at the counter next to the bar, which is not the side with the front door. If you want canned of bottled beers/beverages, you take what you want out of the fridges. There's a small bar with the Padre game on and several taps. If it wasn't so hot inside, this would be a mellow spot to catch the game. I ordered the carne asada quesadilla. It was loaded with fresh meat and pico. My friend got Al pastor tacos. They looked good and my friend said they tasted good too. Our other friend got chips and gauc. The gauc was smooth but had good flavor.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! THIS HIDDEN JEWEL IS FABULOUS. It's…read moreoff the beaten path so you have to look for it but it's worth the search. Great food, bomb tacos, wonderful service, great atmosphere and best of all fabulous wines and beers. I'd give it 10 stars if I quit. It's my new regular go-to place and I'm a Mexican food freak gringo

Loved our visit here. We walked from the center of balboa park and it took about 25 minutes. Pretty…read morebrewery with inside and outside seating. Great beers, food, and they even had seltzer.

First visit at this location. Beer is generally good at NP and this one did not disappoint. I like…read morethe atmosphere. I got some beer to go to bring to friends in NY. Parking could be difficult in the area. We'll be back soon.

My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

Drinks are hit and miss. No menu bar is more gimmicky than anything…read more I'm sure there's some set menu that the bartenders just play off of and quality of the drinks really really just depends on who's your bartender. First round was great, not exactly what we ordered but still quality cocoktail. Second round was not good at all. And especially not what we ordered lol The wait on off days can be 5-10 minutes. Busy days it can be 1-2 hours. Drinks: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 4/10

This was my first time here. I have driven by many times, but it's always been crowded. But a…read moregood friend of mine had just lost his dog and decided to hold a remembrance celebration here. I did bring Cako, but since we were inside, I took her back home, since we live close by. Ordering is easy, and you can keep your tab open. I got the smashburger which was really good! A delicious side of mac salad. I couldn't decide on the desserts so I got them both. Campfire which is a great take on the s'mores. But the limoncello tiramisu was soooooo effing good! I would come back just for that! Lots of beers on tap! I opted for a bubbly from Spain. The staff is great! The interior is very lively! Great wrap around patio for dogs. We will definitely be back!

I love coming here to socialize, eat, hangout. Service is fantastic and quick. On top of that the…read morefood is great! Unfortunately lately it's just been hot as hell in here, the ac clearly isn't working and is leaking everywhere! I was sitting at the bar a week ago and condensation was leaking from the AC ducts above onto my food! I feel bad for the employees who have to work in this heat. They deserve better.

This was such a cool bar with very nice staff…read more It's easy to find, street parking was a nonissue, and they have a huge selection of cocktails with a decent selection of mocktails as well. I love their menu design. It gives a lot of attention to each drink with a clear description breakdown along with the level of alcohol meter. A lot of the drinks are STRONG and their presentations are magnificent.

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.