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    They brought the marquee
    Michelle R.

    NOVA SD We've come here for years but our favorites times are getting booths. It's nice to not feel crowded and actually have room to dance. They have multiple levels. And the top floor is the rooftop where it's a different DJ with a different vibe so if you want fresh air, go to the rooftop. Pro tip: always get with a VIP host to find which dates and prices, if you're looking to splurge on a booth. And make sure you get the booth you request. Even on the cheapest of nights when we spend a date night here, it's always over $1500. We spent my birthday here and it was well over $2k so even though they say the booth price and drinks, you end up spending a lot more. The VIP servers were so accommodating! When we first checked into the booth, I ran back to the entrance to get my other friend and they brought the Marquee with my name and sparklers. Haha awkward without the birthday girl (me) in the booth so after talking to them, they came back later. I would suggest that the servers make sure to tell the guests "stay in the booth since we'll be back with your marquee" since I'm sure I'm not the only one. Also, we usually always have someone in our booth at all times while there's drinks there but we noticed the booth next to us was a group of guys and when they left the booth, someone in the crowd stole their bottles. It was pretty messed up so if you get a booth, watch your drinks. Overall, this is a fun place to go with the best DJs! And you wouldn't know it but I'm completely sober in these photos. The hostess were all really sweet and made sure we had other juices for me to have. It took everyone by surprise that I'd spend my birthday at a club and not drink but we all had a blast and I'd go back any day of the week!

    Upstairs patio
    Mimi M.

    My group & I came to Nova SD for Sullivan King and overall, everything was absolutely perfect. The drinks were pretty good and the interior was great. It was much bigger than expected. The bouncers were kind as well as the bartenders inside. They even had a little patio upstairs if you needed a smoke break or a breather from all the loud music. I'm not very big on clubbing but I would most definitely come back to Nova after that wonderful experience.

    San Holo
    Laura B.

    Really Loved This Venue! It Didn't Feel Over Crowded And Did Not Get To Hot. Bathrooms Were Pretty Clean. Hoping To Go Again!

    Outdoor rooftop area
    Leslie B.

    My husband and I went to Nova to see Deadmau5, one of our favorite old school DJs, perform on NYE. Though I had never been to Nova, I had spent many weekend nights back at this venue when it had been the old beloved Stingaree or the more recent Omnia. We arrived around 10 PM, following a dinner nearby. There was no line to get in. I was a bit surprised to find that not only was my bag searched and I was wanded by a metal detector, but was also patted down. The bouncers confiscated my husband's eye drops (he has issues with his contacts), saying the the eyedrops could be drugs. I know it's good to be safe, but these exaggerated antics make me wonder what is wrong with this place. When we walked in, the show hadn't really started yet. The dance floor was empty at that time. We decided to head to the rooftop to get some air and a drink, sit down and relax. The best things about the club were that the rooftop had a lot of seating, as no one had purchased the tables up there, the bar service was fast, and the restrooms were clean with polite attendants. When it was after 11 PM, we headed down to check out the show. The floor was full... and I mean so full you couldn't get onto the floor. If you were there, you couldn't move to dance, nor move on or off the floor to get drinks. We stood back by the wall, in one of the only areas where you could actually see the performance without security telling us we couldn't stand there. Since the floor is completely surrounded by bottle service tables, the rest of the crowd has nowhere to stand other than to fill the walkways. This did not make for a fun night of dancing at all. Another huge disappointment is that the club did absolutely nothing at midnight. I mean, this was NYE! There was no balloon drop, no streamers, no fire, no nothing. It was just basically a crowded club night as usual. We got tired of standing in our corner, so we retired back to the rooftop to watch the performance from the screen and listen to the music piped through speakers. It was kind of a bummer that the only comfortable way to listen to the music was to remove ourselves from the stage area. Late in the night, closer to 1 AM, we went back inside to the balcony where we could mostly see the show and actually dance a bit, but that was after many other patrons had already left. The website states that there is a dress code, but many people wore sneakers and some were in sweats, or even pajamas. It is nice to have a place that hosts some great EDM artists, but it defeats the purpose if there is no space to dance, or breath, or a way to get to and from the bar. I will definitely continue to look to other venues to see my favorite artists.

    AMF
    Ashley P.

    Everything was good! The vibes! The drinks! The AMF will get you haha but it was really good. We went to see Sabai and he was such a good performer.

    Rooftop
    Amanda J.

    I love this club! Great DJs and a good venue. They have the main floor downstairs where the DJs perform. They have a second floor with a good view down to the stage and then they also have a rooftop where they play music and you can hang out. I like going to the rooftop for fresh air when it gets too hot and packed inside the club. Every level has a bar. I don't think they have food.

    we finally made it to the very back middle at 1:30 am when a few people left

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    MY FAVORITE PLACE TO PARTY AT!!!!!! Drinks are amazing and music is great!! And the rooftop terrace is even better

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    They should pay their bouncers more so they don't have to steal things from guests to make ends meet.

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    Paid to have my hat held and an employee stole it. I had my receipt but no signs of my hat. Manager did nothing

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    Shelby @shelbialyssa is the best bottle server in very so sweet and so kind. Check in on us constantly is we need anything!love her 10/10

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    Great staff, great drinks, and great entertainment. Staff is super chill and really knows how to throw a party.

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    Awesome! Always great service from the staff and bartenders are professional and friendly. Will be back again!

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    The staff was so kind and accommodating. They made my birthday really special. We had a blast! Vibes are really great too.

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    Ask the Community - Nova SD

    Is there a coat check?

    Yes there is a coat check next to the entrance!

    Am I allowed to wear revealing rave attire to see yellow claw? Like super short cheeky shorts and fishnets?

    Is some of these folks could come in there with slippers then yes LOL

    I lost an item at NOVA this past weekend... How quick is response time on these issues? When is the venue available for lost item pickup?

    Hi Melissa, you can email us at info@novasd.com. We're back in the office from Tue-Fri of next week from 10am - 6pm.

    Is there a coat check in the winter?

    Hi Melissa! We do offer a coat check. It's just $5 and located in our Box Office, near our front… Read more

    Going to nova for the first time what's up with parking would anyone recommend any free parkings I'm willing to pay but what would be my best option?

    There isn't really any free parking in that area. I'd recommend parking in one of the $10 flat fee garages and walking a few blocks.

    Is this place 18 + on saturday?

    No it's 21+ for every event

    Can we wear Dj's jerseys?

    Yess!! I see people do it all the time 😍

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    Review Highlights - Nova SD

    We worked with Paz and he went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing night for our friends bachelorette party!

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    Side Bar

    4.4
    (201 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Luxury
    Private events

    This place is awesome and one of my go-to spots downtown. It's always crowded, which says a lot…read more There's a front area with the main bar and tables where you can hang out, then a back area with a DJ and tables you can reserve for the night. The music is always great. Shoutout to Jason behind the bar. He's consistently friendly and makes the night even better. Honestly, the whole staff does a great job. If you're going with a group, I'd recommend getting a table since it can get really busy. On weekends they have a cover, and it's cash only. There's an ATM inside. Also, pay attention to the dress code. No baseball hats, and they do enforce it. Overall, it's a solid spot for a night out.

    Overall a nice nightclub and bar to hang out in downtown San Diego. It's right across the street…read morefrom the ACE parking lot called "Park It On Market" so easy parking. Parking is $10 after 6pm until 3am. The ambiance is modern and sexy. The front part of the venue is a bar with several tables and love seats spread throughout. There's also a small outdoor area with a few tables and bar stools if you need some fresh air. Behind the bar is the actual night club area with the DJ booth, several VIP tables, and a smaller bar. There isn't a dedicated dance floor so people are just dancing wherever there's space. You can get on the guest list through their website for free bar/club entry before 10pm. After 10pm, there is a cover fee of $20 per person. It was quiet around 930pm when we arrived but it got pretty busy by 1030pm and crowded by 1130pm. Note: the back night club area opens at 11pm. If you come before then, only the front bar area is open. They apparently serve food as well but we didn't try it this time. I felt service was great from the bartenders to security to the servers. The DJ was playing awesome hip hop music which was perfect for the vibe. They even have a professional photographer who takes your photo. If you like it, it's $20 for your picture in a frame. Two things that can make it even better: - wish there was a bigger dance floor for those without tables to enjoy the music and dance - wish there was more than 2 bathroom stalls in the women's restroom. With hundreds of people inside, the line can get pretty long.

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    Wine by the glass in a whimsical lounge setting.
    Gorgeous tasting 'Hush Money' cocktail in the Side Bar Lounge.

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    U-31

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    3.4
    (750 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I am shocked by the reviews for this place and not in a good way. I've been here a handful of…read moretimes, and I have to say if you come here on the weekends this place is full of Ratchet people. No dress code. Can't even begin to tell you how people come here. During the week it's pretty dead. One time there were only two people in here lol. Sometimes the music is good, other times its trash. They need a better DJ to be honest. The bartenders are genuinely nice. I think this spot might be the only place in San Diego in my 6 years here that gives me LA vibes, not staying classy for sure ha-ha. The kind of individuals that come in here no thank you, Next!

    Wow... where do I even start?! Sunday night at U31 Country Saloon was absolutely incredible. U31…read morehas quickly become one of my favorite places to go line dancing, and every time I'm there it just gets better. I seriously wish they had country nights more than twice a month because I'd be there every time. The vibe is always so welcoming -- from the staff to the crowd, everyone is friendly and makes it such a fun, comfortable place to dance. Huge shoutout to Lexie for the amazing decorations -- she did such a beautiful job and really set the tone for the night. I also have to give some love to Country Dancing Em. Her lessons are always a blast, easy to follow, and full of good energy. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it makes the whole experience even better. Already counting down the days until the next event -- I'll definitely be back on the dance floor!

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    Parq Nightclub

    Parq Nightclub

    3.6
    (743 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Vinny is the mf man!! Had a great time celebrating my boy's bachelor party and Vinny really hooked…read moreit up will be back!

    We chose this club for a bachelorette celebration and reserved bottle service expecting a fun,…read morestress-free VIP experience. Unfortunately, the night ended up being more frustrating than enjoyable. Despite having a table reservation, we still had to wait outside for over 20 minutes before being allowed in. If you're paying for bottle service and VIP accommodations, you shouldn't be standing in line wondering when you'll be seated. Because of the wait, the manager told us before we entered that he would provide a complimentary bottle of champagne. However, once we got to our table, the bottle server initially told us that wasn't possible and that they don't do that. After several trips back and forth between the server and the manager, the bottle was eventually honored. While we appreciated receiving it, it shouldn't have taken that much confusion to honor a promise made by management. After finally being seated, we waited more than 30 minutes before receiving any drinks. For a bottle service table, that's a long wait, especially when you're celebrating a special occasion. There were also issues with our order. We requested High Noons, which were listed on the menu, but were given something else instead. If an item isn't available, customers should be informed beforehand rather than finding out after the fact. The most stressful part of the night was when the staff took my friend's ID and forgot to return it. Since my friend was visiting from out of town and needed it to fly home, this created unnecessary stress at the end of the night. To their credit, someone from the club did bring the ID to where we were staying, which we appreciated. However, the situation felt like an inconvenience to some staff members rather than an urgent issue involving a guest's identification. I do want to give credit where it's due. One staff member who helped us was genuinely kind and helpful, and they even put a picture of our bachelorette group on the screen, which was a thoughtful touch and one of the highlights of the night. Unfortunately, those positive moments weren't enough to make up for the delays, poor communication, and overall lack of organization. For the amount of money spent on bottle service, we expected a much smoother experience. I wouldn't return based on this experience, and I hope management takes steps to improve communication and customer service for future guests.

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    Onyx Room

    Onyx Room

    3.7
    (697 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I recently lost my phone there over the weekend, and after not knowing what to do I went online and…read moresaw there was a lost and found department with contact info. I copied the email, and wrote the department head and within minutes Juan Rangel contacted me back! He was super attentive and even though he was on vacation he took time to tell me my phone was found, set up a time for me to pick it up and made sure the guys at the club didn't make me stand outside too long for my phone! Overall one of the easiest and nicest interactions I could've had while getting my phone back! Super lucky Onyx has such a great staff! Would lose my phone again there but hopefully that never happens haha!

    Hello, I go to Onyx…read morepretty often, that is my friends and I go-to spot for night outs. It is usually a good time, but last night was so out of line... I (25F) got kicked out by security for pushing one of the security guards. I was walking over to one of the rooms downstairs when I just felt a huge body shove from a man, my I guess natural and protective response was then to shove them back. The I then get grabbed by my arm with force VERY AGGRESSIVELY by a man yelling at me saying I am done, I'm out, etc. I have to hold on to a wall to get myself not to get dragged by this man. My friends come in to help sooth the situation, but no matter what they say the security guard is yelling at them, at me, and continues to pull on me along with other security staff. I did not know that man who had pushed me was security and once I realized it was, I immediately apologized by saying OMG I didn't know you were security, I just thought it was a random guy pushing people! Keep in mind, I am a 4'11'' woman, in heels, a little tipsy, so when I got shoved over (for whatever reason) it made me lose all of my balance and I believe there was absolutely no need for all of that aggression. Anything my friends said or I said did not matter. They wanted me out. Once I was outside this security guard just kept talking down to me and laughing at me. It was the most disrespectful thing I've experienced here. I'm not sure what that security guard was going through that night or even personally, but he can not be grabbing people any way he wants just because he is having a rough night.

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    Best night club in San Diego!!  come visit Juan for the best service
    Best night club in San Diego!! come visit Juan for the best service
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    Club Train

    Club Train

    4.6
    (25 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I highly recommend signing up for an evening with Club Train versus just going out and showing up…read moreat a club on your own. No lines, no hassle, no cover fees and a free drink (shot) to start. I also enjoyed the entourage aspect of it with our Club Train leaders Alex and Vince, dressed in dapper bow ties and suits, shepherding us around the Gaslamp district of downtown San Diego. I tried out Club Train last weekend (bought my ticket through Pacific SD Magazine for extra savings). The itinerary included a set schedule for visits to Don Chido, F6ix, Side Bar and FLUXX with an hour at each location and 90 minutes at the last one. The evening was slow to start, as my friend and I found ourselves bored at our first stop, the new bar/restaurant Don Chido, where the group was to meet and depart to the clubs. If we could do it again, we would've shown up later for that first stop because it was not necessary to be there the whole first hour. We were told by our Club Train organizers that there were food and drinks specials at Don Chido. When we got there, we were seated at a table, then ignored by waitstaff for a long time before we finally asked someone who then told us we had to get drinks at the bar in order to get our Club Train deal. Also, we were told by the Don Chido staff there were no food specials. By showing our Club Train wristbands, we ended up with $5 margaritas (half price!) from the bar so it wasn't a complete loss but we felt like we wasted a lot of time in Don Chido and that the night was off to a rough start. Once our group leader summoned all of us (around 30 people), things went smoother as we then proceeded to each club. The evening then flew by as we had about an hour in each venue. Our Club Train leaders escorted us as a group from club to club but it was fine when we twiced missed our group leaving. We were still able to follow on our own with our wristbands. It was nice to be taken care of but not completely babysat, as once you are inside the club you're on your own. I didn't get a chance to talk to other members of our group, but theoretically you could probably make new friends in Club Train. A Club Train ticket normally costs $30, but I got the magazine deal where it was $20 with fees (total $22), which is a steal. The highlight of Club Train was the group photo at the end of the night. The group leaders always have the group gather together and take a photo in the middle of Market Street which is a lot of fun. Timing is everything with the traffic lights!

    NYE crawl. No line, yea, right. Unorganized crawl from the…read morestart. Couldn't get any of the the crawlers into the first venue. The round up to each venue was poorly done. Skipped one of the venues for reasons they never told. Waited for too long to get into the last venue. Do yourself a favor people, skip this crawl and go to the other ones. By far the worse one in Downtown SD.

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    Alex one of our host helping out two Club Train guests
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    The Tipsy Crow

    The Tipsy Crow

    3.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    This is a multi-level bar in Gaslamp SD. Each level has a different DJ that plays different genres…read more We loved the main level DJ and even though there wasn't a dance floor on that level, we were able to dance by the bar. The lower level is where majority of the dance floor is but its gets super hot and crowded down there. Drinks were suuuuuuper strong - good or bad depending on what you like! They even have a fun photo booth you should check out!

    I've been coming to this bar since 2011. Never before in my life have I been so disrespected and…read morehumiliated by a security guard than on this night. On 01/03/26 I came up to the front entrance and I was either reciting a song or going over my own lyrics as I am a poet. After a few minutes of this I went to enter and a short hispanic security guard haughtily told me "You look odd. And I saw you over there talking to yourself. I'm not letting you in." I explained that I wasn't "talking to myself" I was reciting music (my own or somebody else's , as I often do karaoke). He said "Ok. I'm still not letting you in." with an attitude. What the hell? Never once have I caused an issue at this bar. All the security guards know me. I've never seen this guy before in my life so I guess he thought he could bully me for no reason. What a shame. To top it all off when I got irritated with him he laughed in my face and loudly yelled "Weirdo!!" at me in front of multiple witnesses. This is disgusting behavior and incredibly unprofessional. I've been to The Tipsy Crow countless times and never been so insulted and mistreated. I don't know the guard's name but is a short dude, I believe hispanic. I will find out his name and report this to the manager. This was beyond unacceptable. He continued to sneer and laugh at me while i was outside in shock at being turned away. What a jerk.

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    Early in the night, ample space for people to catch up, have some food (might be sold only on the 1st floor) and drinks

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    Early in the night, ample space for people to catch up, have some food (might be sold only on the 1st floor) and drinks

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