On our last night in San Diego we asked the concierge for a suggestion. We wanted something far enough away ee could walk our dinner at The Melting Pot but not so far we would have to Uber back. She had complimentary tickets ( usually a $10 cover) to The Shout House, a dueling piano bar. We almost didn't go and let me tell you, that would have been a sad mistake. We walked in and while it was a little loud for us older folks, we looked around and took in all that was happening. There were people there much older than us as well as people barely old enough to be in a bar. The pianist (s) were hard at work a the drummer was rocking out too. We sat down. Let me tell you, that was the most fun we have had in a long time! All three musicians played multiple instruments, piano, harmonica, sax, and drums. The songs were everything from Slim Shady to Elton John and everything in between. Slips of paper were placed on the piano, a nod was given and off they went. The crowd sang along and we all laughed! Some of it was silly but ALL of it was fun! Highly recommend. About 10:30 the older crowd started making their way out, us included, early morning flight but we would have stayed until closing time. We might have paid for it the next day but had we not had a plane to catch we absolutely would have stayed. It was fun to see multiple generations having so much fun together and the music was incredible. We had just eaten so we didn't order food but what we saw on other tables looked good. Go!! You won't be sorry! read more

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When you wake up with a hoarse throat and sore muscles, you know you had a great night of singing and dancing. Had a blast at dueling pianos, a little cheesy, but the performers kept it rolling and entertaining with little to no lulls. Food is pretty basic bar food, service was top notch. I was amazed how well our server handled what we needed along with everything else he had going on. read more

The Shout! House - Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a great time at the Shout for a team night event! They hosted our company event and the staff were so fun, easy to work with, and engaging. The shout house is a clean dueling piano bar. I love the rustic charm of the furnishing mixed with the bright neon lights and top quality sound equipment. The bar staff were so friendly and sweet. I got a mocktail called their fire dragon - a sweet mix of dragonfruit syrup, pineapple juice, mint, and soda water. So refreshing. The food was an interesting array of salad, pita and hummus, sliders of chicken or cheeseburgers, veggie and cheese platter, Mac n cheese balls. Delicious but not warm... Overall, it was an amazing experience as the piano players know how to work and hype up a crowd with showtunes read more

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Shout! Is a great spot for an entertaining evening. The talented singers/musicians are the reason to go, they are engaging and talented. The crowd was having a great time! There service was decent, good, but not great. Our server took a break around 9 or so, which seemed odd, considering they didn't open until 7:00. The drink options were decent, and prices were about what I expected for this type of venue. Draft beers and seltzers were approximately $9, cocktails $16. Communication was lacking though, as friends had a reservation, but when we called earlier in the day, we were told no reservations were needed, plenty of availability. When we arrived to a less than friendly door security (ID and bag check) and manager, we were informed there wasn't as much availability without a reservation. They do take them, but not supposedly the day of, even though we explained we were joining another group. The entertainment deserves 5 stars, but the venue much less. Ideally I would give 3.5 stars. Worth a visit for a fun night, but ai recommend you call the day before or be a bit disappointed. read more

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Went here on a Friday night on a girls trip, REALLY fun! Reserve ahead of time to book a table. We got drinks and split appetizers. We requested songs and all but 1 got played. Great night out an easy to walk to other bars after! read more

You'll definitely need a reservation on the weekend! And you don't come here for amazing food, but it's one of the most fun nights!

Nice music and entertaining performance. Audience can get engaged too, if interested. Food quality is above average and prices are reasonable. Cocktails and drinks are good. read more

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Shout! House is so much fun. The performers are amazing with so many instruments played besides piano. Seems like a great place to celebrate your birthday or bachelorette especially if you want to get into stage to participate. The drinks are about the prices you'd expect from a downtown bar but are pretty good. The food choices are decent. The latest time to get a reservation is 6:30 and it can get crowded pretty fast so if you want to guarantee a seat then you need to pre-pay. Overall highly recommend visiting for a night of laughs and singing. read more

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$10 cover fee A variety of drinks to select. Plenty of seating and standing room Staff is super friendly and their service is really fast. The prices are really good. The customer ranges from a variety of different age however, it's always drama free. It has a very relaxed feeling so flip-flops and jeans are OK. The performance by the musicians and singers are super fun and I spent a great time. On a weekday. read more

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Okay so this place is definitely for people who like a show. We like piano bars because we get to listen and sing and dance to good music. This was more of a show and a bit cheesy for our liking but if you like that kind of place you'll have a great time! The food was pretty good and our server was nice. The 3 stars (and maybe should be lower) is because about an hour and a half into our stay, someone comes up to us and says they put us at the wrong table and we have to move. That was BS. A big party came in and they wanted our table. It made us feel like crap so we left. Don't think I'll be back here again. Very disappointing for a place that's supposed to be all about good vibes. Update: the management did the right thing and refunded the ticket and upgrade fees. I do appreciate the accountability. read more

Had an absolute blast here last night!!! The band was incredible; they were all so talented!!!! Didn't have any food here but the drinks were great. Lots of singing, some dancing, and tons of fun. read more

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Servers kind of rude, they take forever to get to the table, the music is cool but make sure you go on a Saturday or something because if you go any day you're open apparently they close earlier than it says on maps, and they stop playing music an hour and a half before closing. read more

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First time here! Great Vibe! From Security, to hostess at check in! The bartenders were friendly and attentive. And waitress too! Came to celebrate my friends Birthday and it did not disappoint. The singers are very talented and kept the crowd going all night. They get a lot of requests and try their hardest to get them sung. I thought they did a great job! All my requests were played and they even brought my Friend up to celebrate her Birthday. We had drinks only and it was a party of 7 and they accommodated us. Make reservations because Saturdays are busy. And it was a sold out night. We got on waitlist and sat down after an hour. So worth the wait. Service was top notch! And singers were amazing! If you like dueling pianos this is the place. All ages for adults! Will come again read more

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The celebration of a friend and 17 other friends was an awesome experience for us all. We had reservations which allowed us to be vip tables and margarita towers places on each table allowed us to enjoy drinks and the show without too much interruptions. The dueling piano talent was outstanding. They had personality and musical talent which enfolded audience participation and musical singing by all who attended. The room became crowded as the evening progressed along with laughter and smiles. Many cameras or phones were video taping the evening. The service personnel were also enjoying their evening with warm personalities and seThis event is for all occasions. Birthdays especially are very appropriate for all ages. I found my first time here will not be my last! read more

The performers at Shout! House know how to create a fun atmosphere filled with good music. The line can get long so be sure to show up early to claim a table or seat by the bar. The drink menu has an entire page of non-alcoholic mocktails and the food is decent. read more

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Visited here for the first time when at a weekend business meeting in SD. Great little joint! (not little at all) We had a great time and even a few of us went up on stage and danced. The piano players are great at getting the crowd going, and singing. They have food, a full bar and plenty of room for seating, but be warned, there's standing room only by 8-9pm. If you know that you will be visiting, I would strongly suggest getting reservations, especially if you have more than 2 people. You are guaranteed to have a fun time here for sure. The only reason that I put 4 stars is that it was so hard to get drinks and service when needed due to the huge amount of patrons. read more

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This security guard absolutely ruined the experience for my family and I. We were having an amazing time enjoying ourselves, and the music, the environment, everything was 5star for sure and this one security guard just decided to pick on us, it was uncalled for and really ruined the overall experience. All the people around us in nearby tables felt the same way, he didn't just target us it was us and the entire side he was "watching". Total bummer because the experience really would have been amazing. read more

I was so excited to dine here since I had heard such great things about this place! I ended up leaving a little disappointed and not sure if I would return the next time I'm in San Diego. I dined at Shout House with a bachelorette party of 10 and had made a reservation well in advance. They separated our party into 3 smaller tables which was okay, not ideal, but I understandable. One of the tables we were seated at was literally right behind a pole. Like one person could not see the stage with the table in the location. I asked the staff if it were possible to move the table in front of the pole because of this. After all, this is a dinner and a show. They told me no and said nothing could be done about it. That was just a damper on the night. I doubt we are the first to complain about this table. I don't understand why we could place the table on front of the pole or get another table all together. They should not have that table there for anyone. I will admit the drinks were great! I had one of the mocktails made into a cocktail and that was delicious. I also tried their version of an espresso martini and loved it! I usually hate martinis. The food was not good. I ordered the vegetarian burger and was so disappointed. It was so dry it kept falling apart as I ate it. It was awful. We order some mozzarella sticks and those were fine, but nothing incredible. read more

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SO MUCH FUN! The piano players really had the crowd going and participating in everything! Lots of people get called on stage and it's just hilarious! It's a huge amazing show, the piano players are soooo talented and have amazing voices! I think the price of the ticket and your choice of seating was completely reasonable with how much fun everyone had. Even service was fantastic! It was packed inside, tables touching tables but we were still checked up on very frequently and were able to get refills quite fast! Excellent service! Food was typical bar food but it was still really great! The only downside we had was if you want the piano players to play a song you request, they will most likely do it if you put money down. Our entire group put requests in with money every time, one of my friends even bought both of the piano players drinks and they still didn't play our songs. Other than that it was still such a fun time and definitely worth it! read more

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Amazing musical artists entertained a very packed room last night. The Shout. competed with lots of Padres fans as we excited this popular downtown bar. Crazy crowds enjoy the musical talent of several pianists, vocalist, sax, guitar and drummers. Very few requested songs were left unsung and this crowd brought their voices to celebrated many genres of songs Highly recommend. The staff was quick to serve and pamper us. No food was order here but our fellow table adjacent guests seemed to thoroughly enjoy burgers and salads. Parking was challenging. Suggest uber here. read more

Fantastic place if you enjoy music. We went on a Saturday night and it was packed (almost too packed). The dueling pianos was great fun and the artists were multi-skilled and provided a great combination of comedian, music, improvisation, ... It was a lot of fun. The place is mostly a bar, but they also have a modest menu with brugers and salad. Dont go there for the food but for the entertainment. Make sure you make a reservation for a reasonable table. read more

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The Shout! House is absolutely a blast! This place is filled wall to wall with your new friends all prepared to have a good time. The music was top notch and absolutely entertaining. Though everyone is h there for the music and fun, there is the fullest of bar and the food fills in the gaps. They have seriously talented virtuoso musicians with an impressive repertoire of current and past music. Great place for a good time. read more

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We came on a Sunday night and it was a full house! We mostly came for the show which was spectacular and very entertaining but the food was also pretty good! We ordered their carne asada fries and Bobs burger. The performers were absolutely amazing and very talented!! The show is very interactive with the audience pulling volunteers to stage constantly but a great balance with just preforming as well. 10/10 would come back again!! read more

We were here for a birthday party and we booked the VIP section for our group. It was perfect to be a little higher up and we pretty much had the space for our group to spread out. The pianists were so talented! They could play all the requested songs. And different instruments. There were 5 musicians there that night and they would cycle out for breaks. To request a song, you fill out a note and drop it off on the piano with some cash. We were there from 6:30pm until after almost midnight. The party was still going strong when we left. It was like one big sing along karaoke party! We had eaten next door at Garage so we had only drinks here. The drinks were a little light on the alcohol and the cost sure do add up quickly. read more

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I stopped in to Shout by myself while staying in the Gaslamp quarter. I couldn't believe my ears or eyes. What an amazing experience! There were three pianists who rotated through the dueling pianos and the music NEVER stopped. Audience members would come up to the tip jar and request songs. Sometimes, the pianist would stop them and make them do things, such as answer questions, or dance to the song they requested or any number of funny to slightly off color things. It was hilarious! The place was packed--wall to wall! Lots of large groups all singing along and having a great time! I had such fun that I forgot I was alone! I would definitely return to Shout! read more

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My wife and I were visiting San Diego from out of town and were told by multiple people to try out the Shout House in Gaslamp - and we were not disappointed! Fun environment and the crowd was really into the show. The drinks were expensive relative to some of the other bars we visited, but considering the location and atmosphere that is to be somewhat expected. Wait staff was busy, so the service was slow at times, but overall the experience was great and next time we are in SD we put this on our list of things to do again! Come early with reservations at 6:00, or come late as the party is still going at 10:00 with more room to sit and get in the door. read more

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I feel like they like to hear themselves sing and don't get the audience involved enough

OMG this was the funnest place EVER!!!! The talent the performers have is mindblowing! Our server was super friendly as well. We had a blast singing along to all of the songs and marveling at the skill of the performers on so many instruments and knowing SO MANY songs!!!! I wish there was a Shout! House near us so we could go all the time! read more

I had a really amazing time at the shout house! It was my first time here and I didn't want to leave. The artists on 10/24/25 really blew my mind and honestly need to go on americas got talent or the voice. We didn't eat and mostly drank beer so I can't speak to that, but our server was kind and attentive. Everyone in the crowd was having a good time and singing along. I'm going to be back soon, thank you for such an amazing way to end my 17 year anniversary. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy The Shout House for my birthday, but the experience tonight was disappointing from start to finish. We arrived around 9:30pm and asked security how long the wait would be. We were told no more than 30 minutes, so we decided to stay. To their credit, the line moved quickly. Once inside, my friend paid $20 each for the four of us, ($80 total) and right before paying, we noticed a large sign featuring Hulk Hogan stating "no refunds." That should have been the first red flag. The moment we walked in, we were met with a completely overcrowded, wall-to-wall packed space. We went up a few steps toward the bar, but there was literally no room to stand. Security told us to move. We went to the other side of the bar, and security there told us we couldn't stand there either. We asked where we were supposed to go, and the guard just pointed toward other areas that were equally packed. There was simply no place to stand safely. At that point, it felt like one of two things was happening: * They were either over capacity which is where a fire marshal should be tipped off due to safety issues or * They were packing people in because "no refunds" means they profit whether you stay or leave. To make matters worse, several tables were occupied by groups who weren't ordering anything and had been sitting for long periods, while paying customers without reservations had nowhere to go. From a business standpoint, this is a poor setup and creates a bad experience for guests. The music and vibe were great, but we ended up leaving within 45 minutes because we had nowhere to stand without being told to move. For $80, it felt like we paid for an experience we never actually got. Security was doing their jobs, the issue is management and overcrowding. Until they rethink how they handle capacity, flow, and customer experience, I can't recommend this place. read more

What an experience. I definitely recommend hitting this place if you're in SD. The vibes are great, the artists are talented, and you're sure to be entertained. Definitely a good spot to celebrate birthdays and bachelorette parties! Bring cash for song requests :) I'll be back for the entertainment and the house orange beer - it was better than a blue moon, but was missing the orange slice. See you again soon! read more

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It was an amazing experience with great talent and service. Will worth doing the upgrade to get a VIP table. I would highly recommend this to a couple or a party. It was I fun night out. When we come back I would go here again! read more

It was our 30th wedding anniversary. We got the VIP package. What a great time. I haven't had that much fun in a long long time. Thank you so much for everything you did. read more

Absolutely great experience for dueling pianos! We had great service and cocktails! Lots of laughter and singing were included too! Would come back again and again! read more

I've been to a few piano bars over the years and The Shout House is one of my favorites! The 3 entertainers were great the venue was good size and the wait staff were. Ice. A great time was had by my whole group! Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Despite tipping with each song we requested, none of them were played. We tried requesting common songs, but none were played pver the three hours we were present. The wait staff were wonderful, but it felt terrible that none of the songs we requested were played, despite tipping on requests. read more

This place.... has some of the most amazing and talented musicians I have EVER seen. Food? Good. Service? Good. Ambiance? INCREDIBLE. I had the privilege of witnessing James, Martha, and Courtney play dozens if not a hundred song requests on the fly with a seamless musical genius that is nothing short of world-tour quality. Piano, drums, bass guitar - it didn't matter. They could do it ALL. I was on a work trip with about 30 of my colleagues, and we reserved the upstairs bar and seating area. We didn't even know there was going to be music later on - but after the talent took the stage, it turned into one of the most fun nights we ever had. Can't recommend this place enough. Oh also - there was this guy named Tom that would randomly play during a couple songs. No idea what that was all about, but he kept throwing $100 bills on the piano so he must have enjoyed the music as much as I did. 11/10. Highly recommended. Don't expect caviar or Dom Perignon cuz that's not why you came. BUT... you WILL leave swearing you just witnessed the embodiment of Liberace, Elton John, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Celine Deon, and Victor Wooten (look it up) all in the same night. Cheers, read more

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Such a fun night out with some coworkers and conference attendees! A great spot to let loose after a full day of continuing education. Great fun, singing along and acting a fool! Is it touristy? Of course. Did we have a blast? Yes, we did. Well worth the price (drinks, song requests, tips, etc...) Ubers-a-plenty available to get us back to our hotel. We'll likely be back the next time the conference is in San Diego! read more

This place is always such a good time! So much fun and the piano peeps are amazing! The talent is second to none. Service was perfecto. We never went thirsty. If you're looking for something fun to do in gaslamp, it's a definite! read more

So much talent here. There were four singers that alternated every hour. My favorite was Courtney who also played saxophone. They got the guests involved too. Only complaint was that our server was annoyed we didn't order too much but we had eaten dinner before coming. We still gave a big tip but with the $15 cover we already paid for our entrance. read more