San Diego is a party town - there are bars everywhere in the city, with some neighborhoods having significantly higher concentrations per square foot (ahem, Gaslamp, ahem, PB). But the best bars in San Diego are not necessarily the most obvious. And there is a diversity of bars here too. It's not all drink Bud Heavy and fight a military recruit bars. And it's not all high end country club lounges where everyone looks at you funny when you walk in. It's everything in between. And more.
Below are some of the best watering holes in the city divided into digestible categories for your convenience.
The Best Bars
The Best Craft Beer Bars In San Diego
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The Best Cocktail Bars In San Diego
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The Best Wine Bars in San Diego
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The Best Dive Bars In San Diego
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The Best Breweries In San Diego
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The Best Date Night Bars In San Diego
Keep the spark alive with date night.
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