San Diego has seen an explosion of amazing cocktail bars over the last few years, possibly a sign of a city growing up and embracing its middle age. Or maybe cocktail bars are just popular these days. Either way, the citizens of the city are the winners here.
A good cocktail bar will be dimly lit, cozy, friendly, and preferably go all out with intricate designs that don't match any specific theme, but make you feel like it all works anyway. It will have something for everyone - for those who do not want to taste any liquor and pretend they are drinking Capri Sun to those who want to get slapped in the face by the spirit.
Below we have listed out the best cocktail bars in San Diego.
THE COCKTAIL BARS
La Nacional Chula Vista
Margaritas and live music in the heart of downtown Chula Vista
Swan Bar In North Park
Cocktails and loveseats and a delightful burger
Happy Medium
Sunny drinks in a breezy place
Mothership
Hit escape velocity at this galactic tiki bar
Polite Provisions
A cocktail bar that pays attention to the details
Mabel's Gone Fishing
Succulent Spanish seafood and creative crafted cocktails
False Idol
A dream-like bar serving heavy rum drinks
Realm of the 52 Remedies
Cure what ails you with elixirs and rations at this Convoy speakeasy
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