Underbelly Little Italy PHOTO: COURTESY OF CONSORTIUM HOLDINGS
Here are the best cocktail lounges in San Diego, no matter what type of drink suits your mood.
As the epicenter of mezcal culture in San Diego, Tahona wows with over 120 types of mezcal and a Oaxacan-inspired menu to be enjoyed in a speakeasy-hidden bar. tahonabar.com
This grandiose speakeasy in disguise transports guests to the 1920s via a secret entrance and a curated collection of whisky brands from around the world. raisedxwolves.com
Underbelly emulates a futuristic Tokyo scene with ceiling-high liquor racks lined by neon lights and a menu laden with ramen, bao, bento boxes and specialty cocktails. godblessunderbelly.com
The Guild Bar exudes elegance from the interior styled with velvet furnishings and marble countertops to a Prohibition Era-inspired drink menu complete with craft cocktails, wines and draft beers. theguildhotel.com
Open the door of a faux refrigerator and enter this illustrious space where an all-inclusive ticket comes with custom cocktails and several courses tailored to personal preference. youngbloodsucks.com
This trendy tiki bar presents a flame-shooting and water streaming wall, Polynesian pop art, and 36 exotic drinks and modern tiki interpretations to choose from. falseidoltiki.com
Creativity and careful coupling take precedence at the Neighborhood, a restaurant bar focusing on perfectly pairing craft beer and food. neighborhoodsd.com
This speakeasy resting beneath a Chinese medicine apothecary treasures East Asian culture through its flavors and furnishings. 52remedies.com
A subtle stack of kegs make way for this elite, gothic-style space inside of the Neighborhood that is adorned with brass skulls and Rembrandt-style paintings. nobleexperimentsd.com
Live out the Gatsby lifestyle at Prohibition for a true sensory experience filled with live music and masterfully-made cocktails. prohibitionosd.com
Take a spin at this whimsical bar revolving around a carousel centerpiece that is embellished with 400+ hand-painted light bulbs plus exquisite drinks and dishes. wolfiescarousel.com
At Polite Provisions, mixologists manufacture cocktails and elixirs to cure your day in a space modeled after a lavish subway station. politeprovisions.com
A tribute to the founding fathers, Room 56 makes for a sophisticatedly elegant experience with a live saxophonist and timeless cocktail menu. viiiv.co
This untraditional vegan spot surprises guests by serving intricate drinks like rose water and green chili vodka with a background of heavy metal music and Victorian-style décor. barkindred.com
Sip, converse and lounge at Fifth & Rose, a chic, comfortable cocktail bar decked out in white candles and fresh roses. pendry.com/san-diego/dining/fifth-rose
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