San Diego's Best Hookup Spot 2008

Gaslamp hot spot has A-listers buzzing about the exclusive rooftop patio and top DJs spinning in the lounge.

Reviews:

• “Fun Nights”
• “Place to BE on the weekends! "
• “Stingaree is horrible!”
• “Great Place!”
• “Excellent food and unique rooftop experience!”

Tips: Springing for bottle service in one of the rooftop cabanas is your best shot at a chance elbow rub with celebs.

Stingaree or email Stingaree

The beach scene gets chic off Garnet with a stylish restaurant and lounge that caters to the downtown crowd.

Tips: Antonio Fricsia, also Chef of Stingaree, is at the helm of the kitchen.

Bar West or email Bar West

Hip downtown loft restaurant is cool by association to celebs, a locally renowned chef and top DJs spinning into the wee hours.

Reviews:

• “great service!”
• “Great customer service, fun atmosphere”
• “Posers stay away!”
• “Wow!!!!!”
• “Only REAL lounge in Gaslamp”

Tips: The upstairs lounge appears off limits, but all it takes is a request to your server for an escort to a table above.

Confidential

Popular Chula Vista bar and lounge has a nightclub feel on weekends with DJs and dancing.

Reviews:

• “juke box open to all music types”
• “NyIrishLush’s Favorite”

Tips: Dress to impress for special theme and club nights. Call ahead to confirm any more specific requirements.

Blue Haven

Gaslamp sports bar offers beer, grub and big screens to a casual clientele of families and friends.

Reviews:

• “This is a great place to dance, karaoke, and peple watch. This is not a good place to drink, eat, or sit down!!!”
• “Ruined My jager bomb experience for life!”
• “Great band playing, but if you want to find the worst bartenders in San Diego go to the Whiskey Girl”
• " Best Band , , , Press Play !"

Tips: It’s called Whiskey Girl for a reason. Get $4 Jack-and-Cokes all day, everyday.

Whiskey Girl

With multiple themed rooms, a well-dressed singles crowd and a Gaslamp-style door policy, it’s not your average PB bar.

Reviews:

• “Classy place on Garnet in PB. open on weekends.”

Tips: Owners are the same team behind PB Bar & Grill and the in-house dance club Tremors.

Johnny V

Gaslamp corner bar balances a cool loft look with an easy, neighborhood feel and great happy hour specials.

Tips: Bottle service or dinner reservation guarantees you a prime booth spot. Outdoor seating fills up fast on weekends.

Sidebar — CLOSED TEMPORARILY

Exclusive retro lounge hyped for swank decor, innovative airport location and top local DJs.

Tips: The bar’s patio is directly in the flight path of Lindberg Field. Every two minutes or so, a 757 swoops overhead. Loud, but cool.

The Airport

Just consider this place the biggest drink and dance emporium in all of Pacific Beach.

Tips: Surprisingly, there is a no flip-flop rule on certain nights. Best to call ahead, just in case.

Typhoon Saloon

Toast to hearty foods and a friendly Irish vibe at the beachfront outpost of the beloved local pub.

Tips: Guinness. If it’s early, maybe an irish coffee.

Hennessey’s Tavern

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