San Diego's Best Live Music Venue

Twin pianos fill the stage, drinks fill the tables, and sing-alongs of familiar choruses fill the bar.

Reviews:

• “Don’t waste your time with these guys – San Diego has plenty of better alternatives”
• “Rude Service”
• “Great during the week….”
• “The Shout! House – Rock n’ Roll, Sing a Long, Dueling Piano Bar – THEY ROCK!”

Tips: Admission is free for the first hour each night. The cover is $5 during the week and $8 on weekends.

The Shout! House or email The Shout! House

Little Italy’s new live music venue brings fine acoustics, top-notch jazz acts and world-class cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Unique, Authentic Dining and Music Experience, All in One Stop”
• “WORTH A TRY”
• “fabulous music club”
• “Don’t go Hungry!!”

Tips: We hear all-star chef and entrepreneur Bradley Ogden is consulting on the restaurant design and menu.

Anthology

Mission Beach bar & grill with a punk-rock-meets-beach-boys feel draws all-ages crowds for live local music.

Tips: Try the middle landing on the stairs up to the roof for a great view of the stage.

Canes Bar and Grill or email Canes Bar and Grill

Rock out to headline bands and performers at this intimate, legendary live music and dance venue.

Reviews:

• “RIPP OFF”
• “Haven’t had Jambalaya like this since my last visit to New Orleans”
• “Fool me once, shame on you…..”
• “Awesome choir”

House of Blues San Diego

The Gaslamp’s All-American sweetheart of sultry blues and more

Reviews:

• “Poor service, blase food, tourist magnet”
• “Great Food, Service, and Night Life”
• “HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!”
• “AMAZING DINNER, SERVICE, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT”
• “most horrible customer service”

Tips: Strut downstairs for a round of pool or more secluded dining, set away from the often loud scene above.

Jimmy Love’s

Boisterous, island-inspired spot serves up buckets of barbecue, giant beers and a rowdy atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “This is a Must Stop By!”
• “So-So food, fun atmosphere, HORRENDOUS service!!”
• “Are you ready for a good time after work?”

Dick’s Last Resort Restaurant or email Dick’s Last Resort Restaurant

Traditional yet contemporary Latin jazz adds rhythm to the Gaslamp’s beat.

Reviews:

• “Worst Restaurant Experience Ever!”
• “DON’T EAT HERE”
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• “A bar, not a restaurant”

Tips: If you dine on a dinner entree in Croce’s neighboring restaurant, admission to the jazz bar is free.

Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar

Rock out to hip, up-and-coming bands in the intimate, storied downtown venue.

Reviews:

• “Great Original Venue”

Tips: It gets loud. Even if you think you can handle it, stick some earplugs in your back pocket. You’ll be glad you did.

Casbah

Radical collective space located on the UCSD campus features all-ages shows, a community garden and activist resources; vegetarian meals served.

Che Cafe

Former Blind Melons still features live, local music and a pool table, but now draws a younger, hispter crowd.

Tips: It’s one of the longest happy hours at the beach: Get $1 off drinks from 1pm to 7pm.

710 Beach Club

On the border between South and North Park, this neighborhood bar goes from chill happy hour to crazy karaoke with ease.

Tips: Finding a spot just off 30th shouldn’t be too tough.

Blue Foot Bar & Lounge

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