San Diego Gay Bars

San Diego has a considerable number of gay bars most of which are located in the Hillcrest neighbourhood.

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San Diego Gay Bars

Flicks

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Today: Go-go Dancers and DJ - Every Thursday

1017 University Ave, San Diego, USA

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Based on 14 votes

Popular gay video bar in San Diego (since 1983). Flicks has games, karaoke, and over 15,000 video clips. There's an outdoor patio where you can sit and enjoy a beer as you people-watch. It's been going since 1983.

Located in the Hillcrest gay neighbourhood. Open every day until 2am.

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Bar

Karaoke

Live music

Music

3.7

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Based on 14 votes

Weekday: 14:00-02:00

Weekend: 14:00/12:00-02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

#1 Fifth Avenue

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3845 5th Ave, San Diego, USA

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Based on 4 votes

Legendary gay bar in San Diego's Hillcrest gay village. #1 Fifth Ave has excellent view for people-watching with open windows facing 5th Ave.

The bar is known for its fun monthly themed events including karaoke, comedy, live acts, art shows every last Tuesday of the month, the popular Pictionary on Wednesdays and Sunday FunDay.

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Bar

Karaoke

Live music

Music

Shows

4.8

Audience Rating

Based on 4 votes

Weekday: 12:00-02:00

Weekend: 12:00-02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Martinis Above Fourth (CLOSED)

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3940 4th Ave, Suite 200, San Diego, USA

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This upmarket, award-winning San Diego gay bar offers a contemporary lounge space, casual fine dining and live shows. Martinis Above 4th

(has 100+ specialty martinis, along with a large selection of spirits, wine and beer. Located in the Hillcrest gay village, within moments from other gay venues.

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Bar

Drag Shows

Live music

Music

Restaurant

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Based on 1 votes

Weekday: 16:00-12:00

Weekend: 16:00-12:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Hillcrest Brewing Co.

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Today: Color Rush Thursdays and All-Night Hoppy Hour - Every Thursday

1458 University Ave , San Diego, USA

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Based on 1 votes

The world's first LGBT brewery, based in San Diego. Hillcrest Brewing Company is has a great atmosphere perfect for beer-lovers and they offer many house ales and plates.

The bar offers daily 'Hoppy Hours' and weekly specials such as Two-for-One TWOsdays and #Bottomless Saturdays.

Their brews and pizza pies have captured the essence of San Diego’s most colourful neighbourhood, and their brewery is located just next door to the iconic Hillcrest Pride Flag.

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Bar

Music

4

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Based on 1 votes

Weekday: 15:00-23:00

Weekend: 11:00/09:00-23:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

MO's Bar & Grill

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308 University Ave, San Diego, USA

3.7

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Based on 3 votes

Gay bar & restaurant and a hotspot for the LGBT community in San Diego. MO's Bar & Grill serves tasty burgers and handcrafted cocktails.

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, the bar has a spacious outdoor patio and hosts regular themed nights including Country & Western dancing and other festive events.

Features:

Bar

Dancing

Drag Shows

Live music

Restaurant

3.7

Audience Rating

Based on 3 votes

Weekday: 10am - 12am

Weekend: 9am - 1am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Cheers

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1839 Adams Ave, San Diego, USA

4.7

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Based on 3 votes

Intimate neighbourhood gay bar, located in Historic University Heights in San Diego.

Cheers is down to earth and community focused, meaning you'll always find someone to chat to in here. The bar serves cheap drinks and has daily drink specials, as well as pool games and social nights.

Open daily from 11am-2am.

Features:

back patio

Bar

Music

Pool tables

4.7

Audience Rating

Based on 3 votes

Weekday: 11am - 2am

Weekend: 11am - 2am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Pecs Bar

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2046 University Ave, San Diego, USA

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Gay bar in San Diego's North Park. Pecs Bar serves great drinks at reasonable prices and has an outdoor patio, , 7 large screen TVs.

The bar is also equipped with pool table, darts, digital juke box, free WiFi access. Check Pec's website or Facebook page for special event schedule.

Features:

Bar

Music

Themed nights

3

Audience Rating

Based on 3 votes

Weekday: 12:00-02:00

Weekend: 12:00/10:00-02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Fiesta Cantina - Hillcrest (TEMP CLOSED)

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Today: Play ThursDaze - Hosted by Landa Plenty - Every Thursday

Tomorrow: Fireball Fridays - Every Friday

142 University Ave, San Diego, USA

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This lively, gay-friendly bar & restaurant in Hillcrest serves delicious Mexican plates with a beachy vibe - perfect for a sunny day.

Fiesta Cantina serves incredible cocktails, including their famous 36oz mega margarita. There are TV screens and outdoor seating area as well as daily happy hours 4pm-8pm.

Features:

Bar

Drag Shows

Music

Outdoor seating

TV's

4

Audience Rating

Based on 1 votes

Weekday: 12:00/11:30 - 02:00

Weekend: 11:00 - 02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

The Loft

3610 Fifth Ave, San Diego, USA

The Loft is a trendy gay bar located in San Diego and was voted Best Gay Bar by Yelp in 2019.

Happy hour is everyday, lasting until 6:30 pm.

Weekday: 11am -2am

Weekend: 11am - 2am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Chee Chee Club

929 Broadway, San Diego, USA

The Chee Chee Club is a gay cocktail dive bar, located in the East Village area, is known for its eclectic crowd and fun atmosphere.

Weekday: Open: Mon, Wed 2pm - 2am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Gossip Grill

1220 University Ave, San Diego, USA

Gossip Grill is a women's bar and restaurant that turns into a nightclub at night. Gossip Grill is the last seven day-a-week bar for women in California, outlasting other similar venues.

This venue offers amazing features such as an outdoor patio bar, fire pits and a large dance floor once the restaurant shuts up for the night.

There are various events including drag shows, that take place monthly, check out their website for more information.

Weekday: Mon, Tues: 2 pm - 8 pm Wed, Thurs: 2 pm - 2 am

Weekend: Fri: 2 pm - 2 am Sat: 10 am - 10 pm Sun: 10 am - 10 pm

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

The Hole in the Wall

2820 Lytton St, San Diego, USA

The Hole in the Wall is considered the friendliest dive bar in San Diego, occupying a historic building dating back to 1924.

This old-school bar has great features such as beer pong, a pool table, karaoke and an outdoor patio.

There is a Sunday Funday which includes a local food fare!

Weekday: CLOSED: Mon, Tues, Wed OPEN: 4pm - 10pm Thurs, Fri

Weekend: Sat, Sun: 12pm - 10pm

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Alibi

1403 University Ave, , San Diego, USA

Alibi is a casual hangout in San Diego featuring a retro jukebox and pool tables. Enjoy their great beer selection inside with loud rock'n'roll music, or at the outside patio.

Please note that this bar only accepts cash.

Features:

Bar

Cocktails

Music

Patio

pool table

Weekday: 6am - 2am

Weekend: 6am - 2am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Lips

3036 El Cajon Blvd, , San Diego, USA

Lips has been serving up Dinner, Drinks and Fabulous Drag Shows across America - including San Diego.

This supper club run is by drag queens and has nightly live acts with big hair, high heels, and lots of duct tape. Shows are on six nights a week, so stop by for Bitchy Bingo or the Dragalicious Gospel Brunch on Sundays.

Locals and travellers love the kitchy decor and the great beer selection.

Lips is wheelchair accessible, and a transgender safe space.

Features:

Bar

breakfast

Brunch

Drag Shows

Music

Restaurant

Weekday: 7pm - 11pm (Mon closed)

Weekend: Sat 6pm - 11pm, Sun 11am - 3pm and 7pm - 10pm

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

InsideOUT

1642 University Ave #100, , San Diego, USA

This LGBT-owned and managed establishment is serving California & Mediterranean-inspired dishes and drinks. Enjoy the chic and casually elegant inside bar and dining room, or have a craft cocktail in the outdoor atrium. Relax by the pool and watch the water features.

Features:

Bar

Music

Pool

Restaurant

Weekday: 4pm - 10pm (Mon closed)

Weekend: Sat 11am - 12am, Sun 11am - 6pm

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Redwing Bar & Grill

4012 30th St, , San Diego, USA

At Redwing Bar & Grill, you can expect a range of comfort and late night food, as well as a wide selection of beers and cocktails.

With a solid neighborhood vibe, every night is karaoke night (or another themed night).

The large central bar points the way toward the spacious back patio with its own full bar and food service.

Features:

Bar

Food

Grill

Karaoke

Music

theme nights

Weekday: 11am - 1am (Mon-Tue closed)

Weekend: 11am - 2am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Uptown Tavern

1236 University Ave, , San Diego, USA

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego's LGBT neighbourhood, Uptown Tavern is where locals flock to dine and dance. This pub serves crafty cocktails, microbrews and locally sourced sharable American plates.

The patio offers an excellent spot to day drink or to enjoy the happy hour.

Features:

Bar

Dance

Food

Music

transgender safe space

wheelchair Accessible

Weekday: 4pm - 11pm (Mon closed)

Weekend: Sat 12pm - 12am, Sun 11am - 11pm

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Nunu's

3537 Fifth Ave, , San Diego, USA

Nunu's has been a Hillcrest landmark since the 1960s. At this retro hangout, locals tuck-in to red Naugahyde booths for American bar bites & cheap drinks. LGBTQ+ friendly Nunu's offers an inviting and laidback vibe, with an undeniable divey charm. Enjoy drinks on thee patio listening to loud tunes from the jukebox.

Features:

Bar

Cocktails

Food

jukebox

Music

Patio

Weekday: Mon-Wed closed, 4pm - 12am

Weekend: Sat 4pm - 12am, Sun 1pm - 9pm

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

SRO Lounge

1807 Fifth Ave, , San Diego, USA

Close to the Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo, SRO Lounge serves a wide range of beers, cocktails and wines. This storied gay bar has deep reed walls and chandeliers, that delivers a glam but laid-back vibe.

Features:

Bar

Beer

Cocktails

Music

Weekday: 10am - 2am

Weekend: 10am - 2am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

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