Entertainment in San Diego
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The Vine
For when you need a reprieve from the flip-flops and anklet set. This relative newcomer exudes zero pretension and caters to the beer and wine aficionado with more than 50 bottled Belgians of the former and the same number of wines by the glass. The small plates accompany the liquids perfectly.
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Wine Steals
A convivial neighbourhood place that specialises in fine but inexpensive wines (half a pour for nix, glasses at standard prices or a 'splash' for a quarter), which you can pair with cheese-charcuterie boards.
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Bitter End
The crowd wears khakis and drinks martinis at this former Gaslamp brothel that has been turned into an atmospheric watering hole. There's an extensive selection of beers on tap. Dancing is downstairs.
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Side Bar
Good vibrations accompany good libations - watermelon mojito, martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives - at this Gaslamp lounge, while you lounge on a long banquette beneath 'oh my'-enducing art.
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Nunu's Cocktail Lounge
Dark and divey, this hipster haven started pouring when JFK was president and still looks the part with its curvy booths, big bar and lovably kitsch decor. Smoking is permitted on the patio.
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Airport Lounge
The clientele is Euro-cool, the DJs hot, the design mod, the drinks strong and the servers dressed like flight attendants at this buzzy watering hole in the flight path of San Diego Airport.
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Casbah
Liz Phair, Alanis Morissette and the Smashing Pumpkins all rocked this funky Casbah on their way up the charts, and it's still a good place to catch local acts and tomorrow's headliners.
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Shout House
Dueling pianos entertain at this rowdy but innocent Gaslamp bar. Pianists have an amazing repertoire: standards, rock and more; we once heard the cult comedy number 'D*ck in a Box.'
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Karl Strauss Brewery & Grill
Local microbrewery serving surprisingly decent pub grub (most mains $10 to $19). Pints cost $3.50 and pitchers are $12.95 during happy hour (4pm to 6:30pm Monday to Friday).
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Coaster Saloon
This old-fashioned neighborhood bar has front-row views of the Belmont Park roller coaster, and draws an unpretentious crowd with its beer selection and good margaritas.
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Soma
This all-ages venue (no booze) spotlights up-and-coming local bands of the alterna-rock and punk persuasion. Electric and edgy, with fiercely loyal crowds.
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Bourbon Street
This gay spot's warren of bars, courtyards and dancefloor makes for easy mingling. Look for bingo nights, guest DJs and wickedly cheap martini happy hours.
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Anthology
Near Little Italy, Anthology presents live jazz in a swank supper-club setting, from both up-and-comers and big-name performers.
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