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CRG has over 25 locations in San Diego, plus two in Maui. Living Like a Local: For a delicious bite before heading over to this bar arcade, you could stop by the Cohn Restaurant Group’s second spot on The Row-BO-beau kitchen + garden. Everything from Boochcraft Kombucha, Cold Brew Coffee, 40 craft beers on tap-like local favorites from Thorn Street Barrio and Modern Times Black House-and wine options are all readily lined-up for you to clink the night away. Let the games begin!ĭrink Up: Coin Haus also has the region’s first self-serving taps! With so many to choose from, the first game will determine who can try the most. Plus, new challenges like Game of Thrones and Ghostbusters pinball are next to conquer. With almost 30 throwback classics, isn’t everyone a winner? Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, Frogger and Pac-Man are a few of the classics that await you at this adult-only arcade. Game On: The 2,400-square-foot venue is banking on your teenage nostalgia. Native Knowledge: Sidecar is open seven days a week, providing happy hour Monday through Friday with $1 off all beer, wine and cocktails.Ī post shared by Coin Haus on at 11:05am PDT Instead, they partner with popular food trucks so you can grab some fare outside and bring it inside, so as to not interrupt your winning streak. Another fun fact? They don’t have a kitchen to provide food for their hungry patrons. They provide ingredients sourced from nearby farms, make their syrups and fresh-squeezed juices daily and carry local breweries’ products and spirits from SD favorite, Ballast Point. Living Like a Local: Sidecar loves to support the community.
For the classic arcade lovers, don’t worry, they also have a set up with Pac-Man and Galaga. Here, you will find Big Buck Safari and Pop-A-Shot, the latter of which Sidecar host tournaments for if you’re feeling competitive. Game On: Now that you’ve settled in at the bar, indulge in one of the games they have lined up for you to slay. You won’t find any stemware in-house, as they like to keep their cocktail consumption casual, simple and focused on what is inside rather than the receptacle. Living Like a Local: In addition to being an arcade bar, they like to call themselves an “industry bar,” constantly making friends with the locals that work in their neighborhood, creating relationships and exchanging business to support one another.ĭrink Up: Focusing on bringing what they call an “honest” cocktail to the table, their drink menu is all about creating modern, multi-step versions of classics and fresh, local and house-made ingredients. Native Knowledge: Coin-Op is open seven days a week, with happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. Pac-Man, Pop-A-Shot, Street Fighter II, Big Buck Hunter and, of course, their pinball machines. Game On: When you have your drink and nosh ordered, choose from the variety of games including Ms. Chef Bolton opts for farm-to-table options, using local produce and game meats that make for cuisine that is enjoyable for their big kid demographic. They even like to get fancy with the “beer cocktail” concept, with creations like the “1 Up,” which contains a pint of Stiegl Radler grapefruit beer and a shot of Mezcal.įoodie Fuel: For nibbles, Chef Mark Bolton constructs the chef-driven, seasonal menu that is geared towards small bites and bar food that are in a league of their own. The Flame will always succeed to spice up your night in one way or another.Drink Up: Coin-Op pays attention to detail when it comes to their crafty cocktails. Friday is their girl night, also known as "soul kiss", and their Saturday themed nights are always fluctuating to accommodate everyone in the community. The Flame is well known to host musical guests and performance artists on their designated special event Thursdays. They have a V.I.P section, stripper poles, and two separate rooms where they host events and of course a variety of dj's.
This is THE only place where you will ever witness corsets, vinyl, and fetish gogo's parade around with the greatest of ease. This bar and lounge hosts "Sabbat", the local Goth night. This provocative club brings a different vibe to Hillcrest, and let me tell you why. For those who are ready to stay out all night, dance until the bar kicks you out, and wake up smelling like a fog machine, you better head to the Flame. If you aren't feeling saucy, and just want to chill, you can indulge in your vice of choice at this location. The Flame is a bar and lounge that brings a kick back atmosphere to a club.