#1 Fifth Avenue
Gay-friendly local's hangout boasts an easygoing vibe and a back patio that regularly features special events, game nights, and DJs. Featuring daily happy hour from 12 noon to 7 pm, and the best sidewalk cruising!
3845 Fifth Ave - 619.299.1911
Number One Fifth

Alibi
One of Hillcrest’s oldest neighborhood bars established in the 1930s, this no frills venue offers pool tables, strong drinks, jukebox, and a hip vibe.
1403 University Ave. - 619.295.0881
alibisandiego.com

Baja Betty's + Backdoor Betty’s
Voted best Monday-Friday happy hour in Hillcrest. Over 100 tequilas, mexi-fresh menu & a great time! Book your private party in the Backdoor Betty’s “speakeasy venue.”
1421 University Ave. - 619.269.8510
bajabettyssd.com

Barrel and Board
Take a trip inside Hillcrest’s chicest hot spot for chef-inspired sharable boards & hand-crafted cocktails. An upscale bar & restaurant specializing in woman-forward & POC wine & spirits for something intimate or something eventful.
1027 University Ave. - 619.902.4646
barrelandboardsd.com

CJ’s
Compact neighborhood haunt offers cocktails & brews in a kitschy interior with multiple sports TVs.
222 W. Washington St. - 619.296.2721
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Cori-ography
Best Dance Lessons in San Diego. Wedding Dances, Social Dancing, Date Nights. Ballroom, Salsa, Swing, Tango.
1795 University Ave. - 858.859.CORI
coriographydance.com

Escape Game SD
San Diego's Premier Escape Game with escape rooms perfect for team building, tourists, gamers, and fun with friends and family.
3956 Fourth Ave. - 619.642.0095
escapegamesd.com

Escapism Puzzle Room
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a secret agent, escape a dungeon, or solve a mystery? At Escapism they create unique escape room experiences where you are part of the adventure.
3919 Fourth Ave. Ste. A - 619.866.2670
escapismsd.com

Finest City Improv
Venue featuring improv performances, plus comedy classes & workshops, in a cozy, relaxed setting. 
3746 Sixth Ave. - 619.306.6047
finestcityimprov.com

FruitCraft
FruitCraft is taking creativity in San Diego's craft alcohol scene to a whole new level by fermenting some of the highest quality ingredients on earth: fruit!
1477 University Ave - 877.484.6282
fruitcraft.com

Gossip Grill
One of southern California’s most well known and largest women’s hot spots, Gossip Grill welcomes everyone to sip at the newly expanded patio bar, dance the night away, or hang out around ultra cool fire pits.
1220 University Ave. - 619.260.8023
gossipgrill.com

Hillcrest Brewing Company
Handcrafted Beer & Stone Oven Pizza w/ Bottles, along with a full speciality cocktail selection! Happy Hour 4-6 pm.
1458 University Ave. - 619.269.4323
hillcrestbrewingcompany.com

insideOUT
A sexy, chic and refined destination for those who want to enjoy fine dining, craft cocktails and relax in an urban oasis.
1642 University Ave. Ste. 100 - 619.888.8623
insideoutsd.com

Kava Collective
Kava Collective is Southern California’s premiere venue for all things kava. Using different strains from all over the world, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Hawaii, Samoa and Papua New Guinea, they brew every batch quart-by-quart to maximize quality, freshness, and potency of our kava.
1731 University Ave. - 619.293.3180
kavacollective.com

Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas
Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.
3965 Fifth Ave. #200 - 619.298.2904
landmarktheatres.com

Lockdown Escape Room
Lockdown Rooms has the best live escape room experience in San Diego with their Hillcrest location being the perfect destination when you're in the mood for fun.
1037 University Ave. - 619.501.2566
lockdownrooms.com

Nunu’s
Nunu’s has been a landmark in San Diego’s Hillcrest since the 1960’s offering an inviting and laidback vibe, with an undeniable divey charm.
3537 Fifth Ave. - 619.295.2878
nunustavern.com

Puzzalarium
San Diego’s original and most awarded escape room experience. The floor is lava!
3864 Fourth Ave. - 619.402.1466
puzzalarium.com

Rich's Nightclub
Hillcrest's biggest dance club. Every week, dance your way from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 pm to 2 am.
1051 University Ave - 619.295.2195
richssandiego.com

The Loft
A charming dive bar that is considered by many to be the friendliest bar in San Diego. A great place to meet locals, who have come here for the great attitude of the staff and friendly atmosphere.
3610 Fifth Ave. - 619.296.6407
loftsd.com

The Merrow
A Gaelic/Nautical inspired bar and live music concert venue, with regional and choice micro-brews. Home of the popular monthly Bear Nite dance party. Neighborhood lounge committed to local art & live music!
1271 University Ave - 619.299.7372
themerrow.com

The Rail
Open since 1960, buzzing gay nightspot boasts bottle service, bar bites, a patio & theme nights.
3796 Fifth Ave. - 619.298.2233
thebrassrailsd.com

The Wine Lover
Intimate wine bar offering panini sandwiches & small bites, plus tastings & events.
3968 Fifth Ave. - 619.294.9200
thewineloversd.com

Uptown Tavern
One of San Diego’s best happy hour hang outs, this unique location features creative dishes, cozy spaces, and great street side patio with fie pits.
1236 University Ave
uptowntavernsd.com

Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill
Urban Mo’s sets Hillcrest scene with it’s creative spaces including wrap around bars, cozy dining area, street side patios, and a huge dance floor. Once you spend a night here, you’ll never be the same.
308 University Ave. - 619.491.0400
urbanmos.com

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