Rooftop bars are popular in San Diego, especially with the perfect weather year-round, and relaxed attitude towards dress codes and open drinking hours. With so many San Diego rooftop bars, it can be hard to choose the best ones to visit. But, San Diego has you covered from date night, to girls’ brunch, to a hard-partying night of dancing. Below there is a list of four rooftop bars that you need to visit when you are in San Diego.
1. The Pool House
Gaslamp Quarter
The Pool House gives you some of the best views of the Gaslamp Quarter, and it’s a premier spot for a rooftop bar, with the bonus of a pool. The atmosphere at the Pool House is contemporary, light, and airy, embodying the essence of the Southern California lifestyle. This rooftop bar includes an indoor and outdoor space right above the famed 5th Avenue in the Quarter and has a variety of daytime and events to enjoy while sipping signature cocktails from the bar.
2.Kairoa Brewing Company
University Heights
Enjoy this rooftop brewery, that pays homage to the owners New Zealand heritage. The Kairoa Brewing Company serves some hearty dishes, such as sausage rolls, and meat pies, and New Zealand beers’ that utilize the country’s Nelson Hops, such as Tasman Bay IPA. Enjoy some delicious food and drinks in this sunny, modern rooftop bar.
3. Topside Terrace Kitchen and Bar
Little Italy
Topside Terrace Kitchen and Bar is a newer addition to the scene in Little Italy. The bar is located on top of the Hotel Republic. It’s a quieter spot, that does not attract an overly large crowd, so it has a more relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Customers can enjoy yummy dishes such as roasted bone marrow and hand-crafted cocktails like an Old Cuban, which is a rum-based drink, that’s between a mojito and a French 75.
4. King and Queen Cantina
Little Italy
The founder of King and Queen Cantina’s goal was to bring the atmosphere of a Latin Cantina to Little Italy but also wanted to add a twist of modernization for the rooftop crowd in San Diego c by adding dance music and a party vibe. It’s decorated colorfully, with a leather bar stools, and natural wood. Upstairs is the outdoor rooftop bar, where you can take in the skyline of San Diego and enjoy your cocktails.
San Diego is known as “America’s Finest City,” with its proximity to the Pacific coast of California, beaches, parks, and warm weather. It doesn’t matter the time of year you visit, in San Diego you’ll find sun, warm temperatures, and fabulous rooftop bars. San Diego has a rooftop to suit all your needs from intimate date nights, to hard – going, dance-filled evenings. When you’re feeling like socializing, a cocktail, and a little bit of dancing, give The Pool House, Kairoa Brewing Company, Topside Terrace Kitchen and Bar, and King and Queen Cantina a try for a fun time. Enjoy the spectacular views of the city from a rooftop bar while sipping on your drink and enjoying your brunch, dinner, or evening entertainment.