Here's a sampling of local spots that have closed during the pandemic, so far:Ĭhiquita’s Mexican Restaurant (San Diego)Ĭhiquita’s Mexican Restaurant – around since 1967, with 36 of those years spent at its bright yellow location on Home Avenue (that triangle between I-15, I-805 and SR-94) – announced on Facebook on April 28 that it was permanently closing. We will also include any bars or nightclubs that have permanently closed during the pandemic on our list. Keep checking Eater's reporting for daily updates (and we will add updates on NBC 7, too). Walk-ins are accepted if seating is available.Although dining - both indoor and outdoor - is on at San Diego County restaurants, some local eateries just can't bounce back from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and have been forced to permanently shutter.Įater San Diego has compiled this running list of San Diego restaurants that have had to permanently close during the COVID-19 crisis.
How to book: Reservations are recommended and can be made up to two weeks in advance via Tock. If all of that seems overwhelming, just let your mixologist craft you something wonderful, or choose from their impressive list of rare and unusual spirits, neat or on a big, crystal-clear ice rock. Remedies For Your Ailments is a seasonally-rotating collection of of-the-moment cocktails that range from spirit-forward to tropical to spiced and smoky Modern Remedies Around the World pay homage to inspiring new classics from the 2000s, and Prescriptions From the Old Days covers time-honored creations of the 1800-1900s. A long, jade bar gives you a front row view of the mixology magic, while private booths are cast in flattering, flickering light. Then, you’ll maneuver through the final passageway (courtesy of master “hidden entrance” designer Michael Soriano) into an opulent Art Deco masterpiece fused seamlessly with Korean and Chinese design elements. Behind it lies The Apothecary, a futuristic white space with gleaming jars of exotic herbs and tonics that you can explore and merchandise for purchase. “Hidden” speakeasies are a bit of a tired concept, but Realm has breathed new life into the idea, starting with the door situated in plain sight at the back of Kearny Mesa’s Common Theory Public House. How to order: Seating is on a first-come basis. Check the individual websites for hours of operation. Kové’s version is organic, vegan, gluten-free, and comes in a half-dozen flavors (so far) including mojito, lemonade iced tea, mango colada, and passion berry. Kové Hard Yerba Mate brews and serves up the world’s first alcoholic yerba mate-a native South American plant that’s brewed into a wildly popular, often communally shared beverage. ReBru Spirits rescues beer that’s either overstocked or nearing its expiration date from being dumped down the drain and upcycles it into small-batch craft vodka, gin, and whiskey, which can be purchased by the bottle or in a rotating selection of craft cocktails. The Acre of Awesome houses three different drinking establishments, starting with Thorn Brewing and their 30-barrel brewhouse and tasting room, where you can sip signature brews as well as unique varieties that aren’t available at their other venues. We love the idea of shared spaces-and one of the best in San Diego is in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Barrio Logan. From South Park to the Gaslamp District and beyond, here are the best places to grab a drink in San Diego right now: Many of our favorite watering holes continue to struggle with staffing, so check hours of operation before heading out, and above all, be patient and tip generously. Remember that private businesses have the right to create specific COVID guidelines to protect themselves and their staff-so if someone asks you to put a mask on when going to the restroom, don’t be a jerk about it. Now that California’s mask mandate has been lifted, it’s easy to forget that COVID-19 is still around.
Whether you want to spend a quiet evening catching up with friends by the fire pits, throw a lavish blowout at a carousel bar, or romance someone special in a sexy speakeasy, San Diego has the perfect vibe for all your tippling adventures. San Diego’s bar scene continues to amaze us with its variety-in addition to being the capital of craft beer, we’ve got sparkling rooftop showstoppers and luxe lounges, as well as great sports bars to watch your favorite teams and low-key dive bars too.