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The Hottest Cocktail Bars in San Diego, March 2022

The newest drinks in the urban center can be found at these bars

by Updated Mar 10, 2022, 9:06am PST

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| Kimberly Motos

Seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors are on the menu as bars across town and there's something for everyone heading out into the early hints of spring. Expect for summertime while sipping on the latest batch of cocktail releases hitting San Diego.

The Eater Cocktail Heatmap will be updated frequently to highlight new openings or fresh menus that are generating serious buzz around town.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

406 Pier View Style
Oceanside, CA 92054

Just up the street from the Oceanside Pier, Frankie's offers the ho-hum warmth of classic cocktails. At the front the wall opens toward the street and into a small patio with outdoor tables. Warm up with cocktails similar the Kerouac Alley, a blend of bourbon, fig, cardamom, and sage.

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626 S Tremont St
Oceanside, CA 92054

The four-course Japanese menu at Oceanside's Matsu is the star, but save a space on your table for the first-class cocktails. Chill with a Kaku-Hi, a shimmering blend of icy Japanese whisky, sparkling water, and lemon oil; or, try the Kitsunu made with Etsu gin, citrusy yuzu, and a hint of shiso foliage.

• Open in Google Maps

1733 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054

The Plot's front-of-house manager Marisa Johnson has created a new arts and crafts cocktail menu that celebrates all things botanical. The menu includes cocktails like the Neon Prayers with Lillet Blanc, basil, lemon, and sweet vermouth and the String of Hearts with lillet rose, cardamaro, handcrafted pink peppercorn syrup, aquafaba and lemon.

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2659 State St Suite 102
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Follow your center to Jeune et Jolie and sweeten your twenty-four hours (or night) with the new Fruits de la Passion. An iced blend of tequila and mezcal with passion fruit, kokosnoot cream, ginger and lime.

Jeune et Jolie

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2100 North Declension Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Chef Claudette Zepeda's Northward County spot has plenty of cocktails to pair with world class food and views. Savour the weekend with a Grandview made with Yous & Yours vodka and Castelvetrano mignonette olive brine or take in the Encinitas breeze with the Convoy made with Toki Japanese whiskey, citrus, lemongrass, five spice, and seltzer.

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131 W D St
Encinitas, CA 92024

This calendar month, Encinitas' Herb & Body of water welcomes neighbors Ironsmith Coffee Roasters to collaborate on new menu items, including cocktails. Bask the new Carajillo featuring Ironsmith Coffee espresso and Licor 43, Mediterranean citrus, and botanical liquor as a before or later dinner treat.

Carajillo Cocktail

Kimberly Motos

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1026 Wall St
La Jolla, CA 92037

This flavour Puesto introduced their offset high-end margarita, That Good Skillful Cadillac fabricated with Siete Leguas Añejo tequila, Grand Marnier and fresh lime. Or detect seasonal flavors in the Passion Fruit Margarita with El Tesoro Blanco Tequila, passion fruit, ginger and lime designed by bar and spirits creative director Beau du Bois.

Puesto

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4805 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

Tea infused cocktails lace through the menu at Convoy'due south Realm of the 52 Remedies. Highlights include the Earl Grey featuring Kasama Filipino rum with Jura 10yrs single malt scotch, saline water, dear, and cinnamon cream.

• Open in Google Maps

1165 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Celebrate St. Patrick's Twenty-four hour period with cocktail specials at this Pacific Beach hangout. On March 17 they will be offering Shamrock Shots and Irish Mules. Or, stop by any day for cocktails like the Texas Mule with Tito'southward vodka, fresh lime, and ginger beer or their frozen margaritas.

Moonshine Beach

Patrick Samokhvalof

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7123 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

San Diego's newest tiki bar has emerged on the East College/Rolando end of El Cajon Boulevard. Shimmy up to the thatched bar and first the evening with the Luau Shooter made with rum, curaçao, orgeat syrup, pineapple, lime, and a splash of soda or catch a seat on the patio and share a bowl of Pele'southward Poison Punch with light and dark rum, bourbon, fruit juice, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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4677 30th St
San Diego, CA 92116

Bask cocktails with hints of anise and fennel at Wormwood, San Diego's new absinthe bar. Start off with a Spritz Provence, a refreshing glass of Lofi Gentian Amaro, Yellow Chartreuse, and prosecco with an absinthe rinse, rosemary, and olive or sip on the Le Frappe anchored past absinthe with anisette, elderflower, creme de menthe, lime, and a splash of soda.

Wormwood

Arlene Ibarra

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12. The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

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2223 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

North Parks' iconic boutique hotel, Lafayette Hotel, is now in the hands of CH Projects. Savor tropical cocktails, like Pina Coladas and Blue Hawaiians, poolside or caput into their restaurant, Hope 46 for a broader selection. This month, the hotel is also serving as the hub for San Diego's Bartender'due south Weekend, a iii-day cocktail industry-focused consequence highlighting local talent and supporting the non-profit Another Round Another Rally.

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Society & Bungalows

Arlene Ibarra

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3986 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

Northward Park'due south Bivouac Ciderworks offers more than just cider. The tasting room features affordable happy 60 minutes bites and new cocktails like the Camping Cosmo made with vodka, San Diego Jam Cider (with blueberries and blackcurrants), orange Curacao, cranberry, and lime.

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3043 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Verbena Kitchen'south cocktail menu conveys the same level of detail as their food. General managing director Dallas Juanes brings his expertise to drinks like No Tai Matter with rum, banana, lime, and walnut bitters with an aged coffee molasses rum float and the popular Verbena Signature Sangria with petite syrah, citrus and rock fruit with house-made orange liqueur.

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1917 Bharat St
San Diego, CA 92101

This calendar month, the Busalacchi family unit is expecting their newest parcel of joy and is celebrating with a special cocktail for guests. The Baby Busa special is female parenthoped-for Dulce'due south personal favorite―a variation of Barbusa's Fresco cocktail, with jackfruit vodka, cucumber, basil, and lime available through her due date of March 31.

Infant Busa Cocktail

Tom Williams

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1503 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102

Kindred's menu welcomes the long nights with cocktails like Midnight to Midnight with gin, curacao, cranberry, rosemary, and lemon with a splash of sparkling rose. At brunch find refreshing choices like the Wax Bloom with bourbon, rye, sherry, ginger, bitters, and plum jam.

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2469 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

This new restaurant is already impressing on both the food and beverage fronts, with a cocktail menu by David Tye that incorporates Asian ingredients like bitter melon and lychee into drinks that range from refreshing and straightforward to potent and complex.

Jungle Fang.

Kingfisher

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1495 G St
San Diego, CA 92101

This month, East Village's Yous & Yours celebrates five years distilling their fine gins and local vodka (and more). Founder Laura Johnson is debuting their new spring menu with cocktails similar the Queen of Tarts made with Y&Y Citrus Vodka, kumquat, Sicilian lemon balsamic vinegar, and  grapefruit soda.

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777 G St
San Diego, CA 92101

Skid into this costly and intimate hideaway where guests are guided on a customized, multi-course cocktail experience in a individual space subconscious behind Neighborhood restaurant and the Noble Experiment bar.

Young Claret

Arlene Ibarra

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1195 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

This East Village restaurant is destination-worthy for its food every bit well every bit a fine cocktail list from bar lead James Roe and team. The recently-added Callie Gin & Tonic with California gin, saffron, Meyer lemon and Mediterranean tonic rapidly became a house favorite.

Callie Gin & Tonic

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one. Frankie's

Just upward the street from the Oceanside Pier, Frankie's offers the irksome warmth of archetype cocktails. At the front the wall opens toward the street and into a small-scale patio with outdoor tables. Warm up with cocktails like the Kerouac Alley, a blend of bourbon, fig, cardamom, and sage.

406 Pier View Mode
Oceanside, CA 92054

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2. Matsu

The 4-course Japanese menu at Oceanside's Matsu is the star, simply salve a infinite on your table for the fantabulous cocktails. Chill with a Kaku-Hi, a shimmering blend of icy Japanese whisky, sparkling water, and lemon oil; or, try the Kitsunu made with Etsu gin, citrusy yuzu, and a hint of shiso leaf.

626 South Tremont St
Oceanside, CA 92054

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3. The Plot

The Plot'due south front-of-house manager Marisa Johnson has created a new craft cocktail card that celebrates all things botanical. The menu includes cocktails like the Neon Prayers with Lillet Blanc, basil, lemon, and sugariness vermouth and the Cord of Hearts with lillet rose, cardamaro, handcrafted pinkish peppercorn syrup, aquafaba and lemon.

1733 S Declension Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054

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4. Jeune et Jolie

Jeune et Jolie

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Follow your heart to Jeune et Jolie and sweeten your day (or night) with the new Fruits de la Passion. An iced blend of tequila and mezcal with passion fruit, coconut foam, ginger and lime.

2659 Land St Suite 102
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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v. VAGA Eatery & Bar

Chef Claudette Zepeda's Due north County spot has plenty of cocktails to pair with world class nutrient and views. Enjoy the weekend with a Grandview made with You & Yours vodka and Castelvetrano mignonette olive brine or have in the Encinitas cakewalk with the Convoy made with Toki Japanese whiskey, citrus, lemongrass, v spice, and seltzer.

2100 Due north Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

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6. Herb & Sea

Carajillo Cocktail

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This calendar month, Encinitas' Herb & Body of water welcomes neighbors Ironsmith Coffee Roasters to collaborate on new menu items, including cocktails. Enjoy the new Carajillo featuring Ironsmith Java espresso and Licor 43, Mediterranean citrus, and botanical liquor as a earlier or later on dinner treat.

131 W D St
Encinitas, CA 92024

• Open in Google Maps

7. Puesto La Jolla

Puesto

This season Puesto introduced their offset high-stop margarita, That Skillful Skilful Cadillac made with Siete Leguas Añejo tequila, Grand Marnier and fresh lime. Or observe seasonal flavors in the Passion Fruit Margarita with El Tesoro Blanco Tequila, passion fruit, ginger and lime designed by bar and spirits creative director Beau du Bois.

1026 Wall St
La Jolla, CA 92037

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eight. Realm Of The 52 Remedies

Tea infused cocktails lace through the menu at Convoy's Realm of the 52 Remedies. Highlights include the Earl Grey featuring Kasama Filipino rum with Jura 10yrs unmarried malt scotch, saline water, honey, and cinnamon cream.

4805 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

• Open in Google Maps

9. Moonshine Beach

Moonshine Embankment

Patrick Samokhvalof

Gloat St. Patrick'due south Twenty-four hours with cocktail specials at this Pacific Beach hangout. On March 17 they will be offering Shamrock Shots and Irish Mules. Or, stop by any solar day for cocktails like the Texas Mule with Tito's vodka, fresh lime, and ginger beer or their frozen margaritas.

1165 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

• Open in Google Maps

x. The Luau

San Diego'south newest tiki bar has emerged on the East College/Rolando end of El Cajon Boulevard. Shimmy up to the thatched bar and get-go the evening with the Luau Shooter fabricated with rum, curaçao, orgeat syrup, pineapple, lime, and a splash of soda or grab a seat on the patio and share a bowl of Pele's Toxicant Punch with light and night rum, bourbon, fruit juice, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

7123 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

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11. Wormwood

Wormwood

Arlene Ibarra

Enjoy cocktails with hints of anise and fennel at Wormwood, San Diego's new absinthe bar. Start off with a Spritz Provence, a refreshing glass of Lofi Gentian Amaro, Yellow Chartreuse, and prosecco with an absinthe rinse, rosemary, and olive or sip on the Le Frappe anchored by absinthe with anisette, elderflower, creme de menthe, lime, and a splash of soda.

4677 30th St
San Diego, CA 92116

• Open in Google Maps

12. The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

Arlene Ibarra

N Parks' iconic boutique hotel, Lafayette Hotel, is now in the hands of CH Projects. Savour tropical cocktails, like Pina Coladas and Blue Hawaiians, poolside or head into their restaurant, Hope 46 for a broader selection. This month, the hotel is also serving every bit the hub for San Diego'due south Bartender'due south Weekend, a 3-mean solar day cocktail manufacture-focused consequence highlighting local talent and supporting the non-turn a profit Another Round Another Rally.

2223 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

• Open in Google Maps

13. Bivouac Ciderworks

Bivouac Ciderworks

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Due north Park'southward Campfire Ciderworks offers more than just cider. The tasting room features affordable happy 60 minutes bites and new cocktails like the Camping Cosmo made with vodka, San Diego Jam Cider (with blueberries and blackcurrants), orange Curacao, cranberry, and lime.

3986 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

• Open in Google Maps

xiv. Verbena Kitchen

Verbena Kitchen's cocktail menu conveys the same level of detail as their nutrient. Full general manager Dallas Juanes brings his expertise to drinks similar No Tai Affair with rum, assistant, lime, and walnut bitters with an aged java molasses rum float and the popular Verbena Signature Sangria with petite syrah, citrus and stone fruit with house-made orange liqueur.

3043 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

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fifteen. Barbusa

Babe Busa Cocktail

Tom Williams

This month, the Busalacchi family is expecting their newest package of joy and is jubilant with a special cocktail for guests. The Babe Busa special is mother-to-exist Dulce'due south personal favorite―a variation of Barbusa's Fresco cocktail, with jackfruit vodka, cucumber, basil, and lime bachelor through her due date of March 31.

1917 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

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16. KINDRED

Kindred'due south menu welcomes the long nights with cocktails similar Midnight to Midnight with gin, curacao, cranberry, rosemary, and lemon with a splash of sparkling rose. At brunch find refreshing choices like the Wax Blossom with bourbon, rye, sherry, ginger, bitters, and plum jam.

1503 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102

• Open in Google Maps

17. Kingfisher

Jungle Fang.

Kingfisher

This new restaurant is already impressing on both the food and potable fronts, with a cocktail menu by David Tye that incorporates Asian ingredients like biting melon and lychee into drinks that range from refreshing and straightforward to potent and complex.

2469 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

• Open in Google Maps

18. You & Yours Distilling Co.

This month, Due east Village'due south Y'all & Yours celebrates five years distilling their fine gins and local vodka (and more than). Founder Laura Johnson is debuting their new spring menu with cocktails like the Queen of Tarts made with Y&Y Citrus Vodka, kumquat, Sicilian lemon balsamic vinegar, and  grapefruit soda.

1495 G St
San Diego, CA 92101

• Open in Google Maps

19. Immature Blood

Young Blood

Arlene Ibarra

Sideslip into this costly and intimate hideaway where guests are guided on a customized, multi-course cocktail experience in a private space hidden behind Neighborhood restaurant and the Noble Experiment bar.

777 G St
San Diego, CA 92101

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twenty. Callie

Callie Gin & Tonic

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This East Hamlet eatery is destination-worthy for its nutrient as well as a fine cocktail list from bar lead James Roe and team. The recently-added Callie Gin & Tonic with California gin, saffron, Meyer lemon and Mediterranean tonic apace became a business firm favorite.

1195 Isle Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

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