The best cocktail bars in Pacific Beach, according to people who actually live here.
Pacific Beach grows up in fits and starts, still sunburned and loud, but now with proper birria, wood-fired Neapolitan pies, and hand-pulled pasta landing between the fish taco shops.
Pacific Beach
$ · Bars · 2.5
Pacific Beach
$ · Bars · 2.5

Pacific Beach
$$ · Seafood · 2.4
Pacific Beach
“Lively mainstay draws crowds indoors or on the coveted patio for beers, bar grub & dancing at night.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
Pacific Beach
$ · Bars · 2.3

Pacific Beach
“Health-conscious vegan & vegetarian eats in an eco-chic space with a spacious patio.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
Pacific Beach
“Snug, cash-only beachfront bar with a menu of burgers & tacos, plus a vast patio with sunset views.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3
Pacific Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Pacific Beach
$ · Cocktail Bars · 2.3
Pacific Beach
“Pizzas, pastas & steaks, plus cocktails & beer on tap served in a whimsical interior.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.2

Pacific Beach
“Lively boardwalk hot spot offering a menu of fish tacos, burgers, sandwiches, burritos, and specialty margaritas.”
$ · Restaurants