19 Best Cocktail Bars near Escondido

“Seemed like an excellent local watering hole!!!“

“Great vibe and great food! Nice staff members too. Lots of fun dishes to try like the Indian street corn and some tasty drinks like the mango spice! The samosas are huge and so flavorful. Will be back to eat more when I have more time to eat a full meal!“

“So picture it, Escondido, December 2025. I meet my husbands who live in Esco which has had a negative rap from previous years. I love bar hopping, having fun. I’m super social, and living in the moment. We then stumble upon pounders on grand ave. Not only did we meet the sweetest human on earth, we had a chance to befriend Noella. She is our ray of sunshine every Saturday. Thank you for being so sweet and fabulous. We love you and can’t wait to see you every weekend ❤️❤️“

“We really enjoyed the combination of the prix fixe menu (Italian that night) with the wine and other drinks. The portions were perfect size with all the courses, and the preparations were fresh and intriguing. Service was top notch. It all came together as a delightful experience. We plan to come back and try other menus as they change.“

“Every time I go to Escondido Surfing I have a great experience and the manager is very personable!!!“

“Just try it! You won't be disappointed...“

“Justin was a wonderful host! We had a tour and explanation of all the products they produce. We were visiting from PA, our friend from Vista became a member. Highly recommend this establishment for the atmosphere as well as the libations.“

“Beautiful Ambiance, Friendly Servers and Delicious Foods. Highly Recommend this place. Cheers!“

“What a fun local pub and the BEST girl bartender! Had the Guinness. Went on a Wednesday afternoon/ night and it was hoppin.. Highly recommend.“

“Loving it! Awesome people!“

“Had a great time at Misadventure & Co. with some friends. The cocktails were delicious and wonderfully balanced. A huge shoutout to Jeremy, who provided top-notch service and made the experience even more enjoyable. The welcoming, lounge-style vibe with its own vinyl record player was perfect for a relaxing drink, bites, and conversation.“

“We visited Hoorah Cafe for brunch right after our son’s graduation, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. Even though they don’t take reservations and the place was absolutely packed with graduates and their families, the wait for a table wasn’t bad at all. It honestly felt like the team anticipated the rush — they were organized, calm, and ready for the day.

Once seated, our food took about 20–30 minutes, which was completely understandable given the huge crowd that arrived all at once. What impressed us most was how smoothly the staff handled everything. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, even under pressure.

The food itself was delicious — fresh, flavorful, and worth the wait. They also have a great coffee bar, which made the experience even better. We enjoyed some really yummy coffee while waiting, and it made the whole morning feel relaxed and enjoyable rather than rushed.

Overall, we had a wonderful time and left extremely happy. Highly recommend Hoorah Cafe, especially for brunch, and we’re already looking forward to returning soon.“

“I love this place the pizza is amazing!“

“Food was delicious. We got the traditional carbonara (which is hard to find at most restaurants) and the beef short rib lasagna. We both got a glass of wine, and although the moscato wasn’t my favorite, they did an incredible job and switched it out for a Chardonnay. We finished off our dinner with a shot of limoncello which was thick and smooth. Thank you Francisco and team for incredible service.“

“My great grandmother’s brother was Matthew Henebery the whiskey baron of Peoria Illinois. He would be happy to see this I am sure“

“the best ! never disappointed“

“Best all you can eat sushi in north county“

“Buen lugar para desahogar penas jaja echar una chela, un trago y pasarla bien un rato.“