The Space Pad

406 Mission Ave, Oceanside
(760) 688-6078

Recent Reviews

ChrisC

Didn't eat here but I had to rate... quick little stop in for drinks and something different. Had a good time drinks were good bartenders are very attentive would recommend it

I didn't even realize this place was here! Hidden within the hallway, the decor is some of the most detailed decor I've seen in a speakeasy! I don't understand what people are saying as far as it being small, it's a normal sized speakeasy. My girlfriend and I loved it! Definitely get the Lunar Roja and Venus Phoenix they were "out of this world"!!

DesireeW

Had such an amazing experience in the spacepad! Space is small so highly recommend making reservations. The cocktails were really good I recommend the Venus Phenix if you like spicy, also the food was a good appetizer before going to dinner afterwards. The light shows were fun and the staff was super friendly. Definitely will come back again.

This place is adorable and has a great ambience, the one downfall is the size. It's a very small location and we unknowingly booked 5 people standing at the bar. But the space is so little it might be ok for 2 people, but definitely not 5. The servers did get us moved to the bar as soon as it opened up and then to a table as well. It was just the initial awkwardness of being huddled together so we weren't breathing over the bar patrons shoulders or had our butts in the faces of the people seated at the tables behind us was a bit weird ? We had desert and drinks and everything was amazing regardless. Great photo ops as well!

GabriellaE

This place is TINY. Ambiance was cool but did not meet up to my expectations. The speciality drinks were not good. This was my first speakeasy I have been to and it definitely was a disappointment.

Blanca

Great hidden bar behind the brewery! Totally felt like I was in a different space. Love the decor and the drinks were fantastic. Would recommend a reservation cause it does full up quickly. Food was great and definitely a good place for a small group or date night!

Lisa Davis

For me it was not worth $23 Mai Tai that was not good. Spent money to sit inside a cool lava lamp.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Caleb Spykstra

This is a cool spot with a unique atmosphere. My biggest complaint is how much they oversold the experience. It is very small with drinks that are much more expensive than advertised online. We ordered specialty cocktails that were good. I would recommend just hanging out in the brewery up front.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Harinder K.

This is a small galactic space at the back of the Kilowatt brewpub. We opted to sit at the bar. The bar staff (Mario, Tati, and Yasmin) is very friendly and happy to explain the cocktails, menu, really just about anything. A reservation gets you 75 minutes. It's a speakeasy so the cocktails outnumber the food choices. My bourbon old fashioned and whiskey sour were spot on. We ordered chips and salsa to munch on - the salsa had the right amount of kick. Would be five stars (and perhaps 4 is generous?) but for the gnats (or fruit flies?) buzzing around the bar area - which increased as the evening progressed. We left after an hour because they were getting out of hand.

Katie G.

This place is so fun. They really went all out with the theme. Went here with a group of coworkers and had a great time! Glad we made a reservation though. I doubt they would've been able to accommodate us otherwise, since it's quite small (it's a speakeasy after all). Our server was very nice and attentive. She made some recommendations and we decided on a round of the Beam Me Up, which everyone enjoyed. Similar to a piña colada on top of a boozy green Jell-O shot with a gummy animal floating in it (it's getting beamed up.) After much debate, my coworkers and I couldn't figure out what animal the gummy was. It was between a dog and a llama? If you get it and figure it out let me know. The drink flavor was on point and actually quite filling, more like a dessert. Overall fun experience and will likely go back.

Francesca G.

Super cool atmosphere and vibe. A little divey but definitely a must-see place in Ocean Beach

Paulina R.

Cool space bar ! Alien looking place with lots of options. Highly recommend for a fun vibe

Frank Frazer

Super cool place. Always love to find the hidden places.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

timothy rodriguez

This is a must go speak easy. Took my girlfriend as a surprise and we were both blown away. The specialty drinks are all a great experience and taste good. Every once ina while they have different light show events that made it perfect. If you're a Star Wars/Space fan, you will go crazy. The staff there are not pushy and super helpful. I highly recommend taking someone on a first date as you will get tons of brownie points. There were lots of couples and my girlfriend commented a few timess how romantic it was.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Awesome Niss

The drinks were great, atmosphere not my style. It definitely sparks a lot of conversation. The place is super tiny with a dozen seats at the bar, two belly bar tables and round booths. If they had been playing good music that would have made all the difference. I gave it 4 stars because it is a place worth visiting once.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

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