36 Best Cocktail Bars near San Marcos

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

“Friday, July 24th. The happy hour drinks weren't that good. They were watered down and the drinks weren't made right. The bartender possibly doesn't have enough experience. Their house wine wasn't tasty as well. But, the food wasn't too bad. I probably would choose a different spot around main street in Vista like Mikko sushi, best pizza or belching beaver on my next hangout.“

“Incredible and will return. Our waitress was awesome, and she was the only one working last night and it was busy. Give that lady a raise! I had the draft cocktail flight and the three drinks were so tasty. I love the decor and the private seating too. I was in a very comfy chair. Thank you!“

“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.“

“I love this place the pizza is amazing!“

“Fantastic spirits, a welcoming vibe, and fun events at the speakeasy. A local gem that draws people from all over SoCal. The whiskeys are especially outstanding. My go-to spot for a quiet cocktail or a raucous bingo night-- they offer it all. Get a membership; it pays for itself many times over.“

“We came upon Firangi while in the Arts District in Escondido and it was AMAZING!
We were greeted to a friendly hello and smile by Kristina when we first entered the restaurant. We chose a table at the window and Kristina offered us menus and water and gave us time to make our selections and answer our questions.

When the chef brought our food to the table we were surprised at the large quantity and every bite was delicious! We can’t wait to go back to Firangi with the rest of our family.“

“Loving it! Awesome people!“

“Fun coastal ride today, lunch stop at The Hamburger Hut was PERFECT, per the super cool Bartender named Cisco, they think of it as in and out with a full bar! I noticed they had Old Forester Whiskey, but was on the bike, so could not partake, but will be back! Awesome parking lot for bikes. Good inside and patio seating. Burgers are smashburger style, fries are shoestring, buns are Kings Hawaiian, and everything is delicious!!! Ridden by this place countless times and had never been, it will be a routine stop now. Prices are excellent! You order at the window outside, then sit inside with a buzzer, if you sit at the bar (no minors) it is full service. Nice ocean views today and traffic was super easy! 👍“

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

“Great food, great service — we were window shopping for restaurants and came across this place, walked in and unsure of how we were feeling and our bartender gave us free drinks and the night turned around. And the food was jam good. Homemade pasta. Great prices. Great people.“

“Absolutely love Sago. Literally the only spot I will go dancing in north county. They have the best music and they have a brand new menu that makes it perfect for group dinners. Vibe is always right. Staff are the best. Trista is our favorite server and Ahn (the manager) is the man! We can’t enough good things about this spot. It’s our favorite.“

“great sound, and stage. often there is a drum set and bass amp. Jay Cain is a great host!“

“Great atmosphere excellent food“

“Good tacos and margaritas for a decent price during happy hour. Service was a little underwhelming, but the restaurant wasn’t very busy when we came in, so maybe that’s why. Would recommend if you’re visiting Encinitas and are craving Mexican.“

“Great food and great service from a very friendly and attentive staff! Had an awesome date night! Our first time here but won’t be our last.“

“Went with a group of friends for an evening out and did the wine pairing to maximize the experience. The service was great, the wine pairing wines were well selected, but a few of the dishes missed the mark. Struggled between giving a 3 or a 4 rating because of the mixed dish experience but know restaurants live or die by these reviews so erring on rounding up to a 4.

Nectarine bruschetta: 3/5 delightful and fresh start but the toast was a little burnt and very crunchy.

Beef carpaccio: 4/5 well seasoned and delicious but found the bell pepper curd a little strong and overwhelmed the palette.

Poached Sea Oof this one was a struggle. I really wanted to like it but found this to be a huge let down. Sea Bream is a delicate and delicious fish but didn't find much flavor in the fish, sauce, or vegetable accoutrements. My fish filet also had many bones which really hurt the experience. The whole table was not a fan. Giving a 2 because it was beautifully cooked but missing flavors and textures (other than the bones).

Chicken best dish of the night. A few of the mushroom bites were a little tough but cleaned my plate and found everything else delicious

Cherry tiramisu: 4/5 cherries to tiramisu ratio was good and gave a rich bite but wasn't anything groundbreaking.

Ultimately, I did not leave hungry (which has been my experience with a few tasting menus in the past) but wasn't wowed. Maybe when the menu changes I'll have a change of heart but probably is not a repeat experience“

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

“Great food, pleasant atmosphere and good 👍 service“

“Great food cooked by some great guys“

“the best ! never disappointed“

“Nine of us had lunch here on a busy Saturday-glad we had reservations! The waitress did a fabulous job taking care of us and all our many requests. The food was excellent as well-the only exception might be the funfetti pancakes, which were a little sweet. My one BIG complaint was the LOUD MUSIC, especially the THUMPING BASS. I asked several times if they could turn down the volume, but no luck. I want to preserve my hearing, and for that reason I will not dine here again.“

“Super attentive service. From the Hostesses, wait staff to buss boys. Food is delectable. Entrees were well prepared, fresh ingredients, served hot & salads crisp. Highly recommended.“

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

“There's something very nostalgic about this place. Maybe it's the retro twinkly lights or the old school TVs that use a forgotten font for the karaoke lyrics... Maybe it's the U-shaped, dive bar setup with very cheap prices... Maybe it's the tiny bathrooms with friendly gals squeezing past you to apply lipgloss... The vibes were incredible!

Krista is one badass lady who has been tending bar here for many years. The young man who was her bar back was so kind and efficient. Bouncer was chill and he applied a stamp to my wrist upon entry.

Highly recommend! I paid $15 for a beer and semi-premium shot!“

“Visited Pacific Point and had a lovely evening. The Wagyu beef skewers and the specialty rolls were definitely the highlights—highly recommend both! The atmosphere is fantastic, making it a perfect spot for cocktails or a glass of wine. Since it's located inside the Park Hyatt, the prices are on the higher side, but the quality of food and the vibes made it worth it.“

“Doug is the owner of T13 and he has opened his doors to host our King Tide Challenge event. We are so stoked to have a local spot that is so perfect“

“My dad and I don’t drink, but we come here every week to shoot pool. They’ve got a good selection of pool cues, plenty of chalk, and two tables. We’ve never had to wait for a game.

The pool tables are only $0.75 a game, the nonalcoholic drinks are inexpensive, and refills are free. The staff always remembers our order: a Diet Coke and a Shirley Temple with extra cherries. They never skimp on the cherries, either. One time they even gave my dad a free T-shirt.

They always have good music playing too. Lots of old stuff“

“Best all you can eat sushi in north county“

“I visited for a business lunch and I was really impressed. This might be my new favorite Thai restaurant. The restaurant was clean and spacious with tasteful decor. The hostess/waitress was genuine and polite. I actually felt like she was happy to serve us. My associate ordered the Panang curry with chicken while I went for the Pad Thai with chicken- spicy level 10/10. It actually had a kick! Rarely am I challenged by heat, but the dish was flavorful, plated attractively and a fully portioned. Next time I’m in the mood for Thai food, I’ll certainly be coming back!“

“Great food, every time I get an order from here, it’s always made correctly, efficiently, and you can taste the hard work in the food that was made. jessie/jesse who helped me today was very accommodating, calm in tough situations as my guard dog was trying to attack him, and he helped bring my order out , I will be giving this business a lot of my money“

“We had a wonderful experience at Bar Traza yesterday. Our waiter, Zach, was outstanding! He was informative, friendly, personable and very helpful. He truly made our late lunch experience memorable. We sat on the patio, overlooking the golf course with a great view of the surrounding area and hills. I definitely recommend Bar Traza and Zach!“

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

“Just happened upon this place (new in the area). Sopes were fantastic, as well as their Margaritas. Will return, for sure!!!“

“Clean, grate service,Perfect location.“