Destination Dude: A Guys Night Out in San Diego

Updated: June 26, 2009

Planning a bachelor party or just a casual night out with the guys? Find the best bars, restaurants and clubs for a memorable guys night out in San Diego.

Destination Dude: San Diego's Guys Night Out Guide

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Karl Strauss Brewing Co
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    1157 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Stop in for a locally-brewed beer and ever-changing menu of American classics: Steaks, burgers, and other dishes inspired by the latest IPA.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Gringos Cantina
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    4474 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    You guys want to experience the beach scene, but everyone has graduated from the frat-boy stage? Gringos is your place.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Aubergine -- CLOSED
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    500 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Get your groove on with the bevy of singles who flock here on Thursday and Saturday nights.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Field
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    544 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Whiskey, beer, TV and bar games? It's the ultimate guys night out.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Catalina Lounge
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    4202 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Easy-on-the-wallet dive in OB is a dude's paradise with pool, bocce ball and a few dart boards.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gaslamp Strip Club
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    340 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Challenge your best barbeque buds to a grill-off that this Gaslamp hot spot.

  7. 7 The Alley
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    421 Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (map)

    This downtown Carlsbad staple serves up cheap libations, friendly conversation and a rotating list of entertainment.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Maloney's Tavern
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    511 F St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    If your boys grumble about the ubiquitous Downtown dress code, this pub offers a nice reprieve.