(619) 232-4355
2501 Kettner Blvd
San Diego,
CA
92101
32.7302
-117.1718
Neighborhoods: Western San Diego, Central, Little Italy
What People Are Saying About Casbah
The Editor
Maren Dougherty
Citysearch
In Short – Since 1989 the Casbah's been bringing rising talents to the San Diego scene. Ever heard a little band called Smashing Pumpkins? How 'bout Nirvana? They all played here before they rose to the top of the charts, along with bands like Lemonheads, Bush, The Jesus Lizard, and Rocket From The Crypt. On a lonely corner just east of the airport and just north of Little Italy, the small venue schedules live music almost every night of the week--usually for $10 or less. You'll find a full bar, pool tables, a smoking patio, and indie rock fans who are not there for the drinks nor the…
09/14/06
Great Original Venue
by carmelle
This is a good venue for catching soon-to-be or has-been bands and musicians. Their back bar has pool tables, video games and a tv that shows a live feed of the stage if your ears are too sensitive to go up front by the band. Good drink prices, too.
- Pros: great value, good venue, good location
- Cons: hard to park sometimes
The Details on Casbah
Save Money:
Save a dollar or two by purchasing tickets in advance.
Know Before You Go:
It gets loud. Even if you think you can handle it, stick some earplugs in your back pocket. You'll be glad you did.
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