El Dorado

Retro-chic Downtown cocktail bar thrives outside the spotlight by catering to a edgy, local clientele.

by Amanda Knoles at Citysearch

In Short
Formerly the seedy Hong Kong Nightclub, this hole in the wall bar with a neon sign marking the entrance is the type of place serious drinkers seek out when they're tired of cover charges, tourists and the Gaslamp club scene. The liquor is potent and well-priced, and the décor consists of a mix of vintage (leather booths, a jukebox) and saloon-style, Old West watering hole details. Trust us, the random, indie-hip patrons and the schizophrenic decor will make much more sense after a few drinks.