Black Cat Bar — Restaurant in San Diego

Really cool in-the-cut spot! For those of you who don't know what "in-the-cut" means, it just means, like, not well populated and situated in a location where people probably don't know about it. 2 Bands played that night; saw the last one "The Havnauts" and was really impressed. Small spot, with a little VIP-type, inside, balcony section upstairs for a small group, and anyone can sit up there and see the band just fine. Bartenders were friendly, when they could hear you! Several of the kegs were out for the beer selections; I think that was the only downside. Red and black theme, darker, and very chill vibe. Can't wait...

Ok 1st tome here it smelled like dead people, I let it go. 2nd time I was ignored by bartender Dave i believe , until my date went up and got us drinks. No bigs I guess. But today the same bartender looked at me multiple times, and still didnt ask if I wanted a drink! So I left and as I am heading home lol I even wrote the dudes name so I wouldn't forget. 😌 Lame bar experience tonight but I have heard good things about it and the people there seemed like a good crowd.. if I ever give it another shot, I'll hopefully be able to leave a...

Cheap drinks poured right, located in a former bank building with high, ornate ceilings. Consistently good bands. Friendly staff and owners well versed and entrenched in the local music scene. A dark, inviting neighborhood dive with the perfect mix of seediness, local history and pre-gentrified cool. When the masses catch on and this neighborhood is flooded with North Park spill-over, The Black Cat will undoubtedly remain the heart of everything that is right and good about a quality drinking...