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This large sports bar a few blocks from Petco Park has six bowling lanes (thankfully, be-
hind a wall for effective soundproofing). Pub menu (dishes $6 to $11; pulled pork sliders,
applewood BLT) is served all day.
Noble Experiment
BAR
619-888-4713;
http://nobleexperimentsd.com
; 777 G St;
7pm-2am Tue-
Sun)
This speakeasy is literally a find. Text for a reservation, and they'll tell you if your reques-
ted time is available and how to get there. Once inside, it's a treasure trove with miniature
gold skulls on the walls, classical paintings on the ceilings and some 400 cocktails on the
list.
Little Italy
Ballast Point Tasting Room & Kitchen
PUB
11am-11pm Mon-Sat, to 9pm Sun)
The brew pub of this San Diego-based brewery does R&D for the rest of the company.
Three four-ounce tasters for just $5 is the best craft-beer deal in town. Enjoy them with a
full menu, including house-made pretzels, beer-steamed mussels, salads and grilled dishes.
El Camino
LOUNGE
We're not sure what it means that this buzzy watering hole has a Dia de los Muertos (Mex-
ican Day of the Dead holiday) theme in the flight path of San Diego Airport - watch
planes land from the outdoor patio - but whatever, dude. The clientele is cool, the design
mod, the drinks strong and the Mexican vittles
fabuloso
.
Waterfront
BAR
