9 New and New(ish) Cocktail Bars We Fell in Love With in 2018
Last Updated December 27, 2018
We fell in love with tiki bars, speakeasies, and European-style coffee and cocktail cafes this year.
There are tons of places to get a drink in San Diego County, with a craft beer scene that's booming, plenty of great wine, and everything from dive bars to beach bars to cocktail lounges serving the hard stuff. When we think back on the cocktails we sipped this year, a few places come to mind. So, as we say good bye to 2018 and prepare to welcome the new year, these are the places you'll find us raising our glasses.
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