The Best Bars in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"Located in the open-air sculpture courtyard adjacent to the San Diego Museum of Art, Panama 66 is one of the city’s most baby- and well-behaved-dog-friendly bars. With live jazz and jam sessions most days of the week, prompt service, and an impeccable menu, it’s a standout in Balboa Park. The bar exclusively serves local beers, such as North Park Taproom’s Tiffany Blue—an Imperial IPA with notes of grapefruit, orange, and pine—alongside a selection of California wines, cocktails, and mocktails. For those on the go, grab-and-go sandwiches, canned beers, and ciders are available, along with a map of open lawns where alcohol consumption is permitted. Sister pub Blind Lady Ale House, located on bustling Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, offers a similarly curated menu in a more traditional pub setting. But only at Panama 66 will you find remnants of its beloved lost sibling restaurant, Tiger Tiger, with dishes like Thai coconut curry fries and a chicken or tofu banh mi, finished with radish, cilantro, and shoyu aioli." - Kelly Bone