5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar

Last night we met with friends to check out Margaritaville’s rooftop bar. We are local San Diego urbanites, and my husband had wanted to see what the hype was about. The first thing we did was sit in a grouping of aiderondack chairs, but we saw no servers. We moved to another, more comfortable grouping of seats, and a server came over to tell us that if you sat in these seats, you had to go order at the bar. She said if we had stayed in the other seats, she could have served us. Ok, fine. Then the band, who had been between songs, began to play some Steely Dan song. SO LOUDLY that we had to shout across the table to be heard. We make our way to the bar, where we ask for a drink menu. We settle on $16 rum drink (Coco something)that was very pretty, but turned out to be about 85% ice. So now I’m feeling like this place is an overrated tourist trap with a meh view, at best. Then a drunk young girl with a winged backpack(it was during ComicCon) comes up to us and starts telling us to get up and dance. She was quite persistent, so the second time she came over, I firmly stated that we were here to relax with friends and to please leave us in peace. She mumbled something about my being mean, but by that time I was completely fed up with this place. As we were leaving, I saw a guy with a blue and gold macaw 🦜 on his shoulder, which made me smile… the ONE bright spot of the evening.

Sitting at the bar is great for shade. Great music and shade. They play games on the TVs. There’s a very relaxed, vacation vibe up here. Really like it. Haven’t tried the food but the drinks are great and the prices seem comparable to most hotel drink prices. 14-15 on specialty drinks. Bartenders were chill and nice. Definitely recommend. And if you get tired of it, head downstairs to their restaurant for live music.

Came here on my Irish4ADay party hop this weekend--it was a great time!! I enjoyed my welcome margarita and the vibes were perfect! The staff were so friendly and the view was great from the rooftop! Will definitely be back :)

The main reason I give it 3-stars is because the food was not great. I expected more and it tasted megh, plus no spicy sauce. The drinks though were good!

Stopped by for a drink and appetizer. Very quiet little place. It was a bit chilly but they have heaters at every table.

Went in to rooftop Bar, sign says seat yourself so we did. We waited over 15 minutes while we watched the bartenders serve everyone around us and not even acknowledge us. We had spent a lot of money prior to coming and had planned to eat there. No one came to serve us. The bartender had the nerve to say have a good night, ladies, when we walked out. We spent hundreds, if not a thousand dollars, at dinner tonight. They missed out. Would not recommend.

Stayed at the hotel and was excited to check out the poolside bar for drinks. Service was non-existent. We sat at the bar for 15 minutes without being acknowledged and weren't able to get served. Plenty of seats open at the bar too. The live entertainment is a nice touch but not worth bearing the terrible service.

My bartender was Jay and he was exceptional! Great drink recommendations and he even was able to make me a craft c0cktail off the menu! Highly recommend Jay and his drinks to anyone stopping by!

Really liked going to this place before heading to the Padres game! The staff were all very attentive and wonderful! Shout out to Maverick, our server! He was so kind, attentive, and provided great service. The staff at the check in stand were also great. They had just started live music when we got there, which was great. It wasn't too loud and everyone was enjoying it. We just had drinks on happy hour and some fries. Everything tasted great. Loved my marg!

The good! The drinks are delicious and $14-$16 which is good/average here. The place is absolutely adorable. There's so many different seating options with bar seats, couches, comfy chairs, etc. The weird! Some people were served drinks in normal glasses and some in plastic cups. Seemed to be no rhyme or reason. We got plastic even though we were sitting at the bar and ordered food. The bad! Beer was expensive even for the area. Service was *fine* nothing was awful, it was just very low effort and energy. We ordered the poke bowl and specifically asked if there were onions. They told us no and it came out covered in onions. The rice was either old or overcooked and the portion was so small for being $18

My family & I were staying @ Margaritaville hotel and on the 4th floor rooftop you would find a pool, seating areas, bean bag toss, huge Jenga & bar located up here. The pool are is very small for this size hotel in our opinion. My husband & I came up on the rooftop celebrating our wedding anniversary w/ some drinks on Sat July 19th @ 10:15p & closes at 11p. We were greeted by our amazing bartenders Brett & his coworker (do not remember his name) both of them were amazing, friendly & attentive. Brett was so knowledgeable about the area, spots, drinks & so much more. We were all from Midwest only less than hour from one another & connected very quickly. We ordered their classic large margaritas which were made w/ perfection. We have not had a Margaritaville drinks since our visits to Florida & Vegas. We talked w/ Brett the whole night & glad we came to the rooftop that evening. The next day on Sunday at 6/7p; we redeem our coupons for drinks & noticed the whole vibe of the rooftop was so different compared to the night prior w/ music selection & attentiveness of the bartenders working on this day. Most of them were either on their phones, talking to other workers & or watching a game on their devices. The staff on Sunday need more guidance on customer etiquette which you have guests at the bar. We had our 2 drinks that were made right away but when we needed anything else we did have to catch his or her attention to order anything else. My husband & I were so glad we met Brett & had the experience we had the night prior. Thanks again for our delicious drinks, conversations & tips.

Went here before a Padres game and had a great time! It's a fun little spot on top of the Margaritaville Hotel, completely Jimmy Buffett-themed with beachy vibes all around. They even have a pool you can swim in, which adds to the atmosphere! Service was a bit hit or miss. They were pretty busy, so it made sense that the waiter wasn't super focused on our table. My drink order got messed up, and after waiting a while for the waiter to come back, I just went to the bar myself. The bartender was super nice and got me the correct drink right away. I also asked our waiter for water a couple of times, and he pointed us to the self-serve water station, which was totally fine. At exactly 5 o'clock, they rang a bell and announced a $5 margarita special, which was a fun touch. I think happy hour runs from 4 to 6 pm, my gin and soda was only $6, so the deals were solid! Our table shared a smashburger, wings, and fries. Everything hit the spot, especially for bar food. Overall, it's a great place to hang out downtown before a game. Fun atmosphere, decent food and drinks, and super convenient if you're heading to the stadium.

The perfect vibe for whatever you are expecting from a Margaritaville Resort! Very attentive service, drinks that's don't disappoint and a surprisingly good appetizer menu. Will definitely be coming back.

Damn near starving after a day of tours and walking around downtown and this was the perfect spot. Rooftop with plenty of seating with a bar. There was a long delay in having someone come and take our order, but the server that took care of us made up for it. He was very nice and down to earth. I ordered wings and fries. The wings were SO good. Fried perfectly, juicy, crispy and flavorful. They really hit the spot. Our server brought out a tray of different sauces to try but I honestly didn't need any. The fries were good as well. I'd for sure come back here for the wings.

Day 1- service is so slow here. We ordered chips, dip and guacamole. Menu stated queso so we thought like melted cheese dip. Nope it's guacamole with chicks of cheese. Chips were so stale and guacamole was terrible. Margaritas were just ok. Say 2. Tried again. Service sucks. Sat at one of the couches because all the pool lounge chairs were taken. No one ever came to take our order. Went to bar to get our own drinks staff looked at us multiple times and never came over. We are staying at the hotel and I'm disappointed in the service here.

You can definitely chill on island time at the 5 o'clock Somewhere Bar in Downtown San Diego! This bar is located on the roof top of the Margaritaville Hotel and you DO NOT have to be a guest to come here. You will need to use their elevator on the corner of sixth avenue to go up to the rooftop bar (you can't miss it!) We arrived around noon just to avoid any or all of the pre-baseball game crowds and we pretty much had the place to ourselves! The vibe was right, music was chill, ambiance felt like you are at a resort! Our server, Lincoln was amazing and funny! He took very good care of us. The food tasted pretty good. My husband and I had chips and dip plus a poolside burger :) Drinks were decent. We will come back :)

I finally had a chance to visit this place after walking by so many times before. It's the Margaritaville rooftop pool bar on the 4th floor which can be accessed via stairs or an elevator from the main restaurant. I did really like the layout and ambiance, it boasts a large bar and seating/lounge area with cabanas in the pool area. The pool itself was a little smaller than I imagined but is good for cooling off and sippin cocktails. It also appears that regular patrons (non-hotel guests) are also able to use the pool. On this particular day there was a DJ, creating a fun pool party-like atmosphere. I also appreciated the games such as giant jenga and corn hole (note that you have to give your ID at the bar to get the bean bags). The reason for giving 4 starts was my experience with the customer service. I realize it may have been busier than usual but I would expect more attentive service especially on a money-making weekend such as 4th of July. We were told it was open seating and either a waitress would come to us or we could order at the bar. We sat at a couch and during the 5 minutes we were there, numerous waitresses walked right by us without saying a word. We ended up going to the bar to order and despite having 5 or 6 people working behind the bar, didn't receive a greeting or acknowledgement for quite a while. We finally got our drinks which included a land shark beer and the Texan Conga cocktail, both were pretty mediocre. However the cocktail prices were decent compared to the rest of downtown. Upon leaving, the hostess seemed too intrigued by her phone to bid us adieu. In all, I did like this place mostly for the ambiance but they could step up their customer service.

5 O'Clock Somewhere is the rooftop (4th floor) bar at the Margaritaville Hotel in the Gaslamp. We were staying at the hotel for Padres home opener. We Visited the bar mainly to check out the pool area. The area is huge and features a very large outdoor heated pool. It was a relatively cool couple of days while we were there, but that did not deter a lot of folks from jumping in. Not sure what the temperature is kept at, but it did look inviting, although we did not partake. There is no hot tub/Jacuzzi. A few cabanas next to the pool could be reserved for an additional charge. The bar itself is quite large with plenty of seating. There are also a bunch of tables for additional seating. Behind the bar is a ping pong table. Giant Jenga and cornhole were other games that were available at no charge. We only had a couple of drinks, we did not sample any of the food offerings. 5 O'Clock shares a menu (limited version) with LandShark, the ground floor restaurant. As far as hotel pool areas go, 5 O'Clock Somewhere is one of the better ones we've encountered. A hot tub would be a welcome addition.

Fun times. Marriott didn't have a pool. But they did! Decent bar food too. Great servixe.

We had some amazing drinks and played as we drink. This place is really chill. Not a lot of people so gives you time to your friends. The view of the city from the rooftop is sweet also. Had a blast!! Definitely will be back.

We stayed at Margaritaville and loved 5 o'clock Somewhere! The staff was super friendly and helpful. I loved the carnitas tacos and got them twice while we were there. The dip player was a perfect poolside snack and the shrimp cocktail was not quite what we expected but delicious! There were no home games while we were there but I'm sure it would be a hot spot during games.

Stayed at the hotel. Spent two days pool side. Review is only for pool restaurant menu. Scallop ceviche - flavor is present, but very small serving. Wings- Buffalo with Valentina hot sauce. Good, nice size and crispy outside. Good flavor, not too spicy, will be good for most tolerances. Shrimp cocktail- Don't order, very small served in a in a bowl, definitely NOT like a typical Mexican shrimp cocktail, Burgers and fries- all decent. Their gluten-free bun option was good (doesn't fall apart like others). Corn and Weiss dip- Okay, noting standout. But does come with an option or chips or chicharrones, or half and half. Service friendly, but very slow. It's busy during daytime pool hours.,

This place has summertime Margaritaville vibes from the moment you enter the elevator that takes you straight to the 4th floor. The rooftop gives a great view and you can catch some of the action at Petco Park especially around game time. Drinks are divine. Watermelon lemonade is a sweet treat. Brett is an AMAZING bartender so snag a seat at the bar then head to the elevated lounge area for city & pool views. Don't miss the mushroom tacos. Can't wait for my next trip back to SD.

Nice rooftop with a small pool, bar and seating. Took forever to place an order looked like only one person walking around. I had to go up to him to place an order. Bar was busy but got drinks fast. Food was good just expensive.

We came here a lot on the 4th floor of the margaritaville hotel because we stayed here. But I definitely think it's worth coming for the food, drinks, and ambiance. On Sunday, they have brunch and it is across very delicious! I thanked the manager and he said we were only the 2nd customers to get their new brunch and gave us a coupon. We also enjoyed the live music which was mostly chill reggae music. They were awesome! They have ping pong and jenga here as well. They have lots of seating and heat lamps. So you can come for just drinks or even for food. The pool is nice and warmed up as well. It's a great place to come to relax!

It was well past 5 o'clock but before sunset when I visited the rooftop bar at the Margaritaville Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. This establishment was located on the fourth level of the property. It was one of the largest pool areas I have seen for a rooftop venue in downtown. There were plenty of lounge chairs, tables, and cabanas. Impressive giant life-like parrots were painted as murals on two walls of the building, one facing south and the other facing west. The semi-circular bar had about a dozen seats and was located towards the southwest corner. Six appetizers, two salads, three burgers, two tacos, and a key lime pie made up the food menu. Ten different specialty cocktails along with beer and wine by the glass were the alcoholic beverage offerings. I picked the namesake 5 O'Clock Burger for my meal. A 6 oz patty was cooked medium as I requested and topped with black forest ham, American cheese, a fried egg, and mayo on a brioche bun. The ham and egg added extra heft to the burger. A side of french fries came with the order. Apparently, there was also a show stage featuring live entertainment... music, magic, comedy, etc. I didn't notice it during my visit because nothing was on the schedule. The Gaslamp has numerous choices if you want a panoramic view of the city from several floors above ground. I would bet that the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar is a little known option to many locals and visitors alike. The tropical atmosphere was very laid back, and with so much space to spread out, you won't feel crowded at all.

It was ok. I've been to better rooftop bars. This is more of a place you do once and say you have been there. Nothing special

We decided to check this spot out and grab some drinks. The ambiance is very relaxed and the pool makes it even better. We got a few cocktails. I got a play on a mule, while my gf got the bartender to make a custom drink. Both were outstanding. We ordered a burger and while it was a very simple burger, it was soooooo good. The fries were fresh and crisp and made the burger even better. I love a burger and this place had a great one. Looking forward to going back.

We stumbled onto this beautiful bar 5 o'clock somewhere, it went up the elevator add to my amazement the greatest server name Becky greeted us all! I have never been more happy with a bar than Being here

Trevor made our anniversary special by bringing us Prosecco. Shakira was a very friendly and attentive server. Jay was a great bartender. We REALLY enjoyed our day!

This is the new rooftop bar and restaurant at Margaritaville San Diego. The second you walk onto the rooftop, you'll forget that you are in the downtown San Diego area as you are transported to a fun, energetic and beautifully decorated rooftop. There is a cocktail menu filled with specialty drinks, and a food menu That should have enough items for everyone to find something that they love. The cushions are decorated as slices of lemon and lime, the umbrellas are bright and colorful, there are giant parrots painted onto the building - it's a visually gorgeous area. We had three cocktails, and an appetizer - it was fun sitting on the rooftop as it is a great escape from the busier downtown area. You can either order at the bar, or service will take your order from any of the rooftop seating areas.

Meeting family from out of town who were on their way to the Padres game, we made our way up to the 4th floor pool bar and restaurant. We started at the bar however the music was cranked up too high so we moved to a table since we wanted food and to visit. We ordered beers, some hummus with chips, chicharrones with creamy salsa and avocado and cheese. The 3 dishes came out at different times in the span of 45-50 minutes. The last dish which was the avocado we were told they were making fresh. All the food is very good, but the food should arrive all at once however. As we were leaving, they had a musician arriving, looks like a great place to hang out, we will be back for sure, just expect delays on food orders.

The drinks were great. Relaxing pool. The buildings block the wind so it wasn't too bad for a cooler day in the sun.

Jay was awesome!! Love the atmosphere and he makes great drinks!! Recommend seeing Jay

I had a great time at 5 O'clock Somewhere during the Irish4ADay bar/club hop! We got a free jello shot with our pass and played some ping pong on the rooftop so fun! Beautiful view from the rooftop of downtown as well.

I only loved my time here because of my amazing server Lincoln!! He was super attentive and gave the best energy ever!! I can honestly say I came to enjoy time by the pool and I left with the best memories with a kick ass human!! Thanks Lincoln for the service and warmth. My brother and I will gladly come back to enjoy time here and service with you!!

For a restaurant concept that largely revolves around drinks and alcohol, you would think said drinks would actually be good, but they are not here. This location is new, maybe? There is a small booth outside on the street that leads to an elevator that goes directly up to the rooftop bar. We had two overpriced premixed drinks and an order of the elote dip. Our bartender was very nice and attentive, but the drinks and especially the food took awhile to arrive. The ambiance was nice with the pool and large bar top, but that didn't save the experience. Skip this place.

Recently had the pleasure of visiting 5'oclock Somewhere Bar, the revamped rooftop bar of the soon-to-be Margaritaville Hotel (Previously Solamar). It is such an enjoyable place with a colorful, inviting atmosphere, plenty of seating for both sun and shade lovers, and a plethora of excellent drinks and food at great prices! The highlight, undoubtedly, is the wonderful service provided by the bartenders Lorie and Travis. Whether for drinks, food, or advice, they made our experience here more memorable; they were helpful, friendly, and attentive to our needs. We favor drinks with less sugar, and they made them perfectly! The GM (Jonathan) was also incredibly friendly and ensured we had a great time. Favorites: - Roasted Poblano Hummus - Maragitas (Skinny-style) - Mango Haberno Tequilla! Highly recommend checking this place out!!

Fun Margaritaville ambiance; can't beT a rooftop deck on a nice day or night. Same food items as downstairs at Landshark, but more limited - 2 salads, 2 burgers, 2 tacos, and a few appetizers. Would come back for a drink and appetizer.

We were looking for a relaxing roof top open air spot to have some drinks and relax. Found 5'clock somewhere and it was better than what we were expecting for a little father get away! Dani & Ray was AMAZING! They were very personal and really nice. Made Father's Day an even better day! Thank you Dani and Ray!!!

Brand new, couldn't wait! Becky was our server and she was great!!! Food is wonderful as well, holds to Margaritaville's quality! Finally in SD!!! Duo playing great music, rooftop, weather, San Diego! Can't beat this stop!!

My new favorite rooftop bar in San Diego!! Went last weekend to see a Live Comedy show and also to spend time with family. The Ambience of "5 OClock Somewhere" Bar is inviting and has great vibes. There is a variety of seating options: bar seating, couches, tables, chairs, and even private cabanas for rent. The drinks & food are all delicious, and the service is great! The manager, Trevor, made our 2 day stay extra special with the great food & beverage recommendations and constant checking in on our group. Our servers, Dani, Sam, and Xavier were really friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!!

I love this place!! It's definitely a new favorite and I highly recommend. The vibe is fantastic and the customer service is even better. I love Poke bowls so I had to try the Salmon Poke bowl, it was delicious! I got a free beer with my entrée purchase and of course had to partake in beer bong. Also, I love butterflies and this place has butterflies on their toilet paper.

Great area to host any party! Large or small! Pool is warm not heated but still like warm! Bartenders, host , and servers were amazing! Food was on point! Burger wings and salmon poke bowl were perfect! A must try!

We were visiting the area for a work convention and with Jimmy Buffets recent passing we had to stop in for a remembrance drink. The hotel lobby is beautiful but if you're coming in off the street from the side entrance there's no real signs as to how to get to the bar. We asked at the front desk and we were instructed to go up the elevator to the 4th floor and we would walk right into it. Not true. We would have had to go through the doors that led to the pool that led to the bar. Those doors were locked and we needed a guest key to open them. So we went back downstairs informed the lobby staff and she seemed confused and went to text someone. I told her not to worry I'd figure it out. We asked inside of the other restaurant and they promptly showed us the way. We got up to the bar and it is located adjacent to the hotels pool. The staff is amazing!!! The drinks were great and the vibe was a little quiet at first; however it was a Tuesday afternoon. That was ok we had full attention of the staff! We had the grand margarita and a watermelon lemonade then added the blender cup and both drinks were AMAZING!!! We ordered the scallop ceviche (I forgot to take a picture ugh) but it was soooo delicious and refreshing!!!!! This was the server's recommendation and it is so worth it! The flavors were on point. The weather was overcasted but it didn't matter the vibe was very beachy and relaxing. We have been to another margaritaville but this one was much better than the other. We will be back for sure!

Pamela was an amazing server. Her personality was very welcoming! She knew exactly what kind of drink I was looking for which was very helpful!

Food was ok. Service and table clearing and cleaning was no existent. Sat at table for 5+ minutes and went to bar to order. Ambiance is top notch.

Me and my husband came here for a date night and Adriana helped us! she was amazing and so sweet! She made our experience great! I will definitely be retuning! Loved the food the service and the location

Thank you Xavier for the excellent service and Trevor for the amazing service when I come back to San Diego I will definitely come back and find them

Food, Service, Ambiance was great! Lots of different seating arrangements, including cabanas, standard tables, high top tables, bar seating, lounge seating around a pool with plenty of sun and shade options. Highly recommend for lunch if you are looking for a clean casual spot that isn't crowded. Burgers and fries were very good. Becky provided amazing service.

Best bartender ever. The environment is great. I definitely recommend to bring your other on a date here.

Great Day Drinking Place, Grand Margarita Drink was made to perfection. Great customer service.

I had the best time at this location over the weekend! My servers name was Keilani and she was such a delight! She took car of me and my friends quickly, made great suggestions from the menu, and gave us ideas on how to end our weekend in San Diego! My friends and I are big Jimmy Buffett fans and it was one of the highlights to our weekend getting to come to the bar. My friends that live in San Diego plan to come back to see Keilani again! Great food! Great drinks! Great fun!

Went here over the holiday weekend and had a great time! Jay was our bartender and was fantastic. Asked for a boozy drink that wouldn't taste like pure alcohol. He hit the mark. The name had summer in it. It was great! Brett also helped us out, he's a funny guy. Had a great time but will definitely be back for the service!!

My hubs and I stopped in for a drink. The cocktails were great and Ali was amazing with customer service! Very cool environment.

Love this place! Food is amazing drinks are great and my server Adriana was outstanding! She made our dining experience so great! I plan on making this place a regular place I visit with friends and family!

LOVE this bar! Jay was an absolute sweetheart. Joy to speak with. Could not recommend this bar more.