Part Time Lover
Bar · San Diego
3829 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Highlights
Hip listening bar with a record shop, craft cocktails
Hip listening bar with a record shop, craft cocktails
"Named after Stevie Wonder’s song, this listening bar combines after-hours fun with the art of music — more specifically, vinyl records and a high-fidelity sound system. A CH Projects revamp of a longtime San Diego live music bar formerly known as Bar Pink, this musically driven haven is a partnership with Folk Arts Rare Records, a decades-old local institution, that brings curated music, a cheeky bar, and a record store — all under one roof — to North Park. The beverage program is meant to be simple and affordable with an emphasis on Japanese American highballs and cocktails like the Lovers Rock with vanilla, Campari, and Japanese whiskey." - Roxana Becerril
"Home to a tiny record shop, Part Time Lover is a bar and lounge that will be a sure hit with your friend who unironically describes themselves as an "audiophile." All the browns and beiges, late mid-century furniture, and checkerboard flooring come together under muted lighting, while the rotating roster of guest vinyl selectors spin jazz, ‘80s pop, modern funk, and more. There’s no food here, but the cocktail menu covers all the bases, from tequila- and cachaça-spiked drinks to classics like martinis, Old Fashioneds, and whiskey highballs. Skip the line by timing a visit for pre-dinner drinks before 7pm so you’re lucid enough to take in the vibes before bar hopping—especially with the full-bodied sound of Thundercat booming from their sound system." - ligaya malones, candice woo, cora lee
"North Park’s Bar Pink plays host to Tiki Tuesdays, which features special DJs alongside a selection of tiki drinks not usually served." - Jackie Bryant
"Home to a tiny record shop, Part Time Lover is a bar and lounge that will be a sure hit with your friend who unironically describes themselves as an "audiophile." All the browns and beiges, late mid-century furniture, and checkerboard flooring come together under muted lighting, while the rotating roster of guest vinyl selectors spin jazz, ‘80s pop, modern funk, and more. There’s no food here, but the cocktail menu covers all the bases, from tequila- and cachaça-spiked drinks to classics like martinis, Old Fashioneds, and whiskey highballs. Skip the line by timing a visit for pre-dinner drinks before 7pm so you’re lucid enough to take in the vibes before bar hopping—especially with the full-bodied sound of Thundercat booming from their sound system. " - ligaya malones
"Home to a tiny record shop, Part Time Lover is a bar and lounge that will be a sure hit with your friend who unironically describes themselves as an "audiophile." All the browns and beiges, late mid-century furniture, and checkerboard flooring come together under muted lighting, while the rotating roster of guest vinyl selectors spin jazz, ‘80s pop, modern funk, and more. There’s no food here, but the cocktail menu covers all the bases, from tequila- and cachaça-spiked drinks to classics like martinis, Old Fashioneds, and whiskey highballs. Skip the line by timing a visit for pre-dinner drinks before 7pm so you’re lucid enough to take in the vibes before bar hopping—especially with the full-bodied sound of Thundercat booming from their sound system." - Ligaya Malones
