Raised by Wolves
Cocktail bar · San Diego
4301 La Jolla Village Dr #2030, San Diego, CA 92122
Highlights
Spectacular speakeasy with rotating fireplace entrance & opulent decor
Spectacular speakeasy with rotating fireplace entrance & opulent decor
"Tucked behind a bottle shop at Westfield UTC, this award-winning speakeasy transports visitors to an intimate gathering space decorated with velvet chairs and a white marble fountain under an emerald-colored glass dome. Cocktails from the bar’s reserve list are must-orders: they’re crafted with rare spirits, like the Old Fashioned mixed with 1950s Stitzel Weller Old Fitzgerald Bourbon — for a variety of tasters, order any of the bar flights (scotch, bourbon, rum, Japanese whiskey, and more). Visitors with a sweet tooth can go for the Tiramisu ‘Tini with cold brew liqueur and hand-whipped vanilla cream or the Banana Cream Flip that tastes like banana cream pie custard with a kick (absinthe)." - Roxana Becerril
"Raised by Wolves is, without a doubt, the finest bar ever to grace an American mall. Guests enter two by two, stepping onto a rotating platform that whisks them from the bottle shop into the moody glow of the speakeasy. Once inside, a luminous glass dome casts a soft glow over plush velvet sofas saturated into private alcoves where guests indulge in expertly crafted cocktails. At the heart of the space, a white fountain rises as bartenders circle through an extensive selection of spirits. Co-owned by CH Projects and local bar legend Erick Castro-Diaz, Raised by Wolves has consistently delivered excellent drinks, setting a high bar for hidden mall bars." - Kelly Bone
"Always aiming to please, the bartenders at Raised By Wolves can make many of the menu’s selections alcohol-free. Ask for an adult Shirley Temple and you may receive a pile of pebble ice, pink with grenadine and acid phosphate with club soda and brandied cherry. Or, point them in a flavor direction and trust their imagination to deliver a mocktail designed just for you." - Kelly Bone
"In San Diego, Raised by Wolves was recognized as the World’s Best Spirits Selection and is also listed as the bar associated with Chris Patino, who won Best U.S. Bar Mentor." - Clair Lorell
"An opulent, escapist interior defined by gold accents, filigree, and heavy wood features that nevertheless lets sunshine in for a decadent yet airy feel." - Hillary Dixler Canavan
