Realm Of The 52 Remedies
Cocktail bar · San Diego
4805 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Highlights
Asian inspired speakeasy with creative cocktails & unique decor
Asian inspired speakeasy with creative cocktails & unique decor
"Behind the obligatory hidden door of this Convoy speakeasy is a lavishly decorated opium den-style cocktail bar straight out of the Blade Runner universe. Decked out in gold tones with floating shelves and a bar made out of jade, it’s the perfect backdrop for theatrical, traditional Chinese medicine-themed cocktails. Think sherry with shiitake mushroom cordial topped with a cloud of smoke that floats in the glass until you take off the plate of pretzels that acts as a lid. The substantial bar snacks, like chile-marinated deviled eggs and Korean fried quail, while looking up the drink ingredients and their purported health benefits on your phone." - candice woo
"Gaining entry to the secret bar, Realm of the 52 Remedies, hidden in the popular Common Theory pub, is well worth the trouble. Near the front door of the restaurant, look for a bright white door. Beyond it is a small, white apothecary room with jars of Chinese herbs on shelves. Patrons feel like they’re time-traveling to another era or paying a visit to a doctor specializing in Eastern medicine. After all, the Realm of the 52 Remedies aims to heal ailments with elixirs and herbs in exquisite cocktails. Try drinks like the Black Place Green cocktail, made with olive oil-washed gin, vermouth, and stinging nettles. A separate menu from Common Theory features larger dishes, such as grilled prime flat iron steak and dry-aged duck, as well as smaller plates like oko fries, black garlic onion dip with both curry and turmeric, and taro wonton chips." - Helen I. Hwang
"Located inside Common Theory, this well-designed bar is hidden behind a modern apothecary filled with Chinese herbs and tonics that guests can smell and touch. Past the apothecary, visitors are led into a 1920s-inspired realm with old-world Chinese and Korean touches like private group seating in the shape of a lotus flower and a textured sculpture of a mountain range hanging behind the bar. Its skilled bartenders mix cocktails that are always innovative and intriguing, with themes inspired by everything from movies to Asian cuisines. One of the few speakeasies in town to offer food, family-style meals even, its dishes include Korean fried quail, dry-aged duck with maitake mushrooms, and black garlic and onion dip." - Roxana Becerril
"The light glows golden inside this intimate lounge, tucked away from the bustle of Convoy. Step through the pub into a stark white room, where a glass wall opens to transport you to another realm. Hidden within Common Theory, this ultra-luxe speakeasy offers Eastern apothecary-inspired remedies for the trials of the outside world. Atop a backlit stone counter, the highly skilled team — led by beverage manager Chris Lee — crafts masterful cocktails from a seasonally shifting menu, often inspired by Asian travels and pop culture. Expect unexpected ingredients like cucumber bitters and lapsang souchong tea-infused gin. Linger over the cocktails while savoring thoughtfully curated bar bites and entrée-sized dishes." - Kelly Bone
"The speakeasy’s talented cocktail team, led by beverage director Chris Lee, unveils a seasonal menu featuring past favorites. Classics like the Opium Den from the 2018 menu make a comeback with smoky notes of shiitake and salt, paired with scotch and sherry." - Kelly Bone
