Side bar · Nightclub · San Diego
Boutique Gaslamp Quarter nightclub and lounge on Market Street, with a lounge side and a club side
Side Bar packs two moods into one Gaslamp Quarter address at 536 Market Street: a sultry lounge side and a higher-energy club side. The dual layout lets a group settle in over seasonal craft cocktails on the lounge side, then cross over to dance under the club's signature lights, which is part of why birthdays and bachelorette parties gravitate here.
A 14-by-6.5-foot LED wall anchors the club side, where resident DJs spin everything from house to hip-hop and guest performers take over on select nights. Tables come in three tiers: the Best Available Table for up to 8 guests, the Premium Table for up to 10 with prime DJ viewing, and the VIP DJ Table for up to 12, a booth right beside the DJ. The venue's signature Side Barbies run bottle service, and every table includes priority entry, a private server, and VIP check-in.
The crowd skews polished and stylish, a mix of professionals, creatives, and trendsetters. Hours run Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM to 2 AM and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 PM to 2 AM. Wednesday is industry night, when staff from bars and restaurants around San Diego come through for big bottle presentations. The room is 21 and over only.
Dress is upscale fashionable attire: no hats, shorts, sandals, or athletic wear. Tell us the night and your group size, and our San Diego partner will arrange the table.
Address: 536 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego
Reserve a VIP table at Side bar through our San Diego partner. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. our San Diego partner handles reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 20:30 - 02:00
- Thursday: 20:30 - 02:00
- Friday: 19:30 - 02:00
- Saturday: 19:30 - 02:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Side bar
How do I book a table at Side bar in San Diego?
Submit the reservation request on this page and our San Diego partner confirms your table, quotes any minimum spend in writing, and coordinates arrival before you commit. Your host opens the door on arrival so you walk straight to a ready table.
How much is a table at Side bar?
A table at Side bar depends on the night (weekends and event dates price highest), your group size, and where the table sits relative to the DJ booth and dance floor. Rather than a price that changes weekly, our San Diego partner quotes your exact minimum spend in writing when confirming, so you know the cost before you arrive.
What is the dress code at Side bar?
Side bar keeps an upscale nightlife dress code: stylish, dressed-up attire. Avoid athletic wear, gym shoes, and overly casual looks. Your host manages the door with your table, and we confirm the current policy with your booking.
What time should I arrive at Side bar?
Table guests generally arrive as the room fills, with the peak on weekends. Your MyRSVP host coordinates a specific arrival window so you are not waiting in line.
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