Hours
| Saturday | 5 PM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Monday | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 PM–1 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4646 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 251-6340
Website: https://www.convoymusicbar.com/
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Reviews
The host greeted us warmly, the space has a magical, moody vibe, and the old school 80s playlist with a Kenny Loggins record on the wall was perfection. The other staff we encountered seemed great too. My second drink was a magical passion fruit and bourbon concoction which was lovely.
Unfortunately, our bartender single-handedly tanked the experience. He was inattentive when we needed him, then when I asked questions about drinks, he responded in pretentious bar-speak instead of meeting me where I was as a customer. He made assumptions – starting to mix a drink I was only asking about, not ordering – and when I asked about the next drink, he seemed annoyed I was bothering him.
You can be the world’s best mixologist, but hospitality is about making people feel welcome, not making them feel stupid for not speaking your language. This guy needs a serious attitude adjustment.
Won’t be back and can’t recommend – which is a shame because everything else about this place had potential.
In contrast to the dark narrow ally you just left, the inside is a warmly lit, upscale bar with comfy seating. It has a high-fi aesthetic with the vinyl records that line the wall and speaker system built into it. The seating is comfortable and mainly focused on 2-4 people options with plenty of bar spots as well.
The bartenders were great as well. They were friendly, great with recommendations, and quick with anything we needed. You will definitely need a reservation (though maybe not for bar spots) but on weekdays it is slow enough that they let you stay longer than the hour block. A 20% service charge is added to the bill regardless of group size. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, just something to know.
The drinks themselves were complex and varied. We ended up getting a Giddy and and Cuffing Season. The cuffing season was my favorite. It had a mix of spiced fruitiness that almost had a szechuan peppercorn bite. The giddy was good to and had the bitter fruitiness similar to a Cusco Sour. The drinks were a pretty decent price for a good speakeasy too.
Overall a great speakeasy that I recommend to anyone visiting.
The drinks are pretty good, and pretty strong from why I could tell. My friends and I ordered the Tijuana Blueberry and the Vanna White. The first was a mezcal cocktail with blueberry flavoring, the second was a mixture of multiple types of gin and some olive oil. The drinks had a nice presentation, and they tasted good—though the Vanna White was extremely strong. We also ordered Harland Japanese Lager.
I liked sitting on the cushioned couch, but I agree with many past reviewers that the space is very tight, especially for people sitting at the bar and the row of high tables directly behind the bar seating. The service was also quite good, and the staff are very friendly, However, the steep prices on drinks was a bit of a turnoff, with a single costing anywhere from $20-$24 after tip.
I think it’s worth trying, and would be a nice place for a fun date, but I don’t know how often I’ll come here honestly. Try to make reservations because it’s often difficult to be seated otherwise.
Visited on a Thursday around 6 PM with 4 guests – seated right away. A few others in the bar.
Lovely decor/lighting with Japanese inspired elements. Bathroom very clean with heated bidet toilet.
We loved our drinks! I ordered the one that included artichoke, apples, and whisky in the description (can’t remember the name), and it was DELICIOUS! Complex flavors and aftertaste… it was, collectively, our favorite cocktail of the night.
Would highly recommend for a nice little pre- or post-dinner bar experience.