OPEN BARS (4)
The Tower Bar
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Historic neighborhood bar and venue offering live music with focus on rock and alternative bands.
Bancroft Bar
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Bastion for rock and punk music in East County. Hosts multiple bands in stacked shows.
The Casbah
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Legendary venue known for hosting major and emerging acts. Hosted Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, and Arcade Fire.
Kensington Club
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Holds second oldest liquor license in San Diego. Enduring bar and music venue offering local and national acts.
CLOSED BARS (3)
Skeleton Club (Original Location)
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
San Diego's first punk venue, founded by SDSU student Laura Fraser. Operated 1978-1980 at two locations. Dead Kennedys played final show at original Fourth Ave location Nov 10, 1979. Held 350 people, served only soft drinks.
Pacific Ballroom
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
Significant venue for jazz, R&B, rock n roll, and rockabilly. Featured B.B. King, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard.
Skeleton Club
🇺🇸San Diego, United States
San Diego's first standalone punk rock club. Hosted Dead Kennedys and The Weirdos. Closed due to police harassment.