From Roger’s notebook

A different vibe from typical downtown lounges · People-watching

Latest recorded visit2008-08-28
“This place definitely has some cool decor and the feel here is different from other lounges around SD.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2008-08-28)

Airport Lounge

Little Italy, San DiegoMixed

Roger checked out this Little Italy lounge on a busy Thursday night, paying an unusual $10 cover; he liked the distinctive decor and drum-and-bass-leaning music but found the beer selection poor and drinks overpriced.

The call

Roger checked out this Little Italy lounge on a busy Thursday night, paying an unusual $10 cover; he liked the distinctive decor and drum-and-bass-leaning music but found the beer selection poor and drinks overpriced.

What to order

    Best for

    • A different vibe from typical downtown lounges
    • People-watching

    Source-backed notes

    Visit history

    2008-08-28day precision · source explicit
    ★★★☆☆
    “This place definitely has some cool decor and the feel here is different from other lounges around SD.”

    Roger paid an unusual $10 cover to check out this Little Italy lounge on a packed Thursday night; the decor and drum-and-bass-style music set it apart from other downtown lounges, but he found the beer selection weak and drinks overpriced for what they were.

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