The call
Start with whiskey cocktails or egg white cocktails, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Whiskey cocktails
- Egg white cocktails
Best for
- A novelty speakeasy experience
- Booking ahead for a group
Noble Experiment
A secret East Village speakeasy hidden inside Neighborhood behind a wall of kegs, which Roger recommends booking a week ahead by text for, praising its whiskey cocktails and anything made with egg whites.
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Roger’s tips on Noble Experiment
You can only book the reservation through text (and a week ahead of time is recommended). Go for the "dealer's choice" as they'll make a cocktail from whatever liquor you like!
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On Roger’s lists: Guide to San Diego's best spots, Crafted Cocktails.
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Visit history
Checked in 10 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Mar 19, 2015. See the check-in log
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“They have by far some of the best cocktails you can find in downtown.”
A hidden bar inside Neighborhood, entered through a wall of kegs near the restrooms. Recommends booking a table by text about a week ahead. Whiskey-based drinks and anything with egg whites are the standouts; suggests a rideshare or DD.
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- From the order notes
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- Go for
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