Prohibition visit photograph by Roger Ma
Roger’s original visit photograph · 2015-03-20

Prohibition

Gaslamp, San DiegoWorth trying

A Gaslamp speakeasy behind an unmarked law-office-style entrance that Roger says has lost some exclusivity since dropping reservations, but still pours top-notch, well-crafted cocktails if you arrive before the evening crowd and live band.

The call

A Gaslamp speakeasy behind an unmarked law-office-style entrance that Roger says has lost some exclusivity since dropping reservations, but still pours top-notch, well-crafted cocktails if you arrive before the evening crowd and live band.

What to order

    Best for

    • Cocktails before the 8-9pm crowd

    From Roger’s Foursquare

    Roger’s tips on Prohibition

    On Roger’s lists: Crafted Cocktails.

    Source-backed notes

    Visit history

    Checked in 11 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently May 18, 2019. See the check-in log

    2015-03-20day precision · source explicit
    ★★★☆☆
    “the cocktails are top notch and crafted very well!”

    No longer feels as exclusive as a true speakeasy since it dropped reservations. Best before 8-9pm, after which it gets crowded and the live band makes conversation hard. Entrance is near 5th & Market, marked only by a law-office sign.

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