Seven Grand visit photograph by Roger Ma
Roger’s original visit photograph · 2015

Seven Grand

North Park, San DiegoRecommended

The North Park outpost of the DTLA whiskey bar, smaller than the original but stocked with an extensive whiskey list and a weekday happy hour worth timing around.

The call

Start with old Fashioned (happy hour) or bourbon or scotch pour, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Old Fashioned (happy hour)
  • Bourbon or scotch pour

Best for

  • A weekday happy-hour whiskey pour
  • Avoiding the packed weekend crowd

From Roger’s Foursquare

Roger’s tips on Seven Grand

On Roger’s lists: Nutty P (North Park) Must Visit Spots!, Crafted Cocktails.

Source-backed notes

Visit history

Checked in 34 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Jul 15, 2026. See the check-in log

2015-06-21day precision · source explicit
★★★★☆
“Whiskey, whiskey based cocktails and more whiskey!”

Weekday happy hour (5-7pm) brings $5 Old Fashioneds and $6 pours; there's a sizable patio for cigars, and the North Park spot is noticeably smaller than the original DTLA location. Best avoided on weekends when it's packed.

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