Young Blood

We recently visited Young Blood on a weeknight after making reservations, which I highly recommend. The establishment rarely allows walk in’s so it’s definitely better to make plans ahead of time. They offer a three course cocktail culinary experience and their bartenders are no joke. We were served by Alexandra and Zach and both were knowledgeable and extremely talented. Alexandra asked us the types of spirits and tastes we preferred in order to get acquainted and better make recommendations for the experience. TIP: I would recommend requesting to sit at the bar rather than at a table so you can view the mixologist’s talents up close. The last course is dessert related so start thinking of your favorite dessert before you go. There is no parking at the location so I recommend taking a ride share or some other way of getting there.

There’s no menu; you just tell the bartenders what you like and they’ll make it for you. Very good mixes + good prices! Excellent speakeasy and would definitely come again.

Really nice cocktail bar experience. Three cocktails is a lot if you're planning to drive afterwards, so it may be worth it to plan to go while you're staying locally or can cab home, but the drinks are exceptional and the bespoke service is really fun

Was greeted quite rudely by the wait staff as soon as our party walked in. I asked for the menu to check it out, and the response was “we have no menu, you’ve seen the place, now you can leave”. Do not bring your business to places like these.

This is where you want to be. This is the speakeasy you are looking for. The bartenders asked us a couple questions to get a feel on what kind of drinks to make us. The first drink had me sold! The art and decor had me mesmerized. Next time, I will be making reservations! There is nothing to not love about this place.

Amazing cocktail bar and deserves its place on the 50Best list - Zach was incredible and this is a place I will go back any time I am in San Diego