Cheers

Cheers is an unpretentious neighborhood gay bar hosting seasonal events, serving daily drink specials.

Open Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

1839 Adams Ave.

Gossip Grill

Gossip Grill is Southern California’s only seven-days-a-week, Nicky-Award-winning women’s bar. Since 2009, Gossip Grill has blossomed into a full patio bar and restaurant with a dance floor.

Monday and Tuesday 2-8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 2-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

1220 University Ave.

Hillcrest Brewing Company

Hillcrest Brewing Company is the world’s first gay brewery. It is famous for its handcrafted beer, stone oven pizza and to-go beer.

Monday through Friday opens at 2 p.m., weekends open at 11 a.m.

1458 University Ave.

InsideOUT

InsideOUT is a casual elegant restaurant that is part of the MO’s Universe Group. The safe oasis is open for outdoor dining.

Tuesday and Wednesdays 4-10 p.m., Thursday 4-11 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. brunch and 4 p.m.-12 a.m. dinner, Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

1642 University Ave. #100

The Hole in the Wall San Diego

The friendliest dive bar in San Diego has been open since 1924.

Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday 12-8 p.m.

2820 Lytton St

Lips

Lips is the ultimate in drag dining, providing dinner and drag shows six nights a week.

Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 6 & 8:30 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

3036 El Cajon Blvd.

The Loft

A neighborhood gay bar with pool tables, karaoke and Saturday brunch.

10 a.m.-10 p.m.

3610 Fifth Ave.

Mo’s Bar & Grill

Urban MO’s is a hetero friendly gay bar with burgers in the heart of Hillcrest

Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

308 University Ave.

Number One on Fifth

A gay dive bar with friendly staff and stiff pours.

Wednesday through Sunday 12 p.m.-1 a.m.

3845 Fifth Ave.

Pecs Bar

North Park’s premier neighborhood bar with pool, darts, digital jukebox and free wifi.

Sunday through Thursday 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Fridays and Saturday 12 p.m.-2 a.m.

2046 University Ave.

Rich’s Nightclub

San Diego’s largest and most popular gay nightclub

Wednesday 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

1051 University Ave.

San Diego Eagle

An intimate leather gay bar featuring a pool table and events in a low-key atmosphere.

Monday-Thursday 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday 2 p.m.-2 a.m.

3040 North Park Way

The Rail

San Diego’s first gay bar, The Rail opened in 1903 and moved to Hillcrest in the 1960s.

3796 Fifth Ave.

Additional LGBTQ-owned bars and restaurants

Deja Brew

Deja Brew Lounge is a coffee house near North Park.

8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

2528 University Ave.

Paru Tea Bar

This tea bar hosts memorable tea tastings for groups of all sizes. Some proceeds benefit AAPI communities.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

3034 Cañon St.

Pop Pie Co. San Diego

Southern California’s go-to fast casual restaurant and artisanal bakery for all things encased in crust.

Sunday through Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

4404 Park Blvd.

Stella Jeans Ice Cream

Enjoy handmade ice cream and yummy waffle cones at this small batch ice cream shop using real ingredients.

Sunday through Thursday 12-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12-10:30 p.m.

4404 Park Blvd.