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The Hole In The Wall

The Hole In The Wall

The Hole In The Wall, Lytton Street, San Diego, CA, USA

The Hole in the Wall was one of San Diego's first openly gay bars, and today remains a favourite bar for the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome for a good time in the city's friendliest dive bar. Drop in to relax on the beautifully spacious patio where you can enjoy your drinks with friends, including delicious cocktails that are especially popular. If you can, visit on Sunday Funday for the weekly beer bust!

Cocktails, Outdoor Seating

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The Hole In The Wall

The Hole In The Wall

The Hole in the Wall was one of San Diego's first openly gay bars, and today remains a favourite bar for the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome for a good time in the city's friendliest dive bar. Drop in to relax on the beautifully spacious patio where you can enjoy your drinks with friends, including delicious cocktails that are especially popular. If you can, visit on Sunday Funday for the weekly beer bust!
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San Diego makes sightseeing feel suspiciously like a holiday. Explore Balboa Park, visit the USS Midway or kayak around La Jolla, then head back towards Hillcrest for dinner, drinks and one of California’s most relaxed LGBTQ neighbourhoods.


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