The Casbah is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

1. The Casbah

8.7
2501 Kettner Blvd (at W Laurel St), San Diego, CA
Rock Club · Midtown · 42 tips and reviews

Trina G.Trina G.: My favorite San Diego venue, period. Hit the back room for some pool and if you arrive early enough, street parking is sweet and easy.

Rosemary B.Rosemary Bystrak: People often ask for settimes. For most shows, a 3 band bill will be 9pm/10pm/11pm. A 2 band bill is usually 9:30 and 11pm. Doors are almost always at 8:30 unless otherwise noted.

Adam A.Adam Alt: Great place! Great music! San Diego!!!

Soda Bar is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

2. Soda Bar

7.4
3615 El Cajon Blvd (at 36th St), San Diego, CA
Rock Club · City Heights · 17 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Solid live music venue. Good sound, low ceilings, earplugs are useful.

Andrew F.Andrew Flores: Cool arcade games including Street Fighter II. Live sound is a bit harsh don't be shy to bring ear plugs just in case.

DesiraeDesirae: Come for the bands, stay for the drinks.

Patrick's Gaslamp Pub is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

3. Patrick's Gaslamp Pub

7.4
428 F St (btwn Fourth & Fifth), San Diego, CA
Rock Club · Gaslamp · 24 tips and reviews

Andrés V.Andrés Vergara: Good service, cheap beer, amazing bands playing. A must in SD night

Christina R.Christina Rain: Booze & blues

Chard D.Chard Dallas: Great bands, cool little place, nice bartenders, everyone was having fun dancing, drinking and hanging out. Highly recommended!

House of Blues San Diego is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

4. House of Blues San Diego

9.4
1055 5th Ave (btwn Broadway & C St), San Diego, CA
Music Venue · Central San Diego · 91 tips and reviews

Joseph N.Joseph Noguera: The food, the service, the live performance

VH1VH1: Best Happy Hour in San Diego 7 days a week from 4-7 p.m. Grab a pint or martini and be sure to try some of the rosemary cornbread! – Team Live Nation

Lauren :.Lauren :D: great venue :D

Black Cat Bar is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

5. Black Cat Bar

8.3
4246 University Ave (at Van Dyke Ave), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · City Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Marie D.Marie Dreyer: Love the tacos. Love the drinks. Love Matt!

Denise S.Denise Stafford: Best bar in City Heights

Kelly S.Kelly Schnorr: If you love Matt you'll love Black Cat.

Whistle Stop Bar is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

6. Whistle Stop Bar

8.1
2236 Fern St (at Juniper St), San Diego, CA
Bar · South Park · 36 tips and reviews

j s.j snod: Tuesday night.. Friends Chill.. board games, candles, chill tunes, big screen Super Nintendo!

Ray E.Ray Elkins: It's all about the 2nd and last Saturday of the month...Booty Basement!

SpikeSpike: Hands down one of the best places to dance, drink and have a good old time in San Diego.

Tower Bar is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

7. Tower Bar

7.8
4757 University Ave (at Euclid Ave), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · City Heights · 27 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Good crowd, music, and drinks make this a great night spot. The live bands are the overall attraction.

Danny I.Danny Infinite: Get a PBR tall boy and a shot of Jameson.

Mick R.Mick Rossler: try the Absinthe.

The Salty Frog is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

8. The Salty Frog

7.0
992 Palm Ave (at 10th St), Imperial Beach, CA
Bar · Southern San Diego · 7 tips and reviews

GiselaGisela: Drinks r pretty cheap here! They've got deals and events for every day of the week. Live music & they've got 2 pool tables. Give this place a try!

LeAnn B.LeAnn Bunch: NOT biker friendly and very rude to naval officers....skip it and go to the Plank!

Mario V.Mario Valenzuela: Toss it tuesday! Either pay $.25 for your drink or regular price. All replies on the flip of a coin. Its a win win!

JP's Pub is one of The 9 Best Rock Clubs in San Diego.

9. JP's Pub

7.2
10436 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Santo Rd), San Diego, CA
Bar · Tierrasanta · 10 tips and reviews

Dena L.Dena Lopez: Love the set up (pool tables are separated by large horseshoe bar), karaoke, clean, tons of parking (Vons shopping center)

Karin B.Karin Bates: Sing karaoke with me on wed and saturday

Victor A.Victor Araiza: This place smells like vomit