Aero Club Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

1. Aero Club Bar

8.9
3365 India St (btwn Sassafras & W Upas St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews

Chadwick G.Chadwick Gantes: Barbara and Chad (the bartenders) have the best attitudes for a good ole' night of fun. Make sure to get a whisky Ginger with the Ginger beer one of my favorite drinks at a good price.

Joseph B.Joseph Bulger: Great dive bar... miserable parking, but that just makes you take a taxi, which you'll likely end up taking home anyway. Bartender Barbara will set you up with a great whiskey; shoot some pool...

Eric V.Eric Venker: Great little dive spot with a huge number of whiskeys and an impressive and original cocktail list. Phenomenal prices on drinks as well. Worth a stop.

Seven Grand is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

2. Seven Grand

8.3
3054 University Ave (at Ohio St), San Diego, CA
Whisky Bar · North Park · 54 tips and reviews

Steve S.Steve Shin: Great whisky selection. Live music at the back bar.

Paul F.Paul Fekas: Best selection of whiskey in San Diego.

ErwinErwin: Probably the best whiskey selection in North Park. You can't beat Aero Club's. Whiskey cocktails are on point. Old fashioneds, manhattans, and sazeracs are my favorite

The Whiskey House is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

3. The Whiskey House

8.7
420 Third Avenue (J Street), San Diego, CA
Whisky Bar · Marina · 16 tips and reviews

Meah B.Meah B: The whiskey selection here is top notch. Even the beer selection is impressive. Great place to unwind at the end of Comic Con.

EvanEvan: Everything here was amazing. The old fashioned #1 and #3 were two of the best whiskey drinks I've ever had. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone!

Rob S.Rob Sipe: The whiskey selection is amaze. Bald guy that works there is a cool and/or tight dude.

Neighborhood is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

4. Neighborhood

8.7
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Central San Diego · 200 tips and reviews

Connor M.Connor Mendenhall: Try the Allagash Curieux, a Tripel aged in bourbon barrels. One of the tastiest beers I've ever had. Then follow Sigmund's lead and order a Neigborhood burger. Dude understood the pleasure principle. Read more.

Ande C.Ande Cogsdill: Try the bulliet bourbon..yummy

Sarah L.Sarah Lopez: Cute place. Good food. Really awesome bartenders, but the drinks suck ass!!! Can't make a decent cocktail to save their lives. Only do whiskey and beer.... Refiner taste? Good luck!

Eureka! is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

5. Eureka!

8.3
4353 La Jolla Village Dr (at Genesee Ave), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · University City · 86 tips and reviews

Michelle M.Michelle Marshall: Fantastic craft beer and whiskey selection!!!! Creative menu choices!!

JoeJoe: Beer or whiskey sampler .. mix n match try something new

MuddyMuddy: Great selection of hard to find American whiskies. Get some samplers.

Noble Experiment is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

6. Noble Experiment

8.5
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Central San Diego · 102 tips and reviews

Joanna G.Joanna Guerriero: Whiskey sours are awesome too! Very smooth

Jordan D.Jordan Danly: Go to N|E, have Nate make you the best drink of your life (whiskey or gin), stare at the skull wall and sip your drink slow.

Blake R.Blake Robinson: Bourbon smash... Check it off

The Lion's Share is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

7. The Lion's Share

8.8
629 Kettner Blvd (btwn G & W Harbor Dr), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Marina · 77 tips and reviews

Michael TMichael T: Try the Fernet - Craft cocktail of Fernet Branca, Scotch, Aperol, Carpano and lemon bitters

KP K.KP KP: Must try the mescal old fashion with mole bitters. Smokey like whiskey but better

Heather T.Heather T: Oh my goodness - best Whiskey Sour I. Have. Ever. Had. Josh or Greg (sorry guys) was nice enough to explain the difference in options there, I went with his advice and was so pleasantly pleased.

Craft & Commerce is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

8. Craft & Commerce

8.6
675 W Beech St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Little Italy · 198 tips and reviews

David L.David LaSpaluto: Ask for Dickey's Punch Bowl (off-menu): pineapple juice, cinnamon syrup, peach brandy or apple jack, more bourbon than I could keep track of, champagne, apple slices, hockey puck of ice. Tea cups.

John P.John Pastor: Try the Eastern Prospector or Kentucky Riviera if you're into bourbon.

Sarah O.Sarah Ouwerkerk: Love this spot went for my bday, and or table ordered a punch bowl filled with bourbon and Fuji apple cocktail delight. Ambiance is awesome fills up quick!

Siesel's Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

9. Siesel's Meats

8.8
4131 Ashton St (at Morena Blvd), San Diego, CA
Butcher · Bay Park · 24 tips and reviews

Tim G.Tim Geary: Bourbon sausages are a culinary wonder!

Bertram J.Bertram J: Love the bourbon sausages and thick cut bacon

Jenna T.Jenna T: Surprisingly good beer selection. GET THE FRESH PIE!

Polite Provisions is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

10. Polite Provisions

9.1
4696 30th St (at Adams Ave), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Park · 100 tips and reviews

Jenny F.Jenny Farrell: The mr. Brownstone drink is to die for! It you love whiskey order it.

Etienne d.Etienne de Bruin: The Full Windsor. Excellent for scotch lovers.

Eric S.Eric Smith: Everything is good. No, I am serious.

Raised By Wolves is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

11. Raised By Wolves

8.6
4301 La Jolla Village Dr #2030, San Diego, CA
Lounge · University City · 13 tips and reviews

Enrique D.Enrique D C: Amazing place!!! Excellent place to taste any kind of whisky!!

Brian S.Brian Strauss: A lot of fun and you quickly forget you’re in a mall. The cocktails are top notch — get something with Weller 12, maybe the best bourbon around.

Hillary F.Hillary Folsom: An absolute must. Drinks are always amazing and the bartenders know their stuff

El Dorado Cocktail Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

12. El Dorado Cocktail Lounge

8.0
1030 Broadway (at 11th Ave.), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central San Diego · 70 tips and reviews

JerryJerry: Order the Mule with Bourbon instead. Much better.

Linds O.Linds O: Gotta try the Kentucky River, if you're into bourbon

Roger M.Roger Ma: Super bomb Mules (get it with bourbon)

Excalibur Cigar Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

13. Excalibur Cigar Lounge

7.4
8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Mercury St), San Diego, CA
Lounge · Kearny Mesa · 6 tips and reviews

David G.David Goodman: Great selection of cigars and liquor-Scotch, Bourbon, Whiskey and Wine! Tom and Steve are great hosts.

Michael M.Michael McQuay: Awesome spot with reasonable stick prices full stock bar with plenty of top notch scotche's and craft beers on tap!

Roger M.Roger Ma: Pair up your cigar with a single malt Balvenie!

Prohibition Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

14. Prohibition Liquor Bar

7.5
548 5th Ave (btwn Island Ave & Market St), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Gaslamp · 32 tips and reviews

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth Kilrain: Their casual "Whiskey and Wax" Wednesdays don't require guestlist signup, and now often feature live music! Just stop in. Enjoy the extensive bourbon list!

Andrew R.Andrew Roman: Smart to have a "whisk(e)y" list for folks who like scotch and/or bourbon.

Roger M.Roger Ma: Some of the best whiskey sours you can find in downtown!

Salt & Straw is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in San Diego.

15. Salt & Straw

9.3
1670 India St, San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Little Italy · 36 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Coffee ‘n bourbon

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: Loved the James coffee & bourbon ice cream!

Farbod A.Farbod Amir: Different flavor and super friendly staff