The Tower Bar
Important to know
- Website: https://www.thetowerbar.com
- Address: 4757 University Ave., San Diego, California, United States
- Getting here: University Ave. & 47th St. Bus Stop (150 m away): Served by Lines 7 and 10
- Hours: Open daily from 4 PM to 2 AM
The Tower Bar is a historic bar located in San Diego, Southern California, United States.
Housed in a striking building constructed in 1932, the venue features Zigzag Moderne architecture, a distinctive substyle of Art Deco.
Open daily from 4 PM to 2 AM, with Happy Hour from 4 PM to 7 PM, the bar hosts parties, DJ sets, and live band performances. The schedule is shared on the bar’s website and Instagram.
One standout feature on the website is the availability of authentic Absinthe, including renowned brands like Pernod, Grüne Fee, Absinthe Ordinaire, La Muse Verte, and St. George. These are prepared using the traditional French absinthe fountain method.
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