Ankit Sood

There is always a huge line (that moves fairly fast) on weekends... This place is a trip. It's built like a house party, with a very eccentric layout. In the back is a pretty large dance hall. Seems to attract good people too. Bartenders are competent and keep the lines rolling. Go for a Great time... Located in the heart of the city, very close to Adam's ave, in University heights

Justin Haas

This place is incredible...Alex and Sonnie are such wonderful mixologist and truly are talented at their craft. I have full trust in letting Alex create whatever comes to her mind and she never fails to make something amazing. When you can visit again...go...and then go again and again and again...isssssss goooood!!!!

Jill Forbath

Such an unusual night spot with a cool vibe. We saw Shay, who gives a fantastic show btw, and hung out in the gardens festooned with Halloween decor. Drinks look tantalizing although I was DD... maybe next time!

Tristan Noack

Park & Rec is a great bar with a great atmosphere, great drinks, and great service. University Lights is probably one of my favorite drinks that I've ever had and I don't see myself ordering something else here. All of the bartenders are very nice but I especially like the guy (his name escapes me) who always wears the Mariners hat/Seahawks stuff, even though I'm a Rams fan. Always make sure to bring people here when they want to go out in San Diego.

Thomas Hoyle

Great place! We were walking around looking for a place to grab a cocktail or three, and almost missed this place... LOVED the atmosphere and the outdoor patio! Bartenders were friendly and on point! Deliciously crafted spirits... A++

Margaret Harris

Great cocktails and excellent service from the bartenders. It was raining while we visited so we didn't get to check out all of their outdoor spaces but we'll definitely return to check it out.

marjon farz

I can't believe I just discovered this place. We were dining at Madison for dinner next door and decided to come here for a drink afterwards. We went in around 10:00 p.m. so it was just starting to get busy, which is my preferred crowd size anyways. I love that they have multiple bars and a sense of different spaces. When you walk in you enter the first space that has a bar and its own set of music if you continue to walk towards the back you enter an outdoor space that has another bar into the right a dance floor with a DJ and a bar there as well! The multiple bars really spread out the line so you didn't have to wait forever for a drink. And wow, drinks are so affordable! I ordered two drinks, wanted tequila soda and one a Mezcal Paloma and it was $22 in total! I really love this spot it has something for everybody, if you want to just chill and talk and their outdoor space or in their front bar, or head to the dance floor in the back.

Angie Diaz

I visited Park & rec for the very first time for an event and had an amazing experience! We were in the back it was open, it felt perfect! The music wasn’t too loud and they had a lot of heaters. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we always had what we needed. The drink menu was extensive, offering a variety of unique cocktails that were both delicious and beautifully presented. I especially loved the lemon drop, which had a perfect balance of flavors. The bar also had cozy seating areas, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy the evening with friends. I can't wait to go back!

My Le

Parking here sucks. Meters until 6pm but if you go around the corner on Adams, it’s free. We came right when they opened so it was early enough to find free parking. This place serves drinks and has music at night. Nice cocktail lounge. They don’t serve food but you’re allowed to bring in your own food. Johnston’s next door has awesome sliders. Drinks at Park & Rec are delicious and they make awesome mocktails. I got cruel summer, picture of you and pink Cadillac. Cruel summer was on the sweet side with pineapple nice, picture of you tasted like cough syrup and pink Cadillac was like a spicy margarita with the Tajin on the rim. Atmosphere is chill with the multiple outdoor area. Nice vibe, plenty of seating.

+9

Marco Martinez

I stopped by Saturday night and its Great atmosphere after 9pm once music starts playing if your into hip-hop. Two totally different crowds before 9pm and after 9pm. Drinks aren't consistent at all. Had three old fashion and all three were completely different and not that great. They also love to use ice haha so it does water down your drink quickly. I would go back to listen the music after 9pm and have the tacos that gets there around 930pm(I dont believe taco stand is connected to park and rec but I may be wrong) but wouldn't expect GREAT drinks but OK drinks.

I’m not one to leave reviews ever but I don’t know what happened to this place but in 2024 I used to love it, this was my go to spot. Now the vibes are TERRIBLE and DJ is horrible, im not sure if they changed them but they always play the same 3 songs for hickies and dry humps now. For gasolina night they don’t even play reggaeton, it’s a bunch of random pop music and a Spanish song every once in a while. The lines are CRAZY long bc they have a whole separate line where you have to pay $20 to get in and they prioritize that one. The security is always letting their buddies cut the lines too. This past Saturday I waited almost 3 hours in total to get in to the actual club and the dance floor bc of this. Not only that the securities are SO RUDE, especially the one with the glasses that’s inside by the dance floor. I’m not a fan of downtown but at this point I would 1000x rather go there. Really sad about what happened to this place. Not the vibe anymore.

I had a very disappointing experience at Park Ray. I observed young security staff smoking on duty and checking people which made the environment feel unprofessional and unsafe. I also saw situations where welding was allowed while customers were waiting in line, which raised safety concerns for me. Additionally, the way customers are treated seems inconsistent. At times it felt like people were being treated differently without clear reasons. The overall experience did not feel fair or organized. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and improves security professionalism and customer treatme

francisco lopez

Omg I been here like 7 times my bartender, she's been excellent. Tonight was like a nightmare, this tall Mustache Mexican security or bar cleaning guy , cleared our table while we were In the restroom, when we came back to our table he took everything even my reading glasses, he walked me out threatening me police was going to arrest me if I didn't leave, he had complet power over me and management, even though she was very nice, I will never come here again and please repost this.

C

As they were closing, I was slammed to the ground by staff while asking for my jacket to be returned. To be fair, the staff member didn’t know I’ve been dealing with a herniated disc. Will be pursuing legal action for the injury.