Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge in San Diego

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge in San Diego
4 / 5
50 reviews

3537 5td Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-5015, San Diego

Overview

Cuisine
  • Bar
  • Pub
Features
  • Seating

Restaurant Hours

Monday

5:00 pm

Wednesday

5:00 pm

Friday

5:00 pm

Sunday

5:00 pm

Is thus a good place to eat an what is the clientele?

If you are looking for good bar fare and honest drinks, come bye...you won't be disappointed!

Is there latin dance music?

No Latin dance music

Cash or credit cards?

They accept both...

Review

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Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
ER
Ed Rutmayer
google
11.21.2024
4/5

Nunu's is a "Cheers" kind of experience. Very friendly, and great variety of patrons. Low key most of the time, not full of 21 year-old "look at me I get to drink now!" types. Good, strong drinks. (I may have even asked the bartender for more soda a couple of times, just to kill the fire....but honestly I don't remember much...lol)

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Wassup Woke
google
11.02.2018
5/5

Wordsplayed recommended me here.. Food was great!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Jason Huff
google
10.14.2018
5/5

Very good prices, very good food. Even though they were super busy and understaffed they managed to get our group order correct the first time and food came out fast! Couldnt expect more. Keep up the good work nunus!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Julia Adrian
google
10.02.2018
5/5

Favorite bar with down to earth people. Everyone is welcome!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Barry Meyer
google
09.25.2018
4/5

Nunu's means grandpa in Portuguese. Just a little trivia fact about this 60 plus year old neighborhood dive bar. Fun place dark inside has a somewhat outside smoking area. Pretty good burgers generally somewhat late night food and friendly fun bartenders. Trivia on Thursday nights is fun. This place welcomes all who seek good drink and fun

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Nina Lipschultz
google
08.26.2018
5/5

Excellent bar that we've always loved. First time back since new ownership and it's better than ever. Food was excellent thanks to Joe the chef, drinks were very well made by Michael the bartender and you can't beat the price! A must go-to!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Colm Mac Donncha
google
08.10.2018
5/5

Great East Coast bar tucked away in Hillcrest.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Food Traveler
google
07.17.2018
4/5

Awesome place, just the bartenders need to work on that "moddie" face and attitude. They don't like people the need to be BOH washing dishes

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
RA
Ryan Ashby
google
06.27.2018
5/5

Great friendly bar with a little bit of a lounge feel. Booths of you want or bar seating. Even a smoking area you can bring your drink out. Great bar food.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
JN
J Nieves
google
04.27.2018
5/5

I was brought in by a friend and boy was I grateful, love the Korean wings and the nunu burger is one of the few burgers I dont have to add or mess with. Finger licking good.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
KW
Kay W
google
04.10.2018
5/5

Decent food for a late night dive.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
CM
Cindy Martin
google
03.09.2018
5/5

One of SD best old lounges.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
JP
James Page
google
02.10.2018
5/5

Love this place! The bartenders are always on point. The food is great. Smoking patio gets a thumbs up from me!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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thomas hawley
google
11.24.2017
4/5

Lots of nice regulars and generous pours.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
AA
Adam Anderson
google
10.02.2017
5/5

If you're looking for some east coast flair on the west coast, this is the place.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
SC
Sharon Cantwell Steen
google
09.09.2017
5/5

Old school coctail lounge. Good food. Nice vibe. TVS and a strong pour. Outside patio area. Friendly bartenders.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
Mcfluffynips
google
08.27.2017
5/5

Stiff drinks, nice little back patio, and well-sized booths. Nice for a quick drink before a night out or hanging out with some friends. Normally approachable crowd. Have had many memorable nights here, for sure.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
MN
Megan Norris
google
08.21.2017
4/5

On the divey side of things, but I do enjoy coming here. The food is here is greasy but tasty and the drinks are generally generous :)

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
JE
Jonathan Evans
google
08.16.2017
4/5

One of the best old school dive bars in San Diego. Dark? Yes. Cozy? Yes. Red leather booths and seats? Yes. Great prices in drinks. Absolutely. They also have really great food, served out of a tiny back kitchen.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
RM
Ramzi Madbak
google
07.05.2017
5/5

My neighborhood favorite. Jeremiah and Mike are rad dudes.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
ES
Ethan Scott
google
06.17.2017
5/5

Cool, low key, reasonably priced

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
ST
Spencer Tuck
google
06.02.2017
4/5

Nice little retro dive bar in Hillcrest. No draft beers - it's all bottles and standard cocktails\mixed drinks.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
CJ
Carinna Joaquim-Wagner
google
05.19.2017
5/5

Nice cozy place. Excellent service. Strong drinks!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
CS
Christian Stage
google
05.17.2017
4/5

Great staff, interesting clientele & a great atmosphere

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Lisa W
google
05.13.2017
4/5

I love Nunus! Their drinks are stiff and decent pricing. The place recently changed ownership and got some windows and cleaned up a bit. The food doesn’t taste as good anymore- like the burgers- it was too bland. No longer a good burger place. I do like the drinks and bartenders. They’re pretty cool. At least the fries were still good. Glad they didn’t change that.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
CD
Caleb Duke
google
04.03.2017
5/5

Awesome food and service, you can actually have a conversation and not have to yell over the music playing. Also void of annoying 21 year olds who just started drinking.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
EH
Elizabeth Hilbert
google
03.11.2017
5/5

This is a great neighborhood dive bar. They have excellent, greasy bar food, cheap drinks, and friendly service. I've spent a lot of good nights in one of these red booths!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
Sam
google
02.27.2017
5/5

A San Diego dive bar institution, strong drinks, late night burgers and awesome staff

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
DS
Deanna Strickland
google
02.06.2017
4/5

This place is beautifully decorated and dimly lit. It was very packed when I went around 7pm Thursday. Its seemed to packed on every floor but the was space at the bar for 5 on the third floor. The drinks are expertly made, delicious and powerful. The kitchen was not 100%up and running due to a fire but there was a cold menu. I definitely would like to return when in the area.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Paolo Tagliani
google
01.20.2017
4/5

It is good but not as the "old" Nunus...

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Ryan Ogata
google
01.18.2017
4/5

Sarah and Augustina are worth a visit to this place! The cocktails are all delicious - there's not a bad one in the bunch. The ambience is cool yet unpretentious and it feels like an awesome neighborhood haunt with a new spin on cocktails. Personal faves are the Kentucky Bramble and the Category Five.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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lydia firchow
google
10.05.2016
5/5

The best dive bar with so much character and great bartenders/all around service. The simple diner style food here is ultimate drunk munchies food and it's cheap! Patty melts, ribs, wings and fries-you really cant go wrong. Also an outdoor covered smoking patio that is nice to have in San Diego with so many bars and restaurants that don't have smoking areas.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
SH
Sandy Hill
google
09.25.2016
5/5

Great local spot with excellent prices and the right amount of "Diveyness". Pro Tip: amazing food.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
CS
C Southern
google
09.17.2016
5/5

Awesome place.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
JB
Juan Bernal
google
09.02.2016
5/5

Love this place! Great late night burgers and stiff drinks...come in if you're in the neighborhood and say hello to Leanne...amazing lady behind the bar.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
BV
Brian Veale
google
08.26.2016
5/5

Definitely one of SD's best Dive Bars. Food is good, prices are great

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
JJ
James J. Anderson
google
08.24.2016
4/5

Rubén is the best bartender! It was my first time here and even though the place was Uber crowded he remembered my order for my 2nd round. The people are fun and the bathrooms are clean. And holy sh!t $8 for a stiff drink is great!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
BL
Benjamin Langley
google
07.02.2016
3/5

Our friendly bartender who worked there for 25 years & another long time patron from the late 60's whose name was Antonio? w/ a black beret cap told us that the Frolic Room served as a hidden speak easy bar which had a hidden entrance in the women's restroom of the Pantages.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
D
google
06.13.2016
4/5

Nunus has a vibe that is unlike many of the bars in San Diego. You can tell that most of the people that go there are regulars as the bartenders tend to focus on them. Once you are served and make nice with the team they are a little more accommodating. The ambiance is one I prefer. It is dimly lit with a nice red glow and has a great dive bar appeal that is fun. I will go back

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
KK
Kamal Kyrala
google
06.04.2016
5/5

Great local spot to get food and a drink

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
FM
Francesca Montoya
google
05.24.2016
5/5

Warm, Friendly, Atmosphere. Very Good food. Varied Popular cocktails & beers. Great Bartenders.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
TC
Thomas Coyne
google
05.14.2016
5/5

5 star dive bar. Never disappoints. Solid grub and strong drink.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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user user
google
05.14.2016
5/5

Great old school bat food and cheap string drinks. A local favorite.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
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Ned Swanson
google
04.26.2016
5/5

200% great, not just 100. Great classic cocktails and a dark leathery seat atmosphere. Haven't been here for 10 years...I was missing out. If you like a martini, old fashioned, Manhattan, etc, do it.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
AJ
Adrian Jans
google
04.13.2016
5/5

Great dive bar. Stiff drinks for a good price. Great juke box. Solid bar food. Takes cards.

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
ST
Stephanie Taylor
google
04.11.2016
5/5

LOVE this place! Great dive bar experience with friendly staff and well-priced, delicious food. Can't wait to go back!

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
AH
Alejandra Hernandez
google
02.23.2016
5/5

Good drinks, fair prices. Laid back atmosphere. The food is pretty good too. I had a grilled cheese and fries. 👍🏽

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
DG
Dave Grove
google
02.08.2016
5/5

It's that place you don't wanna share. It's food is great along with it's staff. Like I said it's that great you may wanna keep to yourself. Shhhh check it out you will see what I mean. 😎

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
MM
Maria Mella
google
01.21.2016
5/5

WHEN WILL YOU BE OPENING BACK??? OUR OFFICE MISSES YOU!!!!WE NEEEEEDDD OUR NUNU'S

Nunu`s Cocktail Lounge
Eo
Erica o
google
01.04.2016
5/5

Cool and friendly staff, very affordable and good food and drinks. Cool dive bar vibes and not too busy.

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