Part Time Lover

A combination listening bar and record shop, Part Time Lover has a visually dazzling room with an open layout for optimal sound, cushy seating, a custom sound system built by Chicago-based Uncanned Music, and music chosen by San Diego’s own Folk Arts Rare Records store. The bar program focuses on Japanese American highballs like the Kaiju—a neon-green, melon-flavored concoction made with a touch of aquavit, genepy, and a splash of lemon—plus amped-up takes on traditional cocktails, like the Dirty Martini with dry gin, fino sherry, and PTL.’s olive-scallion brine.
How to book: Seating is on a first-come basis.