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Drinks after dinner in San Diego.

Somewhere to carry on the conversation after dinner: good drinks, room to talk, and no nightclub noise.

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Top of the Hyatt

1 Market Pl, 40th floor of the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Marina · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

A cocktail lounge 40 floors above the bay, reopened in 2026 after a redesign with velvet banquettes and lounge seating. Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the city and Coronado.

DrinksViewsEveningEasy walk
Fits
Private events up to 125 (Manchester Grand Hyatt site)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
It opens at 4 PM daily, so it suits drinks straight after the show or after dinner. Parking is validated at the hotel.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 6, 2026
Drinks

The Nolen

453 Sixth Ave, 14th floor of the Courtyard Gaslamp, Gaslamp Quarter · about 7 min walk from the convention centre

An open-air rooftop lounge with fire pits and views from Petco Park to the Coronado Bridge. It serves classic and barrel-aged cocktails and can be booked for groups.

DrinksViewsOutdoorsEveningEasy walk
Fits
Nolen East and bar 40 semi-private; Nolen West 80 semi-private; full rooftop buyout 125 (OpenTable)
Walk
About 7 min from the convention centre
Tip
Reserve on a weeknight, when it is calmer; it is 21+ after 8 PM and busy before Padres games.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 6, 2026

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