Came in before the rush. Big Mike took care of us, super awesome service (deserved ALL THE TIPS!). Very fun and inclusive space.
Michael B.
Been here maybe 10 times. Sometimes for burlesque shows. Sometimes just passing by and hear the music. Sometimes to start my night. Had I written this review a few months ago I would have given it a 4 star. But since management changed hands it's been a pretty odd experience the few times I been in the last 3ish month. The bouncer / person checking IDs has given me the side eye with a look of disgust both times they have checked me in and the third time he said something about my ID photo which caused me to leave before even entering. There's never more than 30 people in here at any given night that I've been. The music isn't that great on the Friday and Saturday nights I been here. But at least the drinks aren't too bad. I think it's a bit expensive for the quality you're getting but it's semi strong so I guess that balances it ouI think the beers are a better deal as you're only paying 6 maybe 7 dollars for one and it last longer. I've interacted with a handful of their bartenders and really only two of them have greeted me and my friends with a smile. It's starting to feel like if you aren't queer enough in mannerisms or outfit then you're not welcome here. Haven't been here for food, not sure if they even have a kitchen but if they do, I probably wouldn't anyways. Doesn't give me a clean enough vibe to want to eat here. I'll continue to go here as long as they have burlesque shows. But other than that. I probably spend my money elsewhere.
Ricky S.
Management definitely changed. I used to avoid this place. No crazy cover charges. Drinks aren't a million dollars anymore. Fun events. Whatever happened please keep doing what you are doing.
Jacob Joey L.
Absolutely like the new owners and the staff is very friendly. A lot of different theme nights to satisfy everyone.
Kevin K.
$25 of Lame. I feel like if a bar/club is under new ownership and making a comeback, there's some hubris in charging $25 for a NEW party, O'so Sucia. It was underattended and fairly sparse. I might suggest charing a $10 cover and building a following vs. charging more an scaring people away, shooting yourself in the foot before you can get going. This may be poor management, but I paid and I attended so the joke's on me. What isn't excusable though is the common bar problem of ordering 7-up and getting soda. I know it must be hard for a bartender to know when one clear drink has dried up and turned into another, but at $12.00 a drink, I expect that to be solved. This was a premium-priced experience, when I got an unpleasant cocktail and an empty dancefloor. Our money is worth more.
Ben P.
Love the music in here. Drinks are a solid pour, great value for the money. The location can't be beat, right in the middle of all the action in Hillcrest!
Deb K.
I'm really bummed to write this review but I feel it necessary to share about the bizarre and downright unpleasant experience I had last night. My spouse and I attended the Sabados En Fuego event. For the sake of context and clarity, we are both members of the LGBTQ+ community, albeit straight-presenting/passing to some. We'd been walking around Hillcrest and were looking for a place to go dancing. We got to the door, had our IDs checked, I had my backpack checked, and we were both wanded prior to entry. There was no cover charge, which I thought was pretty cool too. We walked inside the club and it looked less busy than I'd have expected for anywhere in Hillcrest after 10pm on a Saturday night. Nonetheless, the music was good and I figured a smaller crowd might be easier for me to handle with my social anxiety issues, so we walked over to the dance floor and started dancing. I have bad knees and can only dance so much for so long and my spouse suggested we take a seat to catch our breath for a moment. I had put my backpack and sweater down on a booth seat while I was dancing, so we went and sat down in that area, which, for the record, was unmarked with any signage to indicate that it was a VIP/bottle service area. Additionally, we did not see anyone else sitting there with a bottle. It seemed like no sooner did we sit down than we were approached by a security guard who informed us that he "would have to ask us to leave" because we had inadvertently sat down in the VIP/bottle service area. There was no offer of having us pay for VIP/bottle service so that we could stay and I was too afraid to clarify if "leave" meant the area or the club itself. Getting up and walking to the door with the security guard closely tailing behind us, though, gave me the feeling it was likely the latter. I was honestly mortified and pretty disappointed. I'd have never sat down there if I had known it was a 'restricted' area. I just wanted to dance and, subsequently, I just wanted to rest my body momentarily. Neither my spouse nor I meant to cause any trouble and the attitude with which we were approached seemed like a disproportionate response to an innocent mistake. Between our time spent dancing and our time spent sitting, we were barely there maybe 20 minutes in total before being asked to leave by security. I still cannot understand why us sitting down in an *unmarked* booth was misinterpreted as such a grievous offense. We'd have been happy to stay and buy drinks -- we might have even considered purchasing VIP/bottle service had that option been presented to us before we were unceremoniously bounced from the club. Unfortunately, it seems our 20 minute visit to The Rail will have been our first and last one.
Walter Dale D.
I've been here before, I thought the music was really good and drinks were reasonably priced. I like all the flyers on the website. There's a link in the description. I think I like the HOUSE RULES night if I were to go again. It sounds like a party I went to in the bay area, something like audiofunk or audio fun. I would check this out if you are traveling from out of town. A must visit. Thank you.
Joshua B.
Great vibe! I typically go to Moonshine flats to line dance but I decided to give this place a try. Celia the bartender had a great attitude and friendly. The patrons all enjoyed the music and all were there to have a good time and dance with their friends or add a few more line dances under their belt. I'll definitely be going back. Thanks y'all!
Jovanni Lorigo
Best drag brunch in San Diego! Always have such a blast here the queens are amazing, beautiful & talented! Endless bottomless mimosas and the food was so bomb. Enjoyed the vegan ceviche although I don’t think they have it anymore.
Most fun drag brunch in San Diego! There is a rotating cast of drag queens performing, so you definitely will not see the same lineup of queens twice. They have bottomless mimosas as well as a full bar of course if you're not a champagne drinker. There is a delicious menu of breakfast food as well, because it ain't brunch without food! I've been to this brunch multiple times and my cheeks are always sore from laughing so much throughout the show. The queens really are hilarious and always catch me off guard with something unexpected.
al Kay
Hands down the best Drag brunch show in San Diego . From its fabulous rotating cast of performers , the food , the ambience , and the staff everything is amazing ! Can’t wait to go back. One of the most entertaining shows as well. These queens bring it every time .
Cristian Avina
Such an amazing drag experience. Show stopping performances by talented queens, and bottomless mimosas served by some of the hottest San Diego hunks✨✨overall definitely recommend it!!
Johnny Garcia
I love love love this brunch! From the service to the performances to the food and drinks!! 10/10 Recommend
Virgil D.
Had an absolute blast!!! Brunch was great and so much fun!! The staff was friendly and the drinks were great. We'll definitely be back.
Came in before the rush. Big Mike took care of us, super awesome service (deserved ALL THE TIPS!). Very fun and inclusive space.
Been here maybe 10 times. Sometimes for burlesque shows. Sometimes just passing by and hear the music. Sometimes to start my night. Had I written this review a few months ago I would have given it a 4 star. But since management changed hands it's been a pretty odd experience the few times I been in the last 3ish month. The bouncer / person checking IDs has given me the side eye with a look of disgust both times they have checked me in and the third time he said something about my ID photo which caused me to leave before even entering. There's never more than 30 people in here at any given night that I've been. The music isn't that great on the Friday and Saturday nights I been here. But at least the drinks aren't too bad. I think it's a bit expensive for the quality you're getting but it's semi strong so I guess that balances it ouI think the beers are a better deal as you're only paying 6 maybe 7 dollars for one and it last longer. I've interacted with a handful of their bartenders and really only two of them have greeted me and my friends with a smile. It's starting to feel like if you aren't queer enough in mannerisms or outfit then you're not welcome here. Haven't been here for food, not sure if they even have a kitchen but if they do, I probably wouldn't anyways. Doesn't give me a clean enough vibe to want to eat here. I'll continue to go here as long as they have burlesque shows. But other than that. I probably spend my money elsewhere.
Management definitely changed. I used to avoid this place. No crazy cover charges. Drinks aren't a million dollars anymore. Fun events. Whatever happened please keep doing what you are doing.
Absolutely like the new owners and the staff is very friendly. A lot of different theme nights to satisfy everyone.
$25 of Lame. I feel like if a bar/club is under new ownership and making a comeback, there's some hubris in charging $25 for a NEW party, O'so Sucia. It was underattended and fairly sparse. I might suggest charing a $10 cover and building a following vs. charging more an scaring people away, shooting yourself in the foot before you can get going. This may be poor management, but I paid and I attended so the joke's on me. What isn't excusable though is the common bar problem of ordering 7-up and getting soda. I know it must be hard for a bartender to know when one clear drink has dried up and turned into another, but at $12.00 a drink, I expect that to be solved. This was a premium-priced experience, when I got an unpleasant cocktail and an empty dancefloor. Our money is worth more.
Love the music in here. Drinks are a solid pour, great value for the money. The location can't be beat, right in the middle of all the action in Hillcrest!
I'm really bummed to write this review but I feel it necessary to share about the bizarre and downright unpleasant experience I had last night. My spouse and I attended the Sabados En Fuego event. For the sake of context and clarity, we are both members of the LGBTQ+ community, albeit straight-presenting/passing to some. We'd been walking around Hillcrest and were looking for a place to go dancing. We got to the door, had our IDs checked, I had my backpack checked, and we were both wanded prior to entry. There was no cover charge, which I thought was pretty cool too. We walked inside the club and it looked less busy than I'd have expected for anywhere in Hillcrest after 10pm on a Saturday night. Nonetheless, the music was good and I figured a smaller crowd might be easier for me to handle with my social anxiety issues, so we walked over to the dance floor and started dancing. I have bad knees and can only dance so much for so long and my spouse suggested we take a seat to catch our breath for a moment. I had put my backpack and sweater down on a booth seat while I was dancing, so we went and sat down in that area, which, for the record, was unmarked with any signage to indicate that it was a VIP/bottle service area. Additionally, we did not see anyone else sitting there with a bottle. It seemed like no sooner did we sit down than we were approached by a security guard who informed us that he "would have to ask us to leave" because we had inadvertently sat down in the VIP/bottle service area. There was no offer of having us pay for VIP/bottle service so that we could stay and I was too afraid to clarify if "leave" meant the area or the club itself. Getting up and walking to the door with the security guard closely tailing behind us, though, gave me the feeling it was likely the latter. I was honestly mortified and pretty disappointed. I'd have never sat down there if I had known it was a 'restricted' area. I just wanted to dance and, subsequently, I just wanted to rest my body momentarily. Neither my spouse nor I meant to cause any trouble and the attitude with which we were approached seemed like a disproportionate response to an innocent mistake. Between our time spent dancing and our time spent sitting, we were barely there maybe 20 minutes in total before being asked to leave by security. I still cannot understand why us sitting down in an *unmarked* booth was misinterpreted as such a grievous offense. We'd have been happy to stay and buy drinks -- we might have even considered purchasing VIP/bottle service had that option been presented to us before we were unceremoniously bounced from the club. Unfortunately, it seems our 20 minute visit to The Rail will have been our first and last one.
I've been here before, I thought the music was really good and drinks were reasonably priced. I like all the flyers on the website. There's a link in the description. I think I like the HOUSE RULES night if I were to go again. It sounds like a party I went to in the bay area, something like audiofunk or audio fun. I would check this out if you are traveling from out of town. A must visit. Thank you.
Great vibe! I typically go to Moonshine flats to line dance but I decided to give this place a try. Celia the bartender had a great attitude and friendly. The patrons all enjoyed the music and all were there to have a good time and dance with their friends or add a few more line dances under their belt. I'll definitely be going back. Thanks y'all!
Best drag brunch in San Diego! Always have such a blast here the queens are amazing, beautiful & talented! Endless bottomless mimosas and the food was so bomb. Enjoyed the vegan ceviche although I don’t think they have it anymore.
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Most fun drag brunch in San Diego! There is a rotating cast of drag queens performing, so you definitely will not see the same lineup of queens twice. They have bottomless mimosas as well as a full bar of course if you're not a champagne drinker. There is a delicious menu of breakfast food as well, because it ain't brunch without food! I've been to this brunch multiple times and my cheeks are always sore from laughing so much throughout the show. The queens really are hilarious and always catch me off guard with something unexpected.
Hands down the best Drag brunch show in San Diego . From its fabulous rotating cast of performers , the food , the ambience , and the staff everything is amazing ! Can’t wait to go back. One of the most entertaining shows as well. These queens bring it every time .
Such an amazing drag experience. Show stopping performances by talented queens, and bottomless mimosas served by some of the hottest San Diego hunks✨✨overall definitely recommend it!!
I love love love this brunch! From the service to the performances to the food and drinks!! 10/10 Recommend
Had an absolute blast!!! Brunch was great and so much fun!! The staff was friendly and the drinks were great. We'll definitely be back.