Sunday, October 30, 2011

Tipsy Crow: San Diego, CA

This weekend a group of friends and I decided to go to Downtown San Diego to take part in the Halloween festivities, and oh boy did we have fun. I called my friend Roberto, a San Diego native, and asked if I and a group of beautiful ladies would be able to crash in his apartment for the weekend. After exchanging a few words, he kindly agreed. 
While in Down Town, we decided to go to the Tipsy Crow. It is probably one of the more exciting places to have a drink in the Gaslamp.  The main reason for this is the the bar's schizophrenic personality.  With not one but three levels to choose from, you have no excuse for being bored here!

Ground level is a traditional-style pub. With a long bar and lots of booths, it's surprisingly roomy, even on a busy Friday night.  There's no shortage of things to keep you entertained, including board games (Connect Four and checkers) on the tables and a constantly-updated "drink exchange" to help the staff ensure that even unpopular bottles get used up eventually.  (There's also an inordinate amount of cleavage bouncing all over the place, in case you were wondering. :)

The basement is a hidden little nightclub, with people dancing the night away. There is more than enough room to dance with your friends, shuffle, or even dougie. The dance floor is evenly distributed I would say with large groups of girls and a few guys here and there trying to take someone home.
The coolest part of the Tipsy Crow is their upstairs lounge.  The vibe is reminiscent of an old library, with huge bookshelves, comfy couches, and elegant decorations strewn about.  There's another bar, and plenty of opportunities to have a quiet conversation and take goofy bar photos (Didn’t bring my camera inside).  Given the choice, I'd spend all my time at the Tipsy Crow up here.

All in all, as a bar, the Tipsy Crow is probably a solid four-star establishment.  A little rough around the edges but still worth checking out.
But seriously, “What happened last night?”


Here are some photos before and after the bars:























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