Fifth & Rose

On our list of the best cocktail bars in San Diego.

Black-and-white stone surfaces and pops of crimson set the room at Fifth & Rose, the cocktail lounge off the lobby of the Pendry San Diego, with candles and fresh roses on every table. The seasonal drink menu comes from the hotel's own mixologists, and the bar doubles as a pre-theater stop, a late-night spot and a weekend Boozy Tea service. Bar stools face the room for people-watching, while low tables toward the back suit a slower conversation.