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A night of live music in Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

Eat early, catch the set, stay for one more.

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Live music takes the pressure off a date: there's always something to react to, and nobody has to carry the conversation. The list runs from jazz clubs to bars with a band in the corner. Check the lineup before you go, eat beforehand, and leave time for a drink afterwards to talk about the set.

This guide ranks 3 live music venues in Hillcrest / Bankers Hill. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.

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Published date nights with a stop on this list.

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Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.

Around Negociant Winery

3 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.5 mi
5:30 PMDinner
The Marketplace
The Marketplace

Restaurant

2601 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

5.0

2
< 0.1 mi
7:00 PMThe show
Negociant Winery
Negociant Winery

Winery

1263 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

4.9

3
8:30 PMNightcap
Baja Betty's
Baja Betty's

Bar

1421 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

4.8

Around Hillcrest Farmers Market

3 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.6 mi
5:30 PMDinner
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina

Restaurant

1040 University Ave B101, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

4.9

2
0.4 mi
7:00 PMThe show
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Hillcrest Farmers Market

Outdoor & cultural

University Ave. (between Herbert St. & Park Blvd.)

Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

4.2

3
8:30 PMNightcap
Hillcrest Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing

Brewery

1458 University Ave, San Diego

Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

4.7

Around LaFayette Hotel

3 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.7 mi
5:30 PMDinner
Shank & Bône
Shank & Bône

Restaurant

2930 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

4.9

2
0.8 mi
7:00 PMThe show
LaFayette Hotel
LaFayette Hotel

Hotel Bar

2223 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California, 92104

Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

4.0

3
8:30 PMNightcap
Seven Grand San Diego
Seven Grand San Diego

Bar

3054 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

4.8

Live music venues in Hillcrest / Bankers Hill

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

Good to know

What's the best place for live music in Hillcrest / Bankers Hill for a date?
Our top pick is Negociant Winery, rated 4.9 out of 5. Hillcrest Farmers Market and LaFayette Hotel round out the top 3.
Are there affordable live music venues in Hillcrest / Bankers Hill?
Yes — Hillcrest Farmers Market and LaFayette Hotel are all $$ or under.
What should we do before or after?
Make it a night of live music: dinner, then the show, then nightcap. The plans on this page pair each top spot with the best-rated places within about a 20-minute walk.

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