Flicks

📍 Gay bars in San Diego

4.9

Flicks stands out as a lively and inclusive gay-friendly bar in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood, blending a welcoming atmosphere with dynamic entertainment. Known for its trivia nights, darts, and karaoke events, the venue offers a mix of social fun and interactive activities, making it a great spot for groups. The outdoor seating and energetic dance floor further enhance the experience, though crowd levels may shift later in the evening.

The bar also hosts skilled DJs and hosts engaging events, though some guests have noted occasional inconsistencies in service, such as bartender interactions or tipping policies. Security and staff responsiveness can vary, so arriving early ensures a smoother visit. Overall, Flicks delivers a festive and social environment ideal for those seeking a night of camaraderie and entertainment.

Features and services of Flicks

From the business

  • Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live performances
  • Sport

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Flicks is in position 20 out of 25 in gay bars in San Diego

Customer Reviews

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★★★★★

Flicks has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on over 380 reviews on Google

Rosa

Me and 3 of my female friends were looking for somewhere to have a few cocktails and stumbled into Flicks. We had the best time. We drank, Did triva, I even learned how to play darts and everyone was nice and inviting. We didn't order food but the popcorn was good.

Rosa ☆ 5/5
Erin Duffy

Fun times! Everyone is welcome. Total dance party until around 11pm, then you’re packed in like sardines with no room to dance. So just one hour of a good time and then it’s time to leave.

Erin Duffy ☆ 5/5
Evan Wade

Ive never been put in harms way by a bar until tonight… I was waiting in a corner for my husband to pick me up, near the exit. A security guard asked if I was ok. I only showed him my husbands location was 2! 2 minutes away and they threw me on the curb! When they were dragging me out I told them to stop they were going to make me sick and caused me to throw up on several people. Simply because my words meant nothing to them. They called me a liability and made me a worse one in the gutter. Will probably not ever come back due to the danger this place put me in. I was fine were I was, proved I had a ride in two 2!!! Minutes. Instead they made everything worse for me and others since I threw up on people and the security. I was fine were I was for 2 minutes.

Evan Wade ☆ 1/5
D H

Extremely rude bartender, white guy with short hair and short beard. After we ordered drinks he asked us to not block his area for other customer's. NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH RUDENESS. Was here celebrating my best friends bday and was about to spend more money here. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

D H ☆ 1/5
Leticia Lopez

Music was great, vibes were awesome. Bartenders look a little snappy. Only one stall in the restroom and like 5 urinals. ALSO, I didn’t realize it because I was a little typsy (unit I took a look at my total and the man said he couldn’t go back to change it when I was about to sign) but one of the persons walking around with $4 shots had their minimum tipping setting at $4. They’re able to put down their minimum and I feel like they’re taking advantage of people who are a bit under the influence. Of course when you’re a little drunk you’re feeling typsy, but that was plain out wrong to start your minimum tipping option at $4 for a $4 drink. I’ve had this happen at Rich’s on Halloween before. High cover and then asking for a high tipping option that started at $25, just beware because sometimes we don’t check the screen and think the tipping option is going to start at something like 20% not 100%. Crazy.

Leticia Lopez ☆ 3/5
Steph Prince

I came to Hillcrest for a night out with my friends the rocker security guard was so amazing and didn’t stop so well it was karaoke night and everybody was on their A game. I’ve never been to a place in San Diego with so much good atmosphere and friendliness. Total vibes

Steph Prince ☆ 5/5
Jonathan Mathews

FUN AND FESTIVE FRIENDLY BAR . GREAT BARTENDERS . OUTDOOR SEATING . AMAZING DJS AND DANCE FLOORS . FANTASTIC EVENTS

Jonathan Mathews ☆ 5/5
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Information about Flicks

Address

Flicks is located at 1017 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States

Phone

The phone number of Flicks is +1 619-297-2056

Website

The website of Flicks is: sdflicks.com

Business Hours

Monday: 16:00–02:00
Tuesday: 16:00–02:00
Wednesday: 16:00–02:00
Thursday: 16:00–02:00
Friday: 14:00–02:00
Saturday: 12:00–02:00
Sunday: 09:30–02:00

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