Comic-Con attendees looking to cool off and enjoy some special food or drinks have several options in the Gaslamp Quarter just across from the San Diego Convention Center.
Here’s where to go to find cosplaying bartenders, Star Wars-themed cocktails and more.
Prohibition: This underground speakeasy in the Gaslamp Quarter will be serving three Star Wars Jedi-inspired cocktails during the convention: Use the Force Luke!, There is Another Skywalker … (pictured) and the Crazy Old Ben. They’re $16 each. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. through Sunday. 548 Fifth Ave., San Diego. (619) 501-1919. prohibitionsd.com
El Chingon: This Gaslamp Quarter Mexican restaurant will be serving three tequila-based Star Wars cocktails, including the Vader-rita, C3PO Chamango and Kylo’s Cooler. They’re $13. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 560 Fifth Ave., San Diego. (619) 501-1919, elchingon.com
Hudson & Nash: This coastal cuisine restaurant at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel is offering Marvel, DC and Star Wars-inspired cocktails including the Peach Lantern, Captain’s Margarita, Mai Tai Fighter and Wonder Melon margarita. Bar menu is served from 2 to 10 p.m. daily. 1 Park Blvd., San Diego. (619) 564-3333, hudsonandnash.com
Spill the Beans: Locations in both the Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village will be selling two Super Mario-themed cream cheeses — Donkey Kong’s banana cream cheese and Mario Pizza Party — to accompany its fresh-baked bagels. 500 Market St. and 813 W. Harbor Drive, Unit C, San Diego. Hours vary, but mostly 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. spillthebeanssd.com
Mezé Greek Fusion: This Gaslamp Quarter Greek restaurant has three Star Wars-themed cocktails priced at $16: Darth Revan Cooler, Grey Jedi Jungle Juice and Knights of the Old Republic. 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 345 Sixth Ave., San Diego. (619) 550-1600, gaslampmeze.com
The Smoking Gun: During the month of July this restaurant-arcade is serving a specialty cocktail themed to a 1978-era video game. The Space Invaders is made with tequila, Lillet apertif, passionfruit liqueur and cold-pressed lime juice. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. 555 Market St., San Diego. (619) 233-3836, thesmokinggunsd.com
Barleymash: Servers and bartenders at this Gaslamp Quarter restaurant-bar will be dressed as anime villains and heroes. Bento boxes priced from $22 to $24 will be served all weekend. 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. 600 Fifth Ave., #6916, San Diego. (619) 255-7373. barleymash.com