Hidden inside The Balboa Bar & Grill, Charade is an intimate speakeasy lounge with handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, small bites, and surprise performance moments woven into the night. Reservations are offered in two seated experiences: First Seating: 6:30, 6:45, 7:00 PM - 1 Drink Minimum Second Seating: 8:30, 8:45, 9:00 PM - 2 Drink Minimum Charade moves between regular speakeasy mode where you can converse, drink, and be merry with your party and then multiple times throughout the evening, the curtain may open for a 5–15 minute act, which could include live music, burlesque, magic, comedy, sideshow, or something unexpected. After 11PM every Friday and Saturday, Charade transforms into a dance venue with live DJs. Mondays/Wednesdays are walk-in only: Monday: Live Jazz Band Night Wednesday: Fiddletoons, cartoons, and all-night happy hour Thursdays & Sundays are reserved for ticketed events. Visit our website or Instagram for upcoming programming.
Website: charadespeakeasy.com
Phone: (619) 939-5683
Cross Streets: Between Elm St and Fir St
Closed now
- Sat 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM
1863 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92101 ·2157.80 mi
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yelpAmazing service, amazing vibes, and amazing music. Fiddle tunes is awesome! Wednesday is the night to be there.
MoreA hidden oasis located in Bankers Hill. This speakeasy curates everything from live jazz, burlesque, and a cultivation of all things off beat and different. Cass the head honcho of this outfit...
MoreAs the self-appointed king of speakeasies, I'm back at it with another one. After having dinner in the area, we stopped by Charade for some drinks on a Monday night. I parked on the street close...
MoreThis review is long overdue! My friends & I came here when they first opened, even before they started hosting entertainment shows (which we were so bummed to have missed out but excited to check...
MoreIncredible spot if you want a fun and unique night out! It's always fun having a little show to watch! The show was so different from anything else I've ever experienced! The vibe of the place was...
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