False Idol

Category: Bar in San Diego, California

Address: 675 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 5PM–2AM

Monday: 5PM–12AM

Tuesday: 5PM–12AM

Wednesday: 5PM–12AM

Thursday: 5PM–12AM

Friday: 5PM–2AM

Saturday: 5PM–2AM

Reviews

Arcadio Mora

Apr 18, 2022

Little speak easy tiki bar here. Great tasting and strong drinks. Fun atmosphere, order a big shareable drink for an atmosphere change.

Anna Kapapula

Mar 15, 2022

Amazing atmosphere! We went in and and asked if we could request a table for false idol and we’re told there would be wait. The host Anna asked if we could like to get a table or sit at the bar at craft and commerce ,the connected restaurant, and waited no more than 25 minutes to get a table while we got drinks and a snack at the bar. Definitely worth the wait.

Danielle M

Feb 6, 2022

False Idol is an awesome experience. Located in Craft and Commerce, a not too hidden speak easy tiki bar exists! Definitely make a reservation if possible though they fill up quickly especially for weekends. You can also walk in but it may just be standing room. Try the scorpion bowl type drinks to get the fire and the thunder. The drinks are all delicious!

Matt Plummer

Jan 7, 2022

Standing room only unless you make a reservation a month out. That is unless you can go on a week day then it's 2 weeks out. (Subject to change) All that being said it's worth the hassle. Great drinks, amazing atmosphere. It's in the back of Craft & Commerce restaurant. The speakeasy thing is novel but can be annoying. 😄

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Questions & Answers

Is it only 21 and up?

Mark Morante | Aug 26, 2019
Jennifer Turner | Aug 26, 2019

False Idol itself is. It is a Tiki bar. It is in the back of a restraunt which is not 21 and up.

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Do they have HAPPY Hour

Jennifer Serrano | Aug 26, 2018
Ben Stiefel | Aug 26, 2018

Yes, it's from open (6pm) to 7, there is a changing list of specials (not all are on the regular menu, so only available for happy hour). Reservations are highly recommended, especially if you have more than 2 people in your group.

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Do they serve food here?

David Janisch | Aug 26, 2018
Lisa Haines | Aug 26, 2019

Not in False Idol, but they serve food in Craft & Commerce which is the restaurant you enter to gain access to False. Enjoy!!

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I wanted to make a reservation for a party of 8, but the website states that the party is too big and to contact the bar directly, but there's no phone number I can find to contact them to make the reservation. How can I make a reservation for 8?

Crystal Burlet | Jan 27, 2022
Louie guzman | Jan 27, 2022

Go down there when they open, they will call you when there ready for you. There other bars around that area to hang out at or the have a bar in the same restaurant. There two bars inside that same place. Fals idol in the back. They will walk you to the back. I didn't make reservations. I like the fact they call you and text qhen there ready for you

Can I buy four of the glasses without buying a drink?

Diane Cordero | Oct 29, 2021
Chris Stephens | Oct 29, 2021

Yes.

I'm looking to make a reservation for 8 people but it is too many for open table and I can't find a phone number. How do I make this kind of reservation?

Sara Flynn | Aug 25, 2021
False Idol | Aug 25, 2021

Hi Sara! You can book one of our 6 top tables and we’ll add two chairs for you. Just leave us a little note that you’ll have 8 guests total. -Bill

I need a receipt. How can I get one!

Pam DiMartino | Aug 26, 2018
Clyfford Still | Aug 26, 2018

Ask your server.

Can we reserve a table for tonight

Bob [email protected] | Aug 26, 2018
Sean O'Neill | Aug 26, 2018

You can try, call them and ask!

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How far in advance do they release reservations?

Laura Knopp | Aug 18, 2022
Brenden Garvin | Aug 18, 2022

1 month

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I am diabetic, want to feel the tiki vibe, can I get non- alcoholic drinks too?

Becky Blossom | Dec 28, 2021
Nick Hilton | Dec 28, 2021

Yes and not just a couple of choices. They will have many to choose from. Additionally, the bartenders are great. You can describe the flavor profile you are looking for and request no alcohol and they will accomodate!

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Can I call someone to reserve a private party??

Lorena Lorenzo | Dec 28, 2021
Sophia Paterson | Dec 28, 2021

Email them for sure. They are so quick to respond and will be sure to accommodate. I rate them A+++ on their email correspondence.

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I am interested in getting a gift card for someone for Xmas. Where do I call or email for this?

Andrea Markopoulos | Dec 28, 2021
Sam Chan | Dec 28, 2021

Try calling Craft & Commerce.

Haven't been able to find an open reservation on their site in weeks. If we are a party of only 2, can we just show up? Wish they used a site that wasn't OpenTable for reservations. It isn't that great of a platform.

Chris Malcom | Aug 25, 2021
Jake Tracy | Aug 25, 2021

I went on a Sunday right when it opened no reservation waited maybe 20 minutes and got in with 3 people.

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are people under 21 able to come in with a table reservation?

Kristy Kim | Aug 25, 2021
Bumminy x | Aug 25, 2021

Not completely sure, but I don't think so. They check IDs at the door before they let you in.

Do they sell beer?

Kristi Ricketson | Aug 25, 2020
Ulises Hernandez | Aug 25, 2020

Only tiki cocktails.

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Is there happy hour?

Trap Speed 1320 | Aug 25, 2020
kyle wiegand | Aug 25, 2020

Yes 6pm - 7pm

Are they open today ? December 25th, 2018?

Desire Reyes | Aug 26, 2019
Gary McIntire | Aug 26, 2019

Nope, they're closed for Christmas

Google shows that False Idol opens at 5pm on Saturdays. Is this correct? I'm seeing conflicting times on various websites...

Patrick Araujo-Lipine | Aug 26, 2019
Roxanna Castillo | Aug 26, 2019

Sounds right. You need to go onto open table for reservation through False Idol website

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Do they serve food

Stephanie Dixon | Aug 26, 2019
Blair Crossman | Aug 26, 2019

Not in the bar, but you can get food in Craft and Commerce, the attached restaurant

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Open new year eve?

George Garcia | Aug 26, 2018
Darrell Clulow | Aug 26, 2018

No idea but it's best to get reservations anytime you go.

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