Noble Experiment

San Diego


A stack of kegs masquerading as a door inside the Neighborhood restaurant is your key to this 'speakeasy' that is so well known you need to make advance reservations. Once inside the 30-seat lair, order a Dealer's Choice and study the brass skulls and oil paintings while the bartender whips up a bespoke potion according to your tastes.


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