Soda Bar

"Unpretentious bar with beer & mixed drinks alongside live music from a variety of artists."

Soda Bar is a 21-and-up live music venue located at 3615 El Cajon Blvd in San Diego, CA, hosting a rotating lineup of local and touring bands across a range of genres. The venue is known for an intimate small-room setting with a diverse booking slate spanning indie, international, soul, and beyond, backed by a full professional audio rig including a Midas M32 console, JBL line arrays, and a complete lighting package. Notable acts that have performed at Soda Bar include Foster The People, Phoebe Bridgers, The War On Drugs, Kamasi Washington, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Angel Olsen, Ty Segall, and Sylvan Esso, among many others. Located at 3615 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104. Attendees consistently highlight the up-close energetic atmosphere, solid sound, responsive bartending staff, and a laid-back crowd, while noting that no food is served and the two single-occupancy bathrooms can have a wait.