The Air Conditioned Lounge

San Diego bars and clubs promise you many things, but the elusive Air Conditioned Lounge in North Park proposes some of the best we’ve heard yet: You’re guaranteed to get sweaty on the dance floor and to spin around on the VIP stripper pole like your life depends on it.

Under-the-radar for those who aren’t in-the-know, AC Lounge remains a locals-only spot that treats every patron like a neighbor, serving strong cocktails and great music every night of the week. The original luxury spin on a classic dive bar, AC Lounge is San Diego’s only true dive dance lounge that continues to remain as cool as ever. Safety comes first at this retro space, boasting padded walls, vintage-meets-modern décor accents, dangling global lights, tables and comfy booths, and of course, an inviting open dance floor. The main space radiates with a warm orange glow, while the intimate VIP Freon Room is icy blue with wooden walls and royal blue plush seating.

Visually cool as hell, AC Lounge has also garnered massive street cred for being one of the only venues in San Diego to throw parties every single night of the week. Some of the AC Lounge’s top weekly events include Stand Up Comedy, Live Drum N Bass Broadcast, Nocturnal Emissions, Wicka Wicka Unce Unce Dance Parties, and Fridays with DJ Junior The Discopunk. Monday through Sunday, AC Lounge keeps you high on edgy entertainment all week long.