Gossip Grill

Lesbian bar & restaurant · San Diego Hillcrest

Since 2009 Gossip Grill has been Hillcrest’s women’s bar and one of the few remaining lesbian bars in the USA. A restaurant by day, a dance bar by night with drag, DJs and a year-round patio.

• Lesbian bar
• Patio with fire pit

Address

1220 University Ave
92103 San Diego

Opening hours

Mon 2–8 pm
Tue–Thu 2 pm–midnight
Fri 2 pm–2 am
Sat 11 am–2 am
Sun 11 am–10 pm
21+ from 10 pm and at parties

Crowd

Mostly women and sapphic guests, open to all

Programme

Tue karaoke, Wed bingo, Thu Thirsty Thursday (6–8 pm), Fri and Sat dance nights, Sat trivia brunch, drag brunch at the weekend

Location

Hillcrest, University Avenue, between Rich’s and Alibi

What makes Gossip Grill special

Gossip Grill was born after the lesbian bar The Flame closed in 2004. Today it combines a restaurant, bar, dance floor and a patio with a fire pit. The weekly programme ranges from karaoke and bingo to Sapphic Saturdays. During Pride week the team organises She Fest.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out bar guide (Jul 2026) and venue page (events Oct 2026), Out x Out LGBTQ guide (Jun 2026, She Fest 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.