San Diego, California
Sober Nightlife in San Diego
Kava Collective on University Avenue is the latest of these three stops. The Polished Pigeon on Market Street serves zero-proof cocktails earlier in the evening. On Fridays and Saturdays, Gather on Ray Street is an option for coffee or kava after The Polished Pigeon closes.
Before you go
On Friday, The Polished Pigeon serves until 10 p.m., Gather until 1 a.m. and Kava Collective until 2 a.m. If you prefer to skip kava, start with The Polished Pigeon’s spirit-free cocktails or check Gather’s coffee menu.
Where to go before and after midnight
Alcohol-free kava lounge and tea house
Kava Collective
The lounge at 1731 University Avenue describes itself as a sober bar. It opens at 11 a.m. daily and lists closing times of 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. If you are planning around live music, ask the lounge for the date before heading over.
Non-alcoholic lounge and coffee bar
The Polished Pigeon
At 1450 Market Street, The Polished Pigeon offers coffee and spirit-free cocktails. Plan an evening visit Thursday or Sunday before 8 p.m., or Friday or Saturday before 10 p.m. Regular service ends at 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and the lounge lists Monday as closed. Check the calendar for events with their own start times.
Coffee and kava
Gather Coffee & Kava Bar
Gather at 3811 Ray Street opens at 2 p.m. each day. Its posted closing time is 11 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, midnight Wednesday and Thursday, and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Choose it for coffee or kava. If you need an entirely alcohol-free room, confirm with Gather first.