Welcome to the Nolen Rooftop bar and lounge in downtown San Diego

Rooftop Bar + Lounge

The Nolen

The Nolen rooftop bar and lounge is a downtown San Diego destination for local and visiting imbibers alike. Enjoy our modern, yet timeless cocktail menu while taking in all the beauty of America’s Finest City—including spectacular views into Petco Park and all the way to the Coronado Bridge. The Nolen San Diego’s open-air lounge is a quick elevator ride up to the 14th floor at the Courtyard Gaslamp. We invite you to enjoy the season and our brand new summer food and drink menus.

NOW OPEN!

Thursday-Saturday, 5-10pm

Our Nolen @ Home takeout offerings are still available during operating hours, for both delivery and pickup.

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East Village SD

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453 Sixth Ave #7007,
San Diego, CA 92101

Opening hours:

Thursday-Saturday, 5-10pm

Food & Drinks

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Drinks at the Nolen Rooftop in San Diego

Swimsuit Season | Vodka

Shaken // Strained // Collins Glass

This light, low calorie cocktail combines the soft & bright flavors of fresh squeezed cucumber & citrus with floral notes & hints of almond from orgeat syrup & subtle sweetness from jasmine green apple kombucha.

We add a touch of yellow chartreuse which comes from the French Alps and is made by Carthusian monks with over 130 secret herbs & ingredients. They slightly change the recipe every year so that it cannot be replicated and stays a secret, held only by these French monks since 1737.

CRISPY TOTS

Chili Mezcal Salt // House Sauce

Our spin on the classic tater tot is a crowd pleaser while still paying homage to the nostalgic snack your mother served you as a kid. We oven roast our tots instead of frying them and then serve them crispy, piping hot, and dusted with our house made salt which is steeped and evaporated with Mezcal and dried ground chili flakes.

Bronarmy Navy | Bourbon & Cynar

Shaken // Double Strained // Coupe Glass

The “bronar”, as it’s been affectionately referred to, is one of our most popular cocktails and has been featured on three of our previous menus. This silky-smooth bourbon & citrus cocktail is complex, sweet & savory and will leave you with a velvety mouth feel finish. It features Cynar (an artichoke liquor, believe it or not) which has inspired a cult following among only the most knowledgeable spirit aficionados because of its versatility & distinct flavor.

The food is delicious at the Nolen Rooftop

CHILI GLAZED MEATBALLS

House-Made Meatballs // Fresno Chili // Tomato Glaze // Idaho Wheel

Originally, this dish was created at one of our sister properties in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Codenamed “Nuggs” for the nuggets packed full of flavor, our chefs at The Nolen have taken the original recipe and added Fresno chilis for an herbaceous spice with sirloin, fennel mirepoix, herbs, spices, & tomato.

NOLEN SMASH | REPOSADO TEQUILA

Shaken // Dirty Pour // Rocks Glass

The Nolen Smash appeals to any true tequila drinker. It is bold and big in flavor from healthy portions of all the ingredients – lemon, agave, ginger liquor, & basil. The smooth sweetness from the agave is contrasted by the bite of ginger from Barrow’s Intense ginger liquor which uses heaps of fresh ginger to give a bold & intense taste.

BEER BRAISED SHORT RIB SLIDERS

Short Rib // Blue Cheese // Crispy Shallots // Pretzel Bun

Inspired by our frequent travels to the Garden Isle of Kauai, Hawaii, this recipe uses an Aloha Shoyu & Sriracha sauce. We then pulse apples, ginger, and garlic together and add them to the sauce and marinate our short ribs in this Hawaiian-style concoction overnight.

TUNA POKE

Smashed Avocado // Seaweed Salad Green Sriracha // Wonton Crisps

Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna has a wonderful mild flavor and tender texture making it perfect for poke or sashimi. The Tuna Poke is our take on the classic Poke Tower. With the addition of creamy avocado, crisp seaweed salad, and wonton chips, we have created a wonderful blend of textures and freshness

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