About The Rail
- Party/
Club - Hillcrest
- Food served
- Dancing, Live music
The Rail in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood is a dynamic party club celebrated for its welcoming vibe and diverse crowd, including a strong Latin following. Featuring a spacious dance floor, outdoor patio, and bottle service, it creates the perfect setting for lively nights out amid friendly bartenders and energetic entertainment.
Visitors enjoy potent drinks like the famous Dirty Shirlies, themed nights with DJs spinning eclectic music, go-go dancers, and large video screens overhead. Weekends turn it into a buzzing disco open to everyone, with live performances and a taco truck outside for late-night bites. Proximate to other gay spots, The Rail offers an inclusive atmosphere, strong cocktails, and non-stop fun for locals and tourists alike.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 14:00 – 02:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00 – 02:00
- Thursday · today
- 14:00 – 02:00
- Friday
- 14:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 14:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 14:00 – 20:00
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