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Hours{'monday': '16:00-00:00', 'tuesday': '16:00-00:00', 'wednesday': '16:00-00:00', 'thursday': '16:00-00:00', 'friday': '16:00-02:00', 'saturday': '16:00-02:00', 'sunday': '16:00-00:00'}
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Tip: Walk-in, no reservations. Vinyl runs 16:00 to close. Japanese highballs and the bartender's Old Fashioned are the regulars' choices.

Location

Address: 3829 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104

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Tip: Walk-in seats fill fast; the membership tier opens private listening events and reservations. Coffee in the afternoon, cocktails after 18:00.

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Books and Records ★ 4.4

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