The San Diego Padres announced a new cocktail lounge and limited menu restaurant will open Friday, Jan. 14 at the former site of City Tacos in the Simon Levi Building. The early 1900s-era building is a restored warehouse on the edge of Gallagher Square and owned by the Padres. Located at 323 7th Ave., adjacent to the Gaslamp Gate of Petco Park, will be a throwback to late 1970s vibe with an interior with velvet drapes and leather booths with mirror accents, vinyl turntables and a disco ball. The limited space
will seat 50 people and will open on the 14th as a soft opening with the general public invited to come Jan. 16.
The Diamond Room is a cooperative effort from the Padres and the Patina Group. It will be open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Thursday and until midnight Friday and Saturday. It will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The hours are expected to expand during baseball season as well as when concerts and special events take place at Petco Park or Gallagher Square.
According to the official announcement from Delaware North, the lounge will feature classic cocktails but with a San Diego influence. The list will include the Diamond Margarita, Baxter’s Old Fashioned, a dirty Martini and a Fluffy Garibaldi to total 12 cocktails. There are also two non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as beer and wine on the menu. The foods will include small bites, salads, flatbreads, handheld menu items and a signature menu item that tips the cap to Petco Park (Diamond Dog).
As well as a cocktail lounge, there will be options for private event space use and the lounge will also host mixology classes given by the Patina group.
