It was not many years ago that North Park was a quiet, non-vibrant area of San Diego, especially after dark. You passed through it going from here to there sometimes, but you never stopped there.
That has changed in recent years, especially on and around 30th and University, with excellent restaurants (Urban Solace, The Linkery, Sea Rocket Bistro) running down into South Park. And even more recently True North Tavern (http://www.truenorthtavern.com/) has opened, a bar/nightclub just off University on 30th.
We checked out the scene on a recent Friday night, and it was a happening place. Lots of people, lots of dancing, good drinks and just a fun, party atmosphere. It is a little more casual than the Gaslamp, and that is good as far as I am concerned, and it has more reasonable drink prices...and that is REALLY good as far as I am concerned.
They do have food in the evening, but we did not have any. My bartender made excellent gin martinis...very cold, with a nice lemon twist, as I requested. But all the bartenders seemed to be filling orders nicely, and the drinks were not weak.
As the night progresses, tables and bar stools are moved and a dance floor is created. Now the music really cranks. We haven't danced in awhile, and I do not claim to be a great dancer, but we had fun, dancing quite a few times.
When we left about midnight, there was still a long line of people waiting to get in. I would definitely go back to True North. It is a fun place to get your party on outside downtown. Who woulda thought it would be North Park though?
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