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The Gossip Grill

Google (2026) 4.5

Tripadvisor (50) 4.3

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Visitors praise Gossip Grill for its fun atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff, and creative menu with good deals, especially during happy hour. However, some reviewers report negative experiences with rude front desk staff and describe the venue as discriminatory, despite others finding it welcoming to all.

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Address

1220 University Ave, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103

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Phone

+1 619-260-8023

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Website

thegossipgrill.com

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About this place The Gossip Grill

The Gossip Grill is a lesbian bar and restaurant in Hillcrest, on University Avenue. It is one of the few dedicated women's bars still open in the US. It runs as a restaurant by day and a bar later on, with a patio, DJ nights and weekend brunch from 9am. The crowd is mostly queer women, and everyone is welcome. Per the listed hours it is open daily from 11am to 1am, until 2am Friday and Saturday. Weekend nights and brunch get busy, and there can be a line at the door. Prices are mid-range.

Upcoming events at The Gossip Grill

Sat, Nov 14

Happy Hour

6:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14 Recurring

Wine Club: Uncorked & Unhinged

6:30 AM

Sun, Nov 15 Recurring

Cabaret Drag Brunch

3:00 AM

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 01:00

Monday 11:00-01:00

Tuesday 11:00-01:00

Wednesday 11:00-01:00

Thursday 11:00-01:00

Friday 11:00-02:00

Saturday 09:00-02:00

Sunday 09:00-01:00

Features

Gay Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Live music Casual Food served Dancing Area Outdoor Patio LGBTQ+ owned Safe space Staff multilingual Walk ins welcome Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Mixed ethnicities Dance Local favorite House DJ sets Cocktail bar Pub Themed parties Outdoor terrace No dress code WiFi Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Gay-popular Active daytime Active nighttime

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4.5

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2,026 reviews

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Stephen Dana Jun 2026

★★★★★

The Gossip Grill is the best bar in Hillcrest! Hands down. Also, it's menu and good is super tasty, making Gossip Grill one of the best restaurants in Hillcrest. Kudos GG!

Moni G Jun 2026

★★★★★

The overall vibes of the place is chill with good music - which is what drew me to go inside. They have cute decor and a pretty decent sized dance floor.