Description

This club is as sleek as its namesake, a polished precious stone in a world of roughhewn rocks. The decor is ultra-retro and swanky, attracting a hip crowd in cool clothes and with even cooler attitudes. The bar is beautiful and made of onyx, which is really something to see. Live bands play here often and there is a healthy-sized dance floor for those who are interested in more than just posing with ...
by wcities on June 25, 2007 from wcities

Tips

When to Go: There's no cover on Tuesday nights with live jazz performances starting at 10pm.
by Citysearch on April 05, 2008 from Citysearch
Know Before You Go: Cover is typically $10 on Fridays and $15 on Saturdays
by Citysearch on April 05, 2008 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

In Short Sheer white curtains against large glass windows tease the queue of partiers waiting to get past the bouncer and clipboard. Inside, a see-and-be-seen crowd sits on posh charcoal gray futon-style couches or dances to hip hop and pop, with cuts from 80's hits thrown in. Large video screens broadcast dancing silhouettes or short movies. As the night moves on, a younger crowed mixes ...
Rated 3.55 stars by Citysearch on April 05, 2008 from Citysearch
In Short A steep dark staircase leads to this swanky lounge divided into two parts. A well-coiffed 30-something crowd poised in tall chairs or at lavender booths listen to jazz musicians or hip-hop and house djs on a small stage to the left side of the room. The right side has a supper club feel, where the well-manicured sip Sidecars and Manhattans in overstuffed chairs circled around smaller ...
Rated 3.65 stars by Citysearch on April 05, 2008 from Citysearch
Settle back into a chair with a sinfully delicious cocktail in the front room. Head to the cozy back room for live jazz or DJ-spun dance music. Live events held throughout the week fill up and are well worth the absolutely free cover Onyx charges. Fridays and Saturdays are the only days the venue charges a cover.
by signonsandiego on April 20, 2007 from signonsandiego

Information from the business

Onyx is a distinguished cocktail lounge and nightclub in San Diego's bustling Gaslamp quarter. Onyx first opened in August of 1999 and boasted an overwhelming popularity. For the past three and a half years, Onyx has stayed true to its ideals of excellent entertainment, service and quality. The legend of Onyx came from the infamous 1960s "Famous Door" cocktail lounge. The basement venue has little ...
by clubzone on June 25, 2008 from clubzone