United States California San Diego

False Idol

A tropical-themed speakeasy bar known for its elaborate tiki decor and inventive craft cocktails.

Tips from the community

Get your tiki fix at False Idol, a secretive speakeasy hidden behind a walk-in refrigerator in the back of Craft & Commerce Restaurant in Little Italy. Featuring over 200 varieties of rum, a flaming volcano, and immersive details like a grotto and wood carvings, False Idol offers unique rum-based tropical pours, cocktails to share, and flavors like taro and ube. Pro tip: Order the “Alkala the Fierce” cocktail to potentially see the volcano erupt.

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False Idol Guides

  • San Diego's Secret Speakeasies (and Where to Find Them)

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Step into the secret world of San Diego's speakeasies, where the ambiance is as tempting as the hidden entrances. These hidden gems invite you to indulge in a journey back to the Prohibition era with dimly-lit rooms, romantic decor, smooth tunes, and perfectly-crafted classic cocktails. But the real allure lies in the thrill of the hunt as you seek out the elusive entrances that are tucked away behind false bookshelves, through a wall of kegs, inside refrigerator doors, and other unexpected disguises....