Fifth and Rose at Pendry San Diego

Fridays are a great pick, guests report lively Friday nights and a buzzing cocktail scene, while other visitors also enjoyed stops on Sunday.

Yes, Fifth & Rose's elegant, candlelit lobby-bar setting and guests calling it a "perfect spot for a date night cocktail" make it well suited to a special evening.

Private dining isn't part of the offering at Fifth and Rose, the bar focuses on its elegant, open lobby setting rather than private rooms.

Shared plates can be generous, guests say the charcuterie left them full, even with leftovers.

Fifth and Rose at Pendry Hotel is a lobby cocktail bar with bar seating and comfortable table seating in its lounge-style room, you can belly up to the bar or grab a table in the elegant space.

Fifth & Rose at Pendry Hotel is an elegant, intimate lobby cocktail bar, a black-and-white palette with crimson accents, candles and fresh roses creates a warm, low-lit setting, though guests note the DJ and busy nights can make it noticeably loud.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished, and comfortable attire rather than formal wear.