Happy Medium

Happy Medium is a cute vibrant neighborhood bar in North Park! Both times I went, it got pretty crowded. You seat yourself so you might need to wait for a table to open up if it's a really busy day. I love that it is dog friendly. They even gave my dog a pup cup which was very cute! They have a fun and creative cocktail menu and the price isn't too expensive compared to other cocktail bars. I really liked the 99 problems drink which tastes like a tropical boozy Thai tea! The alcoholic slushies are served in adorable kids cups with a straw.Everyone that works here seems friendly and welcoming. The food was good too! I got the chicken Milanese sandwich but the fish & chips and bone marrow dishes looked delicious. Overall Happy Medium is a great addition to North Park and I will definitely be coming back!

My friends and I stopped by Happy Medium on July 4th and the bar was packed around 9:30 p.m. My large party of six got lucky and managed to find standing room next to the window because a party was just leaving when we arrived.When we were seated, a server promptly came over to take our drink orders. The cocktails here are awesome! I really like the drink menu design -- separating out boozy "sippers", "porch pounders", slushes, and even boiler makers.Throughout the night, I stuck with whiskey based drinks. The high fashion -- bourbon, pineapple benedictine, angostura bitters, and zlatan -- rye, vanilla, swedish punsch, absinthe, and angostura bitters, were well-made cocktails that I would happily order again.My friends and I ended up getting three rounds of drinks because we enjoyed the atmosphere so much. I can't wait to stop by again to try out some of their food, as the menu sounds delicious.

Wow this is the best Fish and ChipsI've ever had in my life. The fish is Snapper and was so huge tender and flaky. We also had the delicious green goddess hummus and falafel. The cheese curds werePhenomenal too! I loved the cocktails, we started with the slushie which comes in a cool sippy cup and the Cactus cooler, then had the 99 problems. All the cocktails were so good and so reasonably priced. Don't sleep on this absolute gem of a place! The service was really quick and the menu is small but everything has a twist. I will definitely be back soon!

This place has such a fun vibe! The bartenders are amazing at what they do and make great drinks. I asked the bartender for fun, fruity shooters, and he was able to make some off the menu. They know what they're doing! They offer fun cocktails and easy finger foods... I'll definitely back!

We had a great Saturday afternoon at Happy Medium! We loved the drinks - each had their own kick and flare. The ambiance was chill, joyous, modern and cozy. One point off because we didn't love the food which tasted a bit basic and anytime something had parmesan in it, the cheese was overbearing and everything tasted the same. People were very nice and easy going. Overall we had a good time and would come back for drinks and social gatherings!

Cute place! I've been here a few of times since it opened and have only had great experiences. A couple Saturdays ago they were featuring some of the sandwiches from Lou's deli that I've been wanting to try and they were so good!! My bf and I also tried the biscuits and gravy with fried chicken and it was so amazing. The service is always fantastic.

Happy Medium gives off the those laidback brewery vibes but instead of beer, they're serving cocktails. It feels like a modern-take on a "locals-only/dive bar" without the grunginess of a dive bar nor the high-concept aesthetics of a fancy cocktail bar. It sits right in that perfect middle, that "Happy Medium" area (ba dum tss). But seriously, this is a great place to just grab a casual drink and catch up with your friends. We went during happy hour (Open-6pm) where only some of their drinks are discounted, not all. We were surprised to get a table for the 5 of us around 5pm on a Thursday. If you sit at a table, no need to go up to the bar and order. They have servers who will come take both your drink and food order which made it much easier. The Gin Tonic ($12) was very refreshing and I really enjoyed it. My gf really liked her Baja Blast Slushee as well (HH $9). We also got a side of the fried cheese curds which were super tasty! Very crispy and paired with both a really delicious ranch + vodka sauce.Considering the very fair prices of the overall drink menu + Happy Hour, Happy Medium is great addition to North Park.

This might be a new favorite! My friends and I arrived around 8:30pm on a Friday and were able to get seats at the bar right away. The employees were all really nice and attentive. There is plenty of seating both inside and out. It got busy, but didn't feel crowded. Meat 'N' Cheese Board: 10000/10, so so good! Great variety of meats and cheeses! I just wish there was a bit more bread, since I was sharing with friends. Great price!Fries: 10/10, so good! Juice Is Loose Slushee!!: 9/10, really good! STRONG! Great price! Served in a kids cup. My friends also really enjoyed their drinks. I will definitely be back!

Always been struggling to get into this place - always a crowd. We came for dinner but got sucked in by the drink menu. The menu is extremely limited - like 4 items. With that being said - their Fish & Chips are amazing. It's like half a fish shows up on your plate. They are a bit stingy with the condiments like malt vinegar. I also got the cactus cooler which was just OK. The chili vodka is unique - but it's just not a decent pairing. The cocktail base was really fantastic-it just should have been paired with something like a smoky mezcal. I'm curious to try their other cocktails.

Happy Medium has opened in a North Park suite that had been the home of a local fried chicken joint before it went out of business. Not that this area has any shortage of such establishments, but the two owners have transformed the space into an open air bar that is kid and dog-friendly. Parking near this 30th St intersection is a nightmare. You might be better off trying the multi-level, pay-parking deck a few blocks south.The simple food menu consisted of three mains and about ten shares. I am hopeful this will expand as the business grows its customer base. I picked the San Diego Fish + Fries from the trio of mains and sat at a two-top table on the sidewalk patio. A snapper fillet with citrus-brined and coated with batter before being deep fried. French fries and a cup of pickled jalapeno aioli were provided as sides.The large size of the fillet and the crunchiness of the french fries were terrific. That being said, there was too much batter applied to the fish for my palate. I had to peel off the crust and ate the fish by dipping it in the aioli. The staff was very friendly, and I believe one of the owners was assisting with taking orders. The change in ownership and theme of the business have been positive for this neighborhood corner so kudos to Happy Medium.