Babcock & Story Bar

We came here for a quick drink and app while waiting to check in to the hotel del. It was around 3 pm and busy but not terribly so, we grabbed a table and found they had a $75 minimum which seemed like an absurd thing to enforce for a bar and was quite high.We ordered drinks which were ridiculously over priced at $22 bucks. I requested a boulevardier which was on their menu, but what I got was an old fashioned. Not even an orange peel or cherry to go with it, crazy for that price. Drinks were good but nothing special. You're mainly paying for a nice ocean view and to be at the Del, I don't think it's really worth it.For food we got the crab dip appetizer. It tasted like dipping bread into bread crumb and cheese. It had no discernable crab in it other than a slight crab aroma. Again for $29 not even close to worth it.The service was not good at all. Our waiter would walk away before I even finished making a request. Ask for a drink, he's running off before I can even ask for water. Had to flag him down for another menu and to order another drink. He didn't check in at all to see how things were or if we needed anything else. We waited 15+ minutes to get a check and he was nowhere to be found. I had to eventually wave him over from across the bar. Again it's not like it was that busy, he seemed to just not even be around half the time. For these prices and the caliber of the hotel, the service should be much better.

Let me start by stating the obvious, the prices at Babcock & Story Bar are very much in line with the overall vibe of Coronado. You are paying for much more than the cost of materials. There's not much real estate, it's in a breathtaking corner of the world and as a result, it's going to cost you.I say that first because there's a number of reviews here focusing on the price. As if the bar itself isn't situated in an historic hotel, on an historic beach and on the edge of a historically expensive neighborhood.We probably visit twice a year, just to take in how wonderful the Hotel Del is, and this is where we come to sit and have a bite and enjoy a few drinks. When you consider that the food is actually very good, the drinks are excellent and there is usually a very decent musician playing, it's worth every penny.The people watching alone is probably worth the price of admission. Or the sunsets, especially in December and January.Our service is usually good, but frequently outstanding. Our sever this evening was Pepe, and he was friendly, attentive and helpful despite a massive holiday weekend crowd.Babcock and Story is timeless; and worth every cent.

This is a nice bar with a beautiful view of the Pacific and Wi-Fi. My husband likes to come here and work whenever he's with me in San Diego and I'm on NASNI for work for the day. They have a smaller food menu but fries are very good and staff is attentive. As expected, for a bar at the fancy Hotel Del Coronado, it's classy and elegant and prices are exceedingly high. Like a club soda is $7 high. Still, a beautiful place to spend an afternoon or sunset.

Originally, we had gone to the Hotel Del for the Christmas Light Show and had dinner reservations afterwards. But we ended up heading to the Babcock Bar instead. I had the crème brûlée trio which was pretty good, but the service was horrendous. Probably the worst service my friends, and I have ever experienced! 1) It took our server a very long time to come to the table.2) We had asked for water, he did not bring it. We had to call someone else's attention to get some water while we waited for our orders. 3) The table was very dirty, I had to clean my own chair. There were grease and crumbs all over it. Not what you'd expect at the Hotel Del, and not what you expect when you pay Hotel Del prices! Extremely disappointing.

Nice bar inside Hotel Del Coronado. We had spent the afternoon walking along Coronado Beach and were thirsty, so we stopped by for a drink. I took a timeout from alcohol and opted for a soda with cranberry and lime. $7 for a glass of mainly ice! I thought that was rather expensive!My guy ordered the Boulevardier whiskey for $22.The place was loud, and I can't really say I loved it or that I would be back. The waiter wasn't too nice since we did not order food. I'm glad we saved our stomach because we had an incredible dinner afterwards.

Came here for cocktails and coffee after having dinner at another place. Atmosphere wasn't what we expected. It was louder with live music and sports on tv vs an intimate space. Service was good and the boulevardier was excellent. As an added bonus I was able get an overpriced not so good cup of coffee next door and bring it over, lol.As for the cocktail, resort prices but we'll made.

A view to sip for. Such a great view to sit in the front while the gentle breeze off the coast throws kisses all over you. Well that's just my first impression which is not enough or complete until you experience Babcock and story bar. Simply put, walk in take a seat order the menu and chillax. Give in yourself.

Food and drinks were good but expensive. Enjoyed the view and people watching. Service also could have been better. Had to ask for utensils and napkins and had to flag waiter down for our order.

Mannnn, came across this bar after dinner at Peohe's. Stopped in to check out the beautiful hotel and we wanted to have a shot of Clase Azul. The bartender was an older man that wasn't friendly at all. Didn't even bother to tell me how much each shot was. I did expect to pay a bit but not $77 a freakin shot!!! He handed me the bill $250 for 3 shots! He didn't even ring the bell! I was so000 mad! Paid the bill, will never be back!Not even for a glass of wine! That is CRAZYYY! A bottle is $155.

Great for cocktails but the bar food is trash. They have the worst bar food options and they're around $20+ each. You'd think a place that has absolute PRIME location would have desired food choices -- WRONG. It's absolute garbage. Don't eat here.Drinks are fine tho. Ambiance is wonderful. Food is garbage.Feedback for owners: you have tons of foot traffic here -- want to increase it even more? Get real food items. Pizza, burgers, fries, fish, etc. No one is inclined to spend $20 for bar peanuts