Comic-Con International is returning to the San Diego Convention Center, running Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23, and bringing with it crowds of cosplayers, celebrity sightings, and sneak peeks at upcoming movies and TV shows.
And although heavy hitters like Marvel, DC Studios, and Warner Bros won’t be in attendance this year, there will still be plenty of things to do and see for fans.
While there are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance of the Convention Center and its hallowed Hall H, (check out our handy maps of where to eat in the Gaslamp and the East Village), here’s a curated list of venues offering Comic-Con-themed dishes and drinks inspired by everything from “The Barbie Movie” to anime and retro arcade games, along with some other standout spots for when you need to escape from the fandom.
Outside of the convention center, check out everything from a Comic-Con bar crawl to a Nick at Nite-themed after party.
Note: map points are not ranked.
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