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Realm of the 52 Remedies
San Diego, USA · Asian-inspired apothecary speakeasy · North America
Realm of the 52 Remedies is an Asian-inspired speakeasy inside Common Theory, pairing cocktails and small plates with an apothecary-inspired interior.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
4805 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USAKearny Mesa
- Style
- Asian-inspired apothecary speakeasyChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Closed Monday; Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 17:00–00:00; Friday–Saturday 17:00–01:30.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Booking
- The owner links Tock for ordinary reservations for up to six; walk-ins are waitlisted and larger parties are directed to contact the venue.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
33.9 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 71.6
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 20.0
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 25.9
- Serious press
- 15.0
- Social Vibes
- 61.6
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
88/ 100
The existing 88/100 remains the proprietary Social Vibes score. This source review clarifies the evidence without recalculating it.
Score context
Hidden speakeasy inside Common Theory with immersive Chinese apothecary theme, theatrical Asian-inspired cocktails and solid bar snacks. James Beard 2026 semifinalist; guests love the decor, creative drinks and intimate vibe but note reservations and time limits.
Guest sources checked:
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Guest score details
Highlights in the stored read
- theatrical immersive design and jade bar
- creative TCM-inspired cocktails
- excellent service and knowledgeable staff
- tasty shared plates like chile garlic tamago
Reservations in the stored read
- reservations required with time limits
- some find drinks not always potent enough
- can feel touristy after awards
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Editorial citations in this read
- theinfatuation.comThe Infatuation review — Candice Woo · Article dated 12 May 2025; visit date unknown
Candice Woo reviews Realm of the 52 Remedies at 4805 Convoy Street. This is editorial discussion of the room, drinks and snacks; descriptive references to traditional medicine are not medical claims or ordinary customer reviews.
- axios.comAxios article · Publication and visit dates not independently verified
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Other cited sources
- restaurantji.comRestaurantji · Publication and visit dates not independently verified
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Crowd signal
Google 4.6★ across 463 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.