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San Diego Comic-Con 2023 is just around the corner. if you didn’t manage to get a badge to this year’s show there are still plenty of off-site events for you to enjoy again this year. The historic Westgate Hotel located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp District is celebrating Comic-Con this year with a special Superhero Tea in the beautiful Grand Lobby.

Image: Westgate Hotel

From Wednesday, July 19 - Sunday, July 23 between 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. comic fans can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea experience complete with a selection of house-made pastries, premium teas, delicious tea sandwiches and signature desserts. If that’s not enough to tempt you the tea also includes a Superhero - themed cocktail menu and live music from a harpist!

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Whether you’re a DC or Marvel fan the cocktail menu has you covered. It includes:

• Hulk Smash – made with vodka, coconut rum, trope sec and Midori, topped with fresh pineapple and cherries

• Black Widow – a combination of vodka, lime juice, muddled blackberries and pomegranate juice garnished with blackberries and rosemary

• Krypton Margarita – made with the guest’s choice of tequila or mezcal, lime juice, simple syrup and blue curacao, served with a Tajin rim and lemon wheel.

If you’re looking to take a break all those panels and the show floor, or just want a great spot to people watch downtown during the convention this sounds like the perfect spot! Guests are also encouraged to channel their inner superhero powers and dress up as their favorite comic book character.

The Superhero Tea is $59 for adults and $35 for children ages 2-12 (plus tax and gratuity). Click here for reservations. No badge is required but if you are a badge holder you can get 15% off your tea experience when you show your event badge.

Marena Bronson is an award-winning journalist, a life-long nerd, and the Editor-in-Chief of Fashion and Fandom. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.