Awesome ! I was feeling like a kid in this amazing bar ! Top Gun vibes but IRL. Staff is incredibly nice and passionate too.If I wasn't coming back to France, I would go there every night ?I'll be back !Thank you K ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve K.
If you want the authentic naval environment and drink with the pilots, this is the place.
Ruth F.
Fun place to visit or sure! Bartender and locals were very welcoming! Definitely worth trying!
Donna B.
Love this place. IYKYK Never miss it if you're on North Island. And read the rules! You can thank me later.
Brad W.
The bartenders are salty and fancy themselves the original Penny Benjamin. It works for some, but not for others. The place is completely mismanaged. It takes forever to get a drink and the staff can't be bothered to tap a fresh keg when one is out. Hit reset on the entire staff. Fantastic atmosphere and clientele. There's no excuse this place should ever receive anything less than five stars.
Celine Sandlin
I like my truck. I like my dog. But, I love this bar!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chief Celebration Cakes
Luis Marin
Good place to enjoy drinks on base!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ruth Metcalf
Been wanting to visit this place for awhile since I'm a big fan of TopGun: Maverick. This bar was the inspiration for the Hard Deck bar in the movie, down to the airplane models on the ceiling.It's a very small place and doesn't accommodate a a lot of people. For special events, they do have an adjacent room that's large enough for ceremonies.Some things to keep in mind: don't touch the model airplanes and don't put your phone on the bar (or else you'll have to buy everyone a round). You'll also need a military ID to get in base unless you're with someone who has one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dale “DJ” Gottschalk
I DJ events at I Bar. The atmosphere is amazing with plenty of history of North Island & aviation. The staff is friendly. Great place for an event but there is no AC. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Walter Lopez
This was where I had my first drink in-country after my first cruise. The was a chill place back in 1993 to 1995. As an enlisted, I can't complain.
The greatest bar on North Island. Tons of history, great people, and a ton of fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Sullivan
Really cool place to visit/drink.Don't forget to take your hat off while entering.
Atmosphere: 5
Johnny Gutierrez
Everyone at the bar was very nice! Would come back if I can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whitney A.
We had the best time at the I bar and the staff was amazing. If you like/love the Top Gun movies, this is your place. This was one of the highlights of our trip to San Diego.
Holly S.
Yep, it is the official pilot bar as described on North Island Naval Installation, Coronado. You will need a military ID to access it but guests are permitted and tolerated / ignored by the groups of multiple pilots themselves talking stink and welcomed warmly by staff, families, other patrons. Small bar, with popcorn machine and covered area out back for seating with small, walking paths, fountain and games (corn hole, etc). Families out on patio running around with little ones and on special occasions (such as Cinco de Mayo for us) offer food out back. Street parking around block building. Only 6 spots in front around circle.
Awesome ! I was feeling like a kid in this amazing bar ! Top Gun vibes but IRL. Staff is incredibly nice and passionate too.If I wasn't coming back to France, I would go there every night ?I'll be back !Thank you K ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want the authentic naval environment and drink with the pilots, this is the place.
Fun place to visit or sure! Bartender and locals were very welcoming! Definitely worth trying!
Love this place. IYKYK Never miss it if you're on North Island. And read the rules! You can thank me later.
The bartenders are salty and fancy themselves the original Penny Benjamin. It works for some, but not for others. The place is completely mismanaged. It takes forever to get a drink and the staff can't be bothered to tap a fresh keg when one is out. Hit reset on the entire staff. Fantastic atmosphere and clientele. There's no excuse this place should ever receive anything less than five stars.
I like my truck. I like my dog. But, I love this bar!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chief Celebration Cakes
Good place to enjoy drinks on base!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Been wanting to visit this place for awhile since I'm a big fan of TopGun: Maverick. This bar was the inspiration for the Hard Deck bar in the movie, down to the airplane models on the ceiling.It's a very small place and doesn't accommodate a a lot of people. For special events, they do have an adjacent room that's large enough for ceremonies.Some things to keep in mind: don't touch the model airplanes and don't put your phone on the bar (or else you'll have to buy everyone a round). You'll also need a military ID to get in base unless you're with someone who has one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I DJ events at I Bar. The atmosphere is amazing with plenty of history of North Island & aviation. The staff is friendly. Great place for an event but there is no AC. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This was where I had my first drink in-country after my first cruise. The was a chill place back in 1993 to 1995. As an enlisted, I can't complain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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The greatest bar on North Island. Tons of history, great people, and a ton of fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really cool place to visit/drink.Don't forget to take your hat off while entering.
Atmosphere: 5
Everyone at the bar was very nice! Would come back if I can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the best time at the I bar and the staff was amazing. If you like/love the Top Gun movies, this is your place. This was one of the highlights of our trip to San Diego.
Yep, it is the official pilot bar as described on North Island Naval Installation, Coronado. You will need a military ID to access it but guests are permitted and tolerated / ignored by the groups of multiple pilots themselves talking stink and welcomed warmly by staff, families, other patrons. Small bar, with popcorn machine and covered area out back for seating with small, walking paths, fountain and games (corn hole, etc). Families out on patio running around with little ones and on special occasions (such as Cinco de Mayo for us) offer food out back. Street parking around block building. Only 6 spots in front around circle.