31 Best Pubs in San Diego

“Great Brunch and John is an amazing bartender.“

“We are from out of town and decided to stop by since it’s close to our rental. I cannot recommend this place enough. The food is so good and the service is amazing. I ordered “To The Bitter End” that was created by our bartender, Janeli. That drink is fantastic and she (Janeli) took great care of us. My husband had been traveling all day and was so hungry. We are so glad we stopped in. Thank you so much!“

“Found a new breakfast gem! ⭐ Morgan gave us the perfect recommendations, and Nina provided such friendly service. The food was incredible, but the highlight was the VIP treatment for our pup, who got her own side of bacon! 🐶 🥓 We’ve officially added this to our weekend rotation. Highly recommend!“

“Great draft and bottle beer selections. Tom's torta is the best. Extremely highly recommended!!!“

“Seating next to the koi pond was the best. Appetizer never showed up. I knew that was happening when the table next to us, who ordered well after we did got our appetizer and we didn't. Thankful it was not on our bill. Mistakes happen.“

“Cool spot right off fairmount. Variety of drinks on tap and a kitchen inside if you’re hungry.

Pool outside was free which was awesome, worth checking if you’re on a trolley bar crawl, as it’s a 5 minute walk from the station.“

“A great place to get a drink or a snack before the theater. it's a bit expensive but that's what you should expect at Balboa Park. We arrived 45 minutes before the start of the play last Saturday and were delighted to discover they had created a heated patio where you could sip your drink.“

“Place is fire. So many beers to choose from you don't even know where to start. I'd say ask the bartenders to pick your drinks for you. It's funner that way.“

“Great place to come for a few beers and good food. They have a really good selection of beers to try and also limited edition beers, which I enjoyed.

I also ate here and the Mac and cheese is highly recommended alongside the good service.“

“Yes, if you say no, you’re wrong.“

“all is good!“

“We came here for the first time 2 years ago, and now we’re hooked! The locals are super friendly, and the food is inexpensive and good!“

“Passed through while on tour and had to stop at the Philly bar to feel like we’re back home! Best vibes and even better staff and brews and pretzels!!! Such a great environment, wish we could have stayed longer! Can’t wait to come back :)“

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“When the waiter is from Cornwall and the manager is from Scotland it is awesome to be there with my roots.“

“We had our pregame, Puerto Rican Heritage Padre, celebration there yesterday and the staff and food were AMAZING!!!!!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🇵🇷🇵🇷“

“Great place for a drink and quick snack after work.“

“Rule 1: The bartender is always right. Rule 2: See Rule 1.“

“5 out of 5 for stars.... best hidden gem in San Diego“

“When I worked there I would hoist the flag first thing every morning. In the evening the commander and I would retire the colors, fold them neatly and shake hands“

“Great food, great service and cool decor. Loved the menu and the staff. Looking forward to coming back!“

“I’ve been to Wonderland Pub four times now and every visit has been great. The front room views are second to none — it’s one of the best sunset spots around. The food is legit good, especially the chicken tenders (some of the best I’ve had anywhere). The cocktail options are plentiful, and today’s bartender toast at sunset was such a fun, unique touch. A laid-back spot that always feels special.“

“Didn't eat so hard to rate but anywhere willing to have a kitchen behind the bar has gotta be pretty cool .
Drinks wre amazing. Duno what brand of champagne they had but it was the BEST champagne I've EVER had.
10/10“

“I stopped by late at night for a final pair of beers, and they really hooked it up. Rosemary, the bartender, is like the most wonderful grandma you could imagine, and I’ll definitely come back to see her next time I’m in town. We arrived very late on a Thursday, and they took great care of us. The place truly embodies everything you’d hope for from a genuine Irish pub!“

“I love Nicole the bartender“

“It was wicked awesome,for sure come back“

“Patrick's is a fun place. We've now been for Karaoke night, when they had live music, and just to hang on our way to the baseball game. It's such a good time. Drinks are cold. Lexi is amazing- so attentive and friendly! I highly recommend checking this place out. Also, order their house peanut butter whiskey shot!“

“We visited Karl Strauss in Rancho Bernardo with a large group for a team outing. It’s definitely a good spot for accommodating big, lively groups — the space has a rustic, casual feel that works well for a boisterous gathering.

The food was decent overall, though the vegetarian options were quite limited, which made choices a bit challenging for some in our group. The beer selection was a highlight — people really enjoyed the variety and different flavor profiles available.

One downside was that the heating seemed limited, which made it a bit uncomfortable during our visit.

Overall, it’s a solid place for large, energetic group outings, especially if you’re going for the beer and social vibe. However, it may not be the best choice if you’re looking for a quiet, cozy dinner conversation.“

“Aquarius is great place to hang out and listen to live music and grab yourself some tacos and some fresh air right on the water.It's not got water views from the restaurant.But it's over by the marina village docks , and the music is a low cover charge , outdoor seating , and then they have indoor performers as well.“

“Great food and Bloody Mary’s!“