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!“

“I hope this is the right location I’m not sure if there are any others since we are from out of town, but we went to Habor Town Pub in Point Loma.

Me and my husband stopped by this place on Sunday for Father’s Day and had probably the best service I’ve ever had! I never usually leave reviews but great food and there was one server in particular that just went above and beyond. I believe she said her name was rain (what a cute name). She was so funny and was so kind even though it was a bit busy and really seemed to know her stuff! The drinks she suggested were perfect! We are just visiting but are adding this place to our must stop list when we come back! Hoping rain is our server again!“

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

“The ambiance is unbeatable: the fish pond, the outdoor patio, the relaxed atmosphere. The food is exquisite, and the beer selection is extensive. We come here regularly. I’ve ordered the Wagyu Royale burger several times; it’s rich in flavor and always perfectly done. This time I tried the gluten‑sensitive Mediterranean hummus (I’m not gluten intolerant). It came topped with chimichurri, fresh parsley, olives, roasted red peppers, and sundried tomatoes. The flavors were vibrant, and the chickpeas tasted wonderfully homemade.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I stopped by Lady Carolyn's Pub in Balboa Park and it’s a nice little place to grab a drink or quick bite before a show at the nearby Old Globe Theatre. The setting is pleasant, with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for enjoying the park surroundings.

I had a beer and a light snack, and while the menu is fairly simple—mostly sandwiches, soups, and drinks—it does the job if you want something quick before heading to a performance. The prices are reasonable for such a popular location, and the vibe feels casual and convenient.

Overall, it’s not a full dining experience, but it’s a convenient and comfortable stop if you’re exploring Balboa Park or catching a show at the theater.“

“We used to live around the corner but moved away many years ago. It was great to revisit KSBC and enjoy it just as much as we did last time.

Excellent service (and beer advice) from Taylor and it was also wonderful to chat with Bonnie.

If you get a chance to meet her, be sure to ask about the history of the place, and also “the photo” :-)

Food was terrific, and it was good to see they still cater well for vegetarians.

We often travel through San Diego on our travels, and try to stop here when we can. We haven’t been disappointed yet.

Thanks Taylor & Bonnie for the friendly welcome, great food & beer, plus the added bonus of some interesting conversation.

We look forward to our next visit.“

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“Causal bar/restaurant located within the Sheraton Harbor Island Resort. They were showing the USA soccer World Cup.

The drinks were good and the service at or above my expectation of the Sheraton brand. Food was on-par for bar food as we had a decent pizza for supper, but a less-than Cuban, Cuban Sandwich for our arrival lunch. The sandwich had plenty of decent tasting ham and roast pork, but was devoid of pickle and mustard flavor. The sandwich did come with very good ‘special fries’ (Parmesan) fries and a very good Cuban Mojo sauce to dunk the sandwich in. I opened the sandwich and saw one pickle slice and just an off color of yellow.

Oh, the drinks were good. This Sheraton Resort is pretty spot on for bars and restaurants.

CritDicks“

“all is good!“

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

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

“If you want a spot to watch a Philly game, this is very clearly the place to be in San Diego. I've watched Birds, Flyers, and Phillies games here. It's absolutely packed for Eagles games, with the crowd spread between two indoor spaces and a large outdoor area. IMO, the IPA choices here have been comparatively weak when San Diego has so many great IPAs to offer, especially at both nearby North Park and Pure Project, but there is a decent selection of other styles. However, the pretzel is the real selling point. Whether on its own or as the bread of a sandwich (the Spicy Turkey was recommended to me and it is quite delicious!), the soft pretzels are the real deal. I saw lots of people coming in just to eat, and I can't blame them.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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“

“I love Nicole the bartender“

“Came here with some friends for the USA vs Boznia and Herzegovina match of the world cup. Peyton was out waiter and ensured our glasses were never empty and everything arrived promptly. Highly recommend the Mermaid Bowl if you're going with a group (it's a great deal!)“

“It was wicked awesome,for sure come back“

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

“Great pizza. This is a family friendly restaurant that has a bar. Kids can sit on the street facing patio. The staff are attentive and refilled our fountain drinks before they were empty. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is casual. The place draws a crowds throughout the day but more in the evening.“

“First time there. Sunday night, 7.30pm
They gave us a booth and service was prompt, full of smiles and good will. We ordered the some Calamari for apetizer, Angus Rib eye, the Korean bowl, Carne Asada Tacos, and some The Norm Mac and cheese.
I'm from Argentina, and very picky and critical when it comes to steak. The only time a piece of beef blew my mind in my 16 years living here was in Amarillo Texas. This time was a VERY close contender for that spot. Perfect doneness, tenderness and juicyness (...), just needed a bit more salt!
My wife devour half of her Korean bowl before I was done with the third bite of my stake. She really liked it!
My daughter was affected by the heat level of the carne asada tacos, but our waitress was kind enough to take it off the check and we got her a Pub Burger instead, which she really enjoyed. Both regular and truffle fries were great. My zucchini needed another minute or two on the grill, a bit more salt, and im not sure balsamic was the best pairing for it.
We all loved the calamari and the Mac and cheese (again, bit more salt needed). And although we got there almost at closing time, the quality of food, portion size (we all took leftovers home, enough for a second serving), cost, and how well trained and kind the staff where, made the late dinner, on a Sunday, well worth the money. $138 before tip, and we got 20 off since we had a free appetizer for signing up for the Karl's club (or whatever their free membership is called, sorry!).
So $118 total, I'd say is a winner.“

“I love this spot! Where do I start. Live music everyday brings so much life and energy to this bar and there is always people dancing! My husband has his fishing boat ar Dristols which is how we found this bar. We go here every once in a while when we stop by his boat and its always poppin. They have some good hardy bar foods. We ordered the loaded nachos (which could feed 4 people easily) and the mahi sliders and chili hot dogs - which were all very tasty! If your looking for a fun early evening spot to dance, drink, eat, this is it!“

“Great food and Bloody Mary’s!“