The Tower Bar

4757 University Ave, San Diego
(619) 284-0158

Recent Reviews

JL S.

Dropped in at Tower Bar after happy hour at Key and Cleaver. Met Mick and he was so cool. He played yacht rock on the tele for us old farts. The Eggo liqueur from Gatlinburg, TN was the bomb. Had the waffle, syrup and butter taste to a T. Friendly folks at the bar. Such a cool vibe. We'll definitely return.

narda crossley

It's the oldest venue for live music in San Diego, it's tiny and dirty and I love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alisa M.

I went to see a friend's band here and it's a tiny place. Total dive, which happens to be my jam. Very cheap.and different cocktails. One drink was called Hello Kitty Farts which was tequila and watermelon. I would guess that is exactly what a Hello Kitty Fart would smell like. The day I was there they were advertising Free Nachos and I thought that was a band that was playing later. But much to my delight, they were actually serving free nachos. The kind you get at the movies which I one of my secret downfalls. I pigged out. It was a cool place to see a band. It's way far from where I ever typically visit but I did enjoy myself. And nachos!!!

Regina Ayat

Punk rock dive w/ shows. Not super expensive. Classic beer signs everywhere. Grimy, just the way I like it!Parking: Lot fills up fast if it's busy but on a normal night there's free sootsWheelchair accessibility: Street level, booths that you can wheel up to

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Ken L

Punk and metal dive bar with super freaky movies playing. Usually have lots of good shows too.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Dyer

Decent little dive bar, went to watch some friends play live. The drinks were good at a reasonable price, the bartender friendly. It's a small place but it didn't feel too crowded. The band is called Leavers.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Party Animal

The best and worst dive bar in town, it's kinda like Jesus and Satan all mixed together

Charles Wagner

great sound, friendly staff, immaculate

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Popcorn

Michael Miner

Great place to see live music & have a

Atmosphere: 5

Roger Ma

Legit absinthe

Wolfe Sowsonicut

Live shows in weekends and special events! Saw a wedding proposal here! It's something special to experience here in such an awesome environment!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Annalina Horn

This place is awesome! Great aesthetic, friendly bartender, and good music. The best kind of bar IMO. Will definitely be back again. Thanks for helping me celebrate my birthday with friends, was the perfect spot to be a little rowdy on a Sunday evening!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Elias Garcia

great for chillin with a drink and a

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Taylor Sultz

It's a dive bar so set your expectations but the vice and service are good. Dogs

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Jonathan R.

Great spot. Perfect neighborhood dive bar feel. Cheap drinks, long happy hour and some of the best staff. They have local and touring bands from all types of genre. Definitely recommend checking out their calendar and stopping by if you haven't yet.

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