Best Sports Bars in San Diego

Sports Bars

Best Sports Bars in San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter

1. Time Out Sports Tavern Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-615-0933
https://timeoutsportstavern.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 4/5 | 📺 4/5 | 🏀 4/5 | ⭐ 4/5

Notable Features:

29 rotating beer taps
late-night menu for when the game goes into overtime,
pool tables
deals on mimosas for daytime matches

2. Bub's @ the Ballpark Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-546-0815
http://bubssandiego.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Located less than a block from Petco Park
novelty basketball court
screens every Padres away game
generous NFL and college football game-day drink deals

3. Nason's Beer Hall Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-738-7060
https://www.pendry.com/san-diego/entertainment/nasons-beer-hall/

Ratings: N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Retrofitted space dating to the 1900s
$9 Wagyu hot dog during game-day specials
30 flat screens
70-foot LED wall, chef-driven menu

4. Whiskey Girl Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-236-1616
http://www.whiskeygirl.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

#1 burger in SD according to reviews
huge and delicious portions
great happy hour
fantastic bartender,

5. Gaslamp Tavern Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-239-3339
http://gaslamptavern.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Dog friendly atmosphere
delicious drinks,
multiple games shown simultaneously,
excellent service

6. The Field Irish Pub Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-232-9840
https://thefield.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Shipped piece by piece from Ireland
authentic Irish offerings like Fish and Chips,
Sausage Rolls, and Shepherds Pie
features European football on projector screen

Downtown

1. barleymash Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-255-7373
http://barleymash.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

One of the liveliest spots downtown
runner-up for best fries in SDM's 2024 best restaurants list
four different varieties of loaded mac n' cheese
place on Sports Illustrated's 2019 list of the best places to watch the Super Bowl

2. The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-231-4447
https://thelocalsandiego.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Awesome menu
huge beer selection,
attentive staff,
variety of Cali food

3. Bootlegger Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-794-2668
http://www.bootleggersd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Old style saloon
wide selection of beers,
craft cocktails to choose from
happy hour specials, excellent food and service

4. Taste & Thirst Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-955-5995
http://tasteandthirst.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

50% off drinks during happy hours
delicious wings,
exceptional service,
happy hour

5. The Deck at Moonshine Flats Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-255-7625
https://thedecksd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

165-inch video wall and 16 television screens,
great for big groups,
loaded nachos
smoked chicken wings, brisket fries

Little Italy

1. Shakespeare Pub Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-299-0230
http://www.shakespearepub.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Opened by British expats in 1990
fish and chips
full English breakfast, fish and chips
Premier League games on TV

2. Bar One Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-738-8978
https://www.baronelittleitaly.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Excellent food,
friendly service
fun and upbeat atmosphere,
great location

Pacific Beach

1. The Duck Dive Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-273-3825
http://www.theduckdive.com/

Ratings: 🍗 4/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺4/5| 🏀 5/5| ⭐ 5.5/5

Notable Features:

PB hot spot with $19 bottomless mimosas for early weekend games
certified Nebraska Husker bar
tournament food and drink specials
beach-centered atmosphere

2. Mavericks Beach Club Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-999-0348
http://maverickssd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

40 televisions throughout the space
tournament packages with drink specials,
15,000 sq ft space with 5 indoor/outdoor bars
tournament packages with drink specials

3. Moonshine Beach Diego Blog

San Diego, California
Not Listed
https://moonshinebeachsd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

In-your-face honky-tonk bar and live music venue
massive wooden dance floor
one of the largest LED screens in Southern California
open every Sunday specifically for 49ers games

4. SD Tap Room Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-330-4617
https://sdtaproom.com/?utm_source=listings

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Home for Detroit Lions fans in San Diego for the 2024 season, pizza
burgers, and a wide selection of craft beers
burgers, and a wide selection of craft beers
extensive food menu

Mission Beach

1. Sandbar Sports Bar & Grill Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-488-1274
http://www.sandbarsportsgrill.com/

Ratings: 🍗 4/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺4/5| 🏀 5/5| ⭐ 5.5/5

Notable Features:

Boise State fan gathering spot
$3 street tacos on Tuesday, $5 Estrella Jaliscos
$6 house margaritas
half-off all tequila (50+ types)

2. Draft at Belmont Park Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-228-9305
https://www.belmontpark.com/restaurants-san-diego-ca/draft-belmont-park-menus

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

31-foot LED screen, 70+ beers on tap
rich American pub fare, baked potato tots,
one-pound fried mozzarella stick
deals on beer buckets during NFL games

Old Town

1. Home & Away Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-501-0612
https://homeandawaysd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Home field for Kansas City Chiefs fans
patio with games like cornhole and ping pong
dog-friendly
12-hour smoked pork and chicken for tacos

Mission Valley

1. McGregor's Bar & Grill Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-282-9797
http://mcgregorssandiego.com/

Ratings: 🍗 4/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺4/5| 🏀 4/5| ⭐ 4/5

Notable Features:

Old-school Irish pub
popular spot for post-game partying after Legion rugby matches and SDSU football games
pool tables
live music weekly

2. Novo Brazil Brewing Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-693-4626
https://www.novobrew.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

8,000 square feet of space
100 feet of LED video walls
3,500-square-foot fire pit
La Ola Dragon Fruit and Azteks Raspberry flavors created with local teams

3. Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-291-2665
http://bullyseastsd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

San Diego staple since the early 1970s
televisions throughout dining areas
happy hour specials and game day deals,
shrimp cocktail and prime rib

North Park

1. Fairplay Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-578-8277
https://www.fairplaybar.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Home field for the Red Devils of San Diego (Manchester United fan group)
weekly TV guide on Instagram
opens early for Premier League matches
weekly TV guide

2. Pretzels & Pints Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-605-8271
https://www.pretzelsandpints.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Philadelphia sports team gathering spot
specializes in pretzels (Bavarian, Philly, NY-style)
signature beer cheese
pizzas and sandwiches

Clairemont Mesa

1. The Bullpen Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-503-6786
http://www.bullpenbar.com/

Ratings: 🍗 4/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺4/5| 🏀 4/5| ⭐ 4/5

Notable Features:

Over 60 TVs and bar bites at reasonable prices
hooting and hollering on Padres game nights
fight night viewing parties
website with daily TV schedule

La Jolla

1. Nautilus Tavern Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-750-2056
https://www.nautilustavern.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

During Padres season offers Machado Platter (wings, onion rings, tots
mozzarella sticks)
transforms into "Club Nauti" after games
La Jolla's only sports bar

2. The Spot La Jolla Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-459-0800
http://www.thespotonline.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

OG San Diego sports bar dating back to 1915
purchased in 1978 by Chicago bar owners
ultimate Chicago transplant hangout for watching all Chicago teams
ultimate Chicago transplant hangout for watching all Chicago teams

North County

1. PRK 101 Diego Blog

Carlsbad, California
760-434-2217
https://www.park101carlsbad.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Disneyland for North County sports fans
large outdoor TVs
dog-friendly patio, BBQ menu
half-off beverages every Monday for Carlsbad locals

2. Draft Republic Diego Blog

760-795-1551
https://www.draftrepubliccarlsbad.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

100+ beers on tap
golf simulators (Carlsbad location)
eight lanes of bowling (San Marcos location),
shuffleboard, arcade cabinets

3. The Hills Pub Diego Blog

La Mesa, California
619-741-7166
http://www.thehillspub.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Dog-friendly patio
kitchen open until midnight
bingo every Tuesday for Gulls tickets
banh mi nachos, garlic ginger wings

Chula Vista

1. 3N1 Sports Bar Diego Blog

Chula Vista, California
Not Listed
https://3n1sportsbarandgrill.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Triple-threat venue (restaurant, bar
live broadcasts of boxing and UFC matches
karaoke on weekends
live broadcasts of boxing and UFC matches

2. The Canyon Sports Pub & Grill Diego Blog

619-422-1806
http://www.cynclub.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Popular dive serving homemade micheladas and wings
screens Padres games weekly
special viewing parties for boxing and UFC
homemade micheladas and wings

Pacific Beach

1. SD Tap Room Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-330-4617
https://sdtaproom.com/?utm_source=listings

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Home for Detroit Lions fans in San Diego for the 2024 season, pizza
burgers, and a wide selection of craft beers
burgers, and a wide selection of craft beers
extensive food menu

Point Loma

1. Slater's 50/50 Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-398-2600
https://www.slaters5050sd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Known for its bacon-beef burgers and craft beers
contemporary space with plenty of TVs for game days,
gathering spot for Lions fans
bacon-beef burgers and craft beers

North Park

1. True North Tavern Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-291-3815
http://truenorthtavern.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Delicious food
great ambiance
happy hour drinks
outdoor seating available,

Downtown

1. The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-231-4447
https://thelocalsandiego.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Awesome menu
huge beer selection,
attentive staff,
variety of Cali food

2. Bootlegger Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-794-2668
http://www.bootleggersd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Old style saloon
wide selection of beers,
craft cocktails to choose from
happy hour specials, excellent food and service

3. Taste & Thirst Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-955-5995
http://tasteandthirst.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

50% off drinks during happy hours
delicious wings,
exceptional service,
happy hour

4. The Deck at Moonshine Flats Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-255-7625
https://thedecksd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

165-inch video wall and 16 television screens,
great for big groups,
loaded nachos
smoked chicken wings, brisket fries

Little Italy

1. Bar One Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-738-8978
https://www.baronelittleitaly.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Excellent food,
friendly service
fun and upbeat atmosphere,
great location

East Village

1. Social Tap San Diego Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-398-8938
https://tomswatchbar.com/san-diego/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Amazing food and catering
phenomenal event manager,
bar stayed open for after party,
great selection of craft beers,

2. Punch Bowl Social Diego Blog

San Diego, California
Not Listed
https://punchbowlsocial.com/location/san-diego/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Endless entertainment options including bowling and arcade games
spacious layout
sweet potato & carnitas fries
Knockoff Burger, craft cocktails

Ocean Beach

1. Wonderland Ocean Pub Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-255-3358
http://wonderlandob.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Located on the West Coast with ocean views from Bird Rock to Sunset Cliffs
creative cocktails
seafood-packed menu
clam chowder-drenched poutine

Pacific Beach

1. Mavericks Beach Club Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-999-0348
http://maverickssd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

40 televisions throughout the space
tournament packages with drink specials,
15,000 sq ft space with 5 indoor/outdoor bars
tournament packages with drink specials

2. Moonshine Beach Diego Blog

San Diego, California
Not Listed
https://moonshinebeachsd.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

In-your-face honky-tonk bar and live music venue
massive wooden dance floor
one of the largest LED screens in Southern California
open every Sunday specifically for 49ers games

Seaport Village

1. Mike Hess Brewing - Seaport Village Diego Blog

San Diego, California
619-230-5433
http://www.mikehessbrewing.com/

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

Flatscreen televisions throughout two levels
house beers
tacos and burritos from Quiero Tacos
buzzing outdoor patio

Mission Beach

1. Draft at Belmont Park Diego Blog

San Diego, California
858-228-9305
https://www.belmontpark.com/restaurants-san-diego-ca/draft-belmont-park-menus

Ratings: 🍗 N/A | 🍺 N/A | 📺N/A| 🏀 N/A | ⭐ N/A

Notable Features:

31-foot LED screen, 70+ beers on tap
rich American pub fare, baked potato tots,
one-pound fried mozzarella stick
deals on beer buckets during NFL games