Fairplay

This is the favorite sports bar spot in town for my husband and I! Not only do they have fantastic seating options but the food is insane (in the best way)! I could rave about their fries forever - and I probably will. Especially the animal fries. Service has always been efficient and friendly!

I had a good experience. I watched the Stanley cup final and it was packed. I thought it would take forever for the food to come out, but I was wrong. They have two large rooms, to play different events at the same time. I thought that was cool. Most bars have only one or they play two events at the same time and it becomes a cacophony of noises.

The wings are done right at this spot. Forget all those chain wing joints. The wings here are on another level. Screw Fries bomb. Great selection of beer. Crowd is chill.

Good burgers and beer selection. Menus on wall or QR code on table. Also have decent whiskey selection and many TV''s to watch all sports. Have to go back and try frito pie.

I love this bar, it’s so nice to go somewhere where you can just relax and have a great time. The drinks are amazing and the bartenders are the best. Might be a WFH “office”. Shout out to Val for always being great!

Found this by accident, but they have a great bar menu, great beers, excellent service, and a really nice atmosphere with fresh air and lots of space around the tables and seats. We were on our way to another place, very happy to find Fairplay!

Excellent newish sports bar in Northpark. Great place to catch some footy, lots of tvs, plenty of beer selection on tap, and a menu of mostly (but not entirely) fried bar snacks. Salmon salad better than expected! Parking situation very limited as with all places on 30th street

Solid sports bar in North Park. Tons of TVs to watch any game you’d want and tons of beers on staff. Bartenders are attentive and don’t feel like you have to fight through the crowd to get a drink. Plenty of seating and have outside area. Food is just okay but typical mid bar food.

Great place to have a drink and watch any sporting event Their burger is solid and the staff is great ! Back patio area is solid

Casual and always busy sports bar in North Park. They often put the tv sports schedule on their Instagram, so check there - but they're great about playing a variety of sports. Can take awhile to get a drink since they only have a couple bar stations, so next to double your order. Some outdoor seating in a covered patio. Their menu is normal bar food, but done well and satisfies. Again, can be a bit slow to get so order early.

Fairplay is a solid go-to bar in North Park, whether it's to watch a game, get a bite, or just have a drink with friends. Lots of TVs, lots of space, and often lots of people, you really can't go too wrong here. I really need to try more of the menu, but their burgers are really solid, and they make a pretty decent old fashioned. Also, the staff is usually pretty nice. To be honest, I don't know why I don't go there more often. I guess my biggest gripes are that there are no menus nor table service, which seems weird for a place this size. As for menus, I really feel like the QR code menu is a pandemic relic that needs to die. We go to restaurants and bars typically to be social, and forcing our attention to our phones is antithetical to the activity. Plus, it's just plain annoying. Print out a few pieces of paper for us, please! As for table service, I've only sat at the bar, so the lack of table service hasn't been an issue personally, but I think the constant getting up and down for every bit of food and drink would get a bit annoying and, again, take away from the social aspect of going out. In spite of these gripes, Fairplay is a really good spot to grab a bite or a drink and watch and game or hang out. It's definitely been a nice addition to the North Park scene.

Fairplay may be the premier sports bar in San Diego. The bar people are friendly and competent The place is replete with every conceivable Boeing angle toward a plethora on TV Screens. Only downside is lack of parking which is exacerbated by our mayor's idiotic decision to turn street parking into unused bike lanes. Still, you can park across the street for eight bucks an hour or twenty bucks for three hours.

Met up with some friends here to catch the end of the hockey match. The building is very open in the front, letting in the cool air and allowing for prime people watching. Lots of TVs and cool decor. Pretty good selection of NA beer (more than one, which is better than a lot of places). The nature of a sports bar is very loud though, so be prepared!

I was at this place, this past Saturday yeesh it was so pack due to a Soccer game, we left for a bit and came back after the game, we took a big chunk of this place since it was 14 of us, we had a great time, beer is moderate and they do have a full open bar yummy. we sat in the back patio for a few minutes but decided indoors is better facing outside walkers and its kid friendly they had a blast with the games they have at the corner, thank you for that. lol. service is good and everyone enjoyed it.

The chili cheese dog would make a rabbi convert and the falafel (available while supplies last) out-falafeled the falafel place down the block. Their fries were so crispy and delicious, just what you want a french fry to taste like, *Insert drooling face emoji*. Think "dive bar with a trust fund." Plenty of TVs for watching all kinds of sports, delicious eats, and zero disappointment. The bartenders were also pleasant and attentive.

Pretty casual, easy sports bar in North Park with a variety of brews and yummy eats to offer. Fairplay has a pretty huge space, with lots of bar seating, group tables, and high chairs available. In my experience, it is not hard whatsoever to find a spot - making this a great place to meet some friends for a quick chat or snack. Service was also pretty speedy in my opinion. I had stopped by for a beer and a snack, opting for the animal fries. Do not underestimate their portions - they're probably perfect for sharing with a group. I was by myself and was astonished at how much fries I was served! The fries were steaming fresh and were cooked to a crisp. The thousand islands and onions paired really good, much better than In N Out! One comment I'd make next time is to tone it down on the cheese, it felt like my plate was more drenched in cheese rather than an equal amount with the thousand islands.

On our way to Coin-Op, we decided to grab some food. You order at the bar and pick up at the window. There is a condiment station so you have a wide variety of sauces to choose from. It's a sports bar, so there are always games on. The burger was amazing. The patty was flavorful and filling. I went with the single patty and it was the right choice. Definitely happy we stopped and grabbed a bit.

When you walk in, you think meh however after sitting there for 5 minutes and looking around, I realized I'm very comfortable in establishments like this. They've created a space that embodies a welcome, homey bar and grill. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly. Armando was our bartender and he's the guy you instantly feel connected with his happy personality and gift for making everyone feel welcome. And now the food... one word... Amazing. I could just eat a bowl of the caramelized onions by themselves but they made the fries. If you are in the North Park area, this place is a must try.

Good food and good bar service. Went there on a Thursday afternoon to watch the NBA finals. Tables were full but not packed.

This is the favorite sports bar spot in town for my husband and I! Not only do they have fantastic seating options but the food is insane (in the best way)! I could rave about their fries forever - and I probably will. Especially the animal fries. Service has always been efficient and friendly!

I still love Fairplay! We went for dinner and to check out the NWSL draft. We got a cheeseburger, a pork melt, and an east of reality cocktail and loved all of it. They have the best french fries and my pork sandwich was delicious! I was bummed to discover they got rid of the buffalo chicken dip but I must have been the only one ordering it haha. Service tonight was very friendly and on-point!

Update: decided to check this place out for The Gold Cup games. Ratings stay the same but we did have their poutine fries, wings, and breakfast sandwich. The food was good. The poutine fries were alright, the wings were a bit too crispy but we were fans of the breakfast sandwich. Their basic fries slap and they have a TON of tasty dipping sauces. All in all 4 stars still. Will come here to watch games and have a bite.

The food at FairPlay is good. I had the animal fried and my bf tried their chicken sandwich. The fries themselves had a great seasoning on them that I loved and they tasted fresh. The chicken sandwich was huge! It had a little bit of sweetness to it that I personally didn't really like but it was still a good sandwich. I've been here for drinks and the prices are fair and service is always great and friendly.

FairPlay is turning out to be one of my go tos in north park. I'm a sucker for their fried pickles and animal style fries. I'm also a sauce girl, I love their self serve sauce section in the back, I can make sure I always get the variety and quantity I need for a saucy food time.

I never really write review updates for a place but I come here so often I feel obligated to continue letting everyone know how awesome it is to have a sports bar like this in the NP neighborhood. Food quality is still high and maintained which is a lot to say for bar food while the drinks and wells are consistently varied and refreshing. It's not a secret that this place gets packed for every sports outing now so if you want any good seats you gotta show up at least 30 mins to an hour before your game. This place has gone to my default go to when I can't decide on a place to eat/drink. Love the staff and I absolutely am proud to make myself a regular here.

We came here on a Friday night to watch a college football game and it wasn't too busy. I like how open it is so you don't feel like you are on top of people and right next to people. They have an okay selection of beers but not too much of an extensive list, I feel like there could have been better options. I did not try the food but it looks like typical bar food. I would say this is a decent sports bar that has a lot of TVs for everyone to watch a game!

Fairplay is what replaced Toronado at this location. While we miss Toronado, and all of the things they did for craft beer in San Diego, we had a really good time at Fairplay in North Park. They've really opened up the space with how they remodeled this location, and it's more open and welcoming with these changes. The night we visited Fairplay, service, beer selection, and food were all awesome. No complaints about anything. PROPS: Great spot for a beer and a bite in North Park. SLOPS: We miss Toronado

Fun place to grab food at the counter and a drink. Noisy place with a good amount of seating and open space!!

My favorite sport bar in North Park, they have several tv and they also have a back section with more seats. Their bathroom is unisex which is pretty interesting. I like to bring my friends here to socialize or to watch Sunday football. They have two amazing bartender, their names are Rudy and Armando. They make really good Michelada and Spicy Paloma. They have several beers on tap. I like the environment, everyone is friendly, it's dog friendly and I can bring my toddler here if I wanted too. The food here is amazing I love their fried pickles, burger selection and wings. I would highly recommend it here for a day or night out with your friends.

My wife and I were fortunate to come to Fairplay when they had their soft opening last summer and we loved it. Fairplay is one of the best places to watch any sporting event in SD. They have a ton of tvs that encompass the interior of the bar. The kitchen has some solid eats to watch your sporting event. The service is great as everyone there is there for a good time. Pricing is great and I feel like they are also very competitive in their pricing for drinks and food. We love watching soccer games and baseball games their as the atmosphere is electric. Can't wait for this season.

I have searched and searched for a bar to play the women's soccer games and come to find out there's been a place in North Park this whole time?! I called in and was absolutely delighted by their phone introduction and was sold so I made a date for the USA's woman's game that night. FairPlay is 100% better in person than a lot of their Yelp photos. The interior is really big and updated compared to a lot of other sports bars. There is a ton of TVs, seating and very clean, you can even see into the kitchen to prove this. The staff was super sweet and welcomed us. They saw my girlfriend's jersey and confirmed the game would be on without us having to ask. They had two games playing so they had music playing, once the one game ended they put on the sound for the one we were watching which was much appreciated. By halftime we decided to order some food and was pleasantly surprised by the quality - can't wait to try more of the menu next visit! FairPlay is definitely not your average sports bar and I'm thankful for their standards and humor when it comes to "breaking the mold"!

Fairplay is one of my favorite go to bars for watching sports right on 30th street in North Park! A sister bar to the Bluefoot, they've got the perfect location in the heart of NP with ample seating, open air, and plenty of TVs. They do a really great job of making sure different sporting events are shared across all of the screens in the bar and the food is outstanding! The menu has your classic burgers, sandwiches, wings and basically all the must-haves to enjoy while rooting for your favorite team. The burger, smoked wings, and the beer battered fries are probably my quick favorites. There's tons of space and the walk-up and order model works pretty well. Parking can be a bit tough depending on when you're coming in but for the most part, street parking on 30th isn't too terrible if you get there early. Highly recommend!!

A great sports bar in North Park, Fairplay is on the newer-side and has a good set-up for any sports fans trying to catch the game. We came for the Super Bowl and they were packed but we were able to get a table in the back where there are more tvs in a sort-of outdoor/enclosed patio area. Order at the bar and they will call your number for when the food is ready. The fried pickles are awesome and a must get!. The batter is very thin and crispy as they don't overdo it with excess breading. The pickles had a nice spice to them and I couldn't stop eating them. The Pastrami Sandiwch was also extremely good! The slaw and sauce were unique in that there was a zesty-like touch added to it which makes it standout vs. other pastrami sandwiches. The meat was also good, not the best, but this is a case where the sandwich is greater than the sum of its parts. Prices are reasonable and the sandwich came with fries too! I can't wait to come back for another game to try some of the other food!

Love that a much needed sports bar went in to North Park. Of course there is one, and a couple bars that show sports, but for the size of NP, another one can still fill all the seats. Went on a Saturday during NFL playoffs. It got steadily busier throughout the day, but we were able to snag a seat at the bar. If you sit there, they can take your order, but at the tables, you walk up to order. For food, they give you a pager, and then you pick it up at the window. Not everyone may be a fan of that versus a server, but it seemed very efficient. They have a great selection of beers on draft, in bottles, and in cans with lots of price variation. If you want a cheap beer day, you can have it. If you want your favorite craft beers, they are there too. They also have a few wines and a pretty stocked bar as well. We ordered the pickles and a pastrami sandwich. Between two of us, it was more than enough. Pickles were crunchy with a light breading, and we grabbed some yummy ranch at the condiment bar. Pastrami was flavorful - love the cherry peppers in there and the marbled rye. Service was friendly. Lots of space for groups, and a good amount of TVs. Reasonable prices. Not overly loud, even with a crowd and the games on. This will definitely be a go to for watching sports! Thanks for opening this new spot!

Went here to catch an NWSL game, but it turned out they didn't have the right channel. Too bad we have already ordered a bunch of food and a round of drinks.. oh well watched the game on our phones lol. Nothing bad about this place, but nothing special either.

First off, outstanding location and amazing drinks and food. During the day we had the bartender taking food and drink orders and was the food runner. She was so nice and our happy hour turned into many hours based on her service :-) Loved that the sinks to wash hands are outside the bathroom, makes it super easy to wash up before eating without having to touch door handles. Gender neutral private bathrooms is a great thing to see and demonstrates how much these owners care. Plenty of parking and within walking distance of everything else North Park has to offer. Place is super clean and all food and drinks were excellent.

Okay, at first I was bummed that toronado was closed (what the business was before Fairplay) but I'm happy to see that it's a great bar that took over!! If you went to toronado before it closed, it was cool. Great beer selection, decent seating and had an outdoor patio. But wow, Fairplay really redid the place and it looks amazing! The building is now an open area, great open seating with plenty of natural light, and so so much brighter than toronado. They still do have an outdoor patio with more seating and TVs. The staff is really nice. Use your phone for a QR code for the menu! If you order food, you get a buzzer and you pick up yourself at the kitchen window. There are no servers but there are staff that round the floor and pick up empty glasses/plates. If you're here to watch games, they have plenty of TVs! Went on a football Sunday with the hubs and they had all games on! One time I went when it was the padres vs dodgers and it was PACKED. If you're anticipating a huge game, come early. TLDR: bummed that toronado was closed but very impressed with Fairplay!! Definitely would come again and a go to spot!

Came here on a whim not realizing it was a sports bar. You got your typical big screen tv's and artery clogging food (that was delicious btw). They give nice big pours which is great, and the fries and fried pickles we had very very enjoyable. My main issue is there's no table (or bar) food service. You put your order in, get a pager, and then have to go grab your food/condiments/utensils. This seriously cheapens the feel and after I tipped 20% on autopilot I was like wait... for what? Also the bathrooms are communal which i can imagine getting dicey after folks have had one too many.

A vibey sports bar with elevated bar food. Perfect place to gather with friends and catch a game, get a bite to eat and sip on some brews. Didn't love the Texican Fries as the pork belly came out hard and I also felt the Smoked Salmon Dip was overloaded with dill. I don't typically head to sports bars for the food, so I'd be happy returning and bringing friends for drinks and catching a game. Also love how there's additional seating with TVs in the back when it gets crowded.

Delicious food, tons of TVs playing a variety of games and multiple screens on the games that matter! Super friendly staff and tons of spacing, ideal for your game day watching! I got the chicken sandwich - the chicken was big and crispy, the bun had a hard time holding it all together but the flavors were *chefs kiss* and the fries were the best kind of fried

This place is AWESOME! I was perusing where to watch Sunday Night Football and I'm so glad we came here. I love the way they remodeled the bar and the whole vibe is awesome for watching a big game. The food was so tasty!! The chef special made the salmon salad for me and it was huge. I couldn't finish it! So filling - I loved the dressing too. Good variety of beers to choose from and even had a hard booch for those non-beer lovers like meeee. I will totally come back here!

Fairplay is the new bar/gastropub that took over the former space of Toronado in North Park. I didn't see any signage outside the suite to indicate this was the home of Fairplay. The decor of the spacious interior was minimal which I hope will change over time as the venue begins to host watch parties for various athletic events. In addition to the few portraits of famous athletes, items such as team banners/logos, pennants, and uniforms should adorn the brick walls to give a sporty vibe to the place. If you sit at the center bar as I did, then a bartender will take your order and bring the food to you. If you choose to sit at a table, then your name will be called out at which point you can pick up your food at the kitchen service window in the back of the establishment. The menu was available via QR code and featured both food and drink. I believe the choices were limited because of the current soft opening period. Four appetizers, three salads, and six mains made up the food selections. I chose one of the three dips (smoked salmon) as an appetizer which came with a set of saltine crackers. The dill and capers on top of the dip provided greenery and more brininess to the mix. My entree was a Mortadella Sandwich served on French bread. The ingredients were griddled mortadella, mozzarella, arugula, and pepperoncini with pepperoni aioli and pickled grain mustard as spreads. Fewer peppers would have been better for my palate as the aioli and mustard already provided sufficient tartness to balance the meat and cheese.

First time visiting the location since the Toronado times, and thought they did a really nice upgrade to the space. Very open and plenty of seating. Liked all the TV's and elbow room that it now offers. The back patio is also roomy and great to watch a game. Food was really good, service was great and decent beer list. Will be back soon

FairPlay is definitely a good time for a game. This is one of the main places I go to watch sports with my friends. They have some unique fries and the pastrami sandwich was excellent. It can get pretty crowded during a big event but it gets pretty wild when the games are close.

For a place that is supposed to be a sports bar, it does a bad job of managing each tv and each nfl game. They had the same game on over half the TVs. My bartender was a ghost, I tried to make eye contact or motion him over several times, I had to ask someone else just to get a water. This is a bad way to operate a sports bar; you know people are going to be there for the whole game and they are likely to order more food and drinks if they are around. It wasn't that it was very busy, just too many lazy bartenders. I had wings, which were average, but had no idea I had to go to a window to pick it up. Maybe if the bartender spoke up I would have known.

Best sports bar in North Park. Fairplay is the perfect place to meet up with friends anytime of the day there's a game you're looking to watch. Staff are very friendly. Drinks are reasonably priced. Long Division and Pineapple Paloma are my current favorites. So many beers on tap. Haven't tried any food here yet, but it looks delicious.

Came here on a whim and was really happy with our experience. The inside is nice and spaced out really well. We just had one drink each so no idea about the food. Check this place out, it's not cramped and dark like some of the other bars in the area. It's more of a gastropub Food NA Service 4.5/5 Vibe 4.3/5

This was one of the three sports bar that my buddy and I went and was here to watch Aztecs basketball, both of us ordered beer and was good. I have to give them slacks on service since the place was pack with SDSU alumni, students and fans. Ambiance is casual, industrial with lots of TV monitor for your sports viewing pleasure. They also have a patio in the back.

Good spot to watch a game. Lots of TVs, great prices, good food, dog friendly, spacious, and in a great location. The bartenders are super friendly too!

This is the best bar in North Park, it's the best combination of drinks, food, and ambiance. FairPlay has the best collection of bartenders in the area, and it's the go to spot for a casual drink to a big sporting event. The salmon salad and spicy chicken sandwich are must-haves.

Great place to go for great food and all around atmosphere! Go to spot to watch sports as well. Great employees as well.

Love 99.5 percent things about this place. Love the support for all things women's soccer! Love the amount of support, effort and energy that is given into the intentionality of this space. Gender neutral bathrooms are great, and an clear design of what this space is intended to be. My only suggestion to the owner is that there have been several interactions with employees who have not emanated this intention. Ex: yelling at my partner and I because we parked in the employee parking space. However, there is no signed delineate mean the spot in employee parking space. Again, we love this face and love this bar! Highly recommend that if there is a space or a section that is not available for patrons to use; please make it known. A sign would be acceptable. Thanks

The atmosphere is great for a sports bar. But like your typical sports bar, the food is just average American cuisine. I got the chicken sandwich and fries. The fries were better than the sandwich. The chicken wasn't as soft and juicy as many other places that make the same exact style of sandwich. My girlfriend got the wings and they were better. Server was cool though.

We have been here twice now. It was Toronado before and I liked how they renovated the place. They opened it up which I really like. Now it is one large room with a big nice car and tons of TVs. The first time we came here they had just opened and then we recently came here for lunch. Both times have been great. On the recent trip, I ordered the fish and chips and it was lightly breaded and very good. It was a nice portion as well. My husband got the pork sandwich was good but he should have gotten the aioli on the side. It can get super busy especially during big sporting events. Service both times have been great as well. Very attentive and friendly. Will def go back!

My husband and I are big foodies and this spot knocks it out of the park. I crave the pastrami sandwich three days out of the week. When I say their food is AMAZING, it's amazing. Their pulled pork sandwich, fried pickles, and their French fries are the jam. It's making my mouth water to think about it! Service and cocktails are really amazing, too. You can certainly tell that the staff enjoys what they do. Overall, love this spot and will one thousand percent be back; especially for football season! (They have tons of tvs and definitely the place you want to go if you're looking to watch the games!)

Great addition to North Park! It's an awesome sports bar that you can come in for casual drinks or catch a game with a large group of friends. I miss Toronado but at least it got replaced with something worthwhile to drop by.

North Park needed a really good sports bar, and FairPlay delivered! It can get pretty busy during peak game times, but it's pretty spacious inside and there's lots of seating and room to move around. You order food at the bar and pick it up yourself at a window counter. They have lots of TVs and the serving staff is attentive and friendly. The food isn't anything fancy, typical bar food, but it's good! The taco salad is a must-try! Great job, FairPlay!

A friend and I came by on a Sunday to watch football and this was the perfect little joint to do that! I really appreciate the business model, you order everything at the bar and pick up your own food once your buzzer goes off, which means the speed of your service is on you. I ordered a Golden State Mighty Dry Cider and it was delicious. My friend ordered just plain fries, and I ordered the Texican Fries which were loaded with pork belly, queso, and sour cream topped with some greens. It was the perfect little bar snack, although a little overpriced. Overall really good sports bar vibe with a nice range of food and drink options.