Gaslamp Tavern

Frankenstein pop up bar was a great way to kick off our Halloween season! It was such a fun experience! The interactive and strong drinks! The decor was immersive. There was a tarot reader who was spot on! Just wish there was food to round it out. We went as a couple, would maybe be more fun to go as a group!

Went for a late lunch. Their brisket grilled cheese is amazing!! Their fries are fresh made in house and you can tell. Some of the best fries I've ever had! They have a "mystery beer" where the bartender gets to choose the beer, worth it!!

Went in early afternoon for lunch while waiting for my hotel room and get some work done (they have wifi, but was a little weak). Paid about $44 for small salad, couple beers, and the Salt and Pepper wings. Food was surprisingly good! The wings were large and hot right out of the fryer. I only wanted 5 wings, but must get full 10 order for their special wings (it was worth it). Shout out to Patrick for the good service. Only complaints were the counter top was dirty and sticky, tap list is weak, and TV positions are not ideal if you want to watch a sports game. So I could not give 5 stars.

Nice bar in the gaslamp area, they have a good selection of non-alcoholic brews, and the food looks amazing although I can’t Recommend it since I didn’t try it. Restrooms stairs,, big screen, TVs, and really nice to sit at the bar area at the street level .

An average overall watering hole. Cheap $6 well drinks during happy hour. However, the experience was marred by an inappropriate comment from the younger white bartender, who chuckled as he told a couple from Canada that they “should drink — there’s nothing else to do in Canada.” It came across as unprofessional and disrespectful, which detracted from the atmosphere.

Great little pub. The inferno fries were ok, the highlight was the popcorn chicken in there! That was top tier fried chicken! Fries were overly greasy and left a pool

Great location to catch a game or have a quick bite. We were surprised at the quality of the food for a 'bar food' type place What stood out most was the service-excellent servers, very attentive and friendly. Great vibe for game day!

A great spot for a night out in the Gaslamp! It’s affordable, service is great and they legit have the best mozzarella sticks I’ve ever tasted. Overall I would return to this spot and keep trying the various menu items they offer.

We came here after having a rough experience with some of our accomodations and this spot might've been the highlight of our food choices. The wings Chef John put out were AMAZING, we got buffalo on the side and honestly they didn't even need any additional sauces! The bartenders were super friendly and helpful with where we should go and spend the rest of our time here. 10/10 recommend and will be coming back!

We stopped by for some food & drinks and to watch the game on a Thursday evening, and to our surprise it was not busy! The Nashville wings were awesome, the dry rub had a greatttt flavor and they were cooked perfectly. 10/10! We also ordered the infierno fries, which were delicious as well. The pieces of friend chicken were really tiny but there were a good amount of them in there. We ordered the old fashioneds which were good & classic. The bartenders were overall nice. I love the high ceilings and the elevated sports bar vibe. We'd definitely return for the wings!

Great bar right in the heart of Gaslamp!!!! Husband and I stopped here to get some food in our system before a night of drinks with friends. Service was decent - it was very busy. The door guy or security guy was a little rude. He checked out IDs and my husband had to step out really quick for a phone call.. when he came back in he asked if the security needs to check his ID again ( since he was just inside) the security responded with " don't try to play me bro"--- not sure what's he was on but my husband was very confused..he was just asking a question. Lots of tvs to watch sports games.this is a very loud sporty type bar-- but super fun.

Had a great experience here the service was top-tier. Alysa was an awesome server: super kind, accommodating, and went out of her way to make sure I was good. I sat at the bar with my dog, and she even brought out a water bowl for him without me asking. Little touches like that go a long way. Definitely recommend this spot especially the brisket grilled cheese. That thing was bomb.

The service was great and I really liked the atmosphere, but the food was disappointing. I paid $24 for a dish I could barely eat. It had almost no flavor, the meat--although nicely charred--was extremely dry and lacked seasoning, and the chips crumbled into dust. Overall, the meal just wasn't good. Also, it had this weird fishy smell too. Would recommend just drinking.

Gaslamp Tavern serves up hearty eats in a tavern style wood planked homey restaurant. delicious chicken sliders, finger lickin' good! on the smaller side but plenty of seating. bathroom is on the second floor.

Nice bar in the gaslamp area, they have a good selection of non-alcoholic brews, and the food looks amazing although I can't Recommend it since I didn't try it. Restrooms stairs,, big screen, TVs, and really nice to sit at the bar area at the street level .

It was a fun place . Outdoor feels good food and drinks . Daily specials were very good

Great food ,very nice bartender great selection of beers and good ambiance would gre a tly recommend it if you are in area they do there own brisket. Great place to have a meal and feel comfortable. Service was very attentive and good

So I've been to Gas Lamp before and loved the area today it feels touristy and a bit unkept and now I wish John Taffer was sitting in a van across the street bc this is appalling to me. Like dirty sticky fruit flies every where I ordered a Tito's Diet Coke lemon, I got no lemon and I'm positive the Tito's is not Tito's .... EWWW anyways it's gross I wish it was better bc the menu had promise with a big hot pretzel with cheese and tots covered in brisket and cheese they should update their website to say it's on the menu but we don't have it and we're not sorry bc the bars sticky and I'm annoyed you asked me to wipe it... just ewww don't waste your time. Oh yeah they don't have a soda gun just some pop cans sitting open by the fruit flies...

I absolutely love this place! The bartenders, music, food and drinks! I got the Salt N' Pepper wings and pretzel bites. (The wings come with about ~10 and the pretzels are ~12) I apologize for the half eaten food in the picture but it was just that damn good!!! I couldn't wait at all lol! The ranch and blue cheese is bomb for any of the food. I tried this place many times and it literally never disappoints. I'm still thinking about it... WHEW

The entrance is swarmed with flies, a TON. Came here during a weekday and it was quite empty with soccer on the tvs. They were out of bloody mary mix and when I asked if they had sour mix the bartender wasn't sure. Bartender didn't make any conversation. Wasn't a super cool experience, wouldn't call this a must visit staple in Gaslamp.

If I could leave zero stars, I would. They make you buy a drink to use the restroom and when you do buy the drink, they end up kicking you out after ten minutes anyways. Security guard was on a power trip and it was insane to see their bartender defend the loser. Do not support this place , staff is rude as hell and doesn't deserve to be in business.

I thought this was a Cub bar. I came in and the game wasn't on any of their TV's. I sat at the bar anyways and ordered a pretzel and an iced tea. The pretzel wasn't bad, and the spicy mustard and cheese sauce was good. The bar however was really sticky. It could use some serious cleaning. Next time I want to watch a ball game I'll pick someplace closer to Petco.

The food looked good on the menu. Unfortunately, we never got the opportunity to order anything. The server passed us by at least 4 times without taking our order. We watched an entire quarter of football before walking out. Definitely won't be retuning to this place.

First timer and have to say it was a great experience. We went to watch UFC fight #318 and sat upstairs. Alyssa and Karen tended to us and were absolutely amazing! They were friendly and really accommodating. The food was great. The grilled cheese with Berria was bomb. The lemon pepper and buffalo wings were great. Compliments to the chef! Drinks were great too

While walking to Petco Park, we saw this place and decided to stop for a cold pint. Great service and happy hour pricing was nice, but being out of any stouts listed on the menu wasn't. Instead, I got a Cali Creamin' Nitro on tap which was good. Probably the most sticky bar top I've ever experienced, and that is saying a lot considering the amount of dive bars I've been in over the years. Also with my knees I'm not a big fan of having to climb a flight of stairs to get to bathrooms, but I had to go up to wash my hands/arms after coming in contact with the glue-like bar top.

A fun spot, reasonably priced (hard to find that downtown), with solid drinks and a fun crew. James does a great job making your first time in the best time. Also a great corner spot to people watch or catch a game and don't sleep on the salt & pepper wings!

We didn't have a good experience here. My husband wanted a beer after walking around the city all day. We sat at the bar and he decided on a hazy IPA. Bartender went to get it and came back with two. Husband said he only wanted one and that I was ordering something else. Bartender was super annoyed - made a dramatic show of taking the extra beer and putting it in their refrigerator. He came back, my husband apologized for the misunderstanding, and I asked for a Pinot Grigio. He brought it over and my husband again apologized. The guy muttered, "it happens." Husband said we would be paying cash and paid. Bartender grabbed the menus away from us while my husband's wallet sat on top of them. We felt entirely unwelcome. The bartender should have apologized for bringing the extra beer, not us. Why would he assume that I wanted the same thing as my husband? He didn't ask me for my order. Nor did he ask if we wanted to order some food. There are plenty of places in this area to choose besides this place. We will not go here again.

This tavern is located in downtown San Diego. They have metered street parking and commercial lots nearby. There is bar seating available inside and they have a relatively small dining area. The place is two levels, but the second floor only has the restrooms and a small lounge/waiting area. There is also a nice patio here with seating that over looks the sidewalk and the bar, which has windows that can be opened up. We came here to watch the game and eat lunch since they have a ton of televisions. I do not know if this is a thing here or they were just short handed during my visit, but they do not have table service. We had to find a table then go up to the bar to place our orders. They serve typical pub food including fish, chicken, burgers, salads and sandwiches. I ordered the Inferno Burger with tots. It took about 12 minutes to get my food. The burger was hot, fresh and delicious. The tots were pretty good, but some of them were overcooked. The portions are huge and everyone in my group was very satisfied with their lunch too. The staff just did their job. They were not rude and not overly nice. They were just down the middle. One issue that I have was that all the windows and door were open in the tavern and it was a chilly day. I would say in the 40s, which made the inside of the place very cool. It was not unbearable, but was noticeable. This place has some savory food and drinks and is the place to be if you want to watch the big game, which ever game that is for you.

Come in for brunch and great priced drinks!!!!!! Also TODAY there's a Beauty event come in and get beautified. And the food is delicious. Such a good, chill vibe here

Outside ambience is super cool. The bartenders are not super attentive. You kind of have to flag them down and it wasn't really that busy. The food was just OK. We ordered chicken fingers and the rub on them was more like a creole rub. Not my favorite! But the bone in wings if you get them dry, you can get your dipping sauce on the side which made them super delicious. They were extremely juicy and a good size wing for the price. The fries were gross! The young bar back PARIS was most helpful as we sat at the bar. Go PARIS!! I'll come back because of this extraordinary young man!!

James is the best! In town from NYC and stopped for a smash before the "Mets" game. Just a great guy and much needed change of pace from NYC. #kingjames

Unexpected delight is what I would call Gaslamp Tavern! The food is so good, and I have to say on the sliders, nice touch with the fried pickles. The tater tots were delicious and I loved the tomato soup and grilled cheese sando. Inside is super cute and the service was great

The bartender Ismael was the best. He made the night so energetic..it made my night more fun.

This Tavern was located about a 5 minute walk from my hotel. Loved the openess of both the inside seating area with ample TVs with sports and family guy, and the fact you can pull up to the bar from the outside. I was unsure what to get as this was my first meal after the San Diego Half. The bartender promptly greeted me and advised me on what might be good. I was between the flatbread and tots. He said if I was hungry the tots. He wasn't joking. You can tell from the picture it was a ton of food. As a true potato addict I was happy. I will say there was something within the flavor I didn't love. Something about the Marinara just didn't work for me. However, id even give these another try as maybe my taste was off from being tired lol. I will say the California Rhubarb Mule was incredible, and it was near impossible to not order another. Plus, my diet soda was never empty, which I always give props for as a bar setting can be busy and chaotic. Give this spot a try. I can only imagine the atmosphere on Padres games or during football season.

The staff and service were quick and pleasant! I can tell how important to the staff it was that we had a great experience and i would easily come back for another round. Try the chicken sandwich if u love spicy sandwiches!

Needed someplace quick to grab a bit to eat near our hotel. Service was poor. Bartender barely looked at us and seemed like he didn't want to be there. The bar top was so sticky that half the napkin stuck to it. Had the wings, pretzel and brisket tots. All 3 very good and worth the visit.

BBQ sandwich tasted metallic and avocado on sandwich was half black. Just an awful experience only made worse when the waitress seemed to pout when she asked us how the food was and we politely pointed out some issues. If you don't want to know, then don't ask

James and Isaac convinced us to come in. Happy hour had just ended. My friend and I had an amazing experience. We can get drinks anywhere. However, we will return due to the service that we received.

Rick was awesome and so catering he gave us free shots for my best friends Bach! The atmosphere was amazing!

To be honest the only thing that got us to stop here is the open windows and the music blasting out. Some good rock!! I'm a people watcher and it's so easy to do here, lol. Sorry. Right on a main corner. Walking distance from our hotel. We wanted a quick bite to eat and a drink. Was not expecting anything spectacular. Boy was I wrong. I'm basic so I ordered the Cobb salad. Let me tell you this is best freaking Cobb salad I've ever had in my life. Huge!!! Every bite was better than the last. I know you may say it's just a salad, but this was like no other. Hubby got the Cobb burger. He said, I know my burger was delicious so I could only imagine how good your salad was. Service was great, for lunch service. Everything was so great that after our company Christmas party we decided to continue our night and came back here in the evening. It was dead. No one was in there. Mind you it's prime time for Gas lamp on a Saturday. We walked in with about 20 people and the bartenders and staff were not excited to see us. The bartender was very rude and short with us. (Not same people from lunch). We were not there very long, but I can tell you we all dropped lots of money on drinks! We tried to tip well hoping service would improve. Overall, when we visit we will be back for lunch!

Good place to meet up with friends for a drink and food. Good menu. Liked the old fashion

Should've taken the reviews seriously. Food took a while even though it was completely empty on a Saturday night. Guy who took our order wasn't friendly. Also, a huge RAT fully ran through the restaurant to behind the bar. Complained to server but she said it happens and we still had to pay half the bill since some wings were eaten .. SMH. ‍

We stopped into the Gaslamp Tavern with some friends for a beer/cocktail. I get the COVID rules, food must be on the bill if alcohol is on the bill (although in reality a lot of places don't enforce it). Gaslamp Tavern does and that's okay. What's not okay is gouging me $4.50 for a "taco". I know that street tacos are small, but geezus! This thing was tiny! I didn't even know they made corn tortillas the size of a Ritz cracker. Outside of the that the service was on point, the beers were cold and the cocktails were tasty.

I had to kill a bunch of time in downtown San Diego during the Comic Con festivities because my son got a job working for one of the promotion companies and I had to pick him up. After people watching for about an hour, I thought I could spend some time eating lunch watching UFC. I looked on my phone web browser to see if there were any restaurants that showed UFC events and saw that Gaslamp Tavern was number one on the list and it was in downtown. Unfortunately, there Roku wasn't working, so I missed a few fights, but they eventually got it to work. What you don't want to miss about Gaslamp Tavern is their delish food and quality customer service. Gaslamp Tavern is located in the famous downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. It's on the corner of 5th Avenue and E Street. There is a parking structure one block north of this sports bar/restaurant. There are high top tables and chairs and bar seating both inside and outside. The restrooms are located on the 2nd floor. The decor is simple and old school with saloon looking wallpaper, framed square ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a Wrigley Field reference complete with green ivy. There are plenty of televisions to satisfy sports fan and supposedly this is the spot to watch UFC fights except when I was there. They were able to fix their technical difficulties while I was still there, but they need to be on point next time. What stood out for me besides their food was the customer service by my waiter and a young man who rolled down the food from upstairs. My waiter was friendly and checked on me reasonably. The young man bringing the food to everyone was hard working, had a great attitude, and he needs to be a full time waiter. Gaslamp Tavern had many positive attributes with their food being one of them. It's not an extensive menu, but it has everything for whatever eater you are. I'm a carnivore, so I decided to try one of their burgers. I went with the Shroom Burger, which is a Wagyu burger with pepper jack cheese, sautéed mushrooms, on a brioche bun with aioli and spring mix. The burger comes with your choice of house cut fries, tots, side salad, or slaw. I thought the Shroom Burger was tasty, the meat was quality, all of the components in this burger blended well together, and the brioche bun added to this yummy entrée. I wouldn't say it's my top burger, but it's a solid contestant and definitely must be experienced. The house cut fries were a revelation. Definitely one of the best fries I've ever eaten. Fresh like cut from potatoes, seasoned well, and they were so addicting. I just wish there were more. Since I was watching UFC, I also ordered a basket of tots and those were fried deliciousness. If you're in the downtown area and are looking for a place to satisfy your Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fix, then I recommend Gaslamp Tavern. Even if you're not a UFC fan, the food here should warrant a visit. For UFC fans, their showings of UFC events needs to be on point because you'll definitely garner business.

Great service, friendly waitstaff. Alyssa is super nice and helped us out with recommendations for our night. Food was okay but the drinks were great!

Ordered an old fashioned and it was terrible, tasted like a whiskey sour. It also had a mosquito in it. My friend ordered a hamburger and it came with a long hair on the plate. I ordered a draft beer and it was warm. The food was very mediocre and bland.

Very memorable spot! Im not from here and I was walking by and stopped when I heard karaoke. It was a typical karaoke bar except it was open to the street so felt very comfortable & welcoming. I was super impressed with both bartenders as I was there alone and they checked in with me to see what was going on. After saying I was okay I finally shared that I wasn't feeling well so they made me "soda & bitters" which helped my stomach. They checked on me a few times after and made sure I was comfortable the entire time even though I wasn't drinking alcohol/spending much money. Highly suggest for the karaoke & the service. San Diego sure beats Boston in the 'looking out for others' department.

If you haven't tried the burger at Gaslamp Tavern with Patrick slinging drinks behind the bar, are you even living? The burger is outrageously good--juicy, perfectly spiced, and nestled between a brioche bun that's so buttery it could star in its own soap opera. And let's talk about Patrick. This guy doesn't just serve drinks; he serves experiences. He'll pair your burger with a drink that makes you feel like a chef just whispered a secret recipe in your ear. Whether it's his cheeky banter or his knack for mixing a cocktail that perfectly complements your meal, Patrick turns a simple burger into a full-blown event. Trust me, with Patrick's magic touch, even the pickles seem to have more swagger.

Alyssa and Natalie are the the only reasons why we walked in to have a drink because of there welcomeness and awesome customer service

Bar tender drunk , loud and rude. We went for a drink , near our hotel 5 in the evening, bartender taking shots and yelling at people. Will never return, love San Diego least favorite place in Gaslamp .

On a cold and rainy Sunday night, I sought shelter in this bar. When I walked in, I could tell they were looking to close up due to a lack of customers. The gents behind the bar invited me in and said I could grab a quick beverage if I promised not to squat. I did just that. The boys were friendly and even offered suggestions on another bar to hit until the rain eased up.

Just popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain and the staff was very friendly and inviting! My Moscow Mule was very good

We were told that they deliver to the dive bar we were at love the dive bar but not the tavern. We had to go and pick up a simple order of wings, tots and fries. Wings came with no dipping sauce or anything. Wings were over cooked and barely tossed in Buffalo sauce. Home cut fries were ok. But a dirty fryer flavor and ranch dipping sauce from the cheapest manufacturer on earth made them bland oily and terrible. If you like over cooked oily fryer food with bottled dill mayonnaise then this is the place for you. We tried to call and they put us on hold and never answered back. Once we went over their, staff was not very kind nor accommodating. Being new to the San Diego down town area and a chef from the Cohn restaurant group, I will never visit this location again. They can't even accomplish the simplest of orders on a mid day with no guests in the restaurant.

Came here to watch UFC over the weekend. The food was fine, typical for a sports bar. However, we had a terrible service experience. Our main server was alright, he was a bit slow to check up on us but seemed like he was doing his best to keep up on a busy night. At one point, one person in our party tried to place an order with a different server who was walking by our table and without even stopping his walk said "you can't order with me, your server's over there" and pointed to our server who was at the bar and continued walking away. Our friend then got up from our table to go to the bar and ask for a manager and the server who ignored us came back to our table and instead of apologizing, got mad at us for trying to complain about him. We understand that it's common to only be able to order from one server. However, there were so many other ways the second server could have politely responded to let us know that. We had planned to stay for the duration of the UFC card and would have gladly spent so much more on food and drinks for the rest of the fights, however we felt so disrespected that we immediately asked for the bill and left to find another bar in the middle of the event as we did not want to continue dining there. Luckily we were able to speak with the manager and she seemed to be understanding and said she would speak with the staff.

Waited 10 minutes for a server to acknowledge me. Service was not good. Order came out wrong. Never fixed the problem.

Cool spot to land in Gaslamp if you want a chill vibe. Right on the corner and open as we were waved in by some ladies chilling at the bar around 11pm. Wasn't crowded as all the other spots was which tells me its a mature joint. I took a look at the menu and thought The Harper looked good. The Harper is Bulleit Rye whiskey, screwball peanut butter whiskey, chocolate bitters, Kahlua all poured over a big ice cube. My server Jamey warned me that it might be too sweet and she was right lol! I then migrated over to the Gaslamp Old Fashioned...much better. Good joint!

This place isn't really that great. It's kind of that place you go to where you don't expect much, want to watch a game, drink a beer, and maybe get a bite to eat. Their TVs have white spots on a lot of them. If you're not picky, you can still enjoy a game. Their food was lazily cooked. The fries were soaked with oil which more than likely means that their oil wasn't hot enough. Their chicken was similar as well. There are plenty of places to eat in Gaslamp. And this place is just a lackluster option. I know some reviews complained of bad service or attitude, but I didn't receive any of that.