Tom's Watch Bar - Petco Park

What a great spot to watch the game and meet with friends. We actually met here first, went to the game and came back for apps and waited out the traffic. The food was amazing. We did the Quso and had the Korean wings.

Came with a party of 12 for my sister-in-laws birthday and our server Bryce was amazing. He was so accommodating for our large party that included adults, teenagers, and two little ones, I’m sure not the norm at a sports bar. The food was delicious and all came out quickly. My “Repo Espresso “ was one of the best drinks I’ve had in a long time. Great experience- they didn’t even mind that we wanted to watch the dodger game!💙⚾️

Had a blast watching NCAA hoops with my buddy Damon at Tom’s Watch Bar—now in the East Village old Social Tap spot! The calamari and pot stickers were a hit, and Maddie was an awesome server, keeping the vibes lively. Perfect spot for GameDay eats, drinks, and solid service. Highly recommend for sports fans!

I can't really justify spending 20 dollars on their wings, but everything else was great. Probably the best artichoke dip I've had. Plus, they're not playing with their drinks worth every dollar.

If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite before a Padres game, this is it! The atmosphere is busy and pumped with excitement. The food was great, and we had the best waitress! Hannah was fun and friendly and really added to the hyped up atmosphere! Would definitely recommend 💯

David was absolutely amazing yesterday! He greeted us with such warmth and made the whole experience feel special from start to finish. His recommendations were perfect, and his attention to detail was spot on. Truly one of the best servers I’ve ever had!

Great place to pregame before a great day at Petco. Get there early as they are usually full and have a wait list. Just steps from Gallagher square entrance you can leave just before first pitch. Oh they are open early for day games... Even though hours online don't reflect it

The best atmosphere! Put the hockey game on for 2 lonely Edmonton Oilers fans in San Diego, including sound. Can't say enough about the level of service we received, absolutely amazing!

Pretty cool that you can see/hear the Padres play from the patio. They were busy on game day but our server did great. My burger was yummy and satisfying, I would've finished it if I weren't so full. I was happy with what I got, just order wisely. The ahi tacos looked sad, lol.

A friend and I were planning on going to a Padres game and came here before it started. I ordered the calamari which had a sweet and spicy sauce which was overpowering as they added a lot. Additionally, the portion size was small for the price. The food was ready quicker than I thought since it was pretty busy but my friend ordered a moscow mule which didn't arrive until after the food. The place is pretty loud but definitely has the feel of a sports bar.

My gf and I were downtown and there so happened to be a game. We decided to check this spot out. We were seated out on the patio which is adjacent to the newly redesigned Gallagher Park. Sitting there almost gives you the feel of being at the game. We grabbed some drinks and settled on some chips and salsa. They were par for the course, but I ordered some wings and those were the show stoppers. The wings were tender and the sauce was delicious. Highly recommend this spot, especially when there is a game.

Me and my daughters favorite pregame spot for the padres great bar and food is so good. MAY FAV ARE dry rub wings and get all sauces on side to try. Daughters loved the burgers.

Amazing bar just outside Petco Stadium. Great spot to grab a drink before the game or post game celebration. The service was very friendly and efficient despite a completely packed bar. Beers were cold and fresh and the appetizers were delicious as well. Would recommend if coming to a game or one of the stop by a place nearby.

We stopped by here before a Padres game. It was crowded, but there was only two of us so we were able to fit in. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. The appetizer came out even before we got water or our beverages. Food was good. We had chips with guacamole and salsa. The chips tasted a little stale, but the serving of guacamole was heaping, so I'm overlooking that. Usually restaurants are stingy with the guac so this was huge to me. Service was very slow, but I'm attributing that to the Padres game. Otherwise drinks were good, food was good and prices very reasonable. Definitely recommend!

We came during the Padres game and got the Ahi Poke, Bbq bacon burger, Karis Cookie, watermelon margarita, Tiki Blender, and Spiked Lavender Lemonade and it was fantastic!! Everything on the menu was amazing, you could literally get anything and be impressed! I could not recommend this spot enough!!! It was so awesome right next to the Gallagher stadium! Staff is so amazing and the owner was so hands on and friendly!!! The atmosphere is absolutely unbeatable! Definitely worth it!! 11/10 we LOVE social tap!!!!

The family and I came to watch the niners game on a Sunday morning because we had gotten turned away at our favorite niners bar - Bootleggers (apparently well behaved 12 year olds can't sit at the Bootleggers patio during game days ‍). Our misfortune turned out to be a great experience because we discovered Social Tap which is kid friendly and even has a dog friendly patio! We ordered Brussel sprouts to share and they were pretty good. I wasn't a huge fan of my breakfast sandwich as it came in a burger bun and was just too much cheese drowning my egg and bacon slices (next time I think I'll just get a burger). My husband's steak and eggs were alright (much better than my breakfast sandwich) and my kids seem to enjoy their choices (breakfast burger and millennial toast which was just avocado toast with some micro greens on top). I would give the food overall 3 stars. What ultimately led to this place being 4 stars was the overall experience (which I'd give 5 stars). It was easy to be seated, the servers were friendly and attentive. And best of all, there were so many TVs that you could see the football game from anywhere! This might be our new go to bar for Sunday football when our kids are in tow!

A great local hangout with a fun vibe. Our food was typical pub food. When we told our waiter that we were contemplating eating at a nearby Ale House, he informed us that that was one of the few places that he would eat in the area. Not to reassuring being that we had already ordered. Service was good, food was alright.

Appetizers only kinda place. Great wings! Quite tasty and finger licking good!!! Drinks are the Specialty of a barestraurant. The best drinks are........ GREEN TEA SHOT! You come here for the view, not the drinks, not the food, not the service, but because you can see the field. Everyone is deeply invested and interested in every game. We cheer together, we jeer together, we cry together... often. It's always fun and makes every game more exciting. It's called Crowd Histeria. Anyone can get infected by the crowd! Just look at riots... rage boils over at a bad play and you punch the guy cheering for the ENEMY! Then everyone goes Super FAN! Flip a Cop Car. You'll remember that moment for the rest of your life! That's right!

We want to Thank Alyissa for being sooo attentive yesterday she made sure my frens and I were taking care of .. thank you Alyissa for the great laughs

Overhyped and overpriced. Our service was as bad as you could possibly imagine and the food was mid grade. Honestly - the only thing to comment about on this place was the location.

Been here a handful of times and I would definitely come back! I tried the Seoul chicken sandwich and it was really good! I enjoyed it. Also ordering drinks from union app sometimes has offers on there so that was nice. Overall a nice simple bar in downtown.

Tried Social Tap before going to a show at Petco park last weekend. It was great quick late lunch/early dinner before the show. We arrived at 2:45 which was a little bit earlier than when it opened but it was kind of cool how we were able to order with the code and pay as well. I loved and killed my Ahi Tuna tacos. We all ordered an espresso martini, but wish it was already mixed with creamer because it was quite bitter. I was able to get the creamer on the side so no big deal. Overall, it's the perfect spot for a quick meal.

I enjoy coming here for the sports bar atmosphere, the large space with an outdoor patio and is perfect for before Padres games. Every time I have come here we were seated quickly (had no reservations). Pretty much every seat in the place has a good view of at least one tv. It is usually pretty lively with multiple sports games being televised and the general atmosphere is fun. This particular occasion we were seated on the outdoor patio, our waiter was friendly, very quick and checked on us a lot. Generally I like the drinks here, they have lots of options and the price is in-line with other bars/restaurants. The food is decent and a cut above typical bar food. Come here for a view into Gallagher Square and if you're lucky, catch a concert or a game.

Before a Padres' game, this is the spot to be! With it basically being located in Gallagher Square, game days here are super exciting. If you are looking for cheaper bar food, walk 100 more feet to Bub's. Social Tap is a high end bar with food and vibes that is just as classy. The atmosphere on games days is great. They've got sports on the TV's, a patio that you can watch the band in Gallagher Square from, and lots of seating inside and out. The menu is well curated with a wide variety of options. I had the "High Times Burger" and substituted the fries for sweet potato waffle fries. The fries were phenomenal and the burger was pretty good. The burger was solid, but barely justifies the $18 price. I definitely recommend Social Tap for any occasion, but especially game days. The past couple times I've been I haven't had trouble getting a table but there is a line that forms so I'm going to start getting a reservation.

Came to social tap before the padres game last night with my wife and got a beer, she got wine and we got the trifecta wings, sxsw salad and some truffle fries and the food was great. we sat at the bar and had great service l. great place to go before the padres game. Go Padres!

As a local of downtown I hate to give bad reviews, but our experience was very lame. First of all, the drinks were really bad. The table next to us sent theirs back but we weren't that brave. We came here to watch the padres game from out back. Mid game the girl covers the TV & turns it off? Doesn't even ask any of us who clearly came to watch the baseball game. Just overall very rude and not an inviting experience. There are plenty of businesses around here to support

Haven't been to Social Tap in a few years but decided to go on Friday vs Dbacks. Wife and I ordered wings & fries to start and was surprised to receive our order in about 5 minutes? When we got our food Wings were hot and good but the fries they brought us tasted Luke warm and disgusting!!! Wine & beer was the only thing that was good!!! Will NEVER eat here again or recommend this place......EVER!!!

Can't stress enough about this place being the number one HH Hack in the Downtown Area. They always Cater to. your party by offering to air whatever sporting event you desire. The entire staff are well trained and always have a sincere demeanor. My go-to will always be a bottle of champagne with pineapple and the carnitas breakfast burrito with extra salsa....See ya there

First night in town stopped in after walking through Gallagher Park. Sat on the patio with the pups. Had a great old fashioned and fantastic bahn mi tacos. Service was great. View of the park awesome. Can't wait to come back and get through this menu. Not typical bar food.

Really enjoyed the environment of this place! Lots of seating and their outdoor patio is super nice and looks out into Petco Park with lots of scenery. We stopped by here after a Padres game since it was the closest open bar and it was super busy. Because of that, service was kinda slow. We got waters right away, but ordering drinks was slow. But I enjoyed the drinks we got! They have lots of options on tap and other mixed drinks so my party got a variety of stuff include: -childish slambino (watermelon + tequila mixed drink) -boochcraft grapefruit heather hibiscus kombucha -golden road mango cart -mother earth cali creamin There were others but I couldn't quite remember! I appreciate the large variety of drink offerings. I'm not a huge drinker but I did find drinks that I enjoyed! We also got a plate of chips, salsa and guacamole to share and they were a nice simple snack. I was intrigued by their other food but not hungry enough to try. Definitely would return!

Overall 3.5 stars but I don't have that option so I rounded up to 4 stars. Service was great and ambiance was good but quiet for a football sunday. Spiked lavender lemonade was good but the margarita was lacking. The food was yummy but even though the place was nearly empty, somehow the food unfortunately came out pretty cold but the flavor was there. The loaded potato bites were my favorite out of what we ordered. The poblano queso that came with the pretzels did have a grainy texture but the flavor was good.

Social Tap just doesn't do it for us anymore. It's sad. Social Tap used to be a regular stop to pre-game for Padres for us. I think we'll be heading elsewhere for future games. They used to have really good game day specials for food and drinks. Those are sadly gone. My brother-in-law and I stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon for a couple of beers prior to the Padres game. Two beers each cashed us out at around 40 bucks. We sat at the bar and service was just okay. One would think that by sitting at the bar service would be attentive. Not the case at Social Tap. I think we're finished trying. Time to move on.

Super friendly peeps working. Accommodated our large group. Expert service. food was super good. I did the Trifecta Wings. Warning: The Korean version of the above wings are very tasty, but depending on your tolerance level of heat - beware the next day. tons of taps. When in SD, I highly recommend. Right next to the baseball stadium downtown.

Ali the girl with red hair she needs a raise she's amazing lucky she was out server!!!

We had our wedding at Venue 808, so Social Tap Catering was our food vendor. First off, let me say how absolutely amazing they were. Jake, the chef, was absolutely wonderful and was so open to any suggestions we had in terms of what kind of food we wanted. They also opened the restaurant early one day just so they can provide us with a private tasting. 10/10 stars. Desiree, who is the catering sales and event manager was PHENOMENAL. We probably bugged her with so many questions, and she was always so kind and helped us out whenever we needed. Plus, the sweetheart table and chairs they provided us were so beautiful, so we were definitely thankful. Finally... our wedding was during an away game, so Social Tap was going to close at 10. However, after asking Desiree if we could do our after party there, she immediately said "yes," and that they'll keep the bar open for us. We definitely did not want to keep the staff up just for us, but she was so kind and insisted. To the staff that stayed longer to deal with us drunk folks, THANK YOU. You all were amazing, and really made our experience wonderful. Shoutout to Anna and Ryan who helped us out during the wedding too!! Overall, love this place, the people, and the food!!

I got to check out this place today and it was a beautiful spot. Located right by the ball park, we went on a day without a game so street parking was plentiful. Everything we tried was as delicious as it looked. Service was excellent, we'll definitely head back soon.

Stopped in for a beer and small snack in the late afternoon. I've seen this spot next to the ballpark and have had it on my list to try! I will definitely be back. The patio is amazing! You're practically inside of Petco Park. Lots of seating options. The service has been great - granted it is not crowded but everyone is super friendly and attentive. Pretty good beer selection and the cocktails look super good, can't wait to come back and try them. We had one appetizer - the Gucci Maine. We were expecting a lobster roll (the description wasn't super specific) but were pleasantly surprised with a cute tapas style version of a lobster roll. It tasted really good! I definitely am looking forward to coming back - several menu items caught my eye, I don't know how I'll choose!

We stopped in here looking for a quick bite to eat before a padres game. We were given the option of back patio, front patio, or inside. We chose inside but next time will definitely choose the back patio as it has a perfect view of field level Petco Park! The food was amazing. My husband had the nachos and I got chicken tenders. The service was excellent, food came out super quick and both choices were delicious and exactly what was needed for a pre game meal!

Can you have a cooler staff than Social Tap SD? Highly unlikely. We met Social Tap as they were the chosen caterer for our wedding at the beautiful 808 Venue and we can not be happier with them. Going through the catering options, we were able to settle down on a specific type of cuisine we wanted to provide our guests and we were so taken back by the friendliness of just the tasting. Once we finalized our menu, we went to planning the wedding while Social Tap prepared for our big day. Throughout the process, if we had any questions or wanted to add or change anything, Social Tap was extremely easy to work with. They always made us feel comfortable with anything we needed and were always ready to bend over backwards for absolutely anything. Communication was fantastic throughout, whether it was an email, call, text or even a zoom call, they were always available to chat. Now, that was just the catering and events team but the day of squad? Pretty sure Social Tap gave us all their all stars because we had the friendliest, sweetest and the absolute BEST staff for our wedding. Our wedding is 200 people, we're not talking a kid's birthday party here, it is a big wedding with lots of friends and family and our party never had to wait long for anything. May I also say that my family and friends love to eat and DRINK. Bar staff was ready to mix drinks and from the looks of all the empty glasses all over the wedding, the bartenders made some tasty drinks. The servers that day were all so lively and smiling and they made everyone feel at home as they served the food. Food was good, we had fried rice with pork belly and cod as our main dish and lettuce wraps as our appetizers. For tray pass, the crowd favorite was easily the bao bun sliders that everyone was waiting at the kitchen to get but also the elote and I'm forgetting one other tray pass item but our party made sure they were all out before the next event. Have I provided enough highlights yet? Because I just received a great story now which is one of our guests had asked for coffee and being that we had shelled out open bar, we didn't think anyone wanted coffee. This server went out either to Social Tap or 7/11 (I hope it's the former otherwise this server was so generous to pay for coffee out of their pocket) and delivered to one of my guests. Talk about going above and beyond. As the dance party started, the bartenders were having a great time as they were making drinks and dancing along with the crowd (maybe I just requested the best music that night) but they vibed with my crowd and my crowd vibed with them. I must also give a big THANK YOU to our security guard that was working for our entire event. I understand that dealing with randos of the street can be annoying but he had such a big smile on his face and he was so friendly to the guests even as my guests got a little drunker and drunker as the night carried on. Even when I walked through after taking pics outside on the street, the guy couldn't have had a bigger smile on his face and it was contagious as I walked into the venue, grinning cheek to cheek. Lastly, we had everyone meet at Social Tap for the afterparty and we want to also thank the bartenders there for staying late and making sure everyone had one final drink(s) before concluding the night. All in all, we really could not be happier finding the best place in SD with the perfect staff to be a part of our lovely day and rambunctious night. Thank you for serving us the great food, mixing the awesome drinks, cleaning up after our mess (big thank you for that one) and overall, just being so accommodating to me and my guests. We hope Social Tap only the best and we hope you cool Social Tap cats had fun at our wedding! Looking forward to seeing you all soon and thanking you again in person!

My friends and I went here during the Padres game and this is by far the best place to go! The back patio had a great ambiance and we were surrounded by the action of the game. Our server Carmen was super helpful and attentive to our table. Their food and drinks are delicious and well priced. I will definitely be back here!

Came on a Wednesday night at 7pm. There was no game happening so it was pretty empty. Fast & friendly service. Salad was well priced and quite large.

Service was great! Food was excellent! Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Cool place, I will definitely go back the next time I'm in San Diego.

Stopped in for a bite after a long busy day. It was not busy. We were greeted and seated immediately. They have high bar tables and low regular tables also. The staff was kind. We got drinks. My drink order is very weird and they were open and happy to accommodate and give it a shot In making it for me. The menu is a QR code scanned on the tables. They didn't have physical menus. The drinks were delicious. We got some appetizers to share. The asada nachos were delicious! The meat was tasty and the chips were perfect. They were not the thick greasy ones. The Brussel sprouts were amazing. I would have done without the tangy sauce, it's a citrus and chipotle aioli. I think they would have been better without it. It was overall a great and tasty experience! I would definitely recommend.

Had a great lunch before the Padres game. Food was excellent, we had carnitas tacos and fish and chips were perfectly prepared. Our server was very professional and took excellent care of us. The hostess at the front was extremely professional and wonderful at her job.

Excellent water. It comes in a tall plastic cup with ice to keep it nice and cool. The server immediately provided water to our table. I recommend Social Tap for its water experience.

This place is in on the perimeter of Gallagher park, but this is no ballpark food. I ordered the Korean Chicken Sandwich and it was one of the best I've had in town... and I'm no rookie to chicken sandwiches. The sauce on it had such a nice tang, and the option for truffle or sweet potato waffle fries was just icing on the cake!! There was no lacking in TV's so if you are ever looking to catch a game there is no doubt they'll have it on. This being said, the surplus of TV's didn't take away from the great ambiance going on. Lastly, the service was fantastic. I believe our server's name was Phoebe and she was great. Checked up on us, was really nice, and overall couldn't ask for more. If you're looking for some solid grub around the ballpark, look no further.

Conveniently adjacent to Petco Park, it's my favorite place to grab some food before watching a Padres game. No reservations on game day, it can be a challenge to find a table, but if you're lucky to snag one, the beer and food comes out quickly. Service is spotty when the restaurant is packed but that is to be expected. Food has always been decent & my go to is the fish and chips. Happy dining

They showed the UFC fight while a Padre's game was going on. They even turned the volume up so we can hear. Had the korean wings which was too salty for my taste but im willing to go back and try again. Its cool how you can look inside the stadium and watch the fight at the same time. Will be my go to spot for fight nights.

Food was so so, service was amazing, it was so loud you couldn't really talk. We were here about 5 years ago and my husband couldn't wait to get back for the shredded beef tacos, needless to say they didn't have them anymore so that was a bummer.

My fiancé and I enjoy coming here as it's close to home and the atmosphere is always upbeat and fun. It's also a great sports bar environment. The food has always been above average (especially compared to typical sports bars), and the service is always efficient. We came here on a Saturday to enjoy college football and watch the Colorado football game, as they were one of the only bars serving brunch food and showing this particular game. We walked in and 90% of the tvs were televising the game we were there to watch. We asked if we could get the volume turned to the game and a few other patrons around us added in that they'd also appreciate it. The manager on duty said he could not as that wouldn't be fair to the other guests watching other games (even though no one else had asked for volume to a game), so they left the music playing (and no volume to ANY football game) instead. Almost everyone in the bar was also there to watch the same game, as we were all cheering for the same team during big plays. The music overpowered the sports bar feel and the manager on duty left us feeling dismissed. Overall- this is a great place to visit! This particular visit for us was just disappointing.

Came on what was probably their busiest night in a long time - the night of Garth Brooks at Petco. We got there a little before 5:00 and got what sounded like was the last table that was going to take a walk in until after 7pm. The hostess had to turn so many people away, but she remained polite and calm. We got seated within about 10 minutes. Our server got over there right away. She took our drink order and came back for our food order. She was having to squeeze through people and was super busy, but stayed friendly and checked on us regularly. I wish I remembered her name... I got the Plant Power Burger and asked the server which fries she suggested. She said sweet potato waffle fries, so I went with those. Food came out super quick. The falafel patty was flavorful and not dry like some falafel can be. The fresno chilis added spiciness and uniqueness to the Mediterranean flavors. It was so packed with veggies and sauce that it became a knife and fork meal pretty quick, but I am not mad about it. It was delicious. The sweet potato fries were a great choice. My husband had the regular fries, and not that they were bad, but the sweet potato ones being in a waffle shape led to that perfect crisp on the outside. Overall I was super happy with my experience, especially how busy it was. Being next to the ballpark, I was also pleasantly surprised with the nice service and reasonable prices. I come to a lot of Padres games, and this will definitely be a regular stop pregame now.

I came here back in May and saw how spacious this place is. My friend and I shared the wings and ahi poke. She also ordered a Hurricane cocktail that was pretty refreshing. Both appetizers were very tasty and filling! I would love to come back to try their other menu items when I'm a bit hungrier.

We had our wedding at Venue 808 (which is catered by Social Tap) and I cannot rave enough about them. The entire team (Brant, Chad, Desiree, Jake, etc.) were nothing short of incredible from start to finish. They answered all our questions, helped us navigate through anything we asked, were attentive and responsive to emails/calls, and the food/drinks are AMAZING. The views at Venue 808 are absolutely insane and are matched by the incredible access to the Downtown/Gaslamp area in San Diego. We even had our after party across the street at Social Tap which was amazing for all our guests. Honestly, I plan on encouraging anyone I know in San Diego to have their wedding at Venue 808 so I can go again as a guest.

The food was pretty good but the service was not so good. Madison our server barely spoke to us & then at the end of the meal she stuck the iPad in my face not even giving me a chance to look at the bill and just stood there impatiently. When I asked for a receipt after the transaction, she came back and threw it on the table. Even the guests in our party said "Wow that was rude". We won't be going back there again.

Warning-NOT the same Social Tap as before! This new Social Tap Eatery is not the one we all knew from even a year ago. It used to be part of the group that also owns the Social Tap in Old Town Scottsdale but has changed its logo, menu, and from the web site, is trying to be more upscale than before. While this may work if it was located over on 5th Ave or up in Little Italy, the old vibe just fit for its ballpark locale. Below are pics from the old Social Tap and the new.

Almost forgot about this place! What a find!!! If you are looking to get your "sports" on then come on down! They have a semi outdoor seating area that backs up right to Petco Park.... so great for concerts and ball games... get close with all the benefits. They will seat you based on your team and where they are playing on the TV in the bar.... it works great as our group had a huge variety.... 9ers, Packers, Raiders, Bears and Broncos.... we were seated immediately, although we were meeting friends there. The have both tap and bottle/can beer. The food selection is a bar food that is expected. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Definitely a must go for any sports fan or group!

Today I decided to go to social tap to watch the ufc fight with my brothers when we got their it was really packed we get to the front and the bouncer tells us that they reached capacity and we understood that it was crowded we said no worries so we stood their for about 40 min then this couple comes in and where let in by the GM on duty bouncer comes back and acts like this just dint happened and that's what really upset me because why do these people get special treatment while the bouncer doesn't even try to justify it save your money and go some where else unless your friends with the gm I went in there trying to spend money on some drinks with my brothers who gander been together in a while and this was supposed to be a fun night at this place where we have heard good things never coming back to this place.

We've been here a few times before a Padre game at it has always been great Their brunch menu is on point. Unfortunately today was a disappointment. Arrived at noon, and was told their brunch ended at noon (it was a Sunday) . It seemed they were under staffed. The hostess was seating people and also cleaning the restrooms. Food was very subpar and truly a disappointment. Not sure if this was a one off, but not sure if we will be back.