Pubs in San Diego worth going out for.

It's easy to spend a whole visit near the water and miss the parts of this city I'd actually recommend.

I keep track of pubs in San Diego and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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$8 All You Can Eat Spaghetti

$8 All You Can Eat Spaghetti One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 5:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Hillcrest hang with hearty plates

$6.50 Happy Hour Food

$6.50 Happy Hour Food

Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Cheap eats & strong drinks

$6.50 Happy Hour

$6.50 Happy Hour

Fri, Sep 25 · 2:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Cheap eats & strong pours

$6.50 Well Cocktails

$6.50 Well Cocktails

Fri, Sep 25 · 2:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Cheap drinks, big vibes

SKYY Bottle Service Special

SKYY Bottle Service Special

Fri, Sep 25 · 5:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Weekend bottle specials

$10 Pitchers

$10 Pitchers

Sat, Sep 26 · 2:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Weekend pitcher specials

Martini Happy Hour

Martini Happy Hour

Fri, Oct 2 · 4:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Bold drinks, hillcrest vibe

Karaoke Sunday

Karaoke Sunday

Sun, Oct 4 · 6:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Weekly karaoke & strong pours

Dark Disney Trivia

Dark Disney Trivia One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Queer bar trivia night

The Banshee Bar

The Banshee Bar

City Heights • $

Dive bar with live music

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The Shores Restaurant Launches $19 Padres Game-Time Special

The Shores Restaurant Launches $19 Padres Game-Time Special Ending Soon

Thu, Sep 24 · 6:00 PM

La Jolla • $$

Beachfront game-day bites

The Friendly

The Friendly

North Park • $

Smash burgers & pizza by the slice

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Frequently asked questions

How are these pubs in San Diego chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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