Great place, felt like a local. Bartenders were welcoming. We had a few IPAs and the crack dip...omg, the crack dip is bomb, I wanted to order a second. read more

Bar One - Cheers for more beers - Gastropubs Near Me - San Diego, California

9/30/21: a sports bar in Little Italy San Diego. Lots of TVs for the fans. A good selection of beers on tap: the North Coast pils and the Beachwood lager were refreshing in the pint glasses. The seared ahi sandwich had a nice sweet glaze on it. The French fries are skinny, Elevation Burger style (do Californians know it? lol). I'll give the meal 7/10. The stools have very short backs to them so don't fall over. They are rather uncomfortable actually. Servers were great. read more

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Bar One has a very relaxed, chilled atmosphere with great food-ideal for unwinding after work or enjoying sports on the weekend. My Fiddler beer was amazing and the buzz was even better. I had the mushrooms with garlic, cheese and pork link with onions and peppers. Both were exceptionally tasty. Service is fantastic-very friendly like you've known these folks for years. My server Giana is one of the nicest and most courteous I've ever met. Bar One is the ideal neighborhood pub with great food, beer and that makes you feel like you've been going there for years. read more

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Stopped in Bar One for a little Sunday Funday action. They had almost every NFL game on which was nice considering not many places in Little Italy do so. We ordered off the brunch menu which was pretty scarce, but at least they have $14 unlimited mimosas (thank you baby Jesus). The bartender made sure our glass was always full and offered us a bunch of different mixers on the house. My buddy and I both had the breakfast sandwiches, which weren't the worst, but not the best. I wish I would have held out till the lunch menu dropped around 1 pm. The lunch menu looks awesome... The spot is dog friendly and has both indoor and patio seating. You just cant drink on the patio. read more

Bar One - Breakfast sandwich off the brunch menu - Gastropubs Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered a Bees Knees with Vodka. It's $11. I asked if they could make it with Tito's. It's middle of the road vodka. I was upcharged $4?!!!! Are you kidding me? The waitress, Nika never mentioned this ridiculous upchatge. When I asked for Tito's, she said sure "we can do that" she never mentioned how much. I understand $1 or $2. The drink is now almost 50% more for Tito's? It's not like I ordered Grey Goose, and even then, it's not worth the upcharge. The drink was TINY. We also waited for quite awhile and walked to to the bar before finally getting someone to wait on us. $7 a beer is an OK price, not great. Not bad. The upside is that there are a lot of TVs to watch different games. Our bill including tip was $36. For a drink and 2 beers. Absurd. When we asked for the breakdown and obviously had an issue, this was the time to explain or ask why we looked perturbed. Zippo. read more

Bar One - Gastropubs Near Me - San Diego, California

So glad I finally got around to trying Bar One. This place is worth a visit. The bar has plenty of local craft beer on tap (think Ballast Point, Modern Times, and Refuge) and plenty of screens to watch your favorite team. When the weather is nice the garage door rolls up to connect the bar with the patio. Bar One is great for small groups, since most of the tables are set for four people. We shared the poutine. It's perfect to share and has a good fry to short rib ratio. The meatballs are also worth trying. It only comes with three meatballs, but the meatballs are large, so even if you're sharing you'll get plenty. Prices are pretty fair for the Little Italy neighborhood. Service was a little slow, and we did have to flag down our server a couple times. Parking is available on the street, in the nearby parking structure, and at one of the valet stands on India Street. Bar One is also located nearby the Little Italy troy stop too. read more

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My experience with this place left me dumbfounded. Not only is the customer service rude & disrespectful, they caused a scene in front of everyone embarrassing me and my family. The guy in particular had a hat on with long hair. I don't know how you treat people like that and expect someone to stay in their sh***y a** patio either. Overall a dump, wouldn't recommend ! read more

Bar One is a *NEW* gastropub / sports bar that opened in July 2016. Located in Little Italy area of San Diego. Bar One has a wide variety of rotating beers on tap, great cocktail menu, and small bites. Small bites include sausages, salads, and various other items like meatballs, wings, gnocchi, poutine, etc. Between my significant other and I, we ordered the following: - Lamb Bam Thank You Ma'am (lamb sausage, mint pistachio pesto, ricotta, and pistachio crumble). I loved the ricotta cheese on top. - Bar One Burger (brioche bun, basil, aioli, arugula, grilled onions, heirloom tomato, provolone); I also added a fried egg on top. MUST GET! I ordered this cooked "medium rare". YUM! - Buddee Wings (crispy wings with your choice of tossed in "dago" sauce or "naked" with sauce on the side) - Bar One Board (choice of sausage - we chose Chicken Parm Sausage, 2 cheeses, 2 meats, honey comb, pickled red onions, crostini) For dessert, we ordered: - Juju Bee Zeppole (with cinnamon sugar, honey drizzle, chocolate shavings); added nutella on top For drinks, we ordered: - That's Amore (Bacardi, Limoncello, Simple Syrup topped with Prosecco) - Bar One Bloody (Skyy Vodka, Lime Juice, Ballast Point Bloody Mix, Lil Smokey & Pepperchini) - significant other said that this will make you grow "chest hairs". I took a sip and definitely tasted the smokey and strong pepper finish. Delicious! I personally have always loved gastropubs, and this one definitely stays on the list. Our server, Alicia, definitely provided top notch service. Definitely will be back. ENJOY!! read more

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We were strolling around Little Italy & took a gander inside of Bar One. Small bar, seating available inside & on their patio. Dog friendly. Customer service was friendly but not too attentive. We were disappointed because many of their cocktails were not available... I can understand 1, maybe 2, but they had like 10 cocktails & 3 were not available. The cocktail I got was too sweet with a splash of alcohol. It was a blue cocktail, shark something. I was not impressed. They also serve food. read more

I was going to have brunch nearby but when I realized this place was opening soon on a Sunday morning, I was dead set on trying one of their burgers. I ordered the Bar One Burger and added bacon for $1 more for a grand total of $13. I asked for the burger to be cooked to a medium rare temp but they hit more of a medium temp, which in the end, was still good. The hand formed patty was about 7 oz and was filled with a good quality beef flavor and juicy. The burger was served on a toasted brioche bun, a little over toasted on the top but it was a good bun. I liked the addition of Provolone cheese which is one of my favorites, the arugula was fresh cut, and the grilled onions were not only plentiful but they were very well cooked and succulent to the touch. The heirloom tomatoes were juicy and tasty but the burger needed more of them. The basil aioli was flavorful, but not to strong to take away from the flavor of beef and that all important bacon. The bacon was absolutely terrific and was a great addition to the burger. I do recommend if you are a bacon lover. It had that nice crispiness yet a bit of a chew that made good to eat. It was not doubt flavorful and a happy camper snuggled in the burger. All in all it was a very successful burger and I would order it again. I ate at the bar and service was quite friendly and with good conversation. Bar one is a nice shake up and great addition to the community of Little Italy. read more

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Service was poor, wanted to like this spot. 3 stars for being pet friendly and the salad was decent. They don't call Buffalo wings Buffalo wings, for some reason they are... Dago wings not Diego wings. Not going back anytime soon. read more

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Great casual sports bar! Food is excellent for a bar and prices are reasonable by San Diego standards. Best and friendliest bartenders and servers in San Diego! read more

He has absolutely loved our server, Travis! Bloody Mary's and chili Quiles were the perfect pair so delicious! But Travis was the best!

FINALLY! A casual place you can come sit for a drink and a snack when you're out strolling around in Little Italy! I love walking Little Italy, but always felt it was a big ordeal to stop in somewhere since almost every place is traditional restaurant style and I feel bad for the server if I know I'm not going to order a full meal. Well, those days are no more! Now there is the PERFECT hang out spot for whether you're just stopping in for a drink, a snack or a full meal (I highly recommend the latter!) The atmosphere in Bar One is super casual. Think of it like going to a friend's house. The staff is genuinely friendly and there are photos of friends and family up on the walls. Not to mention it's one of the only places in Little Italy you can sit and watch a game on one of their MANY televisions and not feel pressured to leave by the staff so they can turn over their tables! They have an amazing beer selection with tons of local favorites to choose from. They are the only bar with Peroni on draft (like a true Italian bar should!) and when you need to rehydrate, grab yourself a Miller High Life can and get a free Bar One koozie to go with it! Ok, now for the food. If you've never had Chef Nappi's food, you're seriously missing out. The amount of passion he has just seeps out of him and into the amazing food he serves up everyday. This is a man that truly loves what he does and you can TASTE it! So far, I have had the pleasure of trying the following: The Cannellini Link- It's a vegetarian sausage with basil aioli (whoever said this stuff should be bottled is absolutely right, holy shit this sauce is good!!), pickled red onion, corn and ricotta. Yes, ricotta!! It is damn good and the bread is PERFECT. Bar One Burger- Might be one of the best burgers I've ever had. Move over Hodad's... yeah, I said it. Pro tip- go for the egg on top! Lizzy's Arancini- The perfect drinking snack. It'll help to soak up all the boos so you can stay longer and drink more! Tons of flavor and the Sunday Gravy is seriously the shit. Bar One Board- This isn't your typical, skimpy little cheese board. No, way. You get 2 very generous servings of cheese, salami, prosciutto, a sausage of your choice, and honey ricotta (which was my fave). They also add on some pickled onions, mustard seed and honey comb, just in case this board wasn't delicious enough already. This board is so worth the cost, again unlike most cheese boards, and there was so much cheese and meat we had to ask for more bread! And that NEVER happens! Guido Poutine- If you order nothing else, ORDER THIS. I'm dead serious. This is not a drill. You might die from the overwhelming feeling of deliciousness in your mouth, but you'll die so happy and it'll totally be worth it. You haven't truly lived until you've had this masterpiece. I'm thinking I'm going to eat so much of it that I'll probably be as big as a house. So if you stop in and see a house sitting in the corner just stuffing Guido Poutine into it's face, just keep your distance, don't make eye contact and order your own. I could go on and on with great things to say about Bar One, but at the end of the day, you just need to stop in and check it out for yourself. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed! read more

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COVID times... outdoor seating only. Went here with my two young kids for dinner, beer and to watch a basketball game. Every staff member that we interacted with was GREAT. So kind to my kids, changed the TV to the game we wanted to watch, brought out a heater when it started getting chilly. Really went above and beyond at all levels with all 3 people we interacted with. Food was good and very reasonably priced. I would not hesitate to go back again - especially without the kids as it looks like a fun place to watch a full game. read more

Bar One - Outside dining. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Went for lunch today and was adequately dissatisfied with the service and food. Granted the waitress did warn us that the chef was alone and backed up. We said no worries, we ordered I asked for the teriyaki and chicken and tater tots for an appetizer, after 40+ minutes I asked the waitress for our tots and she said she' go check on them. A few minutes after that we finally get our food with no utensils. I asked the waitress for a fork and she said okay she'd get me one. Another 12-15 minutes go by I get up and go ask for one, it was clear they had forgotten about it. I go to eat my teriyaki bowl and the rice was either uncooked or old as it was hard. I'm hoping this was just a tough day for them but more than likely will be my only visit. read more

Great little spot to grab a bite and drink. Very friendly staff. Opens a little earlier than the surrounding establishments, which is nice for those that like to beat the lunch crowds. read more

Since this was my first visit, I ordered something simple; cheese quesadilla, chips and guacamole. Well, the quesadilla tortilla was burned so it was gross. Couldn't understand how to mess up something so simple. Second, the guacamole didn't seem very authentic. The guacamole I purchase at Vons taste better than this. The chips were good though. Wouldn't order again! read more

Dropped by after running an errand around 5 pm. No Happy Hour. That's okay. Small bar, however outdoor seating expanded their capacity. Uncomfortable bar stools. Had a draft beer. Tried one food item. It wasn't especially good. Unprofessional customer service. They had a chance to make me a repeat customer, as I live in the neighborhood. I won't be going back. All the 5-star reviews look fake to me. read more

Great food and great service. The BLT sliders are out of this world. Bartenders are top notch.

This place has really good food but the service can be pretty awful. I've had good service but be prepared to have an empty glass while the bartenders are on their phone or taking shots read more

The service here was great, we had appetizers and drinks, watched the game and eat some good food. Mostly drink and relaxed. The bar was crowded but you are well taken care of by all the staff. read more

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Got the chicken tenders and fries here with all the sauces and they were very good! This place was the perfect food after spending the day at some nearby breweries! read more

Cool place to chill. Drinks were good and bartenders were nice. Would come back again.

Bartender's are the best! Kell, Matt , Bea , Alan ....Best sports bar in Little Italy

Just an FYI. This bar has a locals only vibe! The head bartender and servers were super rude. The food was horrible too. I do not recommend this place at all. We went up the street to The Princess Pub and grill and there were so many TVs to watch whatever game you wanted and the food was amazing. Go there instead. Don't waste your time at this bar. Not sure how they have such great reviews. It was pretty bad. read more

This is one of the newest bars in Little Italy as of writing this. Overall the place is pretty cool. Well light and lots of TVs so perfect catching a game. I'm a little confused on the vibe they are going after though. Food was good. I got the burger and the French fries with the topping. Sorry really poor description to begin with. In kinda lazy writing tonight. Anyway, food was good. From what I can tell good selection of beer on tap. Lots of spots to belly up and high table seating throughout. To be honest glad to see this type of bar in the neighborhood! Service was good too. Everyone chill and cool. read more

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So game starts at 105. Flight land at 130. Fucking hotel shuttle arrives 215, and finally get to room to find out fucking tv got no mutherfucking signal. Adversity. Monkey sprint in flip flops to nearest sports bar. Enter Bar One. I did call ahead to make sure they had our game on, "is it packed? Naw! Come on down!" Scored seat in front of taps right after halftime. Great service right off that bat. Lisa is right on point with menu, water and so much more beer. Service is outstanding, never interrupting the game, yet always checking up on us. Notched another Win on this day, Monkey left happy, buzzed and enjoyed the stumble back to hotel. We shall return for another game, beer and terrific hospitality. read more

Not sure of her name, but the beer tender was fantastic. She helped with my selection and it was brilliant. The wings are truly amazing and so are the brews. My first time in!! I'll be back read more

Cute little place good bar food nice staff. Good selection of beers. Not a big place which we liked

Very much enjoyed eating at this establishment and would definately dine here again. Been here twice and had the fried cod sandwich with a side of brussells. I was impressed with the serving size of brussells! It was enough for 2 servings. The sandwich was great with the aioli spread. read more

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All of the staff is nice and friendly. A good spot to decompress after work with a nice drink. Food is amazing

We sat down on the patio around 9:40 and we were asked if we were going to have dinner, which we all replied yes. After we received our food and beverages around 9:55, the bartender, who clearly lacks any experience of hospitality service, came out and told us he had to close down the patio by 10pm. We were furious. Why would the staff seat the guests outside, knowing we agreed to food and beverage service, as the patio was scheduled to close by 10pm. Clearly a mistake. But instead of waiting out 15 minutes or so, to avoid pissing off the customer and jeopardizing the tip, the manager thought, the best action is too enforce the patio law on a Saturday night at 10 pm. We live a few blocks away, and we will never return or advise anyone else. Food was good, and our server was great too. The soon unemployed manager, offered a discount, which we never received. read more

Bar One - Gastropubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Ahhhhh.... My new local "go to" spot. So I came into this place a few weeks ago, always walked by with my dog but never went in. I came in on a Saturday the first time, the fact I can put my little dog on a bar stool made me happy enough. Their wide selection of bar food and spirits sealed the deal. Now the only thing I can say is that they should have more stouts on tap.. Maybe victory at sea from Ballast? :) Anyhoo, anytime I have came by this place it has been packed, now I know why. Good priced drinks and food. Their fries are cooked perfectly and burger hits the spot. During the week this is a great place to catch a game, beer and mingle with friends. Now, on to why I gave it 5 stars. I came in the past two Sundays for brunch. $14 bottomless mimosas... helllo! You can switch it up between orange juice, cranberry, pineapple and even guava juice! I am obsessed with their breakfast bowl which i order with extra jalapenos, cinlantro and top woth cholupa sauce and ketchup.. It is a yummy mix of eggs, bacon, crisp potatoes, cilantro, pickeled onions and cheese. I toss in a side of tortilla and voila! I have the most bomb breakfast. Now the service is amazing. These guys are awesome and attentive and never let your glass go empty. And they always are so generous to my pup. This is a very chill vibe. I live in Little Italy and this is my go to Sunday spot now. read more

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Has become one of our regular neighborhood spot. Can get busy but the staff is great. We love Fiona and Bee (all staff is great)! Great place to watch sports. Relatively cheap food and drinks also. Food is great and reasonably priced. We've tried pretty much everything on the menu. They randomly have the best canned grapefruit juice (greyhounds and palomas)! read more

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Great spot! Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff and great food. The best spot to chill and have drink with friends in Little Italy!

I've walked by this place since it firt opened and never even had a beer. Yesterday I went to watch the Padres game and was so impressed. Prices very reasonable for Little Italy. Service was great and fast. Food was really good for bar food. Nice selection of beers. Definitely going to return when i feel like watching sports and enjoying and evening out downtown. read more

I don't get it. I guess if you live in Little Italy and need a divey sports bar, well, you've found it. But I just don't understand the appeal. I came here with some friends for a drink, and service was super friendly, but I can't say I found much else I liked here. Maybe I missed out since I didn't order any food. But when I come to Little Italy, I have a certain expectation, and Bar One didn't meet that expectation for me. Again, it's probably a welcome addition for people who live in the area for a reasonably priced meal, but as a destination, it left something to be desired. read more

Probably one of the best bars to get some decent bar food at. The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 starts is because they don't have a NON Dairy bun so I can try their burgers. If they could fix that I think they would probably even sell more food since they're a lot of people out there like me that cant have any Dairy. Other than that its definitely a great place to grab a drink and watch a game. read more

Was here to watch the Germany/ Sweden wprld cup game. It was pretty busy but were able to get a table near the sidewalk. The waitress we had was pretty attentive but forgot her name. I ordered the chicken fried steak, eggs and potatoes and the wife had the chilaquiles with eggs.. Wife said they were the best chilaquiles she's had here in San Diego. My steak was sloppily put on way overdone potatoes. A little ugly looking but the steak was pretty decent , the potatoes kind of ruined the plate being over cooked and hard. Because the wife really liked the chilaquiles we will probably head back out there before the summer is over. So presentation and my plate = 2, my wife's plate = 5 read more

Bar One - Chicken fried steak and hard over cooked potatoes - Gastropubs Near Me - San Diego, California