Clem's is getting busier and busier! We rolled in on a Thursday and the patio was full! Except for one of the high top tables in the front. The last time we were here, we actually was able to sit inside. It does get a little loud when there's a lot of people but Cako didn't mind. We just sat patiently, sipping our wine. The two young women working were great! Handled the whole crowd easily! We did miss seeing Pete because he always gives Cako little dog treats that she looks forward too! After a while, the pepperoni pizza came out! Love the crust and crispy pepperonis! And, will you look at that, one of the workers brought out a couple of dog biscuits. There was much joy in the land. Cako Approves! read more

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Great neighborhood spot. Clem's Tap House has a warm, welcoming vibe and you can tell it's a true local hangout because so many guests seemed to know each other when they walked in. They have 50 beers on tap, which is a huge draw. The food was excellent--our Pepperoni Picante Pizza had the perfect amount of sauce and a generous amount of pepperoni. The Boar's Head Chicken Sliders with crispy fries were also really good. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a fantastic place for great beer, tasty food, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Would definitely return. read more

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I was out for a walk this evening and noticed that the Clem's parking lot is almost fully open! It's a Spring 2026 miracle! I'm so happy for Paul at Clem's and his family and staff that the parking lot is finally open. Clem's is a great neighborhood establishment. Service is always outstanding. Conveniently located with great sandwiches, excellent bar and, best of all, lots of great people. Clem's and Kensington. read more

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What a cool local place to relax on a Sunday. (The score will probably go up when we really try the food.) The sandy's and wings looked great but we were being healthy and went cheese board and pecan salad. I like the locals vibe and the owner was really nice and accommodating. Best part, they're dog friendly, fiona approves. A ton of interesting beer and wine awaits as well as a full bar. We're looking forward to our next visit. read more

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The sandwiches were filled to the brim amazing service I love that it was really clean . Definitely going back read more

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Paul is the best! I came here just for a quick drink and ended up staying for the LOUD MIKE sandwich and decided to stay until the place closed. I love Clems and can't wait to come back. Be sure you ask for the LOUD MIKE when you stop by read more

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Best dirty martinis ever 1000000/10 every time! Service is fast and the food is so good!!! read more

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This is the original(?) location of the two that I know of. The other one is in Talmadge. This one is located in a small business park at the corner of Adams and Kensington Dr. It's a semi busy street. Parking is limited in the lot. There's maybe 20ish spots that is shared with several businesses so you're better off finding parking in the neighborhood. When I went, there was construction happening in the parking lot so there was no lot at all. Service was beautiful. Just a ton of lovely people there. It was a slowish sorta night. There was about 7 people inside and a group of 3 outside on the patio. They have mostly the same beers as the other location but you can find 5-7 different ones. I believe their food menu is pretty much the same. Burgers, pizza, chicken tenders, fries, and salads. Will Farrell visited their location so they have a blow up photo of him. The background is rustic and has bottles of wine and liquor all over. Good place. I'd come again. read more

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Went for my buddies 50th bday for the first time, loved it! I've always known about this place but just somehow never went. I love the feel of a great small well greeted bar. Bartenders were awesome and friendly even though they were busy slangin' drinks they are still Ontop of their game! Interior is awesome and small great vibe and an awesome outside covered patio. read more

I stopped by during the week and am grateful I got to try out this local spot! Their parking lot is under construction but I was able to find a parking spot on the neighborhood just find. They were pretty busy since there was a basketball game on but I was able to get a hard cider inside at the bar pretty quickly. They have a great variety of local beers and wines on tap, and offer some tasty food options. I got to try their cheese pizza, chicken nachos, and Buffalo wings which were my favorite as the sauce was rich and savory without being overwhelming. The pizza and nachos were ok, but I will definitely have to try something else off their menu next time. The service is friendly and the local vibe is wholesome. Be sure to support local! read more

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The beer selection is amazing. The best wings in town! Fantastic pizza. Sandwich and and Panini's are super good. read more

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Clem's is always a good time, though their parking lot is shut down (not sure what's up there). Always a fun spot with good beer and food, they surprisingly have great cocktails too! Recommend this as a local fave! read more

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They have a ton of beers, great selection and a full food menu that pairs amazingly well with said beer. That's all good and well but the bang for my proverbial buck comes by way of their SECOND menu to the right of the main bar, where they have a separate menu of about 20 beers, all of which are Belgians. Just leave me here, this is my home now. Good good, great service, friendly and clean atmosphere and, of course, one of the best Belgian beer menus your eyes will ever be blessed with. read more

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The staff members are wonderful. They were never short of a smile. I love it!!!! The service was immaculate. And the company I shared were riveting. I ordered a ginger beer and had a quarter of sandwich. I mainly came here to socialize and didn't think too much of what food to eat. I hope to try more food items later this year. Thank you Clem's staff for an incredible experience!!!! read more

Always love coming here. Beers are great, food is delicious, and the staff are the nicest people you'll ever meet. read more

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I wish I lived in Kensington so I could come to Clem's all the time. This feels like the perfect neighborhood joint where everyone knows your name. Literally. Behind me, a guy walked in and the bartenders called him by name and knew his usual order. They have an extensive draft list, which I absolutely love!! More than one kombucha on tap and a ton of different beers. They offer $2 off during happy hour. They also have bites. While I just got some tots, the pizza and paninis look like a must next time. read more

Walking around Kensington and stopped for a drink. We got 2 gin and tonics for $12 each. Lively, fun environment with good service. Very strong drinks! 5 stars! read more

Came back for a second chance. Owner was very friendly and accommodating. He is one that definitely gets involved in the business and helps out where needed. The bartender was much friendlier and attentive. I really loved that the back end of the house, kitchen staff, jumped right in the front of the house and helped out. You don't usually see a cross-over between the two sections. They have a great selection of beers on tap. All the food looked amazing, we opted for a meat and cheese board. Boar's Head products. Very fresh and tasty. It's a local place for me, so I'm happy that I could change my review and be back again! read more

This place has great food and beer! Big selection! I highly recommend you check this place out!

Our first time there and we were not disappointed. Great service by everyone! Great atmosphere and the pizza was yummy. We will definitely be back! read more

Real quality place, but what really stands out is they have the most impressive Belgian beer draft list in San Diego!

I had dinner with a friend may 17th. It was my first time here, even though I have been one of the owners of the plaza next door for 25 years. Stephanie was my server, she was amazing, she recommended what we should get based on our appetite. Perfect service and attention to our needs. Chelsea, was super friendly and helpful when we checked out. I hope that I didn't reverse their names that they were kind enough to write down for me. The bottom line is, the experience was so great, that I cannot wit to come back. read more

This place is 5 stars all the way! You literally can't go wrong with anything you order! The Bloody Mary is always on point. The Cuban panini is amazing and so are the hot wings! Their pizzas are great too! It's all good! Even the salads. Paul is always welcoming when we come in and so is the rest of the staff. It's nice sitting outside when the weather is nice, but the ambiance inside is also nice. Don't wait any longer! Check it out and grab some food and drinks! read more

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While visiting San Diego, we met some friends near our AIRBNB to enjoy a relaxed dinner and drinks. From the start, the Green Apple Brie Pizza had me at "Hello". It was drizzled with honey and topped with pecans. It was truly a triumph. In fact, I came home after my vacation and recreated it adding some cooked bacon to my pizza pie. Our friends enjoyed tap beer, in particular a nitro beer which is smoother. I opted for the house Pinot Noir, which was soft and easy, with a very generous pour. Our server was a bit forgetful, forgetting the water and beer refills regularly, but aside from that, she was pleasant. There were no shortage of sport tvs broadcasting the football game , which was nice. This place had a very laid back easy vibe which we really enjoyed. I recommend this establishment, not glamorous, just easy and delicious. read more

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I ordered on line, the food was delicious and appetizing. The children chicken quesadillas were packed with chicken and cheese and lightly toasted corn fluffy tortillas. The pizza had a bountiful of pepperoni and wonderful creamy cheese with savory sauce. It arrived hot and smelled amazing. The price is reasonable. I'm definitely going back there again. read more

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LOVE Clem's Tap House. What a great staff and the owner is very friendly and helpful. The food options are few but done well. Pizzas are great - highly recommend the Baconator - and the paninis are excellent. Get the tater tots to go with them. It's an odd shaped spaced with a nice outdoor seating area (sad that we lost the extended seating in the parking spots so convenient and a nice positive outcome from the pandemic). The Belgian Room is fantastic where they have an extensive selection of Belgian beers. I've hosted groups there in many occasions and had a great time. Thanks to the team there and good success! read more

Such a rad spot tucked away in Kensington. Always a large high quality selection of beers on tap and a few typical bar food menu items to order from. We prefer to get a massive sandwich from their bottle shop (same lot) and bring it in. read more

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During my trip to Belgium I had discovered the wonders of Beer. I was looking for a place where I could continue my journey and expand my knowledge. My Uncle and Aunt both recommended that I check out Clem's, I'm so glad that I did. I've been coming to Clem's for a couple of years now - and frankly it never disappoints. They have a very diverse selection of Beer . There is literally something for everyone. Myself I prefer the darker Stouts, Porters - but what's really amazing is the Belgium room. Which houses a bunch of best Belgium Beer on tap. It's pretty funny just how accurate their beer recommendations have been. I've come in plenty of times not entirely sure what to drink. Paul one of the owners knows exactly my tastes and has made some simply wonderful spot on recommendations. Especially the Firestone & Walker Parabola Stout (Bourbon Barrel Aged) which has turned into my current fav beer. While they have beer - they also have plenty of great food. I always order their Buffalo Chicken Pizza with no onions and no celery (Andrew style). Simply put this is my fav Pizza in San Diego. My wife orders the Veggie Panini and always loves it. Plus there is plenty of food for the kids. The atmosphere is always relaxing / inviting and it's very family friendly. Plenty of both indoor and outdoor dinning. Everyone here is so nice - it's a real pleasure to drop by. Be sure to also check out the Clem's Bottle House which is right next door. It's really nice to discover a new Beer then being able to buy a bottle for the home. read more

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We found Clem's by accident because we couldn't get service at another local location. It was crowded but the bartender greeted us right away. He was patient while we chose our food and helped us pick beer from the very long list. I got the Cuban sandwich and my boyfriend got the chicken tacos. Both were great. The bartender checked on us often which we appreciate. The patio was crowded so we sat inside at the bar area. We felt like we were at a pub in Germany. Good food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. What's not to love? Thanks y'all for salvaging our afternoon. We will be back for sure. read more

Great beer, pizza port is a must. Fast service. Kind of small but hey it works. I'm not from San Diego but fell in love with this small tight place next to my ultimate love ob. read more

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I got a BLT with avocado and cheese, probably the best BLT i've ever had! Amazing selection of drinks from root beer to lager and wine. The organization of the Deli chips was very pleasing to the eye, especially if you're a little OCD like me. Check this place out if you want a great, quality made sandwich! read more

Cute little tap house. They have a large selection of beers . They also have wine & spirits. Our waitress was , fast & friendly. She gave us a few beer recommendations & food options. I had the chicken pecan salad & it was good. There is indoor & patio seating. The only negative thing about this location is the parking. read more

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I love this spot! I was riding my bike by one evening and saw the lights out on patio and thought, how nice does that look? I stopped by the following weekend and really love this place! The bartender is so friendly, nice pours, excellent selection on beer, wine and a full bar! We enjoyed our Hog Panini and tots on the side. The bar inside is beautiful to pull up a stool and take a seat, sip and enjoy your conversation. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Don't let the parking lot scare you away, it's so pleasant to sit out there, bit maybe just avoid the lot by parking in the neighborhood and enjoy the walk. Great dog friendly spot too! Pizza is amazing too, we will tried that on our next visit and really enjoyed it too! read more

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The ambiance is cozy, friendly, local. The pizza was great, and their beer selection is top notch. However $11 for a beer was very unexpected! Why would beers be $11?? This does not make us want to come back too often. read more

Clem's Tap House is the BEST! What a hidden gem. The food is great. The service is great. The people are great. I love coming here. Paul the owner is a pretty cool dude. You need to try this place. You will not be disappointed. read more

Paul always makes sure we are doing well and enjoying our order. He is extremely kind. The food is delicious and they have a wide variety of beer on tap which we love. If you're in the Kensington area make sure to check out this gem. read more

This place has wonderful outdoor seating and is dog friendly!! And if you're lucky you'll get to see Will Ferrell I tried the Cuban and it rocked my socks off!! Great paninis and pizza with a wonderful selection of drinks available. Awesome spot!! read more

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We stopped in for a late dinner and glad they were still serving! Ordered the veggie salad & hot pastrami pizza which was delicious plus the number of beers on tap was amazing. Service was great, very warm and inviting. Definitely will go back! read more

Amazing selection of craft beer. If you're a Belgian beer fan this is your place. I did not have food while I was there, but they have a full pub food menu and the food I saw looked good. The service was great and there is a liquor store next door that they own that has the most amazing selection of beer you'll ever see. Highly recommended. read more

I had this spot on my radar ever since I read about them in the SD Reader Tin Fork. It was true, the tap list was extensive! So many great beers. The menu had lots of stuff too! I ordered a plate of nachos and let me tell you, these were the BEST nachos I ever ate, hands down! OMG! I would def love to stop in here again! Pro tip, happy hour begins at 4pm! Stop in and support local!!! read more