Another concept that, though simple, was/is much needed for North Park. That concept: a sports heavy bar. While it was a little bit sad to see Toronado go, I'm more excited to see a place like Fairplay replace it. Is my lack of love for beer showing? I think so. Come here to watch a game as there are a ton of TVs and it is baseball season after all - go Padres! The food is what you'd expect and while I didn't get to try one myself, I hear the burgers are very good. See? While I dislike beer I do enjoy a quality hamburger and a stiff drink and here I can get both of those. It was a warehouse feel that made it feel a bit cold to me but the service was warm enough. I'll be back to issue my fifth star once I get down on some more of their food that I'm not sharing with other and isn't typical bar bites. read more

I just had one of the best experiences with the bartender and the owner. This place is a go to. If you're looking for a place to chill and have a good drink this is the place. I am looking forward to coming here more every weekend when I'm in North park. read more

Staff is amazing and owner is super nice! My go to place! Armando is awesome! I highly recommend this bar. My favorite place to watch padres game and any sporting events read more

Fairplay plays more than Fair! From the fairly priced food and drink, to the more than reasonably priced recently added Happy Hour! Plenty of screens for your various sports needs and a perfect sporty resident of North Park! The BEST Sportsbar experience in North Park! Play Ball! read more

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Came here only to drink and watch the padres and basketball game. Ended up staying until closing for the food and for the ambiance. I even called my friends last minute to join me and my boyfriend and hang out with us! Lots of room to sit and stand but might get busy when there's a big game going on. There's always the back patio to sit in which has plenty of seating as well. Parking is hard in the neighborhood but there's a parking garage a 5-10 min walk again for $5 read more

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Good place for sports. Good drinks. But I ordered the wings again today and they tasted funny. The drumsticks were good but the wings tasted like hot dogs. read more

On our way to Coin-Op, we decided to grab some food. You order at the bar and pick up at the window. There is a condiment station so you have a wide variety of sauces to choose from. It's a sports bar, so there are always games on. The burger was amazing. The patty was flavorful and filling. I went with the single patty and it was the right choice. Definitely happy we stopped and grabbed a bit. read more

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For the girls who are in their chicken cesar salad era - this is SURPRISINGLY a delicious crunchy salad. Their "fancy croutons" are one of a kind and truly make a traditionally boring salad much more interesting. Not pictured: the side buffalo sauce I retrieved from the condiments area to pour all over. Highly recommend for a low-key lunch with a friend! read more

Fairplay - chicken cesar salad - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Super lit sports bar with great service and beer selection. Food is pretty decent as bar food usually is. Big fan of this spot! read more

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I never really write review updates for a place but I come here so often I feel obligated to continue letting everyone know how awesome it is to have a sports bar like this in the NP neighborhood. Food quality is still high and maintained which is a lot to say for bar food while the drinks and wells are consistently varied and refreshing. It's not a secret that this place gets packed for every sports outing now so if you want any good seats you gotta show up at least 30 mins to an hour before your game. This place has gone to my default go to when I can't decide on a place to eat/drink. Love the staff and I absolutely am proud to make myself a regular here. read more

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Fairplay is what replaced Toronado at this location. While we miss Toronado, and all of the things they did for craft beer in San Diego, we had a really good time at Fairplay in North Park. They've really opened up the space with how they remodeled this location, and it's more open and welcoming with these changes. The night we visited Fairplay, service, beer selection, and food were all awesome. No complaints about anything. PROPS: Great spot for a beer and a bite in North Park. SLOPS: We miss Toronado read more

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Casual and always busy sports bar in North Park. They often put the tv sports schedule on their Instagram, so check there - but they're great about playing a variety of sports. Can take awhile to get a drink since they only have a couple bar stations, so next to double your order. Some outdoor seating in a covered patio. Their menu is normal bar food, but done well and satisfies. Again, can be a bit slow to get so order early. read more

Update: decided to check this place out for The Gold Cup games. Ratings stay the same but we did have their poutine fries, wings, and breakfast sandwich. The food was good. The poutine fries were alright, the wings were a bit too crispy but we were fans of the breakfast sandwich. Their basic fries slap and they have a TON of tasty dipping sauces. All in all 4 stars still. Will come here to watch games and have a bite. read more

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My wife and I were fortunate to come to Fairplay when they had their soft opening last summer and we loved it. Fairplay is one of the best places to watch any sporting event in SD. They have a ton of tvs that encompass the interior of the bar. The kitchen has some solid eats to watch your sporting event. The service is great as everyone there is there for a good time. Pricing is great and I feel like they are also very competitive in their pricing for drinks and food. We love watching soccer games and baseball games their as the atmosphere is electric. Can't wait for this season. read more

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Bartender was a little rude to my boyfriend. Rest of the staff was nice. Amazing environment outside of that. The beer selection was amazing. The cheeseburger and fries were really good. The wings were expensive but had an excellent portion size. read more

Love that a much needed sports bar went in to North Park. Of course there is one, and a couple bars that show sports, but for the size of NP, another one can still fill all the seats. Went on a Saturday during NFL playoffs. It got steadily busier throughout the day, but we were able to snag a seat at the bar. If you sit there, they can take your order, but at the tables, you walk up to order. For food, they give you a pager, and then you pick it up at the window. Not everyone may be a fan of that versus a server, but it seemed very efficient. They have a great selection of beers on draft, in bottles, and in cans with lots of price variation. If you want a cheap beer day, you can have it. If you want your favorite craft beers, they are there too. They also have a few wines and a pretty stocked bar as well. We ordered the pickles and a pastrami sandwich. Between two of us, it was more than enough. Pickles were crunchy with a light breading, and we grabbed some yummy ranch at the condiment bar. Pastrami was flavorful - love the cherry peppers in there and the marbled rye. Service was friendly. Lots of space for groups, and a good amount of TVs. Reasonable prices. Not overly loud, even with a crowd and the games on. This will definitely be a go to for watching sports! Thanks for opening this new spot! read more

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A great sports bar in North Park, Fairplay is on the newer-side and has a good set-up for any sports fans trying to catch the game. We came for the Super Bowl and they were packed but we were able to get a table in the back where there are more tvs in a sort-of outdoor/enclosed patio area. Order at the bar and they will call your number for when the food is ready. The fried pickles are awesome and a must get!. The batter is very thin and crispy as they don't overdo it with excess breading. The pickles had a nice spice to them and I couldn't stop eating them. The Pastrami Sandiwch was also extremely good! The slaw and sauce were unique in that there was a zesty-like touch added to it which makes it standout vs. other pastrami sandwiches. The meat was also good, not the best, but this is a case where the sandwich is greater than the sum of its parts. Prices are reasonable and the sandwich came with fries too! I can't wait to come back for another game to try some of the other food! read more

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Refusing to change tvs at a sports bar and play non sports is crazy instead they played the news and wrestling when there's playoff baseball on. On over 7 of the TVs. Bar staff super rude about not interested in customers. We left. read more

Pretty casual, easy sports bar in North Park with a variety of brews and yummy eats to offer. Fairplay has a pretty huge space, with lots of bar seating, group tables, and high chairs available. In my experience, it is not hard whatsoever to find a spot - making this a great place to meet some friends for a quick chat or snack. Service was also pretty speedy in my opinion. I had stopped by for a beer and a snack, opting for the animal fries. Do not underestimate their portions - they're probably perfect for sharing with a group. I was by myself and was astonished at how much fries I was served! The fries were steaming fresh and were cooked to a crisp. The thousand islands and onions paired really good, much better than In N Out! One comment I'd make next time is to tone it down on the cheese, it felt like my plate was more drenched in cheese rather than an equal amount with the thousand islands. read more

Fairplay - Animal fries - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

We didn't try any food. They had cool shooters. We tried the gummy bear and duck fart. I know the name of the duck fart isn't appealing but the shot was actually tasty if you like coffee liquor. Huge open seating. TVs to watch the games. Service was average. read more

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Fairplay is a solid go-to bar in North Park, whether it's to watch a game, get a bite, or just have a drink with friends. Lots of TVs, lots of space, and often lots of people, you really can't go too wrong here. I really need to try more of the menu, but their burgers are really solid, and they make a pretty decent old fashioned. Also, the staff is usually pretty nice. To be honest, I don't know why I don't go there more often. I guess my biggest gripes are that there are no menus nor table service, which seems weird for a place this size. As for menus, I really feel like the QR code menu is a pandemic relic that needs to die. We go to restaurants and bars typically to be social, and forcing our attention to our phones is antithetical to the activity. Plus, it's just plain annoying. Print out a few pieces of paper for us, please! As for table service, I've only sat at the bar, so the lack of table service hasn't been an issue personally, but I think the constant getting up and down for every bit of food and drink would get a bit annoying and, again, take away from the social aspect of going out. In spite of these gripes, Fairplay is a really good spot to grab a bite or a drink and watch and game or hang out. It's definitely been a nice addition to the North Park scene. read more

First off, outstanding location and amazing drinks and food. During the day we had the bartender taking food and drink orders and was the food runner. She was so nice and our happy hour turned into many hours based on her service :-) Loved that the sinks to wash hands are outside the bathroom, makes it super easy to wash up before eating without having to touch door handles. Gender neutral private bathrooms is a great thing to see and demonstrates how much these owners care. Plenty of parking and within walking distance of everything else North Park has to offer. Place is super clean and all food and drinks were excellent. read more

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Ambiance- go-to for sports events. TVs for days and they stay on top of it to play all the sports. Open air, plenty of seating and I LOVE that there are 2 bar stations to order from. Relieves all the congestion and time waiting at a random spot at the bar! Service- top notch! I for sure revisit for a reason! Everyone behind the bar is so friendly and amazing! Huge thank you to the whole Fairplay crew! At any hour, any day, they always deliver and make my day with a welcoming hello!! Food- typical bar food, and it's heavy. missing the #1- chicken tenders. PLEASE bring back the real warm grilled chicken breast on top the Caesar salad vs the now shredded Costco chicken tossed in. Maybe a lighter app option to balance- like chips and guac- lettuce wraps-cauliflower -Brussels- to counter balance the meat! read more

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Came here on a whim not realizing it was a sports bar. You got your typical big screen tv's and artery clogging food (that was delicious btw). They give nice big pours which is great, and the fries and fried pickles we had very very enjoyable. My main issue is there's no table (or bar) food service. You put your order in, get a pager, and then have to go grab your food/condiments/utensils. This seriously cheapens the feel and after I tipped 20% on autopilot I was like wait... for what? Also the bathrooms are communal which i can imagine getting dicey after folks have had one too many. read more

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A vibey sports bar with elevated bar food. Perfect place to gather with friends and catch a game, get a bite to eat and sip on some brews. Didn't love the Texican Fries as the pork belly came out hard and I also felt the Smoked Salmon Dip was overloaded with dill. I don't typically head to sports bars for the food, so I'd be happy returning and bringing friends for drinks and catching a game. Also love how there's additional seating with TVs in the back when it gets crowded. read more

Fairplay - (Left) Texican Fries, (Right) Smoked Salmon Dip - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

#1 vs #3 in NCAA basketball and refuse to put on game sound for the last 5 minutes? If there is a test for a "sports bar" this would be the test, and they failed miserably. Do not come here if you're a sports fan as this is not a sports bar. read more

Fairplay is the new bar/gastropub that took over the former space of Toronado in North Park. I didn't see any signage outside the suite to indicate this was the home of Fairplay. The decor of the spacious interior was minimal which I hope will change over time as the venue begins to host watch parties for various athletic events. In addition to the few portraits of famous athletes, items such as team banners/logos, pennants, and uniforms should adorn the brick walls to give a sporty vibe to the place. If you sit at the center bar as I did, then a bartender will take your order and bring the food to you. If you choose to sit at a table, then your name will be called out at which point you can pick up your food at the kitchen service window in the back of the establishment. The menu was available via QR code and featured both food and drink. I believe the choices were limited because of the current soft opening period. Four appetizers, three salads, and six mains made up the food selections. I chose one of the three dips (smoked salmon) as an appetizer which came with a set of saltine crackers. The dill and capers on top of the dip provided greenery and more brininess to the mix. My entree was a Mortadella Sandwich served on French bread. The ingredients were griddled mortadella, mozzarella, arugula, and pepperoncini with pepperoni aioli and pickled grain mustard as spreads. Fewer peppers would have been better for my palate as the aioli and mustard already provided sufficient tartness to balance the meat and cheese. read more

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FairPlay is turning out to be one of my go tos in north park. I'm a sucker for their fried pickles and animal style fries. I'm also a sauce girl, I love their self serve sauce section in the back, I can make sure I always get the variety and quantity I need for a saucy food time. read more

Fairplay - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I still love Fairplay! We went for dinner and to check out the NWSL draft. We got a cheeseburger, a pork melt, and an east of reality cocktail and loved all of it. They have the best french fries and my pork sandwich was delicious! I was bummed to discover they got rid of the buffalo chicken dip but I must have been the only one ordering it haha. Service tonight was very friendly and on-point! read more

Fairplay - Large tvs to watch nail biter Wave games! - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here on a Friday night to watch a college football game and it wasn't too busy. I like how open it is so you don't feel like you are on top of people and right next to people. They have an okay selection of beers but not too much of an extensive list, I feel like there could have been better options. I did not try the food but it looks like typical bar food. I would say this is a decent sports bar that has a lot of TVs for everyone to watch a game! read more

Just walked in on a Saturday afternoon after happening to pass by and notice it was open. They took over Toronado's old spot but gave it a nice face lift - removed the center divide to make it one large open space, exposed the ceiling beams, opened up the windows making it way brighter. Full bar + beers on tap. Had to try out the food, menu is a good mix, ordered fried pickles app + fish & chips. Quality was definitely high, which may be expected of owners being from Fernside. Fried pickles portion was pretty small lol but fish batter was super light and airy, with great acidity so no extra lemon needed. Love the self serve sauce bar, great options like ranch, buffalo, bbq. It's rare to find Alagash white on tap, that alone would bring me back before the sports fan crowds realize this gem & flock over. Concept feels similar to True North, which is always exploding and a great alternative option that's been missing in the area. Bar + kitchen service was top notch, really considerate of my puppy too. Would highly recommend a visit soon. read more

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Great place to have a drink and watch any sporting event Their burger is solid and the staff is great ! Back patio area is solid read more

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My favorite sport bar in North Park, they have several tv and they also have a back section with more seats. Their bathroom is unisex which is pretty interesting. I like to bring my friends here to socialize or to watch Sunday football. They have two amazing bartender, their names are Rudy and Armando. They make really good Michelada and Spicy Paloma. They have several beers on tap. I like the environment, everyone is friendly, it's dog friendly and I can bring my toddler here if I wanted too. The food here is amazing I love their fried pickles, burger selection and wings. I would highly recommend it here for a day or night out with your friends. read more

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Love this place to chill and watch a game or just grab a quick drink. I wanna venture out but the Spa Water lures me back in every time haha, great choice if you like gin read more

One of the best places to watch sports! I always have the best time when I come here, the energy is always high on game days. So many TVs, they make sure every game is being played. Great beer and drink options, plus a tasty food menu!! I have only gotten the fried pickles, which are a must! But other food that I've seen all look delicious, a great bar menu. The servers are always very friendly and attentive, even when the place is busy. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, fan packed bar to watch your favorite team play! read more

Everything is great here. All the food, selection of drinks & atmosphere. Love that it's now the home to our much loved SDFC!

Fairplay is one of my favorite go to bars for watching sports right on 30th street in North Park! A sister bar to the Bluefoot, they've got the perfect location in the heart of NP with ample seating, open air, and plenty of TVs. They do a really great job of making sure different sporting events are shared across all of the screens in the bar and the food is outstanding! The menu has your classic burgers, sandwiches, wings and basically all the must-haves to enjoy while rooting for your favorite team. The burger, smoked wings, and the beer battered fries are probably my quick favorites. There's tons of space and the walk-up and order model works pretty well. Parking can be a bit tough depending on when you're coming in but for the most part, street parking on 30th isn't too terrible if you get there early. Highly recommend!! read more

Came here on a whim and was really happy with our experience. The inside is nice and spaced out really well. We just had one drink each so no idea about the food. Check this place out, it's not cramped and dark like some of the other bars in the area. It's more of a gastropub Food NA Service 4.5/5 Vibe 4.3/5 read more

Great place for sports! Gets crazy for SDFC games. Been there twice. Def coming back.

My cousins and I come here nearly every Sunday to watch football and there is a reason we don't switch it up! Special shout out to Morgan for always being such a sweet familiar face -- you're one of my favorite parts about coming in! Great food (get those chili cheese fries), great beer (Broken Skull all the way), great prices, great place to watch football. read more