We stumbled across Happy Does Bar when we were bar hopping in San Diego while on vacation, and I'm so glad we did. This place is such a vibe! This place is massive! It goes back pretty dang far and it's covered in fake grass type of flooring throughout the space. Throughout the entire bar there is so much to do. A large raquetball type court, ping pong tables, giant jenga, giant Connect 4, etc! It's so fun, and the music is also the best. I was wearing a birthday sash since it was a belated birthday trip, and everytime the DJ would play a snippet of some sort of birthday song which we got a kick out of. We can't speak to the food because we just got drinks, but everything was reasonably priced for the area we thought. Such a fun bar and I'd totally come back! read more

Overview: 3.5/5, not friendly, food was alright, cool that they have activities like foosball ---- The service left much to be desired, our waitress wasn't very nice and kept trying to take our cans when we weren't finished with them. We had our beer cans in front of us and she tried grabbing them multiple times, I felt kind of rushed bc of that like they were trying to get us to leave. I asked for water and she just looked at me weird and kind of hesitated said okay then never came back with a water. Then I asked the other waitress we had for water, who also wasn't friendly, but at least she finally told me that there was a water dispenser I could use self serve. I don't remember their names but they both had blonde hair and weren't helpful nor friendly. I try to give the benefit of the doubt that maybe it was an off day but based off the other reviews it's seems like the norm unfortunately. ---- We were sat outside right under a bubble machine and when it would go off the bubbles would pop on our food which was kind of gross. If there was an umbrella covering us that would've been great, I liked the look of the bubbles but functionally it was bad for our food. It seemed like other tables all had umbrellas expect for ours, it would've been great for it to block out the sun too (in addition to the bubbles). ---- My friend ordered a SMASH DIEGO BURGER ($13) which he rated a 3.9/5. The burger comes with 2 smashed patties, American cheese, pickles, mayo, mustard, buttered bun, and served upside down. My friend asked for no pickles and no mustard, but he said it felt like the burger was missing more flavor and texture like some lettuce and tomato. You can also make it a combo and add fries for an additional $3.50 otherwise a side of fries is $8. I liked the fries, nice, thick, crispy exterior, and fluffy interior. Sauces are $0.25 ---- Notes: - parking is hard as typical as it is downtown, we Uber'd in to watch the Padres game but you can always trolley in too - a couple of restrooms there, the women's restroom had really small stalls with the door almost hitting the toilet when opened and closed - foosball table and other activities like giant jenga are a nice touch and gives them some points ---- Overall: I probably wouldn't come back on my own volition, if my friends really wanted to come I'd go with them. If you want subpar service, good fries, and some pretty fun activities come here read more

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Happy Does is one of my go-to spots in Gaslamp. It really does live up to their name and is a vast improvement from Dicks Last Resort that was previously in there. The reasons that I like Happy Does are many, including how dog-friendly they are, it's so nice just to hang out with your furry friend at a bar and have other furry friends there as well. The manager even came up to pet my dog and gave him some burger meat, which he loved. I am also happy about how they divided the space - the front "yard" area, the back inside area with games and the karaoke/dance-floor area. I particularly like the yard area since it feels like you're at someone's backyard party (with lawn chairs and all). I also enjoy coming here for pre or post Padres games as well as the camaraderie with other padres fans. They have some pretty good drinks that are pretty decently priced for downtown. I haven't had a chance to order any food here but from what I saw others eating, looked very good. read more

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Happy Does is a super fun bar for during the day, into the night. It is inside/outside with a turf area for games and fire pits. In the back there are ping pong tables and other games. The bartenders are all super cool and know how to make a good drink. At night they now have a speakeasy-style club with a dj and dance floor. Super fun - great for after a Padres game! read more

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OK, this is such a cute spot! I've seen it on social media, but I recently went to this with my friend and her friends. It was a nice day when I went. They have a little courtyard area and a bar. They have games inside. And it's dog friendly. I didn't order any alcohol cause I was driving, but the service was pretty efficient. The staff is super friendly! I do believe they have food, but I forgot what they had. I'm definitely gonna come back here again with my dog! read more

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Such a great space! This bar is huge and filled with seating, tables, and games. Everywhere you look there is something to do or somewhere to take a picture. I love the way this bar is set up. Part of it is outdoor vibes with ping pong, corn hole, Jenga, and connect four. Part of it is indoor bar with karaoke, photo booths, and an indoor bar. I love how dog friendly it is too, patio area is pooch approved. I ordered the Happy Juice which was a sparkling water rimmed with chamoy and tajin and some tequila and lime. It was delicious and refreshing. Overall I could see myself coming back here to play some games and get a drink. read more

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We are on our way back to the car to go home when my son saw this place and he really wanted to go inside and check it out. I was skeptical they would allow kids because it's at downtown and there were lots of people drinking but I asked anyways and to my surprise they really do allow kids but only until 7pm. The place was so cool. It was so huge with lots of games to play with. They have karaoke rooms, ping pong tables, darts, a basketball arcade game, bean bag toss, uno, connect four, Jenga and plenty more. The best part was, you do not need to pay for each game to enjoy it, it's right there for you to play for free. You only pay for your drinks and food. It was really fun, especially for group of friends it'll be a perfect place to hang out. Lots of fun activities to do and games to play. read more

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Pretty cool place to hang out, especially for a big group. It's a super large space, with pickle ball courts although it looked like the ping pong tables were on them at the time, and corn hole. In another room, there was a huge screen TV playing sports. There's so much seating inside and out, I was surprised. Tried the Happy Juice which was a sparkling water and tequila. Not bad, no complaints. Service was super nice from the back bartender. There were a lot of remnants of the Dick's Last Resort that once stood here. Recommend hosting a birthday here read more

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Great neighborhood bar with a fun atmosphere and friendly crowd. The drinks were well-made, reasonably priced, and the bartenders were welcoming and attentive. Music and vibe made it an enjoyable spot to hang out with friends or unwind after a long day. read more

HAPPY DOES BAR @ DOWNTOWN 5TH AVE Parking is available for street for pay, i'd highly recommend getting an uber for a night out and to avoid parking spaces and traffic. I celebrated one of my friends birthday and we decided to come to Happy Does Bar for their karaoke! we came on a Saturday night and there was no cover and we came out around 11:30 PM and it was still popping! I really loved how there was an outside area just like a lounge for you to hang out vibe get some drinks and in the inside there's also a karaoke stage as well. That was incredible and you can request any songs you'd like. if you go far back into the bar, there's also even more things there's like a whole pickle ball area I believe or some court. but there's just so many different bars and I loved the vibe of everything. The DJ was also amazing and I just love all the different music they had in every single section of the bar itself. The service there is great, the staff is friendly, the DJ was having a hype time, and the Karaoke staff were incredible and excited! read more

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Happy Does is absolutely the spot for pre-and post game Padres games holy cow the vibe is so high. The music is so good. The drinks are affordable and the staff looking great today! read more

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We stopped in here after a Padres game - and it was packed! There was a bouncer on the outside, checking ids before we walked in. Once inside, there's a lot of outdoor seating and an outdoor bar, along with a good amount of inside area with seating, and a game area. You can order drinks, and food, at the bar, and they give you a number and you take a seat, and they deliver your food to you. For food, I had the jumbo chicken tenders, and made it a combo, adding onion strings. The chicken was plentiful, and there were more than enough onion strings for one person (I ended up sharing most of them). The food was good, and a good beer and cider selection, just very noisy (hard to have a conversation at your table). read more

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The greatest locatipn that was in the Gaslamp that had some of the wildest parties and the white butcher paper hats sith the wildest sayings Dicks Last Resort. Happy Does having the outside dinning the same of the partu atmosphere with picmic tables you can have the best time. Going out for lunch the Happy Does the menu I had seen the menu that has sone of the eye catching plates filling you up. Arriving at the restaurant I was noticed by the securty asking for ID welcomed and seated at the picnic table having to wait gace me a chance to look at the outside. The security came and asked me if I was being helped he got a person to come and get my order. The server brought me the menu and took my order for drinks the look at the menu the topper has some of the best prices for the happy hour your menu needs to have prices for dishes that are the Happy Hour Oriented. The views of the rsstaurant seeing the jenga games if the games were for the sobriety of the many that have drinks. When the food came out it the size of the fod it was the biggest for loaded fries it has all the best steak fries nice and thick with chicken. Customer service is the best from the security gave me the recomend sone of the best loaded fries great dish for football groups. Ambiance for the restaurant you can come and have drinks with the best in different for the many cocktails to have with friends or the night as a couple. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer Happy Does has many tbings the great food great drinks having the best with drinks the feel of the location brings back the feel of Dicks Last Resort. read more

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Today I stopped in just to find a place to hang out!! And they were super nice the place is so big and such a good crowd, they made me a non alcoholic version of the happy juice and it was the perfect mix of sweet and sour!! And very refreshing. The service was so good here! read more

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Awesome location between Petco Park & SD convention center!!! I have been here quite a few times now, and the vibes have always been immaculate! Whether for a relaxed early evening or a fun night out, this spot has a few fun games, two different indoor areas separated by a good sized patio in-between, and yummy bar snacks and drinks! I recommend their espresso martini & fried chicken sliders. Even on a busy night, the staff has always been friendly and work quickly. A definite go-to in downtown. read more

Perfect downtown San Diego bar! It's like a back yard party. Came to watch a padre game with friends and Angie took care of us. She was sweet lovely and joked with us... made our afternoon highly recommend!!! read more

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Cute whimsical bar! Karaoke on a Thursday night!! What more could you ask for?? So fun singing and so many just sang along w you!

Stopped in for a beer and a bite, sitting across the outdoor bar.. people watching.. a guy and his dog chilling by the bar when bartender and staff began petting the dog and then proceeded to handle food and squeeze limes into patrons drinks . I'm sure the Health Department would have issues! Clean it up guys... definitely won't be back.. read more

This was a great spot for before a padres game, with indoor and outdoor seating. Dog friendly, and fast service. Unfortunately there are no gluten free items on the menu so couldn't grab a snack but the drinks were fantastic and there's a photo booth. It's also so cute inside and just overall good vibes. read more

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Alcohol and games? You got yourself an adult playground! Discovered this place after a friend had recommended. They not only have happy hour but also a bunch of games, ranging from pickle ball, corn hole, foosball, connect four, and darts. For the pickle ball and corn hole you need to give them your ID to get the paddles/bean bags. They also have an outdoor space with individual fireplaces for a more intimate set up. Definitely became more busy on a weekend night but the space is huge and can accommodate a lot of people. For drinks, they have a wide range of beer options and cocktail options, especially on their happy hour menu. Their espresso martini was very sweet. While the coffee flavors could have been stronger, they did not skimp on the alcohol! Staff were nice and I really liked their energetic and friendly security guard/bouncer. read more

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Good vibes! Sunday Funday nice mix of crowd, pet friendly. Various bar games to play, multiple TV's and seating area read more

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This is one of my favorite bars in SD! Always great vibes - I love the variety of areas. Awesome to be able to sit outside by a fire pit, have karaoke/dive bar ish section, and a dance floor w DJ all in one! The cocktails are great, I especially the "For Funzies" - it's a delicious pineapple Moscow mule sorta drink, and so refreshing! Bartenders are busy but efficient, and overall a great place for before or after a padres game or just a fun night out! Also dog friendly :) read more

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Looking for a casual game night / karaoke / backyard type of bar? Happy Does is the place! For the last couple of years Happy Does has been one of our top hangout spots with friends in downtown SD. Maybe it's the Filipino in me but we love a good karaoke night lol and the set up they have on Thurs - Sat nights at 8:30 pm for on-stage karaoke is always a good time. There are several bars throughout, one in the very back, one in the front near the entrance, and one in the space that hosts the karaoke/stage type of events. Food and drinks have a wide variety including your typical liquor options, burgers, fries, tenders etc, beer buckets, seltzers cocktails and more. Staff are super cool and never seems short staffed even during busy nights (like during padre games). A big highlight of this place is the pickleball court in the back which you will need to complete a short online waiver to play. Otherwise, there's a giant connect four, jenga, shuffle board, fire pits, a Photo Booth, sometimes a live DJ and any other type of backyard entertainment you can think of. Iconic with the yellow smiley face on one of the busier DTSD streets, it's hard to miss on a night out and definitely growing in popularity! read more

Love this place. Had so much fun here. Love the karaoke & vibe. Plenty of seating. I didn't try the food but staff were friendly read more

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If you want a place to go downtown for some sunshine day drinking, go here. Great outdoor dog-friendly patio. Server Angie is awesome! She even complimented my friend Anthony on his tactical gear. Very engaging young lady and fast with drinks to the table. read more

We had a wonderful Sunday here. Angie is amazing and provided excellent service. Will definitely be back.

This review is going to be pretty short, but also pretty sweet. You see, I rarely come here for anything other than a good time after a Padres game, and a good time after the Padres game is exactly what you're going to get. It's probably just a weekend thing but seeing that I only go to Padres games on weekends it's all I can speak to. Karaoke. The karaoke here isn't a small dive bar vibe, it's like singing to a fevered crowd on stage in a stadium. The stage is tall, the ceilings high, and the screen behind you is absolutely enormous. Hell, people can probably sing along from Coronado Island. So, if you're a karaoke lover, Happy Does is your jam. read more

Gaslamp doesn't excite me, but I was in the area after a Padres game and the group I was with wanted to go out for a little bit. It was a fun vibe, and there was karaoke. Truly a karaoke vibe, which was fun to be around. The service was slow, as it was super busy. The bartender was in a bit of a spicy mood, which made the customer service seem a little below average. read more

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Love this place for a good spot outdoors in downtown SD. Came in and had Angie as our server. She was so wonderful! Service was quick. Angie was very attentive and super friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

Today we decided to hangout at The Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego, CA. We stopped at Happy Does Bar for appetizer and drinks. We tried the spicy chicken tenders with Nashville sauce and really enjoyed. We ordered a Michelada and Pacifico beers. The Michelada was okay 3/5. The service was excellent and really enjoyed the atmosphere. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor has pinball machines and large screen TV's to watch sport games. The outdoor seating has a ton of fun games for adults to play with such as; Cornhole boards, pickleball, Jenga etc., etc. The restrooms were very clean and definitely want to come back to this bar to hangout. Happy Yelping! read more

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I went in yesterday after a padres game to wait out the packed trolley and also because I had points to use. I walked in and was immediately cornered by this server, I showed her my phone and was like I want to use my points and she proceeded to ask okay what drink we looking for and I said something with vodka and she suggested a cocktail on the menu. Perfect I pull up the QR code on my toast app( where the points are) and she goes oh I don't know how to scan that. We've had the app for 5 years and we never got trained. So I said oh okay I'll just go inside and find a drink cause mind u we aren't even 5 steps away from the entrance. She then proceeded to say umm no I already ran it in, maybe swipe ur card and it will take the points did that no points showed up and I had to pay full price like 20 bucks for a drink which was gonna be free. So disappointed. Train ur staff about the loyalty toast points, or maybe don't have them at all. read more

Love the vibe here! It's got an indoor pickleball court and other games. In order to get a game you have to go up to the bar and put your name down. They even have a karaoke bar to on the other side of the bar. read more

I LOVE this place!! Such a chill spot to hang with a group of friends, grab some tasty libations, play games, and dance the night away! Our group stopped in here after hitting up Barleymash. It was our 2nd stop of the night, and it was crackin'!! DJ Bugz @djbugzsd was spinning that night, and he had it going on! There are 2 bars from what I saw, corn hole games, the giant Connect 4, and a bunch of other fun things to do. The bartenders were cool af and the drinks are soooo good!! I loved the drinks I had, and I'm eager to try more! I also loved the names of the drinks. They're super cute! They also have a Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 pm. If you're looking for a casual ambiance with a chill vibe, Happy Does will do it for you. It's right in the middle of the wonderful Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, so you won't miss a beat! Idk what time they start checking IDs at the entrance, but we arrived close to 10 pm, so have them ready for security. Have fun and be safe! =) read more

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Nothing really special about this place...just looks like you are outside with some games available to play. No draft beer, only cans. Overpriced sugary drinks. read more

A great place for a night out with friends! They have plenty of drinks and holiday shots! Staff is super fun and friendly. They have games to play with a group, as well as Karaoke! There is both indoor and outdoor seating and just great vibes overall! read more

Was looking for a place to bring my family from out of town and I'm happy we landed at happy does ! Tim was our bartender who was so patient and generous taking care of us ! The place has a lot of activities as well as an outside and inside place to hangout . There's also food ! 10/10 recommend for a place to just good vibes and a good drink . Again TIM WAS GREAT read more

What a fun new bar - we stumbled upon this spot before a concert at petco. They had pickle ball, shuffle board, corn hole, jenga, fire pits and more. A ton of outdoor seating which is great on a sunny day. We grabbed some fun drinks and got the chicken tenders and fries - they were pretty good for bar food. read more

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Poor experience with the staff from manger to bartenders. Extra charge on meals is wrong. Felt ripped off for nothing. Odd vibes to come here. read more

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I had such an amazing experience at Happy Does this evening. The Smash Diego Burger and Steak Fries are so delicious and a must try! This is a great atmosphere to watch your favorite sporting event! Let's go Chargers read more

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My favorite bar in downtown San Diego for sure! The ambiance is just too cute and aesthetic. There's an activity here for everyone, and best part yet, it's free! Karaoke, pickleball, ping pong, giant jenga and connect 4, darts, fooseball and more! Drinks are pretty good too. My group shared the margarita tower. Overall great vibes for a night out! read more

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