We went to Stout because we had a meeting nearby. We'll go back because the food and drinks were so good. We're were there early evening on a weekday. Pretty clearly lots of the folks there are regulars. The regulars were happy to give us a couple of barstools. If you are looking for upscale or a restaurant that had an interior designer, don't go to Stout. But if you are looking for a legit neighborhood bar with that's dark and moody, this is your kind of bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful. We're shared the poutine fries with corned beef. It was amazing delicious. The gravy was savory, the fries were crisp, and the corned beef tender and yummy. We will go back. read more

Dusty hockey jerseys hang overhead, sports on TV, $8 well drinks and a plethora of beers. No gimmicks no shenanigans. Stout Public House is a mellow, clean, safe and satisfying bar for those of us who don't want to make going out downtown something you need to dress ridiculous for nor something that'll cause you to miss rent. Friendly service, strong pours, dim lighting. My kind of place. Cheers read more

Stout Public House - Poutine Canadian Fries - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Walked into this establishment on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 about 15-20 feet from the front door. The placed reeked of human urine, I had to walk right out and go elsewhere. Freaking disgusting. I'll never go back. read more

Cute local pub. Good drinks and good service. I didn't eat but the food smells and looks amazing

I had such high hopes for this place given the amount of great reviews, but it was just meh for me. I got the salmon BLT. The lettuce was 2 pieces of wilted spring mix,and it was on a sesame seed hamburger bun! This might be my fault for not switching to sourdough or something, but it wasn't that good. It would have been so elevated on better bread, with crisp iceberg lettuce and more aioli. My husband got the Reuben on sourdough and said it was delicious. I thought it tasted weird. Our two martinis were small, but only $10, so I guess its a fair price. I'd try something else if I go back. One bartender was working entire bar and restaurant, and keeping it together but he was slammed. read more

Stout Public House - Ruben on sourdough - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stouts, eh? Well, there were 2 stouts - Guinness and Samuel Smith Imperial. We had the latter. Besides being served too cold, all of the other beers were IPA, lagers and similar. No porter, quad, triple, dubbel and so on. Kind of sleepy on Halloween eve. It's a bar, it has stouts and that's about all I'll say. Been there. Done that. Next? read more

Stout Public House - View from our table - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped in for a midday drink on Sunday. It wasn't too crowded, the football games were on, and the bartender was friendly and helpful. The other patrons were welcoming, and I loved the old-school vibe. It feels like it would be a really fun spot to hang out during busier times. read more

Went last night. The staff were great! It was very busy but they had it under control. Drinks were great read more

Love this cozy little pub! Everything tastes freshly made. I think about their sliders at least once a week. They're a must try! Servers/bartenders are very friendly and hard working. read more

He Said: I'm hard-pressed to call a place perfect, but when it comes to a comfortable bar, with good food, vibe, and people, I'm saying Stout Public House nails it. Is it a "dive bar"? It may be, but I love a dive bar so each one is a gem to me. This was our second visit, because of its convenience to a hotel not a block away, and, to be honest, when we booked the hotel for this visit we got a little excited about a return trip to Stout. I really appreciate that they have Racer 5 on draft constantly, which I will have at least once a visit, but they also pour a great Guinness. I had fish and chips on my first visit, but that was about a year ago so the details are fuzzy. This time I had bangers and mash. It was really tasty, but I'm not here for a food review this time: I want to acknowledge a great bar. Stout is a great bar. Come here and enjoy d/t San Diego. She Said: A California bar with a hockey vibe is a win. A dive(ish) local-feel bar with great bartenders + good taps + good wine + good food? OKAY! As He noted, we love this place. I can't remember what I had when we visited in November, but it was good enough that when we were in SD this time we knew we could happily get a meal that would make us happy as well as drinks that would appeal to us no matter our mood. This time I had a nice glass of Pinot Noir and a chicken pot pie. I love pot pie and He doesn't, so I don't get to eat it often. Stouts scratched the itch for me and I look forward to having it again when we return in a few months! Potty Points: no trip to the potty for me on this trip! read more

got me double for my pint of Guinness. I had paid for the guinness with cash and later decided on some food which I put on my credit card and realized later that the Guinness was also on my card. nothing like one Irish doing in another... read more

This place is ok and I live fairly close. One day I was craving Bangers and Mash and decided to come here because I never tried the food. I should have looked at the pictures at first because I wasn't thrilled with the mash potatoes soaking in beans. The place I usually go gives you brown gravy on the side, which is the way I prefer. The bartender was a really nice lady and the beer was beer. Ok environment and I'll probably pop in sometime to try the wings. I'm a big hockey fan and never saw it on their TVs when I've been there. Just ok. read more

Eileen is the best waitress we have ever had. She treats you as if you are a guest in her home. Loved her! The food and drinks were great as well. We will be back in a Thursday or Friday when Eileen is working! read more

Stout Public House - A view from where we sat in the balcony - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came here by myself on a Friday night. When I walked in the place was kind of packed but mainly more at the bar top. Luckily though there was one spot in between two people that I was able to sit at. I might have gotten lucky and sat next to people who were friendly and wanted to talk. I learned a bit about the place and what it used to be. It used to be a French restaurant and now it's an Irish pub that mainly focuses on hockey at the sport of watching. So if you're a hockey fan, definitely come out here as they will always show the games. The bathrooms are located in the very back and are kind of on the short end as a height wise. So bear that in mind if you're a bit on the taller end because you might have to crouch a little. read more

Went with 3 other friends and this was one of the most entertaining places I had been to. It was my first time and would recommend for anyone who enjoys music. Dueling pianos were amazing. Food was great and had the lobster Mac and cheese and one of the best I've had. The entire room was involved with the entertainment. Had a blast! Can't wait to go back one day again!! read more

The way I rate a pub is - how likely would I be to come here alone? And the answer is absolutely! My husband thinks that my rating style is an affront to him, haha! But it really means that it's a place that, as a woman I know I would have a great time with friends or a date, but I could also head there for a pint and a shepherds pie on my own and feel completely comfortable sitting at the bar for a solo evening. As a person who travels for work, it always feels so nice to find this kind of place - where you feel at home, the moment you walk in. Stout has immediate friendly vibes, a big comfortable bar and tables on two levels. Bar service is top notch. We talked to the bartender as well as one of the cooks who came out of the kitchen. The pub fare is good - there were fresh tomatoes on our sliders and the fries were salted perfectly. The bartender is one of those guys who'll make you feel like a regular on your first visit. I'm stoked to go back for poutine and another pint. read more

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Popular Irish Pub in downtown San Diego, serving ok food and decent selection of draft beers. We stopped by during happy hour on a Thursday, and was able to find a booth near the front. The pub has an upstairs sitting area, a large bar downstairs, and an outdoor sitting area. We weren't sure if we were supposed to order at the bar only, but did see someone: it was all being served by one waitress (since most people were just drinking and ordering from the bar). It took a bit of time to have her come over, and was good that we had already looked at the menu on-line, since she really wasn't expecting folks to order food (she had no menus for us). The menu was the standard Irish/English one, with items like Sheppard's Pie, fish n chips, corned beef and cabbage, and Guinness stew. We ordered bangers and mash ($15), and fish n chips ($16), along with a pint of white rascal. The food came out at the same time, and it was fine with ok portions. The fish n chips had 3 fish fingers (filets of cod, lightly battered), with pub chips (deep fried potatos). The bangers and mash, had two imported pork sausages (looks like deep fried), on top of mashed potatoes, which was on top of baked beans. The baked beans were not mentioned in the menu, but luckily I love british baked beans for breakfast. Everything was OK: very finely ground pork in the sausage (not for you if you like your sausage more coarsely ground), and lumpy mashed potatoes (which means freshly made), on top of baked beans from a can. All of it went well together. The biggest thing I will remember about this place: It is very loud inside. When we were there, it was about half full, evenly distributed between the large bar and booths and it was consistently above 80db, so speaking across a table required effort. Almost all the folks there were celebrating the closeness of the end of their work week. Glad that Stout was so busy. read more

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Great place to gather with friends. We had a large group and our servers were attentive. Food was good. Lots of choices. read more

Good neighborhood bar. Irish vibe with some loyalty to NHL. Good beer selection. Selection of bar food is also decent but servings are on a small side. Service is lacking as bartender does it all.... read more

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Friendly comfortable atmosphere excellent service great selection welcoming regulars very inviting clientele that are passionate about their pub and don't mind sharing their sanctuary with new faces can't wait to go back read more

My Number One, who knows I like hockey, brought me here as a surprise. When we arrived, I immediately knew this place would be an Irish-themed pub, but to my delight, it's also heavily into hockey! There's so many games on Thursdays that every TV had a different game on! Of course I ordered the corned beef; and I enjoyed how big the pieces were. I tried his Caesar salad, and I thought it was way too fishy (if you look at my other photos, I've posted an amazing Caesar with fresh anchovy filets- freshness matters!). They have really extensive whiskey and vodka options here! I got to try a vodka/tonic and they don't pour heavy. Translation: I can order my own drink next time. The crowd is a totally different vibe than I'm used to- usually people come up and just start chatting and the energy is fun (I'll admit it's mostly in PB though), but here, everyone was quietly mingling with the people they came with. Service was okay; friendly but not attentive. Overall, I look forward to returning before the season is over. Pros: - Irish menu - extensive liquor menu - hockey! - floor design/layout (cute balconies) - open late Cons: - energy is too mellow - service was "just okay" read more

Stout Public House - A solid, comfort food meal. - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

If I could give zero stars or even negative stars I would. I am a disabled veteran with a small service dog. My wife myself and my service dog came here for lunch. We were denied access. I repeatedly explained he is a very real service animal, but the guy pictured in the green shirt was rude and denied us service. Who in this world does not understand how illegal this is, not to mention very disrespectful and prejudicial to not only those of us who need additional services for our handicap, but incurred such disabilities serving our country. I speak out about it more for the next fellow disabled person and disabled vet. The guy pictured in the green shirt was super disrespectful so I told him off. I might add as we walked away he was laughing at us. Very upsetting, I needed time to go aside and calm. Still considering going to the DOJ and reporting this ADA violation. read more

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Such a fun spot and they have great food. The owner and staff are super friendly and learn your name and drink right away, making you feel so welcome every time. Amazing place for drinks with friends and apps or even a full meal. Been coming here for too long, can't believe it took this long to write a review. read more

Best Damn Pub Kitchen in San Diego. My "go-to" pub for myself and friends. Make this awesome venue your Everyday Pub, Weekend Steaming Spot - not just for Saint Paddy's Day joint. read more

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Neighbor bar located in the outskirts of Downtown San Diego. Great selection of beers and whiskey! The food is exceptional for bar food, also served large portions. Was there for lunch so it wasn't crowded. Only one guy working the bar, but the service was quick and our food came rather quick. If you are in to friendly neighborhood bars, a must! read more

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Downtown pub that has been there a long time. Irish pub food. Fish & chips, salmon green goddess salad. Calamari strips. Great drinks Eileen our server was fantastic. Old fashioned Irish pub, dark & moody. Great place to catch a hockey game. read more

Great staff & owners. Went out of their way to help us find a game we wanted to watch. Good food & drinks to

Good beer selection, divey bar with ok food. The potato skins were too cheesy. Calamari was nice and crispy. They have a good selection of Irish food. Was chill for a Saturday night. A good spot if you want to escape the Gas Lamp hustle and bustle. Only two bathroom stalls. read more

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O.M.G! Truly the best Rueben I have ever eaten outside of NYC. Lean and delicious...every bite was yum-o! The staff was kind and welcoming. In fact, the bartender gifted me a pair of her readers after we talked about how we "all of a sudden" needed the extra help! Very sweet! I will definitely be back! read more

They are an Irish Pub, try the tomato soup, reason it gets 5 stars from me. Local San Diego pub, indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Stout Public House - Tomato basil soup. - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

Why can't I quit you, STOUT? My only complaint is there is never enough baked potatoes, or "the skipper" on your menu! Other than that... these are the cleanest taps in the universe. I feel as if the Guinness is always a perfect pour and come straight from Saint James gate. If you like hockey or Gaelic football, this is the place for you It seems to be a vortices of intellectuals as I am constantly hearing conversations involving James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Brendan Behan out on the patio by that handsome group of regulars. If you're military, you are at home in a place like STOUT! PS... Order the baked potato! read more

My husband placed an order to go and he took a little longer than I expected. He said he had never seen a Guinness on draft so he had to sit at the bar and enjoy a cold one. He ordered the Bangers and Mash and the Mussels. The mussels were so delicious. read more

Stout Public House - Irish Bangers And Mash - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

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Such a friendly staff ! Fish & chips were amazing - poutine could have used a little more gravy & cheese and less onion - but still delicious Definitely recommend read more

Also added,, They shot a scien of Leonardo DiCaprio's new movie,at Stout Public House.. Leonardo and Taylor shoot a scene at a phone booth,at STOUT PUBLIC HOUSE.We were there a whole night till 6:30 am. Leonardo and Taylor were great very nice people especially for being 6:30 in the morning. read more

A hockey bar with cheap drinks? Schwing! When I lived in San Diego this was the pre-game spot before shows at the HOB. It was also the watering hole for the staff at Hustler store when I worked there while I was in college. Anywayzzz... This place has the look and the feel of a European dive, minus the smell. It has two levels with most of the seating on the main floor and a few cozy seats that look on to the main bar area. Like I said this is a hockey bar, so you'll see jerseys, photos, and other hockey paraphernalia on the walls. They also have the hockey game TV package so you literally see any game you want. The bartenders are super friendly and never let your glass go empty. I've only eaten here a few times, go for the fish and chips. Don't sleep on this place. I highly recommend staring here before you head into the craziness that is DT San Diego. Cheers! read more

Stout Public House - Vodka soda. All day. - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is the favorite neighborhood pub. It's great place to meet people in the food industry. I have only been there for drinks, so can't assess the food. But the bartenders are always on top on it! read more

BRIAN IS A STUD MUFFIN!! He definitely took care of us and was a rockstar! Upon arriving you have to wear masks and when you're at your table you can take it off. We ordered a smorgasbord of: - Fish + Chips - Wings - Rueben - Sweet Potatoes Fries - Sliders - Wine, Irish Whiskey, + Beer And absolutely loved it all!! Not only that, Brian was a sweetheart and kept us liquored up during happy hour! The food photos on yelp looks aight, however it's bombAF!! So make a pit stop here if you want a pub vibe and beers! read more

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Great place to grab a drink with friends , family , co workers , or your significant other . Customer service is great and location is very clean . They have multiple alcoholic beverages for everyone's taste . From whisky , to beer , to tequila to wine, & champagne. Definitely a location I will be visiting again when in the area :) . Keep up the great work owners . read more

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Visiting from Tennessee and were told to give this Irish pub a try. Good food at a fair price. Tried bangers and mash for the first time so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I enjoyed it. Wife had chicken penne pasta ,just average. I have been told that most food from the England, Ireland area could be a little bland though. The service was above average. I don't drink but they appeared to have several beers on tap. read more

This is truly one of my favorite spots. It's a big hockey place with a Canadian, Irish feel. Nice beer selection, but I'd like to see a seltzer on tap. The food is so good, and that's what keep me coming back. read more

Stout Public House - Corned and cabbage, poutin fries and buffalo wings with beer to chase it all down - Pubs Near Me - San Diego, California