People: THEY HAVE CHESS HERE. Like, a chess night. And lessons. And board games. With drinks (well, it is a bar). This is so cool. I went for an event held there: womens only learn to play chess. I took the beginning class (which was a little *too* beginning for me, but ask them before and they will put you in the right class. It was incredibly fun and very low stress. It also comes with mimosas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While there, I saw a regular at the bar wearing a team Williams shirt while watching sportsball (basketballon all the screens) I'm so Team Sparkles/Carlos it hurts, (I'm still not taking about the AU GP). Obviously, this place attracts amazing people to hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So come for Chess, the great people, the drinks... Hey..do you think if I ask nicely they'll start showing F1 when it comes on? read more

I visited recently for the World Cup final match and stood in the back bar which was open seating; no reservation required. (Side note: The strawberry-head bartender working back here had the most on-the-point service. She was handling it like a boss and was extremely attentive. Ordering was super fast which I appreciated greatly!) Otherwise, I hadn't been back since them later clubbing days in 2011-2014. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now its a rather sleek sports bar with many a flat screen TV, perfectly synced up for ultimate viewing and emitting the most crisp, superb sound.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They did have a DJ set up in the back bar to play some bangers during the hydration breaks and in between half time entertainment. Gotta admit, it was bumping.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What was not bumping were the prices. Not sure if there was an upcharge during the match or what. Prices were also not very apparent though we did pay in cash so no receipt. With the exception of the $5 special beer, Michelob (aka water), it seemed like IPA's were landing around $10-12, with other lower ABV beverages on tap likely around $9 or so. I can't believe I paid $12 for a Guinness!! Glasses were somewhat weird being oddly lightweight, almost plastic. The glasses were also extremely scratched up and/ or foggy so not the cleanest. Again, maybe an anomaly, otherwise, not a bad choice for viewing your favorite sports team. read more

Tavern at the Beach on Garnet turned a simple "passport-only" policy into a fake-law TED Talk by their "head security guard." My girlfriend is 27 and presented a valid UK driver's license. Totally fine if their policy is "passport only." What was ridiculous was the security guard loudly and arrogantly claiming they would "lose their liquor license" for accepting the UK license while pretending to cite California law to everyone outside. For the record: California Business & Professions Code § 25660 does NOT make foreign driver's licenses illegal to accept. The issue is simply that they are not considered "bona fide" ID for certain liability protections under ABC guidance. Huge difference. Instead of just saying "house policy," this guy went into full Pacific Beach nightclub lawyer mode and started making up legal consequences to sound authoritative. Train your staff to not make up fake laws. We all spent our money elsewhere and will continue to do so. read more

Tavern at the Beach - Doorway - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by on a Sunday to watch a soccer game. I can tell based on their marketing, the interior, etc that this place gets wild at night. They apparently have a single night Friday and their merchandise ("I met my ex at tavern") point that way. This review is for their Sunday morning though so I can't speak to that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great location to see a game because there are plenty of TVs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There also weren't many people which I'm a fan of.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They ended up, by the time we left, having 4 or 5 groups and each was watching a different game which was cool. Food wise we had their pretzel dippers. Solid and tasty. Their mustard was table mustard though which was odd. The chicken nuggets were delish though! Substituted the fries for tots and loved that. Their honey garlic c sauce I highly recommend. Walked here so can't talk about parking but the service was quick. All in all will come for another game! read more

Tavern at the Beach - Pretzel dippers - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best bar in town. Love the TV's and the great bucket deals. Don't sit on the seats in the outdoor area, those are reserved!!

Came in for a beer and watch the BNP Tennis Tournament final. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. They told us to find a seat and they would change the TV channel near us. Haven't eaten here yet but the food we watched go out looks appetizing. read more

I have never been to a place so against song recommendations. I was told to shut up by the staff and i have never received such terrible customer service. If i am with a large group take my song recommendations. Actually crazy business for. The restaurant itself to have such a rude dj. read more

TAVERN AT THE BEACH @ PACIFIC BEACH Parking is available on the street, and you can usually find spots close by. I also recommend parking in the nearby neighborhoods everything is free and within a 5-10 minute walk. Ubering here is also a convenient option. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tavern is a great spot to hang out with friends. The space is fairly large, with a dance floor in the center, but my favorite area is the patio. They have comfortable cushioned seating where you can relax, enjoy a drink, and take in the lounge-style vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not exactly a bar or a club,more of a laid-back space where you can grab your drink and sit wherever you want[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Going around 9 PM is usually a good time. The staff are very friendly, and the crowd is welcoming and easygoing. I definitely recommend stopping by. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is great, dark, cozy, and stylish. It can get pretty cold inside, so be sure to bring a jacket![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I'm really surprised this restaurant has poor reviews. I had amazing service, we were seated quickly and were checked on throughout the day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was fun and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was tasty. Everything we ordered was good. read more

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Leaking roof everywhere I swear every place I went to in this bar had a leaky roof I ended up having to get a new drink two times and having to pay for it because who wants some random liquid in there drink read more

Great spot to drink beer and watch the game! But the shrimp tacos were the real surprise! SO GOOD. Service was attentive and great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone was super into the game and made the whole experience more fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great spot! read more

Don't sleep on this place, came here not expecting to eat, but I was randomly hungry, ordered honey garlic wings and they were so good! Service is fast, girls are all sweet and beautiful! Will definitely be back! read more

Angie is SO AWESOME!! We've been coming here for years and she's just the sweetest! Remembers our orders, is always so helpful and sweet! Best happy hour and tacos in SD!!! read more

Best happy hour in PB 1/2 off all beers $5 Guinness is hard to beat 2-6 M-R 2-7 on Friday They also show the UFC fights ($5 cover) read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We mostly enjoyed our time there but one of the security guards was so impassioned during the finals game between Knicks and Spurs, I actually felt a bit unsafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had no proverbial skin in the game, but when people are so impassioned, conflict often happens. I felt he should have not have used the language he did. It was okay that he was rooting for his team. But if I would have been a Spurs fan, I would not have felt even less safe. On a positive note, the bartenders were awesome. They were attentive even though busy. read more

Food and beers were good! Staff was crazy friendly and efficient. I'm not a big bar goer but this was nice, plus you're right near the beach so there is plenty to walk around and see if it gets too hectic for you during game day or happy hour. I read more

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Typical bar environment with a bar area and surrounding tables with stools Everything is decorated for Christmas and the vibe is great!! Wednesday night seems to be trivia night so the enviroment is lively!! read more

Tavern at the Beach - Bar area - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a non service dog park in the dinning area, clearly no one cares[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Managers step up or the health department will be notified. I love eating my food with dog hair flying in the air read more

Tavern at the Beach - Dog - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Gr8 spot for sports, grub & drinks. The ladies also like the spot. Only thing missing is a pool table. However, they used to break out a dance floor BC, prob still happenin if they got the crowd. Stop by for a drink & a game. read more

Tavern at the Beach - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun place to watch games, true sports bar![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a good happy hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Meg is the best bartender ever. She makes me feel safe and comfortable. She is the kindest & friendliest. She works at multiple bars but she makes me want to come back to the tavern everytime . One of the greatest bars and bartenders in PB ever. I love the staff because they're the best in PB. read more

This is the BEST sports bar in PB. The staff is always fast, friendly, and efficient. Management runs a well oiled machine and it's shown by how amazing everyone works together. The menu is straightforward bar food and all the options taste amazing. Every cocktail I've had has tasted fantastic but nothing beats the espresso martini! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have over 25 tvs making it the best place for football Sunday's and UFC events![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Haven't met a bartender I didn't like or give great service in this place. Plus, the drinks are moderately priced for Garnet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to watch a game[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Tavern at the Beach - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food great drinks. Bartender makes a great Old Fashion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A worthwhile stop .

Love this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Low key and very friendly staff and patrons.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Have the bartenders make you an old fashioned.

A year ago we broke up with Tavern at the Beach. That visit a year ago we were treated to a two-star experience. Two stars no more! Tavern at the Beach we have reconciled! Reunited and it feels so good! We had some friends visiting from out of town and they were staying at Campland on the Bay. We were hungry for lunch and wanted a spot that we could bicycle to. We checked the Tavern menu online and found it to be a regular, non-brunch menu. Score! The four of us biked over and sat on the hook of the bar. We were greeted by the sweet and lovely Kasi (pronounced like KC). Kasi was super cute, friendly and funny. And she kept our drinks filled! We started with an order of the Shark Bites (fried mahi nuggets served with fries and housemade tarter sauce). Basically a mini fish 'n chips and they were delicious. Little chunks of mahi lightly breaded and fried perfectly. Nice and crispy, not at all greasy. And plentiful! There must've been a dozen in the basket. The housemade tarter sauce was excellent. The fries were excellent too. Be sure to ask for malt vinegar too! Becky and our friend both ordered the Tavern Burger (beef patty, American cheese, diced red onion, pickles with garlic aioli on a brioche bun) and they both loved it. In fact Becky ate the entire burger. Typically I will get half of her hamburger. Not this time! Our friend ordered a side of fries with his burger and he loved them as well Our friend's wife ordered the Cali Club flatbread. Topped with diced chicken, bacon, avocado, bell pepper, red onion, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno ranch drizzle and cilantro. She loved it. I had the Fish Sando and it was terrific! I chose to have my mahi grilled rather than fried. It was cooked perfectly and topped with a creamy slaw, American cheese, pickles, malt vinegar aioli all nestled in a fantastic brioche bun. The slaw, pickles and wonderful aioli brought the whole thing together. Such a great alternative to a hamburger. Really, really good. Thank you Tavern at the Beach for the excellent menu. Thank you Kasi for the excellent service! You're back! And so are we! read more

Surprised this place is not better rated. The food was good, apple cider mule (sub vodka for tequila) was but service was what gets 5 stars. The bartenders were all sooo great. Friendly, genuine, funny, accommodating. A+ to your staff!! read more

I came here on a week night. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. The tavern feels like a sports bar that's been toned down in good taste. I got the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken breast was juicy but the sandwich needed more sauce or a salty component but the fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. Their drink selection is pretty good and they have $5 hard seltzer cans. I will come back once construction is complete outside. read more

Came here after doing some foodie tour with my friends to end the night. Vibes are great, drinks were great. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and interested in the trivia going on. read more

Tavern at the Beach - Tavern Margarita! - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place but they need to fix this TV lag!! 7 seconds difference between them playing the game game! People start cheering and we have no idea why!!! If you want to be a sports bar, you need to do a decent job showing the sports and this just isn't acceptable. Patriots game last week too. I'll update the review when they fix this but I can't believe management thinks this is "OK". read more

Tavern at the Beach - Inside - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Ashley is hands down one of the best bartenders I've ever had. Super friendly, quick with service, and she pours some of the best drinks I've had in a long time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're at The Tavern, make sure to grab a seat at her bar--you won't be disappointed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I have not been here since college & it looks like it has turned into a divey restaurant. Great for sporting events & to chill with friends. Pretzels: These pretzels are bomb! Garlicky! & their house made beer cheese is so good, forget the mustard & ask for 2 beer cheeses! Chicken Nuggs: Good drunk snacky. Cocktails are tasty but wish they were stronger. read more

Great place to visit in the Pacific Beach area for some drinks and bar food! Staff is very friendly and attentive. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and some mahi-mahi bites with fries. The mahi-mahi bites were tender and delicious and they give you quite a lot for one order. They were also fried to a perfect crisp. I heard they also have grilled mahi-mahi bites which I definitely have to try the next time. It came with fries and they were also delicious, crisp and seasoned very well. I can't forget about the tartar sauce. It looked like it was made fresh and was very tasty. We started eating right away and forgot to take a picture, there were many more mahi bites than you see in the picture. The ambience was very relaxing and they have tons of seating around the bar and away from the bar. The bar is really cool as it is an oval shaped bar with seating all around. read more

Tavern at the Beach - Mahi Mahi bites - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent service! The chicken parm was crunchy and moist. The pizza is also delicious.

We only stopped in for a quick snack and one drink but Chelsea gave us the best service! She recommended the pretzels and they were delicious. The ambiance is lively with good music, and tvs all over the place. read more

If I could rate this 0 stars, I would. Upon entrance I witnessed a patron being poorly greeted by a security guard. He felt the need to power trip on a patron entering the bar by continuously reiterating the rules of no outside beverages inside the bar. This was clearly understood by the patron, who immediately disposed of the drink when told. Despite being understood by the security, the security imposed on continuously reprimanding the patron. The patron had to explain his case multiple times over before the security allowed him to enter. Witnessing this while waiting in line was already an extremely uncomfortable situation. After entering the establishment, our group went to a less populated side of the bar. While at this side, a separate security guard was making his way through. This security guard bumped into a patron and proceeded to immediately say 'we have a problem?'. I find this incredibly inappropriate. If you are navigating through a crowd, you are highly likely to bump into someone unintentionally. This security guard responding in a hostile, unfriendly and extremely unwelcoming way was very uncomfortable to experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]After witnessing two altercations to patrons, I was extremely uncomfortable and decided to leave. I will not subject myself to an environment where the security are more concerned with their egos.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am highly disappointed with my experience and will not be returning again. This implies to me that the security is poorly trained. This implication poorly reflects the training of those that work here. I highly suggest a reoccurring training that emphasizes the importance of the role of the security, while highlighting the importance of not allowing their personal egos getting in the way of their job performance. read more

My friend and I went on a Wednesday , when they first open ! Luckily it was Happy Hour yay !! 2pm , it was my first time coming awesome drink list and food ( everything half off of that happy hour list ) , The bartender was awesome The drinks were soo yummy !! read more

My husband and I went here on a trip to San Diego. Admittedly we were a bit inebriated but the food is great. Really big portion sizes, bar/tavern vibe and a great wait staff. read more

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Good stop on a barhop! Stopped in for an early drink on a chill weekday and it was pretty empty. The bartender was friendly and mixed our drinks very quickly! We ordered two dirty shirley's and just took in the ambience at this stop in our barhop. Bathrooms were probably the CLEANEST I've ever seen a bar bathroom so that's most of the reasoning behind the 5-stars. Got the drink we came for, good drinks and good service! Nothing super special here from what I could see but not a bad place to grab a drink if you're in the area! read more

Tavern at the Beach - inside - Sports Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for a bachelorette party two nights in a row as it was walking distance from our Airbnb. It was a great time they had a dj both nights. Drinks were relatively cheap for San Diego. There was no cover either night. Saturday was definitely more busy than Friday. read more