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    The Golf Bar

    4.8 (116 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars, Golf
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    We are from LA and came to SD for work Max helped us out today and he was very attentive and top tier customer service if we had any issue or questions he was there with a quick response! He created our first experience memorable! Definitely recommending and coming back in the near future!

    Good for kids
    Jaycee T.

    We had a good ole time with the family at The Golf Bar. We rented two booths side by side so that the littles could have one and the adults could too. I was glad to see that there were many games inside addition to golf, baseball, football and dodgeball to name a few. The staff was super friendly and helpful when we had questions or wanted to try different gear. I would gladly add another star if the food was slightly better. It was so so, nothing much to share. Give it a try!

    Ultimate Grilled Cheese Bites and Tomato soup
    Gwyneth N.

    The price was 55$ for one hour of play, we reserved online but they do take walk ins! The woman working was very sweet and walked us through how to work the simulators. The food was mostly small bites and shareable items: we ordered the full send pizza and the cheese bites w tomato soup. I can definitely see this being a great place to go with coworkers or friends/family! I believe it's asian owned--overall definitely it is a must visit if you're bored or need a night out

    Megan C.

    Came here for a team building with my company and loved it! We reserved 2 bays for 9 people, so we were able to play multiple games at a time. The simulator is really creative and you get to actually throw things and swing a golf club! The service was super nice and they were there to help at anytime if we had questions or wanted to order more food/drink. I was really happily surprised with the food here. The pretzel is a must-get, the buffalo cauliflower, buffalo pizza, and meat pizza are all really great choices! I also like that they offer soju here, which isn't usually offered at other bars. Highly recommend this place to hang out with your friends or for a company outing.

    Bay #2 - Driving Range
    Jeff H.

    Great environment for a group to play a game of golf on a sim. Great selection of beers. The staff is awesome and the service was quick and effortless!

    Steven H.

    Very cool place to play some golf indoors. Service was great. Huge parking lot. You're welcome to bring your own clubs ofryou may choose to rent a set.

    James V.

    Had a wonderful experience here! Plentiful parking. The store is clean and spacious. While they accept walk-ins, it's a good idea to make a reservation by going online or calling. Pricing was $55 for 1 hour of game play. Golf clubs are available for rent for $10 for your entire party if you don't bring your own. They've got golf as well as other sports. We enjoyed the soccer and baseball as none of us had much experience golfing haha It was a fun time. The software worked pretty well. The service was outstanding. Super friendly and helpful without being overbearing. The food was great as well! The bratwurst and skillet cookie with ice cream were really tasty. The pricing was reasonable. Would definitely recommend this spot for something fun to do as a group!

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    Becky L.

    Don't be like me and avoid this place thinking it's a Golf supply store.. This is a really innovative gaming experience! There are roughly 4-5 interactive screens that offer a variety of games such as Golf, Football, Soccer, Dodgeball, Baseball, and Circus Games. Real sporting equipment is used to hit, kick, or throw a ball into the screen and play a variety of games. We went with a group of 6 people and reserved the screens for 2 hours. At first I was worried that would be too much time, but we played all the way into our last minutes! I wouldn't recommend many more people than 6 because you want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to play. Staff were very friendly and gave us a tutorial on how to use the device and were always available if we had questions or needed help. There is a bar and a kitchen on site so you can eat and drink while you're waiting for your turn, which was great. Since there are limited number of screens, this place isn't crowded and overall it's a nice place to relax and catch up with your friends without trying to yell over loud music or stand uncomfortably in the corner of bar with sticky floors. The beer was cold and the food was hot, but nothing to write home about. I wouldn't come here just for the kitchen, but it was good enough to keep the belly full and fuel the gamer inside of you. If you're looking for a date night, bachelor party, birthday party, or just a new thing to do with friends or family, I recommend this place. It's SO much better than sitting around a table and drinking - you're getting mental and physical stimulation!

    Christmas night at the golf bar!
    Ryan C.

    This place is awesome. The games are fun, but the reason it's so great is the staff. Jason and his team make the evenings enjoyable, competitive and fun. Even if you're not an avid golfer, there are so many games to play that make it enjoyable for everyone. This is a must visit for anyone looking for some fun in san diego!

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    Went to try out an indoor option for golf on a bad weather day with friends, totally worth it! Beer on tap was a plus!

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    We had so much fun playing various games. The staff is very friendly and lots of choices for food and drinks. Highly recommended!

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    Great place, amazing ambiance! Ellie provided excellent service and made the experience even better

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    Great Service & a Great Time! Such a good idea for company event or simple evening with friends! Even date night!

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    Ask the Community - The Golf Bar

    Are the kids welcome?

    HI Ana! All ages are welcome, though if you have a larger group of kids (over 5), we strongly recommend calling in to the store and having one of our associates help plan your outing! Thank you and we hope to see you soon.

    Can you bring in your own food? The food options seem really limited.

    Is there a difference between stimulator 1-4?

    Good morning. Is this a place I can brin fb my 5 year olds with me?

    Yes, I've seen groups of people rent two simulators. One for the kids and one for the adults so that their game play is not interrupted. Have also seen a small group with 1-2 kids and it was also fine with them all sharing

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    A group of us played multiple sports (golf, soccer, dodgeball, baseball and football) and loved the variation.

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