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O'Brien's Pub
Pub, Burger Joint, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Kearny Mesa, San Diego
"pesto chicken prosciutto melt with garlic fries!"(4 Tips)
"Nice beer selection, and by far the most comfortable seats."(6 Tips)
"The roast beef torta sandwich on Fridays is amazing!"(4 Tips)
"Soccer fans and beer afficianados, this is your place!"(2 Tips)
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One of San Diego's Holy Trinity of Beer Pubs with Toronado and Hamilton's being the other two. The parking lot definitely qualifies as THE worst in SD. Door Ding Central. Consider yourself warned.
- Brian RossonJune 11, 2012The roast beef torta sandwich on Fridays is amazing! Parking is always tough. If you get there before 11:30 am for lunch, you might have a chance at finding a spot in the lot.
Sam PaniniAugust 22This might be a hidden gem of San Diego. It’s apparently one of the best beer bars in town. Get the Nate’s (a pork belly sandwich).
David LaSpalutoJanuary 8, 20141 of Draft Magazine's 2014 best 100 beer bars in the US http://draftmag.com/features/americas-100-best-beer-bars-2014/
Nick GomogdaAugust 24, 2014Great beer AND great food. Chicken torta on Fridays is a must. Any of their specials are excellent. Top notch beer selection.
Chelsea MFebruary 26, 2013Super chill, good food and beers, it reminded me of a cozier (read warmer) Spikes American Pub from SLO
Cesar VelandiaJuly 4, 2014Great local and hard to find craft brews. You'll need a license to hunt for parking, but well worth it.
Great craft beer bar with solid pub food. What else do you really need?
#1 Beer Bar in the USA! https://fox5sandiego.com/news/business/this-san-diego-pub-was-named-no-1-beer-bar-in-us/- Coming to O'Brien's is never a bad choice. My favorite food is the pesto chicken prosciutto melt with garlic fries!
Konrad FellmannSeptember 28, 2021Great beer selection and the corned beef was delicious and super tender
U.S. SoccerJune 4, 2011Located in beautiful San Diego, O'Brien's is an established destination for San Diego’s soccer fans and is billed as “The Hoppiest Place on Earth.”
It's fun to watch people come here and order Coors. I've been coming here for nearly 7 yrs and it never gets old.
Tom OkerlundDecember 31, 2010Great place for the best beers in town. You'll spot more brewmasters hangin out here more than anywhere else in San Diego.
- Travis ChesneyJuly 6, 2010Soccer fans and beer afficianados, this is your place! Tip: talk with Tom about the San Diego Flash, the pro soccer team in SD; he's a co-owner!
Best beer & best food I've ever had at a pub or bar. Plus the people here are great!!
- Nice beer selection, and by far the most comfortable seats.
Dan BrownSeptember 30, 2011These guys love hoppy beers. If you love hops, you won't be short of options.
Get the veggie melt on the 8 grain bread (not the standard roll) and add BACON...for the win!
WorldSoccerShopDecember 20, 2010O’Brien’s has been nominated as one of ten finalists for Best U.S. Soccer Bar in the Best of U.S. Soccer awards.
Lia DuarteJuly 6, 2010Amazing staff and true family customer service. Best bar in town to watch any sporting event like the World Cup!
Best bartenders in town pouring the best craft beers in town. If they have Pliny on tap, get one.
Best bar. No haste. Also no booze :( But bartender Michelle more than makes up for it.
Great place to watch big soccer matches, but not if you're afraid of people. Gets packed.
If you are here on Friday, order a Torta Sandwich! Best thing on the board...
Teresa GabardyJuly 25, 2012If you have a peanut allergy, don't eat here. They use peanut oil to fry their food. I love their beer though.
Jennifer DaviesApril 3, 2010Get the veggie melt and don't nix the onions. It's a good cheap companion to a pint!- Monkes lunch its awesome great beer imports (1) to go!and the best food in SD
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- 10:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 10:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 10:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(858) 715-1745
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Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Shannon Herlihy - 8.6
"Great beer variety and great bar grub, best wings!!"
Alef - 7.4
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- 7.6
"Strawberry lemonade icy and crispy chicken! Parking is laaaame, though, but its a good place to bring friends and see who can handle Tapex's x3 spicy crispy chicken."
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"Best ramen in San Diego. This place does a tastier chicken-based broth than Tentenyu."
Jacqueline L. - 7.7
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