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Tower Bar

Tower Bar

Dive Bar, Rock Club, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
City Heights, San Diego
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Tower Bar
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  • Stars
    Ranked #8 for dive bars in San Diego
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    Desirae
    "Freddie makes the best bloody mary's in town!"(6 Tips)
    Spike
    "Rooftop bar in beautiful San Diego with $4 Jameson shots?"(2 Tips)
    Danny I.
    "Tell Mick he's a fucktard."(2 Tips)
    Ma B.
    "You HAVE to get Freddie's Famous Bacon Bloody Mary's!!!"(2 Tips)
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  • Geoff B.
    Geoff BellApril 16, 2013
    Sick place beer is good bands get like two free beers for playing good if your trawling and broke as well happy hr is 4-7 for drafts and its 3$ during that time! $10 for genuine absinthe!
  • Phil V.
    Phil ValdezJuly 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place for cheap drinks, great bands from different genres and the bartender on Monday's is the shit!
  • San Diego Architectural Foundation
    San Diego Architectural FoundationFebruary 3, 2014
    The Art Deco Euclid Tower was constructed in 1932 and is one of City Heights' most recognizable landmarks. It is seen as important to the community both historically and culturally.
  • Kimberly M.
    Kimberly MartinApril 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Loves it! DJ Esco Phil on the tables after 9 on Mondays. Old school ska and dancehall, punk rock, 80s bangers. Awesome!
  • IFC
    IFCJuly 6, 2011
    Good crowd, music, and drinks make this a great night spot. The live bands are the overall attraction.
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaOctober 15, 2023
    Legit absinthe
  • Nanc D.heart icon on user image
    Nanc DingmanAugust 21, 2014
    Great beer and great music
  • Wendy
    WendyJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask bartenders where the tower car crash painting is and ask them to move the t-shirt so you can see it
  • Spike
    SpikeFebruary 11, 2013
    Rooftop bar in beautiful San Diego with $4 Jameson shots? Sign us up!
  • Jackie L.
    Jackie LozaApril 10, 2013
    They have angry orchard crisp apple cider on tap!
  • Desirae
    DesiraeJanuary 10, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Freddie makes the best bloody mary's in town! $4 bacon bloody's m-f 4-7pm
  • Justin T.
    Justin ThomasNovember 8, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Freddie with his Bacon Bloodys on Sundays...so good, they will turn your brain into shitfuck.
  • Desirae
    DesiraeJanuary 2, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Freddy is the best! Give the man some love, in tip form. Lots of love.
  • Camille P.heart icon on user image
    Camille PascaleApril 7, 2017
    Music! Cheap!
  • Analea M.
    Analea MurrayJuly 12, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Happy hour 4-7 great drink prices, and of course bitchin bartenders! ;)
  • Ma B.
    Ma BelleOctober 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Sunday Funday!! You HAVE to get Freddie's Famous Bacon Bloody Mary's!!!
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan SinnJanuary 15, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Competitive eating contest every Thursday, winner gets a $30 bar tab!!!
  • San Diego Reader
    San Diego ReaderSeptember 2, 2010
    Here's the Deal at Tower Bar Read more
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan SinnJanuary 3, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Come celebrate Danuary!! All month at the Tiz
  • DAN W.
    DAN WISEDecember 15, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    Add a tip to the bartender.
  • Tee P.
    Tee PeeApril 29, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Freddys bday!!!!
  • Dannielle C.heart icon on user image
    Dannielle CAugust 10, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Drink absinthe fucktard:)
  • Desirae
    DesiraeJanuary 2, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Tip Freddy hard, real hard.
  • Mick R.heart icon on user image
    Mick RosslerOctober 21, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    try the Absinthe.
  • Danny I.heart icon on user image
    Danny InfiniteJune 15, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    Get a PBR tall boy and a shot of Jameson.
  • Danny I.heart icon on user image
    Danny InfiniteSeptember 20, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    Tell Mick he's a fucktard. ;)
  • Dannielle C.heart icon on user image
    Dannielle CDecember 24, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    Tie your shoes
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Tower Bar
4757 University Ave (at Euclid Ave)
San Diego, CA 92105
United States
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City Beat Best Dive Bar - 2007, 2011 San Diego Magazine -Best of San Diego August, 2010 Bartender of the Month for July 2005,and October 2006 Monday nights at The Tower with Lady Dottie & The Diamonds was one of SPIN Magazine's top 101 things to do, June 2006.
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Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
  • Mon
    • 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
  • Tue–Sun
    • 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(619) 284-0158
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@thetowerbar
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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Yes
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No
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