Was hanging in San Diego over the weekend with the family doing some shopping. While in this area heard a bunch of cheering on a Sunday. After not being able to ignore it anymore walked around the corner and found True North. I was waiting for our party to finish shopping next door so figured I would pop in and grab a quick drink. You seat yourself and it was in between the morning and afternoon games so there was plenty of space. Grabbed a spot at the bar and was greeted by one of their two awesome bartenders T! T was so freaking friendly and when I ordered my go to morning drink 'a bloody maria' she immediately reacted with a huge smile and said you are going to love this. She told me about the other bartenders bloody mix and it did not disappoint whatsoever. It was flavorful spicy and delicious. We just got that and a few beers. They had TVs all over to watch every game so I imagine it's a go to spot for the area. A pleasant surprise. Shoutout to those of us with me that wanted to shop next door so I could find my way North! read more

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Tamara (T) has been the BEST bartender i've ever had. The bar is very clean and fun vibe, but her energy was the best part. I would recommend her to anyone!!! read more

North Park certainly looks different today than it did 15 years ago and it's places like True North that have done their part to change the landscape of the neighborhood, all for the better. True North is great for: - Sports. Yes, so many places don't show the fights (UFC/Boxing) and they do. I don't love sports like that but it's always good to know the spots that show them. - Food... typically. My last visit revealed that the kitchen was out of order, which was an absolute bummer. The good thing was that they thought ahead and teamed up with another local spot to offer delivery to True North. - People watching. Much like other spots in NP, the people are half of the fun. I like that True North is a bit different when it comes to North Park and it's good to see that other places have looked at their approach being one that can fly if done well in North Park. read more

Angie was my bartender. She was super attentive. Asked what I needed right away. I think everyone hates waiting. Luckily I didn't have to lol It's a big area with a lot of tvs. Right in the heart of north park across the street from the parking garage. So you won't have any issue getting here. People watching is also key here lol. The food is fast to come out which we all appreciate. Is a good space with lots of daylight. It has that open San Diego bar feel that everyone likes. read more

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True North is a True Testament to Dive/Sport bar culture in a sea of gimmicks, novelties, and aesthetic. It's simple yet reliable, as a True Tavern should be. With affordable drink options for the common bargoer, to various tvs and comfortable seating options for any sporting event. As for food, they're one of the rare venues that allow for outside food from nearby venues - allowing for an established sense of community from a reliable source. read more

True North Tavern - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Diego, California

It's always a great place to grab a drink. You'll have to order food next door but the vibes are great and the music, if they aren't blasting sports, is great too. read more

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This is a serious complaint. My government issued ID was taken and not returned by a worker at this business. After doing my research this is not the first time this has happened. There appears to be a pattern of staff assuming someone is intoxicated or from out of town and then keeping their ID, assuming the person will not follow up and will be forced to replace it. This was not a misunderstanding. I was given false names by employees which I later verified were not their real names. I have documented the timeline and details. And to be clear, race does matter. This is a nighttime issue and Black patrons are disproportionately affected whether the business wants to acknowledge it or not. I expect accountability and a response. If this is dismissed I am prepared to share the full story publicly. read more

Always a good time for games or happy hour. The ambiance is as chill as the North Park neighborhood it serves. The bartenders are great and Dave, Tamara, and Nico are three of the best. read more

We stopped by for a group outing at True North! It was my first time here and was nervous when I heard it was in north park because parking is always a challenge! Luckily there is a parking structure right across the street that is a life savor! It is a very spacious bar ! We sat down and we were asked for drinks almost immediately and explained happy hour. We ordered the Slider Burgers with Fries , Nachos and Mac & Cheese and tacos . Everything was 10/10! I was soo impressed especially being from a bar! The Mac & cheese was my favorite ! The drinks were great and our server was awesome ! We will definetly be returning ! And highly recommend ! read more

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I think I found my spot for Sunday NFL food. Tons of Teats, tons of drinks, and lots of food !! I got the Diablo burger and made it a double ! Also my wife got the carne asada Mac n cheese which she loved. We shared the Buffalo wings and siracha wings and I think those are a must try !!! Definitely coming back here ! Our waitress was amazing and was so helpful. Great atmosphere! Follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and Tiktok for more delicious food @cerogrubs ! read more

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FIGHT NIGHT REVIEW: The staff is great and I really enjoyed them. The place itself is not the best for watching fights. You pay a cover to watch UFC FIGHTS but they will still show basketball, football, whatever else on half the TVs. Also the DJ loves to play his music any chance he gets. Daniel Cormier is interviewing a fighter after a win? Too bad, the DJ wants to make sure you hear the same Drake song you've heard on the radio for the thousandth time. If you're an actual fight fan this is not the place to watch fights. Either stop charging a cover, or realize that people are here to watch the actual UFC PPV. Won't be coming back to watch the fights here. read more

Came here Saturday night to watch the UFC fight , Sterling vs O'Malley . It was a $10 cover to enter , which wasn't that bad . Got lucky and found setting . It did take a while for the server to come by. We ordered chicken wings , Brussels sprouts and seared mahi . All 3 dishes we're total miss, not good at all. How can you kiss up Brussels sprouts ?! You can see by the picture it was way under cooked. However, in the beginning the server was better at getting our drinks. Towards the end of the night , she was no where to be found. We had to walk all the way over to the bar to close out . They need to be careful because people could easily walk out. Overall, come for drinks not so much food. read more

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Fun Saturday vibes... good DJ... good bartenders... margarita is legit. Clutch sports and fights on every TV. Not sure what all the negative press is about. I've been to a dozen bars or so here in North Park and this is on par. read more

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Over priced and slow. Food is fine, but I would not recommend getting any unless you are there. I understand that usually sports bars can be slow, especially when they're busy, True North is not. Expect to sit there while being ignored. There also isn't much of vibe, it's very one note. Nothing terrible, just basic. Food is fine, their truffle mac and cheese is actually quite good, but it's just your average sports bar. read more

I liked their food before but they are not serving food anymore. You have to order food from another place down the street and they will bring it to you. I went to the other place and ate and had my beer there instead. read more

Popped in for a quick beverage and to check the score of the Padres game between errands today. Ordered 2 drinks off the HH menu (1 draft at $5 and a glass of wine at $6). When the bill came they changed us for 4 drinks. When we pointed out the error, the waitress seemed annoyed, but eventually came back with a new bill... and the new bill STILL had the wrong prices! They charged us $5 for the beer and $8 for the wine. We didn't bother arguing a second time... but seriously?? Do better. read more

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They serve their beer in plastic cups. I'm not a toddler. Place was a ghost town on a Saturday night. Hard pass

Extremely filthy bar and restrooms. Staff at bar seemed under the influence, I was very uncomfortable and will not be returning

Our friends wanted to find a spot to start off the night and a few of them suggested True North - this was my first time coming here so I went in with no expectations, just an agenda to drink. - PARKING - Street parking - if you're lucky you'll find a spot nearby. Otherwise, you'll probably need to circle around a few times and walk a few blocks. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Security checks IDs at the front before you go in. Once you go in, it's open seating with various high tables, booths, and bar seating available. Fairly big interior and there were many groups with more than 8 people. Luckily most of their seating arrangements allowed everyone to be in the same area. Tons of TV screens around the bar and wall edges for you to enjoy games. Waitress comes by with a few menus, and circled around to grab our orders. She did keep on checking in on us throughout the night, which is always appreciated. - DRINKS - They have a pretty good selection of beers on tap and had a few holiday cocktail drinks available. Everything was fairly priced, and the drinks tasted pretty good. Our group enjoyed the Lemon Drop and Sex at the Park. - OVERALL - If you have a large group and want a place to hang out and grab a few drinks, True North will definitely be able to house you! I do think it's a place to start off at, rather than partying hard or ending the night here. read more

I've been coming here a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic because it's been fully opened for some time now, with both outdoor and indoor seating available. One of the main reasons we choose True North is because it's a safe bet that they're showing the game we want to watch, such as NBA, NFL, and UFC/boxing fights. We paid $10 recently during the pandemic (Sept 2020) for one of the popular UFC fights, which can still get pretty busy, so I recommend coming early on these nights. Great place for sports, drinks, and finger-food. I've tried their Fully Loaded Tots, Basket of Tots, Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Chili Wings, BBQ Tenders, and Buffalo Cali Nugs (Cauliflower). Everything is pretty good. Fully Loaded Tots are crispy tots with cheese, salsa, and crema on top, which is great for sharing and has delicious combination of flavors. I like the Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts too, which was coated evenly in the sauce and the sesame seeds added a crunchy texture to it. I wish the Brussels Sprouts were bigger. Wings are cooked nice & crispy and have a wide range of sauces to pick from, but the Sweet Chili is always the best choice to me. Buffalo Cauliflower was good, but could've been better if it wasn't drenched in sauce. Wide range of alcohol to pick from at their full bar. Service is great! Billy, our usual server, is friendly, quick, and never hesitant to help when we need something. He's awesome every time. What to expect during Covid: -Two outdoor patios are open, one in the front and one in the back -Inside is open as well (Sept 2020) -All employees wearing masks. Customers expected to wear mask to and from table and employees will say something if they notice your mask not all the way on -QR code on table to pull up menu -Can get really busy/full inside during popular games/fights on TV -Temperature taken at the door read more

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Love this place!! I've been coming here most Sundays to watch football and I've always had the best times. The highlight is the all day happy hour on Sundays which is impossible to pass up considering well drinks and beers are $5-$6 and food is cheap as well! They have great bar food as well, I've enjoyed the fries, tacos, and Ceasar salad. It can get really busy but the bartenders are always so helpful and as attentive as they can be considering how packed it can be. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Frankie, who was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend coming to watch sports or even just for a drink! read more

I showed up after midnight, and the place was extremely busy. Very loud smells like beer. I guess it just really is not my type of place. Check it out for yourself and see what you think. read more

Sat at the bar early afternoon on a Sunday. It was pretty quiet but picking up. Ordered a drink and some food off the happy hour menu. The glass the drink came in had obvious lipstick stains and other stains to the point I thought she grabbed from the dirty stack. When I asked for a clean glass she brought out more that looked about as bad as the one she served me in and said their dishwasher doesn't get it clean Food was subpar as well. I don't recommend going here. Too many other spots with higher quality food and drinks. If you do find yourself here, I'd recommend ordering a canned beverage - better chance of it being clean... Staff was nice enough to me and seemed to try to be attentive, but being okay with serving dirty glassware is crazy. Management needs to do better in setting their staff up for success read more

RUDE. UNPROFESSIONAL. THIEVES. I was excited to eat here as it was my first time but I will never return. I came here with my friend last night and had a terrible experience. The female bartenders with the tattoos were very rude. As soon as we ordered our drinks she wanted us to cash out, not even giving us the opportunity to order food. We then told her we wanted to order and she gave my friend and I attitude when ordering. The other bartender gave us our check and stood there waiting for us to pay. I gave her cash and she never returned with my change. When our food came out I had no silverware and told two other employees I was waiting on silverware. A customer ended up giving me his silverware before an employee gave me some. The food was decent but the environment and unprofessional employees ruined the experience completely. read more

One of the few places that actually shows boxing . So glad to find one. Wish there was food

It's a Friday night and there are no more than 100 people here if that and the bar is incredibly slow. It should not take 15-20 minutes to get a drink once ordered. These bartenders would not fair well in an actual high paced atmosphere. The music is decent so that's a plus. The waitress staff is a bit all over the place. They sometimes come to the tables and it takes forever to get a drink order in. It would honestly be much faster to go to the bar on a night like this and that's saying something considered how slow they are as well. It's not busy by industry standards but they are simply slow. Eh this place is just ok. Maybe it's an off night but I've been to better. Hell chilis is better than this with drinks. Id hate to see how long food takes. read more

I've been here plenty of times when it's a dance floor, to playoff season, covid at 50% capacity to now outdoors only. If you do go now as of November 16-however long we are in the purple tier it's obviously outdoors only. Kitchen is closed but they give you 5 dollar voucher each person for the restaurant next to them. You pull Up the menu on the QR code on the table and call them And they'll deliver it to you. Only thing is true north takes your credit card when you sit but when the food is delivered they ask for a credit card. No biggie to me but just a heads up. The drinks are always good here and so is the staff read more

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Stopped by while bar hopping in north park last weekend. Amazing ambience. Tamara was lovely, fast and attentive service.

Bring the pool table back! This place used to be the perfect pop off! I really want to like this place but it continues to decline.

The DMV has better customer service than this place. Absolute trash. If it was one bartender having a bad night, okay. But it was everyone that worked here. We sat down at the bar which had about 10 other patrons sitting at it. The bartenders looked at us and then.....nothing. Just sat there. Awkward. And just flat out weird. I did this rodeo for ten years downtown and even on my worst days of doing doubles with brunch and cocktailing from 8am to 4am the next day would i ever act like this. I work to make money and part of that comes from the service you give. ZERO HUSTLE. SO LAME. read more

Tamara is the best server I've ever had. Every time me and my friend go to True North, we always be sure to have her as our server. Her attention, quickness, and friendly smile are the reasons I go there. A lot of places don't provide that hospitality. But she does. If she were to not be there, I don't think I'd go back to True North. Keep up the great work T. read more

Stopped in and sat at the bar. We were acknowledged after 10 minutes. Bartenders never came over and took our order. The place wasn't even crowded. Also a couple came in after us and received service before we did. I would hate to assume it's because we are POC, but hey. It is what it is. read more

The ambience is pretty hip, paying garage right across the street, location in a busy North Park area. But, the tables are sticky, booth chairs could use a wiping down, and service is not great. Even if a server does come to your table, if you started a tab with the bar, the server can't put your order on your tab. Uhhh...then what's the point? To boot, you have to order fix from a restaurant next door. There's a kitchen, but nothing happening in there. You call a number that's on the menus asks the food gets delivered to your table, which is pretty cool. The food is good, but so expensive! We were watching football playoff games and a dj would play music during commercial breaks. The music was awesome. Great music choices by the dj. However, I won't be going back. read more

Watch out for the bouncers at True North. They pick and choose who they charge a cover to and then the front desk guy will add a tip, for himself, if you pay with card. Pay with cash and check your receipts read more

Honest advertising, great service and prices. #U31fail, #NFLSundayHappyHour. If you're watching football you can't go wrong here. read more

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Service isn't great. There are several people hanging out by the bar and our drinks are empty. The food is bar food. Kind of greasy. This place has the potential to be really cool. I would go here more if it were better We just like to hang out in north park. We don't go for the fights. I wish they would read the yelp reviews and do something to improve it. read more

I have been here several times and each time this place gets worse and worse. Last time we came here over a year ago for UFC fights and cover was $10. Service was awful and we had a big group of people that had a large tab. We decided to give it another try today and as we are walking in the bouncer told us that that the cover is $20 per person. We had a group of 6 people that immediately said no and went to another bar in old town that has a $5 cover. Wondering if next year cover will be $30? Absolutely ridiculous. For a big group like us it would have made more sense to buy the fight at home. Given all the reviews here lately, it's obvious that it's going downhill. Food is also mediocre and overpriced. read more

Charged us for removing items from our food, their nachos are about 4 steps below ballpark nachos yet $14 even without meat or even beans, which I didn't ask for. Sat around and watched 5 employees talking amongst each other and their friends or on their phones. Had to go interrupt the bartender and his friends sitting on the patio to ask for our check and a to go box. read more

Fun bar to watch games. They have good breakfast. Yummy breakfast burritos . I love the loaded tot bowl. I like to watch football there. Their sears are very comfortable lol. All the other appetizers are great too. Fun fun fun!!! read more

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Stopped by here to try and watch a WC match and had one of the more unpleasant experiences I've had in a long time. The kitchen was apparently closed/being remodeled but that is something that we should have been made aware of as we entered the establishment. We tried to still order drinks but were told they didn't have the necessary ingredients to make mimosas....What's the point of staying open at this point? Avoid at all costs. read more