Ava was a pleasure last night at dinner with my longtime college friend and myself…read more She was very timely, checked in with us often, and was very personable. She is a great find.

Staff Friendly and attentive, space is inviting. Stopped by…read morefor dinner during a Padres game and there were a few people inside but easy to get a seat. Food came fast and was hot and tasted great. Ordered the Scotch egg, which at $15 was a little pricey for one egg, but it was large and could have been split by 4 people for a nice appetitizer. Had the bangers and mash as an entree, the entree price at $23 was very reasonable. Portion size was excellent. Add the required Guinness and with tax and tip you are at $60. Overall a nice spot in the Gaslamp to get some nice Irish food.

I had such a great time here, definitely would come again. Amazing food, and a good price. The…read morefish and chips were really authentic. Huge menu and so many drinks...cocktails were great! Just an ideal establishment I think, one that values good cooking, atmosphere, and community. The seating areas were cozy inside and outside. We loved the live Irish folk music. It really seems like a great place to hang out

The luck of the Irish! Our crew of 10 snagged a booth at The Pub to watch one of the World Cup…read moregames over July 4th weekend. This place was hawt, hawt, hawt. Temperatures were rising and this bar filled up quick. To cool off, we ordered a number of brews for the table, as well as a few shooters from their menu. I adored the lemon drops and would easily order a second or third round. No complaints. To chase it all down, we went to town on their appetizer menu. The table shared poutine, chicken fingers and fries. Nothing about this trip was healthy, but everything tasted so so good. I love a bar filled with locals and this is exactly the vibe The Pub brought to the table. I'd recommend if you're seeking an afternoon of people watching, cheap bears, and greasy bites.

We've been to Shakespeare's Pub & Grille a few times now and have loved it every time! They're one…read moreof the only bars in San Diego that show F1 races, so they usually get a pretty good turnout of fans. It's nice to find that kind of community, especially when you want to watch a race with people who are just as into it as you are. We came for the final race of the season a while back, and they opened early for it, which was so awesome! It really has that British pub vibe, and I love it. We tried their breakfast that day and really enjoyed it. Recently, we decided to come back for their Sunday roast because TikTok convinced me I needed to try one, and I'm so glad we did because it was phenomenal! The price is great for the amount of food you get, too. The roast was tender and juicy, and I'd never tried a Yorkshire pudding before. I loved the crispy yet chewy texture! The veggies were fresh, and the potatoes came mashed and crispy, both seasoned perfectly. The savory gravy tied everything together. We also got the fish and chips, which came in a good-sized portion with fresh fries. The onion rings were battered rather than breaded, which is my favorite, and these were thick, crispy, and came with a really good ranch dressing. Even the Caesar salad was surprisingly fresh for a pub! The service has also been great every time we've visited, even when the place is packed. Shakespeare's is such a good spot for food and drinks, but honestly, it's also one of my favorite places to catch an F1 race. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the community, it's definitely a spot I'd recommend checking out!

The only reason they get four stars is because I was hoping for mushy peas with my fish and chips…read more The breading on the fish is light. It has flavor. It's delicious. The chips are not french fries they're true chips. They're good. The servers are friendly. The atmosphere is very puppy always catch futbol match or an F1 race And the Guinness is the best in town

Fun spot! Huge shoutout to Nika. She is an exceptional…read morebartender, best one I've had yet. She is very personable and her service is exceptional. I don't usally leave reviews but she made my sunday night next level awesome! Great at making drinks & making people happy. Took care of me & my friends and made sure I was safe and okay multiple times due to lot of guys being there too, love knowing I'm safe at a bar as a girl, We need more bartenders like Nika, hope to see her more often!

Well... This was our attempt for this months New places with old friends. We ended up just having a…read moredrink and heading elsewhere. I hate leaving questionable reviews.. but also feel when we researched places we didn't get an accurate story. This is a true neighborhood pub.. the place you come so everybody knows your name. Which I love and can appreciate. But as an outsider it was kinda chaotic instead. A bartender came to clean a table for us. The largest grossest bugger hanging out of his nose, he had sweat marks so large there was no need to lift his arms to see them. He proceeded then to do shots at the bar with costumers. Which again... I totally can appreciate having a good time in a good neighborhood pub. The floors were so dirty around the booths. The menus dirty. Just over all couldn't stay and eat here. Did get some good laughs watching a few very inebriated customers, had some good drinks and went on our way. We personally wouldn't come back, but again if you live in the neighborhood and it's just that place you come to for your hang with friends, it's looks like it's a fun place.

Neighborhood has been one of our go-to spots in downtown San Diego for years. The food, the…read moreatmosphere, the way the place is decorated, there's so much to love. But the hospitality is what made this place special to us from the beginning. For us, that started with Frank. He's since moved on to other CH Projects, but we still remember how welcome he made us feel. Our experience with him at Neighborhood was really the beginning of us falling in love with CH Projects as a whole. When I think about why we keep coming back, people like Frank are a huge part of that. And the food has stayed so consistently good. The Hood Burger, bone marrow, bolognese, burrata, pierogies, bloomin' onion... at this point, I'm practically listing the menu. In all the years we've been coming here, I honestly can't think of a bad dish we've had. It's one of our favorite places to work into a night out because we know we're going to eat well and enjoy being there. On our latest visit, Drew reminded me of exactly how we felt when we first came here and met Frank. He was so kind, patient, and hospitable, and he made our experience every bit as memorable. Years later, getting that same level of care means a lot. While we were waiting for our food, I also noticed some guests being unnecessarily rude to the staff, especially Drew. He kept his composure and stayed professional throughout it, even when people weren't giving him the same respect he was giving them. That made me appreciate him even more and want to take the time to give him the recognition he deserves. Drew, thank you for taking such good care of us. I hope the people you work with know how much of an impression you leave on guests. The food and atmosphere give us plenty of reasons to come back, and people like you and Frank are what make Neighborhood top tier. Five stars, without hesitation.

Sometimes you find the best places because you're actually looking for somewhere else…read more Neighborhood is right in front of Young Blood, and after our cocktail experience, the bartender was so damn nice that we ended up stopping back in with her for French fries and another cocktail. Honestly, this is how a night out should work. No rigid itinerary. Just good people, fries, cocktails and one more stop because nobody was ready to go home yet.

This place looks like a fun spot! The food looks tasty and the atmosphere seems lively. Definitely…read morea place I'd check out with friends.

Loved this place! The food was so good! I got the Pork Belly Benedict, and omg, it was delicious!…read moreIt was a little different from your typical Benedict because it was served on a potato cake with maple sauce, and the flavors went so well together! My hubby got the Cali burrito and really enjoyed it too. I also loved the vibe inside. It's such a cute spot to grab brunch and drinks! They had the whole place decorated in a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, which was super cute and made the atmosphere even better Definitely a fun spot for brunch, and I'd love to come back!

Stopped in on a Sunday evening and it was pretty busy. Despite the crowd, the service was…read moreexcellent. They've got a good mix of seating with indoor tables, bar seating, and an outdoor area. Big bonus: they hand out complimentary hot dogs, which is such a fun and unexpected touch. Oh, and their peanut butter shots are amazing! Overall, great service, lively crowd, and just an easy, fun place to hang out. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Had a great time popping in here on a random week night with a friend. The bartender was friendly…read moreand nice despite having a relatively large group to handle during a weeknight. I thoroughly enjoyed the complementary hot dog to wash down my beer and shot!

The Church is a location for The Lost Abbey brewery which is based in San Diego. Of course as the…read morename implies this brewery location (Lost Abbey has more than one location) is inside a church building. And the design and themes on the inside continue with the idea that you are indeed inside a church which is pretty cool as it really adds to the "Abbey" experience. But onto the beer review and what we had here. We had the Moral Codes which is a Double/Imperial IPA. I sometimes don't always have the best enthusiasm for IPA's but this one is very good. It is lively, vibrant, memorable and bitter... as many good IPA'S are (and some so so ones too). Additional flavor features in this beer are citrus, juniper, a natural sweetness and a very strong presence. As I said I have had beers from this brewery before and was impressed before and that continues with our most recent experience. Very good beer and this location is fun to enjoy their libacial enhancements at!

Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Price: $ ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes, downstairs Ambiance: casual Pros: unique bar inside an old church. Flights of beer available. You can order food from next door

My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

Drinks are hit and miss. No menu bar is more gimmicky than anything…read more I'm sure there's some set menu that the bartenders just play off of and quality of the drinks really really just depends on who's your bartender. First round was great, not exactly what we ordered but still quality cocoktail. Second round was not good at all. And especially not what we ordered lol The wait on off days can be 5-10 minutes. Busy days it can be 1-2 hours. Drinks: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 4/10

RAISED BY WOLVES @ UTC LA JOLLA…read more Raised by Wolves is located inside UTC La Jolla, tucked away in the very back of the mall near the Din Tai Fung area. I would definitely recommend parking around Corner Bakery or near 24 Hour Fitness for the closest way in. This was my very first time going to Raised by Wolves. I made a reservation on OpenTable, and if you are reading this right now, I highly recommend booking one. When we got there, the wait was two hours for people without a reservation. I booked for 9 PM on a Saturday night with my friends after dinner. We actually arrived at UTC earlier than expected, so we let the host know and they let us in about 20 minutes early. As for parking, they do not validate here. Parking is free for the first hour and then two dollars per hour after that, so just be aware that you may end up paying for parking when you visit this bar. It is set up like a speakeasy, which is really cool. You get to see where the actual bar is hidden. We ended up ordering a bunch of cocktails and the drinks were super great. I really loved the vibe overall. It was lively and chatty, and the staff was super friendly. The ambiance is very dark and classy. Keep in mind they do not serve food here. It is purely drinks only. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping by.

Finally came to visit this bar, after reading other reviews both good and bad, I figured wth. We…read morewaited about 10 minutes for reservation, sat on the revolving fireplace and sat at the bar. You can essentially sit wherever, but the bar is the best seat in the house IMO. The scenery was cool and had the prohibition era feel to it, however the music was current and WAY TOO loud. There is nothing more annoying to have to shout to the person sitting over the next barstool for a conversation. So there's that. We ordered the Island Old Fashioned, which sounded interesting, but...alittle disappointed. I wanted to order another cocktail, but we had dinner reservations. The bartender(s) barely spoke and if they did, we wouldn't have been able to hear them, you know, because of the loud music. Maybe we'll come again for other cocktails when we visit San Diego again. Until then, RBW is a "check off the list" kind of thing.