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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.
Chelsea MFebruary 26, 2013Super chill, good food and beers, it reminded me of a cozier (read warmer) Spikes American Pub from SLO
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.
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/
Cesar VelandiaJuly 4, 2014Great local and hard to find craft brews. You'll need a license to hunt for parking, but well worth it.- Coming to O'Brien's is never a bad choice. My favorite food is the pesto chicken prosciutto melt with garlic fries!
Great craft beer bar with solid pub food. What else do you really need?
Konrad FellmannSeptember 28, 2021Great beer selection and the corned beef was delicious and super tender
Best beer & best food I've ever had at a pub or bar. Plus the people here are great!!- 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!
Dan BrownSeptember 30, 2011These guys love hoppy beers. If you love hops, you won't be short of options.
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.”
Lia DuarteJuly 6, 2010Amazing staff and true family customer service. Best bar in town to watch any sporting event like the World Cup!
Get the veggie melt on the 8 grain bread (not the standard roll) and add BACON...for the win!
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.
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.
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.
Great place to watch big soccer matches, but not if you're afraid of people. Gets packed.- Nice beer selection, and by far the most comfortable seats.
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.
If you are here on Friday, order a Torta Sandwich! Best thing on the board...
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.
Jennifer DaviesApril 3, 2010Get the veggie melt and don't nix the onions. It's a good cheap companion to a pint!
Michael LundbergJanuary 6, 2010Make sure to try the garlic fries (that is, if you like garlic - it's heaping).
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- Mon
- 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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Jukebox
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Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
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