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Star Bar

Dive Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Gaslamp, San Diego
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6.4/10
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    Michael F.
    "salamat po" to the Filipino aunties behind the bar"(4 Tips)
    Joe B.
    "Great place, cheap drinks, smells terrible but adds to the scene."(5 Tips)
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  • Jessica G.heart icon on user image
    Jessica GeiszlerFebruary 15, 2013
    You order a vodka soda, you get a glass of vodka on the rocks with a splash of soda. AWESOME. More for your money at Star Bar. Very cool inside, too, with a good mix of clientele. A locals' hangout.
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  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PalacioJanuary 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The cheapest, strongest happy hour drinks in the Gaslamp. Start your night here.
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  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaJune 18, 2015
    Some of the cheapest drinks you can find in downtown. Perfect for your pre-game needs!
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  • Scott S.
    Scott SkyburnNovember 10, 2013
    Rude a$$ bouncers. Seriously why do you feel so entitled, you're a BOUNCER at a DIVE BAR. Plenty of room inside but they decided to have people form a line and not let anyone in.
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  • Tim E.
    Tim ErdmannJuly 9, 2013
    Quite literally one of the best dive bars in Downtown SD. Good strong drinks.
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  • Michael F.
    Michael FiszmanJuly 10, 2010
    Definitely get a Mojo...it will get you where you need to go for the rest of the night and make sure to say "salamat po" to the Filipino aunties behind the bar afterwards!
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  • Sauce H.
    Sauce HoundMay 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    They finally pulled the boards from the windows here to let a little more light in on the weirdness... It only took three or eight years.
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  • Ben C.heart icon on user image
    Ben ChaudoinApril 3, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Remember to always end the night with a Mojo and don't forget to tip the bartender.
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  • Jase L.heart icon on user image
    Jase LaudadioJuly 3, 2016
    Not a bad little dive. Big place and a few fun little game stuff.
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  • eric c.
    eric chanthathoneDecember 19, 2012
    Cheap drinks, big titty aunties, and not many tool bags. Interesting crowd, but mos def a good spot to get your pre-fade on haha.
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  • Joshua M.
    Joshua McCartneyMarch 1, 2013
    Find someone whose significant other flies with air force one. She likes to buy shots. Take a bear fucker!
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  • Ruby U.
    Ruby UnderwoodApril 14, 2011
    This is the bar you are suppose to find after your drunk... I'm told most can't find it.... But I found it on the first try and took pictures for proof... I suggest u do the same...
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  • El Doostyheart icon on user image
    El DoostyApril 16, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Gets you good ‘n tight
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  • Ray E.heart icon on user image
    Ray ElkinsApril 3, 2011
    One of, if not THE best, dive bars in San Diego. Cheap drinks...cash only bar.
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  • Tim P.
    Tim PylesOctober 18, 2011
    Hands down the best bar downtown! Cheap drinks and no douchebags, usually... Read more
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  • Jose M.heart icon on user image
    Jose MontenegroApril 13, 2015
    Good prices but mostly a bunch of dudes hanging out drinking
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  • Joe B.heart icon on user image
    Joe BarrettFebruary 25, 2013
    Great place, cheap drinks, smells terrible but adds to the scene.
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  • Mark R.
    Mark RubinsteinMarch 6, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask Terrisa to show you what happens when there's a earthquake... Beware of the flying shot glasses!!!
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  • Derek Q.heart icon on user image
    Derek QuinnMarch 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Now taking Credit Cards!!!!!
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  • Dust A.
    Dust AgentNovember 12, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Cash only. Get a few rubber ducky shots and you'll be set.
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  • Ronald T.
    Ronald ToledoSeptember 6, 2011
    Great dive bar. Cheap drinks.
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  • Foodie Diva B.
    Foodie Diva BJune 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    $5 Crown Royal
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  • Jennifer J.
    Jennifer JuckettApril 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Beer and whiskey. Stat. Maybe some Doritos.
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  • D R.
    D RenaudFebruary 12, 2012
    This is a dive bar..why is there a line??
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  • Louie
    LouieJanuary 17, 2010
    Get a mojo you won't be sorry
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  • Shane S.heart icon on user image
    Shane SmithMarch 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't call the ladies "Auntie" they hate it!!
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  • Ryan S.
    Ryan SinnMay 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Teresa does not get paid enough to put up with your shit... Tip her generously!!!
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  • wheat knee
    wheat kneeNovember 20, 2010
    They ain't scared to bust out the 99 bananas
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  • Brian B.
    Brian BradyNovember 12, 2009
    Not for the faint of heart. This is a bar where people drink
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  • Don L.
    Don LeynesMay 15, 2010
    Home of the Auntie Panties.
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  • Maurice S.
    Maurice SamuelsMarch 17, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try Black Bush =)
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  • Maria M.
    Maria MariaApril 18, 2013
    Aweful place!!! Ppl r rude and racists. STAY AWAY!!!
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