Serious Fun: A Day Drinking Guide
10 great places to enjoy an adult beverage in the morning and afternoon–not just at night
Barleymash
Nightlife glows in San Diego. Additionally, the city’s year-round sun-and-sand vibe will also have you seeking out bars and restaurants suitable for daytime drinks and noshes.
Downtown, as well as up and down the coast, offers a bevy of barstools and beachside tables ready to quench your thirst. Here are 10 cool spots to enjoy a margarita, sip a Bloody Mary or discover local craft beer and cocktails.
Where: 600 Fifth Ave #6916, San Diego, CA 92101
On any night of the week, the biggest downtown crowds flock to Barleymash. At Fifth and Market, the spacious pub is located in the geographic heart of the Gaslamp Quarter (now part of a new pedestrian-friendly Promenade). Watch the big game on an abundance of TVs. Savor the progressive pub grub. Or, enjoy the people watching inside or outside the bar’s retractable garage-style windows.