The Tower Bar

4757 University Ave, San Diego, California 92105 USA

203 Reviews

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Budget

Closed Now

Opens Sat 4p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible
Wifi

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“San Diego landmark since 1932!”

The Tower has been a San Diego landmark since 1932. City Beat Best Dive Bar - 2011 San Diego Magazine -Best of San Diego August, 2010 City Beat Best Dive Bar 2007.. "One of the 10 best dive bars in San Diego", The San Diego Union Tribune's Sign On San Diego. Bartender of the Month for July 2005,and October 2006 Monday nights at The Tower with Lady Dottie & The Diamonds was one of SPIN Magazine's top 101 things to do, June 2006. The Tower Bar was the first in San Diego to re-introduce Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap, and is the home of the PABST-SMEAR (1/2 Guinness/1/2 Pabst). We also have the largest selection of genuine Absinthe in town. You can also feel free to get a tattoo upstairs while you're here. No, seriously.

Reviewed by
JL S.

March 24, 2024

Dropped in at Tower Bar after happy hour at Key and Cleaver. Met Mick and he was so cool. He played yacht rock on the tele for us old farts. The Eggo liqueur from Gatlinburg, TN was the bomb. Had... Read more

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Alisa M.

February 26, 2024

I went to see a friend's band here and it's a tiny place. Total dive, which happens to be my jam. Very cheap.and different cocktails. One drink was called Hello Kitty Farts which was tequila and... Read more

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David I. T.

July 30, 2023

First time here I heard music from outside and I was looking for a good bar in the neighborhood. I was delighted when I came in and met Jenna the bartender. She's great and down to earth with her... Read more

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