Where are you going to catch all the action? 

Let the Gaslamp Quarter be your home away from home. We have a ton of sports bars and they all feature HD and wide screen televisions, so you can't go wrong!  With over 150 restaurants including great pubs and easy-going lounges, you're sure to find a great spot.  Many of our great locations feature satellite sports programming packages, so you won't miss games from around the league or around the world!  So put on your favorite jersey - even if it's not a local jersey - and cheer your team to victory here in the Gaslamp Quarter! 

Visiting Petco Park? Gaslamp is a natural spot to stop both before and after the game. Look for the baseball stadium in our south end, close to the Convention Center and the iconic Gaslamp Archway!
 
On this page:

• Notes on Gaslamp's most popular sports bars
• UFC Fight Hosts
• Day Game / Urban Tailgating
  

Looking for locations to watch the next UFC fight? Here are a few locations that have told us they wouldn't miss it!
Call them for more details like potential Cover Charges, Food & Beverage specials

Next? UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop - September 25, 2010

809 Restaurant & Lounge / 619.233.3166
*shows UFC Fights*

Funky Garcia's Mexican Eatery & Bar / 619.233.8659
 *shows UFC Fights*

Hooters / 619.235.4668
*shows UFC Fights*

Nicky Rotten's Bar & Burger Joint / 619.702.8068
*shows UFC Fights*
 
The Double Deuce / 619.450.6522
*shows UFC Fights*



Day-Game Happy Hours! Our San Diego Padres are on FIRE! If your visiting during one of our late afternoon games, here is a six pack of places to get an early happy hour and an economical snack on your way into the game!  We call it Urban Tailgating!

Asti Ristorante  - Happy Hour from 3-6 pm Daily - $5 wines and delicioso Italian appetizers like Caprese, Fritto Misto con Calamari, Bruschetta and Carpaccio di Pesce, a seafood fresh spin of the traditional thin sliced preparation style with swordfish, Ahi tuna and wild salmon.

Hooters  - Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm - The girls have $2.50 domestic drafts on special as well as half-priced apps! It's not just boring stuff either - Try their Fried Pickles, Buffalo Shrimp, Jalapeno Chili Cheese Fries and the tremendous "Lots-a-Tots" Deep fried Tater tots covered with bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives.

La Fiesta Mexican Cuisine & Lounge  - Happy Hour from 3-6 pm Daily - Fish Ceviche, Carne Asada Fries or choose from the array of Tacos priced from $1.50 to $2.50 featuring Grilled Filet Mignon, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Carnitas & Pastor!

Rockin’ Baja Coastal Cantina  - Happy Hour 3-6 pm Mon-Fri - $3-$5 Assorted beers & cocktails Including their Famous "Shipwreck Cocktail" loaded down with Malibu Rum, crisp Melon liqueur and fresh juices.  Enjoy Assorted Tacos with their salsa bar, House favorite Tequila Lime Shrimp and rich Lobster Corn Chowder.

T.G.I.Fridays - Happy Hour 3-7 pm Mon-Sat/All day Sundays - $3-$5 Assorted beers & cocktails Including the Ultimate Electric Lemonade and 1/2 off apps like the Southwest Chicken Quesadilla, Sesame Jack Daniels Chicken Strips or Potstickers (which I find are ALWAYS better at restaurants than the frozen ones made at home!)

The Field Irish Pub - Happy Hour Daily - Homemade hand-cut Potato Chips, Sausage Rolls, Sliders or Crispy Irish Potato Skins PLUS a Brilliant selection of imported draft beers only $4 for their Imperial 20oz. Pints and other assorted beers & cocktails for $2.50-$3.5o!

 

 BARE BACK GRILL
This Gaslamp gem features the flavors of New Zealand and you'll enjoy the friendly atmosphere. All sorts of sports are featured here and they consider themselves the local headquarters for all Florida football games!  Watch for rugby and soccer, too.  They offer tasty, organic burgers and 'wiches and are getting famous for their Turkey Chili. Ask about pitcher and shot specials. 

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DUBLIN SQUARE
Dublin Square sports traditional pub atmosphere with four large screen HD TVs and a state of the art sound system.  Enjoy hearty Irish breakfast on weekends from 7 am to 2 pm.  Watch for Irish/Euro SETANTA sport satellite which features live games for soccer, rugby, hurling and English football. SETANTA Sport features all the Euro leagues and all games played throughout Europe and South America. The Dublin Square team will sometimes open up the Pub as early as 4am to feature a live rugby or soccer game and the 2010 World Cup Qualifier matches.  Call for details.

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FRED'S MEXICAN CAFE
 Catch all your favorite sporting events including all MLB and NFL games at Fred’s Mexican Café!  You won’t miss any action with their new new 60 inch flat screen plus 16 HDTVs and 2 larger than life HD Projector Screens.  If you're down for some Sunday morning football action you're welcome to enjoy breakfast from 9:30-11, with deals like $3 domestic drafts and $4 bloody marys and mimosas.   

Sit back and relax as one of the most hospitable staffs in town dishes up fan favorites like 20 ounces of beer or margaritas in a glass as big as your head. Sample from thier selection of 49 world class tequilas and one low class one.  Festive and casual, they run Happy Hour Monday thru Fridays from 4-7 pm.  Famished?  Enjoy their award winning fare well into the late night; they have burritos that are over one pound to satisfy your hunger!  Located on 5th Avenue between Market and Island right in the heart of the Gaslamp District.

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GASLAMP TAVERN
 Located on the corner of 5th Ave. and E Street in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Gaslamp Tavern is Downtown San Diego's neighborhood restaurant and bar.  It is the perfect place to meet up with friends, family and clients to enjoy a cocktail, cold beer and tasty "tavern style food"! Great place to watch games if you are looking for a fun atmosphere.

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GASLAMP STRIP CLUB
 The Big game, Fire and Steaks! What more could a sports fan want? Except maybe some flat screen TVs and a 100' projection screen. Grab a spot at the grill and cook up your own choice cut so it's just the way you like it. Take advantage of super cool beer specials and enjoy the view of Alberto Vargas prints during the commercials!

JOLT'N JOE'S SAN DIEGO GASLAMP
They have 16,500 square feet of fun on two floors and can accommodate groups from 6 - 600 people.  Jolt'n Joe's can cater to any taste and budget from tacos to Lobster Thermador.  Their Party Center has a great Sports Grill, 20 Pool Tables and 2 ping-pong tables, and a beach bar with authentic Mexican palapas, featuring $1 chicken or steak tacos before all home games!  Jolt'n Joe's has all the games all the time! You can watch games at the bar with all the locals or sit in your own booth and dial in your very own TV to whatever game you choose.

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HENRY'S PUB
Voted as Gaslamp's "Favorite Pub/Sports Bar" at our annual Lamplighter Awards!

This place is happy to welcome your crowd to cheer on all kinds of sporting events.  Watch for Formula One races and NASCAR events. Hey Boilerbackers. . . Henry's is also well-known for being Purdue Fan Headquarters!  Take advantage of their great Happy Hour or frequent pitcher specials on great flavors like Alaskan Ales, Stella Artois, Guinness, Newcastle, Stone IPA, Blue Moon and more!

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Hooters

Hooters Restaurant, is a family-friendly restaurant and sports bar, they are nearly world famous for their brand of food & fun, their signature chicken wings, cold beer & of course, the Hooters Girls! They feature all types of sporting events; NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA, NCAA March Madness, NHL, MLB, Texas Longhorns Fan Club, Steelers Fan Club, UFC, Nascar and PGA. Look for a wide variety of menu items & weekly specials including 'More then a Mouthful' Mondays- a cheeseburger & fries for $5.99 and 'All You Can Eat Wings' every Tuesday for $12.99!!

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NICKY ROTTEN'S BAR & BURGER JOINT / SLOPPY JOEY'S
This is a classic American Sports Bar with tons of TVs, comfy seats and yummy food. The burgers are out of this world and with the addition of fresh pasta and homemade pizza from the newest member of the Rotten family right next door, Sloppy Joey's, you are in for a treat. Catch all the Ultimate Fighting Championship matches at Gaslamp's Official Home of the UFC and be there for all of the rugby and international sporting events featured on Setanta Sports. They basically have every televised sporting event you can imagine.

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 ROCK BOTTOM RESTAURANT & BREWERY
Sip on handcrafted brews while watching your favorite sporting events! Enjoy plasma TVs and flat screens from every angle; park it in front of their 150” HD projection screen. Fill your belly with signature items from their eclectic menu. Enjoy the happy hour menu and weekly specials like, Pint Night, Wii Wednesdays, Brewmasters Dinners and tapings, Padre home game ticket giveaways and LIVE weekend entertainment. One stop at Rock Bottom and you'll see why they say, "We are serious about our food, and crazy about our beer."

THE FIELD AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT
This heavenly slice of the Fair Isle features Ireland's GAA games and English soccer games.  They also show all Padre home games and Monday night football. Those in search of the San Diego's finest selection of imported draft beers, look no further.  It is also possible that they have San Diego's largest selection of single malt and blended whiskey. Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye - over 50 different labels in all. The best part is, as soon as you walk through the door you will be enveloped by the warm relaxing atmosphere of an old Irish country pub.

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THE FLEETWOOD
Stylish yet comfortable, neighborly but energetic. . .The Fleetwood is downtown's very own luxury living room.  Enjoy the open windows and fresh views while you watch the games - Check out their nine 50" HD plasmas and two 10' HD projection screens, in addition to their Las Vegas Sports Book and enjoy $3 Mimosas and $4 Bloody Marys during their Champagne Bottle Service Brunch each Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm.

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WHISKEY GIRL
Watch your favorite sports teams play on their BIG SCREENS and 20+ TVs.  After the game, spend an entertaining evening dancing to your favorite music videos mixed by DJs and listen to live music.  Socialize and enjoy drinks in the fun environment. Host your private event or party in the VIP room or in the Below Market Bar, featuring karaoke! 

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