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Uptown Tavern is your home away from home. Whether you live in Hillcrest or are just visiting, you will be welcomed here with all the familiarity of family. As a proud member of the Hillcrest community, we understand that real people-to-people connection is what matters most at the end of the day. As such, we view our guests as extended members of our own family. This focus on interaction keeps us in tune with the desires and dreams of our neighborhood, and we strive to make those dreams a reality for all.
Pub with patio serving locally sourced, sharable American plates & a long list of microbrews.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1236 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 241-2710
Website: https://uptowntavernsd.com/
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Reviews
Hieu Huynh
Met a friend here for happy hour. Great happy hour menu and friendly staff.
… moreJared Starling
Showed up 5 minutes before opening and was immediately met with the rudest energy I’ve experienced in a long time. This is a gay bar with outdoor seating, yet we were flat-out refused the ability to sit outside and wait while they opened literally four minutes later.
The female bartender behind the bar was shockingly unpleasant. Nasty attitude, zero hospitality, and acted like allowing people to exist near the patio before opening was some massive inconvenience. No greeting, just straight-up rude.
First impressions matter, especially in spaces that are supposed to feel welcoming and inclusive. Instead, we were made to feel unwelcome and brushed off for no reason. If this is how customers are treated before the doors even open, I can’t imagine sticking around once they do.
Plenty of bars manage to open without treating people like an annoyance. Do better.
… moreThe female bartender behind the bar was shockingly unpleasant. Nasty attitude, zero hospitality, and acted like allowing people to exist near the patio before opening was some massive inconvenience. No greeting, just straight-up rude.
First impressions matter, especially in spaces that are supposed to feel welcoming and inclusive. Instead, we were made to feel unwelcome and brushed off for no reason. If this is how customers are treated before the doors even open, I can’t imagine sticking around once they do.
Plenty of bars manage to open without treating people like an annoyance. Do better.
Stephanie Mesdaghi
Bottom line:
Extensive cocktail menu, small bites to share, as well as a full dinner menu, and indoor-outdoor setting make a great happy hour spot. Dog-friendly patio. Brunch seems to be a major attraction, as well.
Details:
We missed lunch after a long day at the zoo, so popped in at Uptown Tavern for an early happy hour and bites to eat. We had the Sutter Smash (delicious), and the Xocoveza from Stone Brewing. Our food took a little while, but we had fun people watching and nursing our drinks. The veggie sliders (beet patties with goat cheese) and fries were excellent, and I’d definitely order again. The 5-spice wings were a bit of a miss for me. I was hoping they’d be more spice-forward, but the Mister thought they were fine. Weirdly, they were served with pickled ginger, which didn’t compliment the flavor, but it was easily picked off. I’d stick to the traditional buffalo wings. The rest of the menu looked promising, but we didn’t want to spoil our dinner reservations for later in the night. Note that street parking is very limited, so allow for time to circle around if you’re meeting friends. Overall, worth a visit if you’re in the neighborhood!
… moreExtensive cocktail menu, small bites to share, as well as a full dinner menu, and indoor-outdoor setting make a great happy hour spot. Dog-friendly patio. Brunch seems to be a major attraction, as well.
Details:
We missed lunch after a long day at the zoo, so popped in at Uptown Tavern for an early happy hour and bites to eat. We had the Sutter Smash (delicious), and the Xocoveza from Stone Brewing. Our food took a little while, but we had fun people watching and nursing our drinks. The veggie sliders (beet patties with goat cheese) and fries were excellent, and I’d definitely order again. The 5-spice wings were a bit of a miss for me. I was hoping they’d be more spice-forward, but the Mister thought they were fine. Weirdly, they were served with pickled ginger, which didn’t compliment the flavor, but it was easily picked off. I’d stick to the traditional buffalo wings. The rest of the menu looked promising, but we didn’t want to spoil our dinner reservations for later in the night. Note that street parking is very limited, so allow for time to circle around if you’re meeting friends. Overall, worth a visit if you’re in the neighborhood!
Arthur Gomez
This place isn’t a place you go to have a rager but it’s definitely a nice place to go when you want to grab a drink and have a nice conversation with someone. When I went they were playing loud music as well but they have an event where you could use headphones and listen to different stations playing different types of music. Always a fun time!
… moreTrevor
Great beers, bartenders, food, and atmosphere. Love it here. My Wife goes wild for the parmesan fries, pretty good if i do say so. The wooden board presentation is fantastic. Bitter Bros hazy is so good!
… moreCF
Chill Wednesday which they offer $10 martinis. Their espresso was really good! Staff very welcoming, nice and attentive. Definitely recommend!
… moreDaniel Moon
Came in for brunch on a Saturday around noon. Was not super busy, so it was easy to get a seat at the bar. So glad we did! Mulan the bartender was warm and personable and full of great energy. She made us a few tasty cocktails and got our weekend started. Then the food came out! I had the fried chicken and biscuits. They were divine! The chicken was juicy and tender and the biscuits were great. The bacon scramble was also delicious. Thanks for a great meal!
… moreNick Redford
Uptown Tavern offers a fun environment with great drinks, friendly staff and tasty FRESH food! If you order an appetizer I recommend the hummus! It’s homemade and so good, but be sure you like Garlic! I’d also recommend the sliders because with the combination of the perfectly cooked charbroiled patty, cheddar and sweet bun, it’s really hits the spot! And I’m not one for heavy food, I generally eat healthy but the chicken and waffles are worth giving in for! I know it sounds strange… but give this a try! You won’t go wrong! If your less adventurous try the perfectly battered chicken tenders, you can tell they weren’t frozen!
… moreArson Capital
Yummy food! Friendly staff. Delicious drinks. Good music. Right next to a nail salon. Fabulous place to eat before or after getting your nails done. Both dishes I ordered were amazing. Thank you!! Will be coming back!
… moreRaina Reign (RainaReign)
Food is great, I would recommend the tavern sliders on Hawaiian bread, cooked and seasoned to perfection. Add maple syrup to your dip choices and thank me later. Service is ok, they love their regulars and pay extra attention to them. I came alone and bartender switched out without telling me, leading for me to fend for myself to closeout. Atmosphere nice outside by the fire.
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