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For a hair o' the dog beer and basket o' wings combo on the cheap, nothing beats the divey sports bars in San Diego. From McGregor's in Mission Valley to The Field in Gaslamp, and the fan-favorite Pacific Beach Bar and Grill, we've all been, and we'll all go back.

But, what about the dudes looking for a plasma upgrade and a pitcher of local microbrew sans the drunken slurs and rowdy chants of just-off-the-beach tourists? Or, what about the girlfriends who are up to support the sports cause, but are begging you for clean bathrooms and at least one appetizer option not dripping in grease?

In honor of the 2008 San Diego Chargers season, and to LT - with all his class and charisma - relax in your plush booth and cheers your top shelf cocktail to the top ten upscale San Diego sports bars.

The Fleetwood
Fine dining by evening, cover-free dancing by night, and the utmost upscale sports bar in San Diego by game day. This season, sip on $3 mimosas and $5 hand-crafted bloody's (or champagne bottle service brunch) in "The Wood," set up like a Las Vegas style sports book, with 10x10-ft. HD quality projector screens. (pictured)

East Village Tavern and Bowl
The Tavern and Bowl features tasty and creative eats from the "Food Dude" as well as drink specials, 26 HDTVs and a dozen bowling lanes.

The Yardhouse
On the outskirts of Gaslamp, Yardhouse is overwhelmingly packed with options for all sports fans - from the novel-length food menu to the hundreds of beers of tap, TVs all around, and "Club Yardhouse" every weekend night for the bored ladies in the house.

Seau's
Boasting 14,500 square feet of sporty space under thirty-foot ceilings, former San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau knew what he was doing when he hooked up sixty televisions, including a giant twelve by fourteen-foot projection screen, and menu spanning multiple nations at this massive Mission Valley sports bar.

Firehouse
The Firehouse American Eatery is a mellow game day venue with indoor and outdoor plasmas in the first floor bar and the upstairs outdoor lounge. Head to Firehouse with a group of friends for great American food and arrayed HD plasma screens on display under the San Diego sun, right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk.

Gaslamp Tavern
For the sports fans that want to keep it classy without losing the downtown experience, head to the Gaslamp Tavern for pitchers and plasmas in the open air, all season long. If you like East Village Tavern and Bowl, you're sure to feel at home at the original Tavern.

Yogi's
Located on Hwy. 101 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this waterfront sports bar and lounge reopened last year with a whole new location and revamped upscale vibe. Expect an improved menu, a local crowd of beach bums turned sports fanatics, and guest DJs and a nightlife vibe come nightfall.

The Tilted Kilt
Located just outside PETCO Park, The Tilted Kilt has become one of the most popular downtown San Diego sports bars - especially for Padres fans. From Padres disappointments to Chargers wins, the crowd won't stray from this new downtown sports bar.

Jimmy O's
While most popular for Del Mar Racetrack season, Jimmy O's is a year-round sports bar with a high-end clientele. From ritzy tourists to luck-struck locals, rest assured you'll only find an upscale party here.

Notable Mentions: Moondoggies, The Tap Room, Dave & Busters, Jolt'n Joes. What are your favorite upscale sports bars in San Diego? Leave us a comment with your picks below.

Discover more of the best San Diego bars and clubs in our full nightlife directory here. And, catch up on pre-reason San Diego Chargers stats with our Insider guide here.