Gaslamp Tavern for Good Eats and Daily Live Entertainment

Established in 2005, Gaslamp Tavern has been the go-to neighborhood sports bar in the vibrant Gaslamp District. Laid-back and easygoing, Gaslamp Tavern is always overflowing with local sports fans and foodies who trust the Tavern for affordable eats and drinks in a fun and high-energy atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for live music, happy hour munchies or one of the signature half pound burgers, GLT is the perfect place to kick back and pass the time. 

Whether you choose open-air seating on one of the two outdoor patios or opt for a cozy table indoors, you’re guaranteed to find incredibly tasty upscale bar bites in a casual dining setting. Because breakfast is the most important meal of the day, GLT hosts a killer weekend brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am-2pm. Dig into the massive Breakfast Burrito with Applewood-smoked bacon, pico de gallo, cheddar and jack cheese, and potatoes wrapped in a giant tortilla and served with salsa and sour cream or the Breakfast Sandwich with a fried egg, Applewood-smoked bacon, choice of cheese, and a side of potatoes. Wash it all down with GLT’s famous Homemade Chi-Town-Style Bloody Mary. Yummayyy. 

When the midday munchies start to kick in, head into GLT for some serious scrumptious lunch selections. Start off with Chicken Strippers served fried or grilled with choice of buffalo, barbecue or tavern-style sauce; the Skin-On Fries served with Ranch dressing, cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon and jalapenos; or the Tavern Tacos with chicken, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, and pico de gallo. 

If you’re still hungry, a juicy Tavern burger is sure to curb your craving. Try the South of the Border with guacamole, jalapenos and jack cheese; the Left Coast with tomatoes, lettuce, red onion and avocado; or the Don’t Mess with Texas topped with BBQ sauce, onion rings and melted cheddar cheese. GLT also has some seriously tasty pies including the Ranch Chicken topped with tomatoes, green onion, ranch sauce, chicken, Applewood-smoked bacon, and mozzarella cheese; or the Veggie with tomato sauce, red onions, diced tomatoes, olives, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. For those looking for lighter fare, choose the grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with cabbage, cheese, and pico de gallo – hold the salsa de crema; or the Ty Cobb Salad with choice of chicken or turkey, romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, and diced eggs – nix the bacon and blue cheese.

Because there’s always room for a cold one, Gaslamp Tavern boasts an ample selection of draft beers to suit every taste including Pacifico, Guinness, Fat Tire Amber Ale, Ballast Point Yellow Tail, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Sam Adams Seasonal, Firestone Union Jack IPA, Coors Light, Stella, Bud Light, Bud, Widmer Hef and Shock Top. Don’t miss out on GLT’s Happy Hour every Monday through Friday from 3pm-7pm featuring $3 wells, house wine and domestic drafts; $4 house margaritas and premium draft;, and $5 select appetizers. On Tavern Twosdays and Old Skool Thursdays you can spend $6 for a Bud & Shot including Jagermeister, Red-Headed Slut, Surfer on Acid, Kamikaze, and Jolly Rancher; and $5 Cazadores Reposado Tequila specials as a shot, Tequila Sunrise or a short Margarita. 

Sports fanatics can rest assured that GLT will always have the games playing on one of their 11 flat screen TVs. In addition to all the major sports packages, they’ll go the extra mile to accommodate any sports fan. That’s right people, even though they’re a dedicated Chargers/Padres bar, you will find all East Coast and Mid West games at GLT. College Football Sundays feature $3 pints and $12 pitchers of Coors Light; $3 shots and $5 blasters of Jager; $4 Mimosas and Bloody Marys; and $6 MANmosas (a mimosa with a shot of Orange Vodka on the rocks). On NFL Sundays, patrons can enjoy $2.50 pints and $10 pitchers of Budweiser; $3 pints and $12 pitchers of Bud Light; $4 pints of Widmer Hef; $3 shots and $5 blasters of Jager; $4 Bloody mars and Mimosas, and $6 MANmosas. 

If that isn’t enough for you, Gaslamp Tavern is also a great destination for daily live entertainment. 

Tuesdays: From 7pm-10pm, head into GLT and enjoy Classic Rock and DMB covers with Mike Myrdal on guitar. 

Wednesdays: Happy Hump Day! Mark Fisher and friends will serenade you with the best of Classic Rock songs from 7pm-10pm. 

Thursdays: Don’t miss Unplugged Guitar with Shannon, featuring your favorite Classic covers. 

Fridays: Skip the crowded club scene on Friday night and head into GLT from 10pm-close. DJ Bille Knight hosts “Drinkin’ Music,” the best of Old School Hip Hop, Alternative and Pop Classics. 

Saturdays: If you missed out on Friday, you can still get your fix of “Drinkin Music.” DJ Bille Knight brings you the best Old School Hip Hop, Alternative, Pop Classics, plus a little Dance and your favorite Top 40s. 

Sundays: Finish the weekend off the right way and head into Gaslamp Tavern from 8:30pm-midnight for your favorite 80s and Classics. 

Gaslamp Tavern is located at 868 5th Avenue and is open Monday through Thursday, and Sunday from 11:30am-1:30am, and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am-2am. For more information on upcoming specials and daily live entertainment schedules, please call 866.504.0696 or visit Gaslamp Tavern in San Diego.

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