Star Bar

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6.9

Starbar stands out in the Gaslamp district as a welcoming dive bar that blends a laid-back atmosphere with exceptional service. Known for its friendly bartenders and meticulous cleanliness—from capped bottles to dust-free shelves—it ensures a comfortable, safe environment. The affordable drink prices and lively happy hour (1–6 PM) make it a great spot for casual gatherings, while the occasional live music adds charm.

With a rock ‘n’ roll vibe and a small-town feel, Starbar caters to those seeking a no-frills yet engaging experience. Pool tables and weekly tournaments provide extra entertainment, while the attentive staff enhances the overall appeal. Perfect for both locals and visitors looking for a relaxed yet memorable night out.

Features and services of Star Bar

Service options

  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Outside food allowed

Amenities

  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Star Bar is in position 10 out of 25 in gay bars in San Diego

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

Star Bar has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 582 reviews on Google

Brandee p

My cousin and I were in town for work and decided to check out some bars in Gaslamp afterward. Starbar was the only place that acknowledged us when we walked up to the bar, and the service was top tier. Rob and Dalton were amazing, friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They turned what started as a disappointing night into a great one. This was the only bar that truly deserved our money and a 5-star review. Even though it’s a dive bar, it was exceptionally clean. All products were capped, bottles were wiped down, and there wasn’t a speck of dust on the shelves. We felt comfortable, safe, and genuinely welcomed. Starbar sets the standard for great service in Gaslamp, and we’ll absolutely be back.

Brandee p ☆ 5/5
Joey Mendez

Absolutely love StarBar! Keller serves up the best drinks. Only issue is the music. EDM when there’s a EDM club right across the street? The bar should definitely hold strong on rock n roll vibes. Got that small town dove bar charm to it. Regardless I love coming here!

Joey Mendez ☆ 5/5
jon real

Fantastic little dive in Downtown. Love the low key vibe, bartenders, and music. Drink prices are very reasonable and they have an excellent happy hour, 1pm to 6pm and $4-6 select drafts, $4 wells, and other featured bevvies at low prices

jon real ☆ 5/5
john rambler

This is my go to dive bar in Downtown SD. Cheap drinks, nice pool tables, good people. Marina is my favorite bartender, if you see her behind the bar, you are in good hands. If you are a pool player, you should also check the 9ball tournament on Mondays and 8ball tournament on Wednesday.

john rambler ☆ 5/5
Alicia Nguyen

Racist and rude "bartender". As a tourist, treated with clear disrespect and hostility. Completely unprofessional and unacceptable. Do not recommend. Do yourself a favor and don’t spend money on this kind of places where they treat you like garbage.

Alicia Nguyen ☆ 1/5
Alicia G

Reasonable place for downtown. Played a few rounds of pool and enjoyed the music which was not too loud. A lot of good songs played and a pretty relaxed atmosphere. Karaoke later in the night but didn't get the chance for that,,,

Alicia G ☆ 5/5
ChaoticMitty

Been going here over a year. I play pool pretty often. As soon as the DJ music started the vibe was killed. Please keep this a dive bar. Get a DJ that plays music with vocals. Change the genre every weekend or keep it the same. Biker music, country, rap. Whichever. But this isn’t it. I love this bar but this isn’t a club.

ChaoticMitty ☆ 3/5
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Information about Star Bar

Address

Star Bar is located at 423 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

Phone

The phone number of Star Bar is +1 619-234-5575

Website

The website of Star Bar is: starbarsd.com

Business Hours

Monday: 13:00–01:30
Tuesday: 13:00–01:30
Wednesday: 13:00–01:30
Thursday: 13:00–01:30
Friday: 13:00–01:30
Saturday: 13:00–01:30
Sunday: 13:00–01:30

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