Gaslamp Bars
One of the Best Bars in the Gaslamp Quarter
Craft cocktails, cold drafts, daily happy hour, and karaoke nightly 9pm to 1am. 4.6★ across 2,800+ reviews.
Full Bar
Craft cocktails, draft beer, frozen drinks, shots, and a serious bloody mary program.
Daily Happy Hour
3 to 6pm, Monday through Friday — drink and snack specials.
Karaoke Nightly
9pm to 1am, seven nights a week, no cover.
Why locals pick Werewolf in the Gaslamp
The Gaslamp Quarter has dozens of bars, but most are tourist traps with $20 cocktails and a velvet rope. Werewolf is the opposite — fair prices, generous pours, real food coming out of the kitchen until late, and a karaoke room that actually fills up.
Two blocks from Petco Park, four from the San Diego Convention Center, walkable from every downtown hotel.
Best nights to visit
Weekdays for happy hour and easy karaoke rotations. Friday and Saturday for high-energy nights and packed sing-alongs. Padres home games and Comic-Con week are our busiest stretches — get here early.
Frequently asked
What are the best bars in the Gaslamp Quarter?
Werewolf American Pub is one of the highest-rated bars in the Gaslamp with 4.6 stars across 2,800+ Google reviews. Full bar, daily happy hour, and nightly karaoke.
Is there a bar in the Gaslamp open late?
Yes — we're open nightly until 1am with karaoke running 9pm to 1am every night.
Best bar near Petco Park for a Padres game?
We're two blocks from Petco Park. Hit happy hour before first pitch and karaoke after the game.
Bars in the Gaslamp with karaoke?
Werewolf hosts karaoke every night, 9pm to 1am, with no cover.
Real talk. Real reviews.
Why the pack keeps coming back
"This place saved us when we got turned down from another diner for some late breakfast / brunch food. We did not have reservations and they were willing to seat us and quickly!"
"Werewolf American Pub in San Diego's Gaslamp District is a must-visit! Their brunch, served daily until 3 PM, is top-notch, offering a variety of delicious options."
"A great place for brunch! The pork belly Benedict was incredible. Three large pieces of thick-cut bacon, savory yet sweet. Highly recommended!"
"It's probably the best bar we found in San Diego! Very cute and karaoke all night long! Everyone had a great vibe, bartenders were good and the music was fun!"
"Wow… this place just has a great vibe and atmosphere! Service was great, servers super friendly, and the music was fun. We would definitely come back."
"Just want to shout out Nick, the cook! The Kiss Burger was so damn good!!! I may order another one while I am writing this review."
"Perfect place to tuck in for a snack and a drink. Great atmosphere and music, our bartender Curtis was the chillest delight, and the karaoke host Veronica was a queen."