On a slow weekend this place was pretty busy. They had the usual pub brews. The staff was nice even if they were a little slow to pick up on new people sitting down. Still it was a nice quaint pub. I'd like to try the food next time. I saw other people eating and it looked good.
First Irish Dive I ever took in San Diego. Not some place I'd go for a fancy date, but the beer is cold and the liquor flows. Walking distance from most things you'd need in Gas Lamp.
Nice bar feel to the spot. Usually not too crowded before padres games lately. It's a good spot to grab beer or cocktails before the game. They have a cool little baseball memorabilia set up too in the nook directly on the front of the bar. The outside patio area with the barrel tables let's you soak in all the San Diego weather.
A nice, down-to-Earth Irish pub, Blarney Stone is a rare gem amid the exhaustive amount of expensive, overly crafty joints that are typical of San Diego's Gaslamp District. Clean, warm, and welcoming, the interior is decorated with baseball memorabilia. The drinks were reasonably priced, and our bartender, Armando, was perfectly friendly, attentive, accommodating, and engaging without being at all intrusive. The music he had playing, a mix of 90's rock hits, had everyone at the bar singing along. The menu, while limited, sports the kinds of pub and Irish fare one would expect, at price points lower than what is common for the area. We opted to split the fish and chips. It came out nicely crispy, with coleslaw and a mound of fries, and it was plenty to eat for my girlfriend and I. This will likely be our go-to spot when we're in the Gaslamp from now on.
Not 100% Irish pub but the atmosphere is awesome. The bar tender knew his black and tans. Pictured is a black velvet which is cider and Guinness. Different but totally worth a try!
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