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Star Bar
Your friendly dive bar with cheap drinks, pool, and karaoke in the heart of Gaslamp.
4.6(5 reviews)
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About Star Bar
Star Bar is a beloved dive bar located in Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, offering a welcoming and clean atmosphere with budget-friendly drinks. Known for its exceptional service from bartenders like Rob, Dalton, and Marina, we feature pool tables with weekly tournaments, karaoke nights, and a mix of rock, country, and other genres to keep the vibe relaxed and fun. Whether you're here for a casual drink, a game of pool, or to sing your heart out, Star Bar provides a genuine, small-town charm that makes everyone feel at home.
Business Info
Location
423 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Services Offered
Budget-Friendly Drinks
Affordable beers, cocktails, and spirits served in a clean, welcoming dive bar setting.
Pool Tables & Tournaments
Multiple pool tables with weekly 9-ball (Mondays) and 8-ball (Wednesdays) tournaments for enthusiasts.
Karaoke Nights
Fun karaoke sessions later in the evening, perfect for singing and socializing with friends.
Live Music & DJ Sets
A mix of rock, country, rap, and other genres to create a relaxed, dive bar atmosphere.
Friendly Bartending Service
Attentive and welcoming bartenders who provide top-tier service, making every visit enjoyable.
Reviews
4.6(5 reviews)
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Brandee p
via Google
about 2 months ago
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.
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Alicia Gvia Google
3 months ago
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,,,
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Joey Mendezvia Google
3 months ago
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!
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ChaoticMittyvia Google
4 months ago
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.
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john ramblervia Google
4 months ago
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.
