Knotty Barrel

Always a fun time with friends at Knotty Barrel! Great beer menu including my favorite Pliney the Elder on tap! They also have a full bar so if you're feeling something else, there's plenty to choose from. Food wise, solid. I love their fish and chips! Super huge, not greasy and so crisp, flakey and delicious. However I've tried their weekend barbecued meats, wasn't a fan. Though there are plenty of other things on the menu to make up for that. Stick to the basics. Service is friendly and quick. If you sit outside you might be approached by some of the local unhoused, hit and miss. We generally sit indoors because of this. Street parking only and a few garages close by. MTS is only a few blocks away. All in all, great neighborhood hangout spot. Highly recommend.

We live a few blocks from here and always mean to stop in while we're out. I'm so upset we've waited this long because we've had it three more times since then! Atmosphere is great. A good open feel to the outside while still feeling like you're in a pub. Food has not disappointed us once. Good flavor and great portions.

I tried this place for the first time last week and MAN have I been missing out! I went to watch the game (lots of tvs) and lots of great beers on tap (including an awesome Black IPA). The staff was super welcoming and helpful which was refreshing because I needed help choosing between all the good food. I ended up getting a patty melt which was INCREDIBLE and the fries were bad either ;)I'll be back to start working my way down the menu. Thanks!

Chill place with good food. Bartenders are attentive and friendly. Good place to stop in for a drink and catch the game.

Both the beer and menu selections are vast. Plus, they have mixed drinks too, some of which are pretty innovative. There is a game room, a nice outdoor patio, and lots of seating options in the main bar area which is lined with beer taps all along the walls. The BBQ sandwich is piled high with onion strings and served with both coleslaw and fries. There are several salad options and plenty of apps to share too. There is no free parking, but that seems standard for the area. Plus, if you go on the same day as a ball game, it is close enough to the stadium that you can pre-game - but that also means that you will pay more for parking.

this was my favorite bar. i've been coming here 3 years but most consistently in the last 8 months. this place is perfect and ill miss it dearly. bartenders are very cool and friendly. food is always good. i've tried the fried pickles, chicken tenders, salmon greek salad, mac n cheese (NO PEAS), the happy hour smash burger, the steak sandwich, grilled cheese and tomato soup, chicken caesar salad, and probably more stuff. everything was great. seriously will miss watching padres games here and having drinks with friends. good vibes all around and decent music too. cheers.

Knotty Barrel is located in East Village, Downtown San Diego, on the corner of 9th and off Market, serving up some tasty draft beers and food in their fine establishment.I decided to come in on a Saturday right before 5 p.m., and they were fairly crowded with plenty of seats at the bar and booths open. I was just looking to have a nice cold one and nothing else, I stumbled across this place because of the Shiner Bock on draft. If you aren't familiar with this beer, I suggest you come down and try it because it will change your life! The beer has been brewed in Shiner, TX, since 1909, and to Texans like myself, this beer is everything but better. It's very hard to find Shiner in CA, but surprisingly, it's here.The bartender was nice and attentive and provided customer service with a smile and made sure I was good to go at all times. Although I didn't eat any food, the menu seemed very appetizing and delicious. The next time I come back for a Shiner, I will definitely go for the chicken pot pie since the person next to me chowed down on that, and all I could do was just stare and watch. Come out here for a nice time and great drinks, and also, if you are a NY Ranger Hockey fan, then this is your bar since they fly the flag outside during the season. Other than that this is a great place and I guarantee you that this bar will not disappoint!.

The food here is incredible! It comes out quick and is fresh and super hot. Honestly, 15mins into my gosh and chips and fries, there was still steam coming off them. Not sure how they do it, but it was awesome! The fish was so tender and flavorful and the batter was very nice and crisp. My husband loved his steak sandwich.We each had a beer- I thought they were just okay. I wasn't impressed with the selection and they could've been colder.

Heard of this place while watching YouTube videos preparing for my trip. In addition to a full menu they have bbq available on the weekends. The brisket was so tender and just enough bbq flavor. FYI: If you are looking for a NY Giants bar then this is your place while in San Diego.

Came after work for drinks and relaxing, this place is super nice at night time, specifically their outside section in the back! There are fireplaces and the vibes are on point. For food I got the buffalo chicken chips/nachos, which wasbl good! They make fresh potato chips and overall it was tasty. I also got the ocean beach cocktail with mezcal mango and pineapple which was on point.