Star Bar

Star Bar is the ultimate dive bar in Gaslamp. It's become a go-to spot for my wife and me over the years. If you love a no-frills, old-school vibe, this place is a must-visit. They have some of the best deals on drinks in the area, and the bartenders know how to make a killer Long Island or Adios. Plus, they don't skimp on the pours..you definitely get your money's worth.The atmosphere is DIVEY, with pool tables, cool music, and an eclectic mix of people. It's our first stop downtown when we're looking to grab a cheap drink before hitting the rest of Gaslamp or catching a Padres game. If you're into dive bars, CHECK OUT STAR BAR

A good choice for downtown if you want a casual place to hang out, play some pool or other games and cheaper drinks. It definitely has the dive bar feel and is decorated with lots of red in the interior. I've come here a few times after it changed ownership a while back and I will say it is a little sad they got rid of the old bartenders and the clientele is a little different now, however, every time I have come here the service has been quick and friendly. On this particular occasion I brought a friend from out of town and he loved it.

I actually overall loved this bar. Had good prices and good atmosphere. Definitely good vibes. Their is a pool table as well. They have happy hour specials. I don't remember exactly what or the hours. But I was there during that time about two weeks ago. The bartender was nice. Definitely good amount of seating. Was pretty clean. Seemed pet friendly but not sure because someone had their dog in there with them but I'm not sure if that was okay? Definitely wasn't a service animal, did not have a vest or something signaling that. Never seen a dog at a bar haha. Place is definitely lively. I would come back.

March 6, 2024, and we stopped in for the first time in two years. The ownership has changed, and the interior has been slightly updated, but the biggest news is, it is being expanded to include more pool tables.Friendly staff and clientele, along with excellent prices, make for a great place!

Nice local bar, ambiance is what you expect, but service was with a smile so that was great! Good place for a quick beer.

Standard dive bar nothing memorable about the actual place itself however what makes any karaoke bar fun is really the crowd that night. I went with my coworkers cause we had a conference and they were fun so therefore the night was fun.I do appreciate that they have security that ensures people don't get too caught up in whatever crazy thing they're doing like being mean to the DJ or standing on the booth or getting carried away and being aggressive on the mic lol I can't speak too much to the drinks but the pour itself I remember being strong. Overall good time you'll get humid and hot in there from dancing lol

The only Real Bar in downtown San Diego! The ghosts can tell you! I was a Doorman there in 88-91...Bob Kelly...I moved on to Hawaii, Thailand, Philippines, & now..Las Vegas.. but, I'll never forget Star Club. The sexy Asian girls, the Sunday morning$1 drink specials (screwdriver & bloody Mary)..(The drunks lined up at 6am opening for that!) ...the Roledex wheel at the bar, (with names of all the guys who owed $10, 20, 50 to Lloyd, the owner)..the Wheel of Misfortune!! Haha!Great old memories! Nice to see it's still open & Bar Rescue hasn't changed it into a Gay Bar! Lol!Cheers & hastala bye bye!

One of the Old Fashions I have had in a long time. George the bartender is a master. Beautifully made with care. Would definitely come back he for several more drinks.

Addison needs to acknowledge patrons who's been waiting. She's made us wait for a while. She looked at us and didn't say anything and served those patrons that's been hanging around which is fine. Walked past us and still didn't say anything. A couple walked-in minutes later standing by us and chose to serve them first while she knew we've been waiting. Serve other people again with no acknowledgment still. Also, the girl needs to work on a pace how the bar is doing. Her bar was almost full and this girl walked like she's has no care at all. I am a bartender and least I can do is to acknowledge patrons as soon as they walked in. That's an important rule when you work for customer service. I don't care if you're not smiling at all. Although it would be best for her if she can at least do that for tips since she is very slow.

When my wife had a week to work in the state prison near there we'd stay at the Holiday Inn by the cruise ship dock. She'd go to work at the nearby state prison (was it Donovan?) and I'd head down to the Star Bar. She'd have an early day and I'd be drunk by then, lol. Nice bar 20 years ago. I'd go back if I didn't live in Sacramento