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06/04/2026
💥 UFC Freedom 250 lands at The Smoking Gun on Sunday, June 14th!
Cold beers 🍻, strong cocktails 🥃, killer food 🍔, and every punch, takedown, and knockout on the big screens.
Get here early, grab your crew, and settle in for a night of fights. Not a single bad seat in the house. Just fight night done right!
📍 The Smoking Gun
⏰ Sunday, June 14th
06/01/2026
Tatis finally hit his first home run this weekend and with that our HR watch came to an end! ⚾️ Congrats to our first place winners on their $230 Smoking Gun gift card! We hope you had a blast!
05/30/2026
📟 The year is 1997. Your AIM away message is set, your CD binder is packed, and somehow you've just discovered the drink of the summer. ✨
Meet June's Cocktail of the Month: Tiger Orange Spritz 🍊
Jägermeister Orange, Aperol, sparkling wine, and fresh lemon come together for a citrusy, bubbly throwback that hits harder than your favorite summer anthem on TRL.
🌞 Bright. Herbal. Refreshing.
🍊 A little bitter, a little sweet.
✨ Dangerously easy to crush.
💰 Just $12 all month long.
Whether you're pregaming a night in the Gaslamp or chasing that last bit of sunshine, this spritz is serving peak summer-main-character energy.
Tag the friend who would've burned you a mix CD for the drive downtown. 🎶🍹
05/26/2026
Shuffleboard, happy hour, Tatis on Home Run watch...doesn't get much better in the Gaslamp!
05/22/2026
It's a holiday weekend and the Padres are continuing their home game streak! Swing by before or after the game, you know where to find us!
05/18/2026
Grab the crew, the shuffleboard is ready and the margs are frozen!
05/15/2026
One of those spots at the bar could be yours this weekend!
Brunch, lunch, or dinner? What are you grabbing at ?
05/13/2026
Stars, stripes, burgers, buckets, and boozy vibes 🇺🇸🍔🍻 Memorial Day is going down at The Smoking Gun on Monday, May 25th!
Come celebrate with our All-American Plate — burger, fries + beer combo for just $12 🍔🔥 plus Red, White & Booze specials featuring:
🍓 Strawberry Margaritas
🫐 Blue Raspberry Vodka Lemonades
🍫 Marshmallow Mudslides
🍺 Beer Bucket Specials
And don’t forget Hero Happy Hour from 3–7PM 🇺🇸✨
Grab the crew, rock your red white & blue, and spend Memorial Day weekend with great drinks, comfort food, and all the patriotic party vibes at The Smoking Gun!
📍555 Market St | Gaslamp Quarter
05/11/2026
No better way to start your week than with a happy hour Butter Burger at The Smoking Gun - iykyk
05/08/2026
Moms deserve mimosas, brunch, AND a little peace & quiet 😌🥂💖
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Smoking Gun with our NEW brunch menu, arcade games for the kids, and Bottomless Mom-osas from 10AM–1PM 🍾✨
Treat mom to a Smoking Bowl or burrito and she’ll get HALF-OFF bottomless Mom-osas while the little ones stay entertained in the arcade 🎮🌸
📍 Sunday, May 10th
🥞 New Brunch Menu
🍹 Bottomless Mom-osas
🎮 Family-friendly arcade fun
📍555 Market St | Gaslamp Quarter
05/07/2026
Fight night at The Smoking Gun 🥊🍻 UFC 328 going down loud, late, and undefeated.
Cold drinks, big screens, and bad intentions. UFC 328 at The Smoking Gun 🔥
05/05/2026
Dopewraps are BACK, baby! For one day only, we're bringing you our fan-favorite...don't miss out and celebrate Cinco De Mayo the TSG way!
05/04/2026
Tonight, the Force is strong at The Smoking Gun ✨
Grab your crew, channel your inner Jedi (or Sith 😈), and put your Star Wars knowledge to the ultimate test at our 2nd Annual Star Wars Trivia Night. From deep cuts to iconic moments, no galaxy is off-limits.
Fuel up with themed cocktails, crush some out-of-this-world bites, and compete for the ultimate prize…
🚨 GRAND PRIZE: $500 Disney Gift Card 🚨
May the Fourth vibes, epic trivia, and a chance to win big - what more could you want?
📍 Tonight at 7pm
🎤 555 Market St
05/01/2026
Sundaes, arcade, and a whole bunchh of fun! Bring the family to The Smoking Gun for a family fun day on Dunday! Before or after the Little League outings Petco Park? We got you covered!
04/30/2026
Thursdays never looked this good 😍🥩
Hitting the Gaslamp for a late night out? Start it off (or ended it) by getting fueled at The Smoking Gun! Our Late Steak Special is available every Thursday from 10pm to 12am for all of you insomniacs. 😉
🥩 $20 Steak + Beer or Wine
🥃 Upgrade to an Old Fashioned for $4.99
📆 Every Thursday Night from 10pm to 12am
📍555 Market St | The Smoking Gun
04/29/2026
Post Pads-Game happy hour hits hard at The Smoking Gun! Head to 555 Market and grab your faves 'til 7!
04/28/2026
Cinco de Mayo is only a week away and we got all the goods ready and waiting! Street Corn Skillet, Dopewrap (the OGs will remember) and Brisket Flautas...ready to be paired with Teremana Marg specials and Mexican Beer Buckets! Only at 555 Market St!
04/28/2026
Little League Day at Petco Park...on a Sunday?! ⚾️Grab your little ones and celebrate all day long! We got the arcade, we got brunch, we even got some FREE sundaes for the kiddos with the purchase of a kids' meal! 🍨 Cherry on top (pun intended): those cute little baseball helmets are going home with you as the perfect souvenir!
We'll see you at 555 Market St on Sunday!
04/25/2026
If your weekend doesn’t look like this - aka at The Smoking Gun with your crew - you’re missing out!
04/22/2026
Something old or something new? There’a always something GOOD to find at The Smoking Gun’s happy hour!
📍555 Market St | Gaslamp Quarter
⏰ Mon-Fri | 3-7
04/21/2026
Cinco de Mayo is coming in hot at The Smoking Gun 🌮🍹
Join us May 1st–5th for 5 Days of Cinco Specials featuring festive bites, Teremana margarita specials, Mexican beer buckets, and a boilermaker that brings the party all weekend long.
On May 5th, we’re serving up:
🌯 Dopenwrap
🌽 Street Corn Skillet
🌮 Brisket Flautas
And drink specials all flowin' all weekend long:
🍻 Mexican beer buckets with Modelo Oro, Dos XX, and Coronitas
🍹 Teremana margarita specials
📍555 Market St | Gaslamp Quarter
Whether you're celebrating all weekend or stopping by on Cinco de Mayo, The Smoking Gun is bringing the flavor, the drinks, and the fiesta vibes you need.
Tag your Cinco crew and let’s make it a week-long celebration.
04/21/2026
Calling all Jedi, Sith, and Star Wars superfans - The Smoking Gun’s 2nd Annual Star Wars Trivia Night is landing on May 4th from 7–9, and you won’t want to miss it.
Test your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away during a hosted trivia night with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, plus themed food and drink specials that are strong with the Force all night long. Whether you’re repping the Light Side or embracing the Dark Side, gather your crew and join us in Downtown San Diego for an epic May the Fourth celebration.
May the Fourth be with you at The Smoking Gun.
📍 The Smoking Gun | 555 Market St | Gaslamp Quarter
04/17/2026
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all week long at The Smoking Gun in Downtown San Diego! Join us May 1–5 for 5 days of Cinco specials, featuring Teremana margarita specials, Mexican beer buckets, a boilermaker special, and festive Cinco de Mayo food specials on May 5th like Dopewrap, Street Corn Skillet, and Brisket Flautas.
If you’re looking for the best Cinco de Mayo specials in San Diego, we’re bringing the flavor, the cocktails, and the party vibes all week long. Grab your crew and celebrate with delicious Mexican-inspired eats, ice-cold beers, and margaritas in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.
📍 The Smoking Gun | 555 Market St, San Diego
04/14/2026
Would you grab a drink and hit the arcade on your way to the Padres game tonight? You should do both and hit us up at The Smoking Gun! Arcade play if half-off from 3 to 7!
04/13/2026
Tots or Butter Burger (or both 👀) what’s your order tonight?
Address
555 Market Street
San Diego, CA
92101
To get to the American restaurant on Market Street in San Diego, you can take the green line of the San Diego Trolley to 12th & Imperial Transit Center. From there, walk northeast towards Market Street and turn right. Walk for about 5 minutes until you reach the restaurant.
If driving, take I-5 South and exit onto 10th Avenue. Drive straight on 10th Avenue for about half a mile and turn left onto Market Street. The restaurant will be on your left-hand side. There is limited street parking available nearby, but several paid parking lots are located within walking distance.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
3pm - 2am |
| Tuesday |
3pm - 2am |
| Wednesday |
3pm - 2am |
| Thursday |
3pm - 2am |
| Friday |
3pm - 2am |
| Saturday |
10am - 2am |
| Sunday |
9:30am - 2am |
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What people say
The Smoking Gun SD on Market Street in San Diego is a must-visit American restaurant for those looking for a revolutionary spin on the neighborhood bar experience. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable, with a focus on face-to-face conversation and innovative libations. The Southern-influenced dishes are sure to satisfy any craving, and the ping pong table adds an extra element of fun to the experience. The staff at The Smoking Gun SD prioritize their guests above all else, ensuring that everyone who walks through their doors feels welcomed and taken care of. Whether you're a local or just passing through, The Smoking Gun SD is definitely worth checking out for a smokin' good time.
