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06/03/2026
And we have a winner! 🥇🤯
Thank you for all the amazing submissions, it was so tough to choose a winner but Chef did it! Congratulations to on the well deserved win and we can’t wait to bring your burger to barleymash!
05/29/2026
Need some inspiration for your Burger Brawl submission? We have 4 tips for you that will help you create a unique burger! Swipe through to see them all.
05/27/2026
A burger can be whatever you make it...as long as you show it off! 🍔
The barleymash Burger Brawl is still live until the end of the week, so you have enough time to submit your burger as a contender. The best part: If it truly is the best, it will be featured on the barleymash menu for an entire month!
05/26/2026
🌿 ALL ABOUT THAT BAS-IL 🌿
A new bombshell has entered barleymash!
Your new favorite refreshing summer favorite combines cutwater vodka, basil, peach, lemon, and red bull white peach edition. Try it today in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter!
📍600 Fifth Ave | barleymash
05/22/2026
Less is more. But let’s see your crazy burgers, too! You have a little over a week to submit your favorite burger to our Burger Brawl: post your creation to our Instagram or TikTok by tagging in the post and maybe you’ll get lucky and Chef Kevin chooses your masterpiece!
05/21/2026
The most red, white and boozy weekend is almost ready to move into 600 Fifth Ave! May 22nd to May 25th is going to be one big celebration in honor of all service members. All weekend long we're bringing you DJs, giveaways, food and drink specials. What are you waiting for?
05/20/2026
Burger Month is getting a major upgrade at barleymash! 🍔 Do you have a burger that you believe can keep up with the likes of our fan-favorite "The Champ"? Record your recipe, tags us on Instagram or TikTok and be entered to see YOUR masterpiece on the barleymash menu for a month!
05/14/2026
Red, white & boozy 🇺🇸🍹 Memorial Day Weekend is going BIG at barleymash from May 22–25! Expect DJs, giveaways, festive cocktails, and all the party vibes all weekend long 🎆🎶
Sip on specials like the Star Spangled Spritz, Patriot Punch, and Liberty Lemonade while enjoying our featured food special: buttermilk fried chicken with all the summer fixings 🍗🍉🍋
Round up the crew and celebrate Memorial Day Weekend the barleymash way 🇺🇸🔥
📍600 Fifth Ave | Gaslamp Quarter
05/14/2026
Wings 'n' Things at barleymash...your Wednesday never looked this delicious!
05/12/2026
Caps off, drinks up 🎓🍾
GRAD NIGHT 2026 is taking over barleymash + ginger’s lounge on May 22nd & 23rd for the biggest graduation party of the year 💥
✨ Doors open at 10PM
✨ Graduates get FREE cover
✨ General admission starts at $10
✨ Celebrate big with $150 bottle service when you email your diploma to [email protected]
Walk the stage…then walk into the party 😎 Grab your grad-crew, throw on your fit, and let’s make it a night to remember 🥂
📍600 Fifth Ave | Gaslamp Quarter
05/11/2026
Do you have what it takes to create a culinary (burger) masterpiece? 🍔 Enter the barleymash Burger Brawl for your chance to have YOUR burger showcased on our menu for an entire month. Record your recipe, tag us in your submission and be entered into the competition!
05/10/2026
🍔 Think your burger belongs on a restaurant menu? Now’s your chance.
Introducing the Burger Brawl at barleymash
- San Diego’s ultimate burger recipe challenge! 🔥
From May 10–31, amateur home cooks can create their best burger recipe, post a video on Instagram or TikTok, and tag to enter.
🏆 Winner receives:
• Their burger featured on the barleymash menu
• A collab with Celebrity Chef Kevin Templeton
• A month of FREE burgers
Cook it. Post it. Tag it. Win big. 🍔💥
05/08/2026
Mom's Favorite (😇) or Problem Child (😈)? Whichever one you are, you better treat mom to Hendrick's swag and cocktails at barleymash this Sunday!
05/07/2026
Calling all nurses - this one’s for YOU 🩺
To celebrate Nurses Week, we’re saying THANK YOU the best way we know how: ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR at barleymash ✨
Just show your nurse badge and enjoy happy hour specials all day long because after everything you do, you deserve a shift drink (or two 😉).
Tag your favorite nurse and come celebrate with us in the Gaslamp! 🥂
05/06/2026
Celebrate Mom the barleymash way 🌸✨
Join us this Mother’s Day for a brunch worth toasting to — featuring limited-edition Hendrick’s swag, curated cocktails, and crave-worthy bites made just for the occasion (while supplies last 😉).
Sip on Mom’s Favorite or the Problem Child, both crafted with Hendrick’s Gin and bright, refreshing flavors. Feeling hungry? Treat her to the Hot Mom Flatbread loaded with prosciutto, burrata, and sunny-side-up eggs, or fuel up with our Mom Fuel sourdough toast topped with roasted garlic goat cheese and heirloom tomatoes.
Because Mom deserves something a little extra 💐🥂
📍 600 5th Ave, Gaslamp
📅 Mother’s Day | Sunday, 5/10
🍸 Specials starting at $16
05/05/2026
Cinco de Mayo is finally here and we’re bringing you all the flavors of Mexico today! Join us at 600 Fifth Ave Al day and night!
05/04/2026
It's almost Cinco time! We’re serving up fiesta-worthy cocktails, mouthwatering eats, giveaways, and all the high-energy vibes you need to celebrate properly. Grab a Pepino, Coco, or Sandía cocktail, dig into our Surf & Turf Quesadilla or Chicken Enchiladas, and get ready for a Cinco party that brings the flavor all day long.
📍600 Fifth Ave | Gaslamp Quarter
All day long!
05/02/2026
Derby Day is finally here! Dress up and join us all day at 600 Fifth Ave in the Gaslamp Quarter!
04/30/2026
It's almost Derby Day, San Diego! 🐎 Grab your best hat, come thirsty - you know the drill, we always have drink specials! - and be fancy in the best way possible!
📆 Saturday, May 2nd
📍 600 Fifth Ave | barelymash
04/29/2026
Game days in the Gaslamp Quarter are best spent at barleymash!
04/28/2026
Cinco de Mayo is exactly one week out! Are you ready to fiesta with us?!
04/27/2026
Off to the races...! 🐎 Kentucky Derby time is almost here and we're bringing you the action at barleymash! Between food & drink specials it can't get any better - you think! Come in your best Derby outfit and maybe you'll win our Best Dressed contest. We'll see you Saturday, May 2nd.
📍 600 Fifth Ave | Gaslamp Quarter
04/24/2026
Cinco de Mayo is going DOWN at barleymash! 🎉
We’re serving up fiesta-worthy cocktails, mouthwatering eats, giveaways, and all the high-energy vibes you need to celebrate properly. Grab a Pepino, Coco, or Sandía cocktail, dig into our Surf & Turf Quesadilla or Chicken Enchiladas, and get ready for a Cinco party that brings the flavor all day long.
Round up your crew, throw on your fiesta gear, and meet us in the Gaslamp for tequila, tacos, and a celebration you do not want to miss. Great drinks, delicious food, and nonstop fun — this is how Cinco is done at barleymash!
📍600 Fifth Ave | Gaslamp Quarter
04/23/2026
You know it'll be a good night in the Gaslamp Quarter when you spot the barleymash sign! Start your evening with dinner and then take the crew downstairs for Thursday Night karaoke at ginger's!
04/21/2026
Earth Day never looked this good! Are you ready to indulge tomorrow?
Address
600 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101
Located on 5th Avenue in San Diego, barleymash is easily accessible by both public transport and driving. For those taking public transportation, there are multiple bus stops located on 5th Avenue and nearby streets. The closest trolley station is located a few blocks away at Park & Market. If you prefer to drive, there are several parking options available including metered street parking and paid parking garages in the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 2am |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 2am |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 2am |
| Thursday |
12pm - 2am |
| Friday |
12pm - 2am |
| Saturday |
10am - 2am |
| Sunday |
9am - 2am |
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What people say
Barleymash is a must-visit spot in San Diego's Gaslamp District. This sports bar and American restaurant offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the richness of American culture through its appetizing and progressive bar fare. The menu draws heavily from two barroom staples: beer and bourbon, resulting in a uniquely American aesthetic that reminds patrons of the simple pleasures of life.
The restaurant's warm modernist design, with reclaimed wood from the original foundation, creates a cozy atmosphere that supports San Diego's brewing community with 30 beers on tap from the city's best micro- and nano-breweries. The garage-door style windows open up the interior space to the Gaslamp's sunny disposition, making it an ideal spot for locals and tourists alike.
What sets Barleymash apart is its sense of community. Three large communal tables foster a sense of gathering where deliciously innovative food, conversation, and drink can be shared amongst friends and neighbors. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a night out with friends, Barleymash has got you covered.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a fun, high-energy downtown restaurant and bar that offers great food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere while celebrating American culture, then Barleymash is definitely worth checking out.
