The place was recommended by our hotel to go for coffee. We took our laptops and wanted to get coffee and work there. We got cheesecake and coffee. Interesting, our order did not show up on their screen so they did not make our coffee - rather, they made it for people after us. We commented that maybe it’s because we did not have a number tag/flag on the table. It was actually a system issue, minor, and they came with coffee right away, I’d say he was the manager - super kind, great attitude, professional, and even offered us macaroons for the trouble. Not an issue, but I’d say their service is great! We all miss orders or system does not show them (I realize it, I have a business and where people pay cash, sometimes the orders don’t show in queue). What the company does to mend an issue is truly impressive and we stayed for hours and worked and enjoyed the place! The whole team is wonderful! So are the coffee and the treats. We went there again the following day. The sandwich was amazing, the salmon crepe fantastic, they just really do a top notch job!

I have visited this pastry/ coffee shop several times in San Diego. Pastries are delicious, as are their desserts, food, and drinks. They also have ice cream, which I haven’t tried but assume is just as good of a quality as everything here. Thank you to Carlos for preparing the food. Thanks to all the staff members, Andrew, Dove, Matt and Leon, for such a friendly service and kind hearts! Their opening hours are a treat, too! It was lovely to stumble upon it late in the evening and find out I’ll be able to grab a bite as early as 7am! Happy Holidays, Everyone and Happy New Year!🎄✨

The coffee, food, everything was just amazing!! Highly highly recommend this place!! Huge shout out to Ben & Ivy for their recommendations!

Pretty good to be honest. My fave is the dubai croissant, and the mango bliss Service is good and she is very nice and sweet. Probably go again

Colt Williamson

Dana was an incredible bartender and made sure some out of towners were treated like locals. Great atmosphere and better company.

Dina Douhaj

Went here by myself and the bartenders and overall staff were so pleasant! There was a super creepy guy that tried to follow me out and they were nice enough to have their security guard escort me to my hotel when I signaled discomfort. Great drinks too!

Ashwin Chaudhary

Spicy Shrimp Skillet was AMAZING! The perfect dish! quality service from Maddy the bartender too 👌👌

William Karstens

As a San Diegan, I avoid most places like Barley Mash, and the Gaslamp, like avoiding the 5 south on a weekday afternoon. They're usually loud, with disinterested service, average food and stepped up prices from neighborhood places. I'd say that Barley Mash gets a pass. We were seated quickly, had two great servers, the flatbread was actually top tier, and the drink menu had a good selection and not just "cocktails on draft". Bonus, the patio is dog friendly, something not all places do and we're greatful for.

T W

Stopped in to watch the end of the Ohio State/Michigan game (Go Buckeyes!) and enjoyed some of the best wings ever. Sports bar meets Food Network chef-inspired food. Great service.

Josh Baltazar

Came here on a Saturday before the Padres game and enjoyed the patio. My partner ordered a Zinfandel and I got a Mother Earth Cali Creamin Beer. Overall good service, nice TV's and good atmosphere. Also I saw someone's Chicken Tenders, they looked super super super crispy. If I were to go back here and have food, that is something I would definitely order. Also it came with 4 sauces and I really like that. I'll update my review if I ever get the Chicken Tenders.

+25

James Gonzalez

If you're in gas lamp, this is a staple of the bar scene! Mornings, lunch, dinner and dance. They've been great since I've moved to SD in 2014 and I still keep on coming here. They got a build your own bloody mary in the mornings, they play foot ball on Sundays, the food and drinks are great here.

Josh Moyes

I was told by a friend that I needed to do here. I did it and I’m so glad I did. Amazing food and drinks. I had the Ron Burgandy which is their take on an Old Fashioned and it was delicious! Also had the Bourbon BBQ burger which was awesome. Lots of TVs on for all the Saturday college football games. Service was outstanding. I can wait to go back and try all the other things. I just missed brunch so I have more reasons to return.

J W

Over the past year, Barleymash has become more than just a restaurant, it’s been a Sunday ritual for my friends and I. It’s a place to unwind. From the moment you walk in, the energy is warm, inviting, and effortlessly lively without ever feeling chaotic. The food is consistently outstanding. Every dish, whether it’s a perfectly executed brunch favorite, the indulgent Steak Dinner, or a perfectly cooked burger, reflects the attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care. The drinks are equally impressive, with a rotating selection of local beers and well-crafted cocktails that always hit the spot. What truly sets Barleymash apart, though, is the staff. A special shoutout is owed to the Sunday Bartenders, their professionalism, friendliness, and effortless ability to keep the vibe upbeat have made every Sunday amazing. They’re the heartbeat of the experience and deserve every bit of recognition. Every visit, they balance professionalism with friendliness, creating a space where you feel welcome and genuinely taken care of. The ambiance, the live music, the crowd, the communal energy, never fails to lift your spirits, making it the perfect spot to spend some time. Barleymash isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a cornerstone of the Gaslamp experience. To anyone reading this, treat yourself. It’s a gem in every sense of the word.

Shyla

My FAVORITE place in Gaslamp!! The food here is always fresh and the portions are GENEROUS. I highly recommend the wings because the whiskey buffalo is fire! Also, this is one of the few places where a salad WILL fill you up. They come with delicious bread and always a 10/10. You can tell the food here is made with love and their condiments are homemade! This place is consistently exceeding my expectations with every season of menu they put out. They are currently on season 13 so I definitely recommend everyone try them out! Great place to catch a game with some delicious food! I come here at least twice a month :)

+2

DeAnna Dyresen

This place does NOT disappoint! The environment was lovely, clean and huge! Service was great and the food, MY GOD the food was delicious and the portions are gigantic. A ton of wonderful flavors put together.

+5

Sab

Barely Mash in San Diego completely lived up to the hype we saw on Chopped from Food Network! We went there for lunch and ordered the fish and chips and the burger. Both dishes were exceptional, but the fish and chips really stood out. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside while tender and flaky on the inside, and the fries were golden and seasoned just right. What really surprised us was the pickle slaw served with it—it added such a fresh, tangy twist to the dish and elevated the entire meal. Even their homemade ketchup was something special, with a flavor that perfectly complemented the fries. The burger was equally impressive, with juicy, flavorful meat and fresh toppings that made every bite satisfying. The menu offers some unique spins on classic dishes, so definitely ask questions if you have any dietary preferences or if you're not sure about a certain flavor combination. But trust me, the twists are worth it! Our experience was made even better by the amazing service. Our server, Aaron, was incredibly kind, warm, and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. He took time to explain the menu and offer great recommendations. The hostess was also super friendly and had a great attitude, which set a positive tone for the entire meal. Barely Mash is more than just a lunch spot—it's a place where you can enjoy excellent food with creative twists and exceptional service. If you're in San Diego and want to try something unique, this place is a must-visit!

Let's Eat Houston

Fantastic and attentive servers. We ordered the Hog Ranch Mac n cheese and Buffalo iron fries. The Mac was super creamy and extraordinarily delicious, definitely stole the show. The Buffalo fries were good, lots of chicken bits and other toppings smothered on top of the fries. The sauce was a bit sweet. We definitely recommend the Mac n cheese here!

+1

Fun sport bar vibe. Lots of space inside. I had a cucumber martini drink that was really yummy! Nice bartenders.

BarleyMash New Years Eve Review in the Gaslamp\n The night of New Years Eve was the obe the crowds of people yet with the comming of rain that made the night wet there is plenty of places that are bu…

great happy hour great place to gather if you're in town. ask for Dana she is the best!!!!

great happy hour great place to gather if you're in town. ask for Dana she is the best!!!!

Amazing drinks here. Vibes were great. Bartenders were skilled. Perk Me Up was the best espresso martini I ever had.

Having been here a few times, this time we came just for some drinks and to watch the game. So many screens, so many seating options! I love the large space here.\n\nOur waitress was great and cons…

Having been here a few times, this time we came just for some drinks and to watch the game. So many screens, so many seating options! I love the large space here.\n\nOur waitress was great and cons…

The service was fantastic! The champ burger was so good with Habanero jelly and tobacco crispy onions so good. You guys have to try it.

Great bar with 1/2 price drinks happy hour. Lots of TV screens playing sports from around the country. Great tap beer selection and super friendly staff. Only tried on app but it was very good. If …

I come here often, happy hour is great but the service is better! Dana and Lona are here during the day and make our experience so lovely. They are personable, attentive and kind. Highly recommend …

Great place to wind down in San Diego at end of a 2300 mile road trip. Atmosphere lively, sports on TV, excellent staff, food and drinks

Great place to wind down in San Diego at end of a 2300 mile road trip. Atmosphere lively, sports on TV, excellent staff, food and drinks

Great place to wind down in San Diego at end of a 2300 mile road trip. Atmosphere lively, sports on TV, excellent staff, food and drinks

Great place to wind down in San Diego at end of a 2300 mile road trip. atmosphere lively, sports on TV, excellent staff, food and drinks

Great place to wind down in San Diego at end of a 2300 mile road trip. Atmosphere lively, sports on TV, excellent staff, food and drinks

Big, well designed cool bar . Selection of beers is excellent and the burgers are much better than most places, accompanied by their excellent home made ketchup. The most striking thing is the s…

Big, well designed cool bar . Selection of beers is excellent and the burgers are much better than most places, accompanied by their excellent home made ketchup. The most striking thing is the sta…

Big, well designed cool bar . Selection of beers is excellent and the burgers are much better than most places, accompanied by their excellent home made ketchup. The most striking thing is the sta…

I went here for lunch. The chicken wings were truly awesome. My burger was very good. They have a nice bourbon list. The servers were great. A pretty awesome spot.

I went here for lunch. The chicken wings were truly awesome. My burger was very good. They have a nice bourbon list. The servers were great. A pretty awesome spot.

Love this place drink are amazing music is great. It’s a restaurant during the day with amazing food. Good place for football season . At night turn into a lounge

This is a typical American Sports bar - and we loved it! prices were great. We had a couple of bar food options on the occasions we visited and they were yummy and good value. Staff were fabulous …

We had a wonderful happy hour experience. Excellent & unique chili. Half price drinks and warm San Diego outside weather.

Gluten free friendly restaurant. Lovely burger on GF bread bun. Served quickly. My teen son ordered the All in loaded fries which were huge. Overall happy with our visit.

Dropped in after a long morning of flying. Decided to share as we were warned by the hotel that servings were big. Had chicken tenders and the Greek salad. OMG! There was a pile od fries and 6 good…

Nice atmosphere, however staff is slow, we had to wait for a single crepe over 30 minutes (there were two other customers at the store only) and they didn't make the order right. Some beverages and a strawberry sorbet were the only vegan options.

Mixed feelings here. The surrounding area smells like urine & weed, making it almost a torture to sit on their patio. Pitty… The service is extremely slow - people here are clearly not in a rush lol but at least very friendly. But still overpriced for what you get. The coffee tasted great - and so did the Crepes (to my surprise). Can recommend when nearby looking for a coffee

The shop is inviting and the staff super friendly. My pain au chocolate was really tasty however the iced chai latte even though it was good it was super sweet. I would go back for the pastries

The cafe has an amazing atmosphere. You can tell they put real thought and taste into creating it. It is a cozy and beautiful place, especially when the big windows are open. The desserts here are absolutely delicious and the breakfast is really hearty. It is a perfect spot for an inspiring start to the day or a romantic date. I would just make the service a little more positive or friendly, maybe more like the vibe you get in France, rather than how it feels now.

Justin Grigg

Came in during Sunday football and ordered the chicken tenders and fries. They certainly give you a lot of food. Prices are semi-reasonable. Decent service. Clean bar. TVs playing the game. Friendly people and food vibe.

Trey Robinson

Love this place. Scratch food, great service, and an amazing place to watch a game. The negative -- the kitchen was slooowwww....order fast. The tap lines are dirty....50% of my 4 draft beers had the feet aftertaste...I pick it up hard, but boss, put those beer delivery guys to work.

Just Me

I didn't try the food so I can't comment. Staff were friendly and helpful. The Ron Burgundy old fashioned was very good, I would recommend. The bar was lively with a fun atmosphere in the middle of gas lamp district even on a Monday night. I'd come back to try the food - everything here looked good but I was only stopping in for a drink.

Paul K

Dinner for 1 at the bar on a Thursday at 6p. Good: cocktails, beer menu, service, fun environment. Mediocre: food. I ordered the Champ burger with fries. The fries were cooked just beyond limp - not crispy at all. And unevenly seasoned. The burger was a great idea that was executed poorly; it was too big to get a bite of all the elements, so the eating experience began by just working through half the meat (under-seasoned) before finally getting to the onion straws and delicious spicy sauce that had only been sparingly applied to the top bun. I ended up pulling most of the pulled pork out of the bun just so I could taste all the good stuff in there. They need to work on this. Bottom line, I'd go back but I would definitely order a different menu option.

Ryan Bishop

Went with a group of six and sat knee to knee in a round booth. The prices are a little bit higher but seems to be market for the area. We ordered several drinks and they were a little on the smaller size, but made very well. The loaded fries as an appetizer was messy for our group, but tasted great. Everyone enjoyed their food. I especially enjoyed my black and blue burger, it was very flavorful. The music was a little loud but manageable. I enjoyed the Anchorman references in the menu. Our service was top notch, everything was brought out quickly. Their was one wrong order but they made it right quickly. Overall, slightly expensive, younger crowd, good drinks and food.

Enjoyed the vibes, but our server was disinterested. Not rude, but not friendly. \n\nBut the PRETZELS WOW. As a fan of warm pretzels, this place takes the cake. Along with the cauliflower and tende…

Enjoyed the vibes, but our server was disinterested. Not rude, but not friendly. \n\nBut the PRETZELS WOW. As a fan of warm pretzels, this place takes the cake. Along with the cauliflower and tende…

I was thankful that Barley Mash was open on Christmas eve! Great drink selection, both on the beer and liquor side. The All american burger is your typical no frills tasty burger. Service was f…

I was thankful that Barley Mash was open on Christmas eve! Great drink selection, both on the beer and liquor side. The All American burger is your typical no frills tasty burger. Service was fas…

Great place that has unique array of food. Many vegetarian options. Tons of options on draft and tons of TVs to view any sport you're interested in seeing. The atmosphere was fantastic! Service was…

Great place that has unique array of food. Many vegetarian options. Tons of options on draft and tons of TVs to view any sport you're interested in seeing. The atmosphere was fantastic! Service was…

Barleymash in the Gaslamp is an easy four star spot for football Sunday. Came here for game day and it did not disappoint. The place is spacious, clean, and has screens from pretty much every angle…

Barleymash has a really cool ambience--definitely feels more adult compared to spots filled with freshly-turned-21 crowds. It's a great place to watch sports, with a lively but comfortable vibe. Th…

Food was awesome! Service was very good, very engaging. The brownie/cookie desert thing...whatever you call it was off the charts good.\nEnjoyed the open ambiance. Told our server I was afraid to c…

Food was great! Ordered the american burger with fries and it was plenty for a meal. Sharable if you're thinking it might be a lot for 1.

I went here for dinner. It was a Sunday night and football was on which was nice. The chicken wings were awesome. I had the steak frites and they were just average. The server was great.

I went here for dinner. It was a Sunday night and football was on which was nice. The chicken wings were awesome. I had the steak frites and they were just average. The server was great.

I went here for dinner. It was a Sunday night and football was on which was nice. The chicken wings were awesome. I had the steak frites and they were just average. The server was great.

Great atmosphere!! There was good music playing, lots of screens with sports on, huge selection of beer & whiskey. The service was exceptional. Food came out fast and was good. I had ordered wings…

Great atmosphere!! There was good music playing, lots of screens with sports on, huge selection of beer & whiskey. The service was exceptional. Food came out fast and was good. I had ordered win…

Great atmosphere!! There was good music playing, lots of screens with sports on, huge selection of beer & whiskey. The service was exceptional. Food came out fast and was good. I had ordered wings…

Got the matcha latte and a cinamon roll. The cinamon roll was pretty good but the matcha was sandy

Amber Lyles

Come for the drinks skip the food. I love their lime in the coconut drink. However the first time we came (we were sitting down dining) my boyfriend asked for a surprise shot and the waiter gave him 1942. While it’s appreciated that he gave a good quality shot, it seems like he just wanted our money.

This is a large sports bar-restaurant in downtown San Diego. We were greeted at the entrance and sat right away. It wasn't yet dinner time so they weren't full. \n\nOur server came by to take our d…

I ordered a galette to go as well as a latte and macarons. While nothing tasted particularly bad, I was very confused and frustrated to cut a piece off of my galette that was drowning in bechamel sauce to discover that it did not contain a crepe, but instead two slices of bread. I don't know if they thought I was stupid and didn't know what a galette was or they couldn't be bothered to tell me they were making a substitution, but I was very angry and had no time to deal with it due to my flight leaving soon.

I’m writing this review as a caution to others—especially travelers and people of color—about my alarming experience at Barleymarsh. What Happened: I entered with a friend, used the restroom, and wa…

Brittany Paige

⭐☆☆☆☆ — Unwelcoming and rude experience I don’t normally leave reviews, but I felt compelled after how I was treated here. The bouncer was incredibly rude right from the moment I arrived — no greeting, just attitude and was met with unnecessary hostility and sarcasm. Bars should be about good vibes and hospitality — especially at the door, since that sets the tone. Instead, I was made to feel small and uncomfortable. I ended up leaving and taking my business elsewhere. There are plenty of better spots in the area that actually know how to treat guests with basic respect. I won’t be back.