With entertainment slotted seven nights a week for everything from bands to deejays, as well as various special events like beer tastings and food pairings, San Diegans can now consider their social calendar full of memorable moments. For martinis, mixing and mingling, this ultra-hip lounge is where it’s at. ginger’s is a sophisticated, yet laid-back lounge where vodka takes center stage. Best of all, though the evening may get started in barleymash, this top-notch eatery also encourages patrons to visit ginger’s, located downstairs. And, rooted in the idea that we are indeed a community, three large communal tables foster a sense of gathering where deliciously innovative food, conversation and drink can be shared amongst friends and neighbors. (The bar is also fully stocked to suit any other distinguishing palate.) The garage-door style windows open up the interior space to the Gaslamp’s sunny disposition. Set amidst reclaimed wood from the original foundation and a warm modernist design, the restaurant and bar support San Diego’s best micro- and nano-breweries. What results from this pairing is a uniquely American dining experience and aesthetic that remind all patrons of two simple ideas: life is meant to be sipped and savored, and good times should always be shared.īarleymash is the downtown place-to-be for locals and tourists alike. The name, in fact, refers to the typical grain mixture used in the brewing and distillation process of both beer and bourbon. With a plethora of restaurants to pick from, from quick bites to fine. With activities for any occasion, the Gaslamp is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, birthday celebration, bachelor/bachelorette party, bar hopping, or even simply dining out with the family. Both the restaurant philosophy and menu offerings draw heavily from two barroom staples: beer and bourbon. Welcome to the Gaslamp District, the heart and soul of downtown San Diego.
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SAN DIEGO’S GASLAMP DISTRICT, barleymash is the fun, high-energy downtown restaurant and bar that celebrates the richness of American culture through its appetizing and progressive bar fare.