Knotty Barrel
East Village
About us
Our journey began with a vision to offer quality food, great beer, and cocktails at reasonable prices with a fun place to hang out. In 2011, we opened our cozy neighborhood pub, and five years later in 2016, we expanded it by 75% with the addition of a game area, a second bar, and an outdoor backyard and introduced our own in-house craft brewery and tasting room.
You’ll find our family-friendly gastropub & brewery located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown East Village neighborhood. Join us to dine, drink and socialize Or watch our favorite sport team on our 18+ TVs. You can also enjoy a few games of darts, shuffleboard, or cornhole with friends. We even have thought of your furry friend with 2 dog-friendly outdoor patios.
We proudly feature locally sourced food and a selection of over 100 local, domestic, and imported beers, ciders, and seltzers from around the world. Our 24 drafts come in various styles, ensuring there's something for everyone. Our BBQ was voted San Diego Reader’s Best of 2024, it is available on weekends starting at 4 pm Friday through Sunday or until sold out. The BBQ menu is all made from scratch on site.
During football season, we offer breakfast on Saturday and Sunday so you can let us do the cooking while rooting on your team. Whether you're in the mood for a snack, a light lunch, or a hearty dinner, our menu is sure to satisfy! And if you are NY Giants, NY Islanders or Penn St Football fan then we are your place to join the fun with our watch party events.
We are always Knotty so come join the fun!