My brother discovered this place in March 2017, and then when he and I took a cross-country road trip together from Philadelphia to California, he made it a point to take me to this place. It was truly a Philly vibe. From the amazing soft pretzels (multiple kinds/styles available but the Philly Pretzel was spot on - better than most soft pretzels themselves in Philly). The beer cheese that came with the pretzels was mouth watering (order an extra one - you won't regret it). And the beer selection was spot on with a mixture of local San Diego beers as well as some from the greater Philadelphia area. To top it off, if you are a Philadelphia sports fan visiting San Diego, this is your hangout. You'll find Phillies and Eagles and Flyers posters and signs all over. Truly loved the atmosphere. Next time I find myself in San Diego I'll be coming here in a heartbeat.
I am not an avid beer drinking but I have found a few here that I LOVE! The Pretzels are ah-maz-ing and the team that works here are super down to earth and friendly. Great vibe! Will def. return and bring more friends next time!
Thanks to Groupon we have a new spot!! Awesome staff, great selection of beer, and the pretzels are pretty awesome too.
Best food (PRETZELS!!!!). They are the best!!!!
Also great service! Boomer is a great person if you get a chance to meet him.
Lots of fun. Family and fur baby friendly. Great staff, food and selection of beer. Not over crowded either.
It was our first time here and we had no idea what the difference in the pretzels were. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable and told me all about the different styles of pretzels they had. We went with the Philly and beer cheese-delicious! We also had our doggo with us and everyone came up and said hello to her and even gave her a little treat. Great people working here! Definitely going to be coming here regularly!
This place is amazing!!! I moved here from Philadelphia a year ago and was really missing my pretzels! This is the only place to get an authentic Philly soft pretzel!!!! Nailed it! And the cheese they have for dipping is out of this world!
Good beer selection, yummy pretzels and a kid-friendly play area for little ones! I’ll definitely be back.
The pretzels were amazing. The staff was very friendly and explained the difference between all the pretzels they offer.
Nice atmosphere with great local craft beer options. The pretzel was really good, probably the best I've had. We got the Bavarian. Definitely recommended!
Amazing, STELLAR customer service, super friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent pretzels!!! Definitely recommending to a lot of people I know! Also, very kid-friendly!
Holy cow. You gotta go here. Best soft pretzels, beer cheese is bomb. Thanks for opening californiataproom! We'll see ya soon Boomer.
Cool spot for a beer and a pretzel. This was my first time here. This is one of my son’s favorite spots and is a regular here. I’m in from out of town and had to check it out.
The vibe is cool with Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies colors. I even had to get a t shirt. Love the swag options!!!
![5]( "Recensione")
In what I can only assume is some sort of sociological effort to put all of the Philly fans in one place and thus save the rest of San Diego from them, this place exists via, I think, some bizarre portal to Eastern Pennsylvania. The denizens of this establishment have an intricate series of rituals for every possible positive outcome during Philadelphia sporting events, which mostly involve loud communal chants and banging on furniture. A woman named Lykheng (which I think I spelled correctly) glares at them in constant protective judgement, a comforting bulwark whose continued side eye and beer service keeps these degenerate lunatics from total barbarism. A man who I can only assume is the owner wanders about with two main responsibilities: 1. Turning excellent music on during the commercial breaks (which he does with astonishing precision), and 2. Running through the establishment with two cowbells after a Philadelphia homerun. Everyone is friendly, which means they are equally willing to fight you or purchase you a citywide special, according to your tastes. They sell some insane, delicious canned beverage that seems equal parts irradiated apples from three mile island and tears of William Penn, and it is 5 dollars. They offer a wide variety of pretzels so that you can experience real Sixers-fan-level regret after you order something other than the Philly. There were literally several dozen witches here, and they fit in perfectly.
I think I'm a Phillies fan now. I blame this place, the best bar in North Park. Don't come here or you won't want to leave.
Went to Pretzels and Pints for school fundraiser and was not sure what to expect. Turns out that this is a great place to enjoy some pints. The food menu has something for everyone and the pesto chicken sandwich was really good. Plenty of space, outdoor tv’s, bar was quick and the place was packed. Great service!!
Came on a Friday and enjoyed the outdoor seating! Pretzels were fun and the brew selection was great. Environment was super cute with market lights and some TVs with the Padres game on. Staff was very nice. Met some nice puppies seated around us.
This place has a fantastic Eagles gameday atmosphere. Get the meat-lovers pizza pretzel. It's amazing.
Amazing vibe, food, and taps! That such a simple idea could take off like this is a treat. Great space for friends, or just to chill and catch a game. About 4 billion pretzels and sauces to choose from, and the taps are creative and diverse. Wish I was closer.
Super fun lively place. And if you like pretzels, you'll enjoy the options here. Also, a good choice of beers. They often have different things going on like trivia night ect.
My wife and I went to southern CA for our honeymoon in January of this year. Both of us being big Philly sports fans weren't going to miss the final Eagles game of the season and after some searching stumbled upon Pretzels and Pints.
We loved it. The pretzels were fantastic, the atmosphere was great, the service was a little slow, but that was to be expected given the amount of people there. It was so much fun to watch the birds win, sing the fight song with such a big and enthusiastic group.
We enjoyed it so much that we came back by a few days later to watch a Sixers game. They didn't initially have it on but were more than happy to accommodate. We were two of the maybe four people in the restaurant and it was a much different environment, but just as awesome.
I would recommend Pretzels and Pints to anyone visiting SD, especially if you're a Philly fan.
![4]( "Recensione")
If you're on the hunt for a place where sports and good times collide, look no further than Pretzels & Pints. First things first, the customer service? It's a total slam dunk. You'll be greeted with a smile and a vibe that says, "Hey, let's have a great time together!"
Now, picture this: you're hanging out with pals, catching the game, and enjoying some pre-dinner vibes. That's exactly what Pretzels & Pints serves up. It's got that quintessential sports dive bar feel that's straight outta Philly, Chicago, or Boston – the kind of place you'd want to be when your team is playing and you need a spot to unleash your inner sports fanatic.
Whether you're craving sports excitement or just want a chill spot to kick back with your buddies, this joint delivers. It's like a casual haven that's perfect for both game day warriors and daytime loungers. So, if you're in the mood for a laid-back hangout with friends, some hearty pretzels, and the thrill of a good game, Pretzels & Pints is where you want to be. Get ready to cheer, laugh, and enjoy the true essence of a sports dive bar – right in your hometown!
The vibe, the people and these Pretzels!!!! As a native Philadelphian, these are by far the best soft pretzels I have ever had out here. You find yourself in the North Park area of San Diego...pop in and enjoy the best soft pretzel you could possibly have in San Diego! 💁🏻♂️🥨♥️
Makes me feel at home and the owner, Boomer, has to be one of the kindest funniest people/business owners I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and supporting!
This was such a cute find. The service was great and we loved the pretzels. The cheese sauce is so good. The part I loved the most as a mom was the adorable and fun play area for toddlers and kids. They also had a stack of board games for older kids and adults!
This poorly taken photo of mine shows that this place has pretzels. A good variety, too! But what’s really amazing is the variety of local beers of draft. And there is ample room for seating both inside and out of the establishment. Check it out with friends as it is super lively!
Absolutely fantastic place! I found it by accident because it's a little out of the way and on a one way. There is parking onsite after night time. The beer selection is amazing and I'm very pleased with the flavor of it all. The pretzels are awesome and freshly baked and very filling. Very friendly and neighborhood like feel with jokes and banter. So glad I found this and will definitely be coming back!
As advertised! Delicious pretzels and many many options for beervridge. Patio is spacious and does allow dogs. TVs inside and out are perfect for baseball and network football. Service was awesome and they even have pinball!
Great vibes and really friendly crowd. They had a N64 Mario Cart tournament when I was there and I did terribly lol but everyone was so kind and made it fun!
I love Pretzels & Pints. Awesome Pretzels and ice 🧊 cold BEER 🍺
Go enjoy yourself.
Delicious pretzels. Good variety of local craft beer. Ample seating on outside patio with sports on the TVs. Highly recommend the philly pretzel - a half if you're not so hungry and a full if you are. Cheese that comes with is delicious! Awesome happy hour specials on beer too!
Awesome place to hang while the fam makes the rounds of local shops. The brown nut beer and philli pretzel were the bomb!
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes