Breakfast of Champions: Bars that open before 10:00am

by Erin Chambers - Citysearch Editor - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: July 22, 2008

Forget the hot cup of coffee. There are some folks out there who crave none other than an ice cold beer to get the morning started. Lucky for them, San Diego boasts a handful of bars that open before breakfast. We are tickled to make the annoucenment.

San Diego's Early Bird Bars

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lamplighter
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    817 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Mission Hills dive maintains a clientele of regulars who arrive as early as 6am, despite attempted invasions from young local hipsters looking for karaoke in the late-night hours.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alibi
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    1403 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Dive bar turned hipster hangout offers cheap drinks, pool tables and a happy hour that starts at 8am.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Waterfront Bar & Grill
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    2044 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Downtown's oldest tavern opens at 6am, stays local with no-frills fare and a bar staff that remembers your name.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Nunu's Cocktail Lounge
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    3537 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    A crowded, venerable dive on the border of Hillcrest and Banker's Hill with cheap drinks, decent bar food and a 6am call time.