(619) 234-5575

423 E St
San Diego, CA 92101 32.7145 -117.1607

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Neighborhoods: Horton Plaza, Central, Central San Diego

Last updated 9.05.09

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Featured Review

Amanda Knoles

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In Short – Often singled out as one of San Diego's legendary dive bars, this colorful hangout near Horton Plaza attracts a crowd of hard-core drinkers and weekend warriors ready to party. Regulars overlook the sticky, booze-stained red carpet andtattered leatherette bar stools for a chance to throw back cheap drinks poured by cute Asian bartenders. The tacky décor is achieved mostly with old beer posters, sparkly tinsel and strings of Christmas lights, and the dimly lit space borders on scary. Loud music turns conversation into an exercise in lip reading, and when it gets hot and…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
There's a jukebox heavy on 70s and 80s tunes but dancing is discouraged.
What To Drink:
Anything you order will be cheap and potent. Prices are marked on the bottles behind the bar.
When To Go:
Stop in for affordable drinks with friends before or after hitting the pricey clubs nearby.
drinks
70.0% positive
  1. “The Star Bar is a great dive bar located in the Gas Lamp Quarter in down town San Diego, it houses a large area with fair prices on it's dri.”
  2. “If you don't want to pay for overpriced drinks in a club, it's always a great idea to head to Star Bar first!”
  3. “They serve really great drinks at a reasonable price for being in the downtown area.”
  4. “love this bar for the good memories!”
  5. “This is a great place to get your drink on before moving on to one of those really expensive clubs at the Gaslamp.”
overall
50.0% positive
  1. “This is a great place to get your drink on before moving on to one of those really expensive clubs at the Gaslamp.”
service
0.0% positive
  1. “don't recommend this place to anybody unless you enjoy having people take advantage of you.”
value
62.5% positive
  1. “This is a great place to get your drink on before moving on to one of those really expensive clubs at the Gaslamp.”
  2. “If you don't want to pay for overpriced drinks in a club, it's always a great idea to head to Star Bar first!”
  3. “They serve really great drinks at a reasonable price for being in the downtown area.”
  4. “The Star Bar is a great dive bar located in the Gas Lamp Quarter in down town San Diego, it houses a large area with fair prices on it's dri.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/10/09

Good times!

Contributor at Citysearch

Funny thing is I found this bar on accident while I was vacationing! I met a local and we literally stumbled upon this place! Drinks on the cheap, people watching (and let me tell you, there is a lot to see), and just overall good times! I have come to realize that it's not always where you're at that makes the difference, it's the company you keep! I love this bar for the good memories!

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/12/08

AVOID THIS PLACE!

by burton7heaven at Citysearch

Walked in after paying a cover and they refused to serve us because the bartender thought my buddy was drunk. I understand that. They then offered us our cover back which was cool, only to turn around and say no once we were outside. NOT COOL!!! i don't recommend this place to anybody unless you enjoy having people take advantage of you.

The Details on Star Club

Place Categories:

  • not recommend place
  • great dive bar
  • overpriced drinks
  • really expensive clubs
  • good memories
  • reasonable price
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