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Tuesday 4pm - 11pm Wednesday 4pm - 11pm Thursday 4pm - 12am Friday 4pm - 12am Saturday 12pm - 12am Sunday 11am - 11pm

Uptown Tavern

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Centered on University Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, this casually hip bar and eatery invites gu And it doesn't stop there.
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Uptown Tavern is to be the true neighborhood hangout for locals and newcomers to call their second home. Centered on University Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, this casually hip bar and eatery invites guests to eat, drink, and socialize in a comfort & style that can only be found in Hillcrest. Take full advantage of San Diego's beautiful weather with Uptown's airy, open floor plan, stunning skylights and large roll-up garage door windows that allow patrons to walk freely from the two spacious outdoor patios to the inner dining areas and bar. HD televisions are perfectly placed to keep the sports enthusiasts happy come game day! Focused on a "super local" approach in both food and philosophy, Uptown Tavern offers a dining experience that surpasses the ordinary with a full menu of original delectable dishes.

11/06/2026

You said “just one.” We love your sense of humor. 🍸

11/05/2026

Big hair! Big balls! BINGO! 💅🌈 is calling the numbers this Thursday! Bring that friend who swears they’re “just here for fun” until they’re one number away from winning! 😉🍸👀

🪑 Seating starts at 6 PM
🎱 Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
📍 Uptown Tavern | 1236 University Ave, Hillcrest
👉 RSVP at UptownTavernSD.com

Practice your bingo yell, babes. We want to hear it from the patio! 💋

11/03/2026

Your Election Night plans? Watching it all unfold at Uptown! 🇺🇸🍸 Join us starting at 4pm as the results start rolling in across the country!

🍹 Happy Hour specials from 4-6!
🍝 Bottomless Pasta Night: $12 for all-you-can-eat pasta!
🎧 Follow the results with sound through our silent disco headphones

Grab your crew and settle in... it’s going to be a night! 🇺🇸🍸

11/03/2026

Election night plans? Come watch the results roll in at Uptown! We’ll have the coverage on the TVs and headphones for everyone who wants to listen in, and follow all the drama! 📺🗳️

Plus, it’s Bottomless Pasta Night featuring Vodka Penne! Just $12 for all you can handle! One decision the whole table can agree on! 😉🍝

Bring your appetite and your favorite dinner date, the only concession we’re making is that you might need stretchier pants! 💅

11/02/2026

Still wearing last night’s eyeliner? Same, boo. 👻😉 After all that Halloween madness, you need a proper brunch! 🍳🥂✨

🍽️ Brunch 11-2!
🥂 $5 double mimosas!
🎧 Sunday Funday with DJ Otterbawdy from 2-6!

The costume can take the day off. Your social calendar cannot. See you at Uptown! 💋🌈

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween, you gorgeous little nightmares! 😈💋 Tonight, we’re rewarding questionable outfits with very respectable prize money!

is hosting, starts at 8 PM, and your “I just threw this together” costume better be ready for its moment at 11 PM! 👑🎃

First place wins $500 CASH + a $500 Uptown gift card! Serve scary. Serve sexy. Serve something we’ll be talking about at brunch tomorrow! 😉

See you tonight, witches! 🍸🕷️

10/30/2026

The crew is ready. Are you? 😉🍸 Halloween weekend at Uptown starts NOW!

🎃 SATURDAY: Kickxy Vixen hosts, DJ Mike Orion brings the beats starting at 8 PM, and our costume contest kicks off at 11! First place takes home $500 CASH + a $500 Uptown gift card! 💸👑

🥂 SUNDAY FUNDAY: Keep the fun going with brunch, $5 double mimosas, and DJ Otterbawdy serving the Sunday soundtrack from 2–6! 🕺

Grab your boos. We’ll see you at Uptown! 👻🌈

10/30/2026

Your costume has 2 DAYS to get its act together! 😈🎃 Halloween hits Uptown this Saturday and there’s $1,000 in first-place prizes waiting for someone who understood the assignment! 💅💸

The wickedly fabulous is hosting, and is bringing the beats! Come give us something to scream about! 🕷️🍸

👑 First place: $500 CASH + a $500 Uptown gift card!
🦇 Saturday, October 31
🎧 DJ Mike Orion starts at 8 PM
🏆 Costume contest starts at 11 PM

Dress to possess, witches. We’ll see you Saturday! 🖤

10/29/2026

Quite the lineup. 😉🍸 Which one has your name on it? Round up your favorites for Wednesday Night Social Club at Uptown with $10 martinis ALL NIGHT! A little sweet, a little sassy, and exactly what your Wednesday needs! 💋

And TOMORROW, trade the small talk for some spooky movie knowledge! 🎬🔪 Kickxy’s Game Night returns with Halloween Movie Trivia, prizes, and a raffle ticket for every participant toward our January 7 grand prize drawing!

👻 Thursday, October 29
🪑 Seating at 6 PM • Games start at 6:30 PM
👉 RSVP at UptownTavernSD.com/game-night

Come sip tonight. Come slay tomorrow! 🍸🎃

Address

1236 University Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 11pm
Wednesday	4pm - 11pm
Thursday	4pm - 12am
Friday	4pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	11am - 11pm

Website

http://www.uptowntavernsd.com/

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