Tops for Sippin’ Suds: O’Brien’s in Kearny Mesa Named Best Beer Bar in U.S.

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego

The corner store in a small shopping center with cars parked out front.

Raise a glass to O’Brien’s!

San Diego has made another best of list, but in this case, O’Brien’s Pub is tops.

The Kearny Mesa hotspot, a fave of local soccer fans, was named the best beer bar in the country Wednesday by USA Today.

The ranking marks the second time in two years that O’Brien’s has hit No. 1 on USA Today’s Top 10 beer bar list. The annual selections are picked by experts, then voted on by readers.

“This pub specializes in Belgian beers, IPAs, and global rarities to ensure each beer enthusiast gets a unique pour, whether it’s their first O’Brien’s pint or their 100th,” according to USA Today.

To celebrate its big win, O’Brien’s is hosting a party at 4 p.m. Sunday, featuring food specials, $5 draft beers and a special release, “a five-year. barrel-aged delicacy” from Bagby Beer Co.

“If you haven’t been in a while, you need to come back and see what’s up,” an O’Brien’s rep said on Instagram. “If you’ve never been, come through, wed love to welcome you.”