Take me out to the ball game

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Baseball season is back, and we’ve created the perfect list of San Diego’s best spots to watch the Padres on their opening day.  Whether you want to celebrate America’s favorite pastime in San Diego or feel the excitement as we kick off the season with a bang, get ready to visit a list of premium establishments each promising a memorable and thrilling experience of cheering on your San Diego Padres, while enjoying delicious bar food and drinks.  

Less than a 10-minute walk from Petco Park, in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp District, barleymash invites you to their lively restaurant and bar where the stars of American culture and culinary innovation collide. Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering dishes such as The Mash barleymac, which includes ale-braised pork shoulder, bourbon BBQ sauce, fresh jalapeños, and crispy tobacco onions all paired with cavatappi noodles, poblano beer-cheese sauce, pepper jack beer, three cheese blend, and breadcrumbs. Pair that delicious meal with a choice from the list of signature cocktails, such as The Ron Burgundy, as the bar team creates the perfect mix of barley select Templeton rye single barrel whiskey, angostura bitters, orange bitters, and sweetened with sugar. 

Located on Market Street, The Smoking Gun is a classic neighborhood restaurant and bar perfect for making memories with family and friends, in a laid-back spot to unwind. The Smoking Gun is bringing the ballpark lifestyle to you with some sweet specials during the Padres’ Opening Day. Chow down on $1-dollar Hot Dogs until game time, and sip Bueanveza for $3.94 until the game ends. To top it off they’re making sure you celebrate opening day right with a Padres Paloma Special that includes patron silver, grapefruit liqueur, sugar, and lime. The Smoking Gun will be opening at 10:00 am to get the celebration going.

On the corner of Mission Blvd and Santa Clara Ct. step into the tropical world of Miss B’s Coconut Club where the colorful Mission Beach lifestyle meets the Carribean Cultural flair. Don’t miss out on Miss B’s lovely Padres specials which are available during all Padres games for the entire season including opening day. 394 Alesmith glasses are only $3.94 and Estrellas are only $5. Enjoy an extra layer of excitement as Miss B’s will be having rotating food specials on game day! 

Step into the heart of Carlsbad Village and feel the vibrant pulse of PRK 101 as their multi-level and plaza style complex shows off their versatility, offering casual lounging and family friendly dining. Indulge in an array of succulent dishes such as the Loaded BBQ Mac which includes pulled pork with spicy BBQ, carolina mustard, shredded cheese crumbles, and chives. Enjoy an array of specials such as $5 Swinging Friar Drafts—Ballast point, $7 LFG IPA, $7 Estrellas, & $5 Skrewball, Jameson and Altos.

Located in the Mission Valley mall, Novo Brazil Brewing is an electrifying sports bar where every Padres home run and stolen base is captured on state-of-the-art LED screens. Choose to relax at the cozy fire pit lounges outdoors and catch the action on a dedicated 20-foot video wall, or enjoy standard table seating to watch the game inside. Traditional sports bar fare with classics like chicken wings and carne asada nachos are on the menu, or take it to another level with Brazilian favorites Picanha or El Charro Ribeye. Choose from a fun selection of refreshing hard kombuchas that excite your senses such as the Nova Sexy Piña Colada.