Hamilton's Tavern

San Diego


Decorated with hundreds of beer pump handles, which are dangling from the ceiling, this friendly neighborhood spot serves a range of local craft beers from the Coronado Brewing Company, Green Flash Brewing and Karl Strauss Brewing Company among others. Even the in-house sausages are made with hops. Dog friendly, as long as Fido behaves.


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