The Hangout Restaurant and Bar
Brunch · Breakfast · Coffee Shop · Cafe · $$
2736 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Neighborhood bar and restaurant in Normal Heights with brunch, craft cocktails, and happy hour.
Happy hours
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location
2736 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Reviews
From Google
One of the best Happy hours, because they offer happy hour menu 4-6 during the weekend! They also have a lot of cocktail 🍸 options, including French 75, which I liked a lot, I had two, both quality and quantity was great. My husband enjoyed the beer, and whiskey. We tried their happy hour wings in pesto and lemon pepper flavors, sliders and potato cake, all of them taste good. I really like their lamb protein options for potato cake and slider. My baby loved the meats and bread from the sliders as well. This is definitely a new good place for this neighborhood. The service is sweet and fast. The space is comfortable and cozy.
View on Google ↗Happy Hour at The Hangout feels like stumbling into a neighborhood secret that immediately adopts you as family. The space itself is charming—casual, inviting, and just the right amount of buzz. What really makes it shine, though, is the service. The owner/bartender is a force of personality in the best way—super outgoing and genuinely invested in making everyone feel welcome and seen. It’s the kind of place where you’re not just another table; you’re part of the vibe. Happy Hour delivers, too. Great deals on bites, and the beef sliders (on their homemade buns) were seriously delicious—simple, satisfying, and done right. The margaritas? Let’s just say they don’t play around. A little strong, but that just means fewer trips back to the bar… not exactly a downside. Already plotting a return to try the wings, which feel like the obvious next move. Safe to say this won’t be a one-time visit—we had a genuinely great time.
View on Google ↗Horrible experience. We saw a rat in the outdoor seating area, and the staff clearly seemed aware of the issue since there were traps around. The service was extremely slow, and the waitress told us that one item from our order wasn’t available due to an oven problem, so we decided to cancel it. However, two minutes later, she brought that same item anyway, which felt very unprofessional. Right after that, the rat ran by our feet. Other customers saw it too. We moved inside, but it smelled very unpleasant. Overall, terrible service and unsanitary conditions. I do not recommend this place.
View on Google ↗Atmosphere was amazing! Jonathan was great! Very honest & genuine with his answers to what he liked on the menu. He made the experience great just with his personality & service! The food was amazing... Eggplant Crumpet, one word, Awesome! Loved everything about The Hangout... Would definitely come back & absolutely recommend!
View on Google ↗We wandered into The Hangout on a total whim, and honestly, best decision we’ve made in a long time. We went early, so it was calm and chill perfect vibes. Then there was Jason. Absolute legend. The kind of server who makes you feel like you’re hanging out with a hilarious friend who also happens to be incredibly good at his job. His kindness, personality, and sense of humor deserve their own Yelp category. Now let’s talk food, because WOW. Major applause to the chefs. Everything was incredible, but do yourself a favor and order the crepe cakes and the fried rice. Life-changing. No notes. And the drinks? Jason is not just a bartender, he’s a magician. I’ve had craft cocktails all over the place, and I can confidently say this was the best whiskey sour with egg white I’ve ever had. Ever. Period. Seriously, go to this place. You will not be disappointed. And if you are, respectfully, that’s on you, because The Hangout absolutely delivers.
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