We use cookies for essential site functions and, with your permission, for analytics and advertising. California residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information at any time. See our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
Grantville / La Mesa · $7–13 drinks · Ranked in 1 list
Last updated
Hooleys Irish Pub is a Grantville / La Mesa spot ranked #5 of 7 in our Best Sports Bars in San Diego list, scoring 84/100. Order the pint and fish and chips. The best East County sports pub, with reliable screens and a family-friendly room.
Hooleys Irish Pub is in Grantville / La Mesa, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Grantville / La Mesa fills up early on sunny days.
Explore Grantville / La MesaOn our Best Sports Bars in San Diego list, Hooleys Irish Pub lands at #5 of 7, just behind Bull's Smokin' BBQ (84/100) and ahead of Duck Dive (83/100). The Local Eastern holds #1 with 88/100, so the gap is 4 points.
See the full Best Sports Bars in San Diego rankingHooleys Irish Pub scores 84/100 against a best sports bars in san diego field that averages 84.7, running from 82 at the bottom to 88 at the top. That is 0.7 points below the category average, though it still finishes ahead of 2 of the 6 other places we scored. It lands 5th of 7, and the category leader is 4 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Hooleys Irish Pub separates itself most on value (88/100 versus a 85.4 category average). Its softest showing is uniqueness at 72, 9.7 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Hooleys Irish Pub | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks | 82 | 82.3 | -0.3 |
| Consistency | 90 | 87.7 | +2.3 |
| Value | 88 | 85.4 | +2.6 |
| Atmosphere | 84 | 87.7 | -3.7 |
| Uniqueness | 72 | 81.7 | -9.7 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best sports bars in san diego.
Hooleys Irish Pub is the only place we have ranked in Grantville / La Mesa so far, which makes it a destination stop rather than part of a walkable crawl — plan the trip around it.
Worth it for the right craving, not a destination trip.
Hooleys Irish Pub scores 84/100 in our Best Sports Bars in San Diego list (#5 of 7). It is strongest on consistency (90) and value (88). The best East County sports pub, with reliable screens and a family-friendly room.
Skip it if uniqueness matters most to you — that is its weakest category (72/100).
Hooleys Irish Pub is a good fit for sports bars. Because it ranks #5 on our best sports bars in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Grantville / La Mesa rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: The patio is the best place to watch an afternoon game in warm weather.
No reader reviews yet for Hooleys Irish Pub. Be the first.
Claim this listing to correct details, send us updated hours or a menu, and get the verified badge for your site. Claiming is free and does not change your ranking position.
Score 84/100 · Order: Pint and fish and chips · $7–13 drinks
Hooleys is the neighborhood answer: enough screens for any Sunday, food that holds up, and a room that doesn't require shouting. It's the sports bar you take people who don't like sports bars.
Local tip: The patio is the best place to watch an afternoon game in warm weather.
Scored with our ranking methodology — sports-bars.
Written and fact-checked by the Sandi Spots Editorial team — San Diego residents publishing under Sleep Coast LLC. Every place we recommend has been visited in person or verified against an official source, and no business can pay for inclusion or a higher ranking. Last updated .