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The Ould Sod is a Normal Heights spot ranked #6 of 8 in our Best Dive Bars in San Diego list, scoring 88/100. Order the guinness and a whiskey. The best Irish dive on Adams Avenue, with live music several nights a week.
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Score 88/100 · Order: Guinness and a whiskey · $
The Ould Sod is a proper neighborhood Irish bar with a well-poured Guinness, regular live sessions, and a crowd that talks to strangers. It anchors the Adams Avenue bar walk in Normal Heights.
Local tip: Tuesday and Wednesday nights usually have live Irish or bluegrass sessions.
Scored with our ranking methodology — dive-bars.
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