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The Lamplighter

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We are happy to make you happy. Come on in to get the strongest cheapest drinks you can find for miles. Of course we have a reputation for our pouring, our prices and our main attraction KARAOKE. Our giant song book contains over 25,000 songs for you to choose from. As you stand on stage singing to the crowd you have the choice of looking at a small monitor sending you the lyrics or the projected screen on the wall for everyone in the bar to sing along too. If karaoke isn't your thing we have a pool table, dart, board, and v... read more

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817 W Washington St, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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2 years ago

Looking for a low key dive bar, check out the Lamplighter The Lamplighter is a super low key dive bar that most people wouldn't go to unless they lived close, except for it has karaoke. It gets the crowds in and is a ton of fun. The drinks are pretty cheap and there is a pool table and a couple of TVs. The only crappy thing about the Lamplighter is the ridiculous cover charge they make you pay on Saturdays. Also they allow way more than fire capacity in and won't let you get your cover back once you walk in and find there is... read more

Kate's profile image
2 years ago

Dive bar Very fun bar, however gets crowded on weekends. Dive bar in North Park. Good selection of beers on tap. 

Richard's profile image
2 years ago

Lamplighter I first stopped into this bar over fifteen years ago and the last time I was there it ha not changed at all. This is your typical neighborhood bar that you can go hang out, talk with your friends, listen to some music and have a few cold one. It's a neighborhood bar that makes everyone feel right at home 

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2 years ago

LC Fun place to unwind after work.Very diverse crowd. Great selection of beers. Have weekly specials to entice locals. 

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KSDirector 
13 years ago

What a fun bar! – We stopped by the Lamplighter to do a little karaoke while visiting San Diego. We got there early and it was a Tuesday night - so not as busy as a weekend night. Everyone was friendly, good "mystery shots," and the KJ was rocking. Obviously, there are some regulars and house favorites among the singers, but the KJ kept the rotation going and we all got several chances to sing. Just a nice neighborhood KARAOKE bar. We had one like this for years that closed down, and we miss it a lot! Sure it's a bit of a di... read more

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hvecchia 
13 years ago

BAD DJ!!! – I was SOOOO excited to go out and get my karaoke on... I got to The Lamplighter a little after 9 pm and almost FOUR HOURS later I was still waiting to sing!! Meanwhile I saw people come up to sing 2 and 3 times... the SAME song was even played- WTF! The DJ kept telling me "you're coming up soon" and "4 or 5 more songs"... After he told me "2 more songs" (four songs later) I went up and he said I was next. I told him not to worry about it because he had completely sucked the fun out of my night and I was leaving. ... read more

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13 years ago

Hands down, the best Karaoke spot in San Diego. A lil Divey but the crowd and list of songs is better than anywhere else. Drinks are stiff and bar tenders are great. Always my first option when thinking of things to do on the weekend! 

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roofus01 
14 years ago

Anywhere but here!!!!!! – Bar tender was decent....service was decent.........but a KJ that demands tips to play your song what a looser.....I wont be back here anymore!!!!!! 

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Lourdes C. 
15 years ago

LC Fun place to unwind after work.Very diverse crowd. Great selection of beers. Have weekly specials to entice locals. 

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How is The Lamplighter rated?

The Lamplighter has a 4 star rating with 692 reviews. 

When is The Lamplighter open?

The Lamplighter is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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