Harbor Town Pub, Point Loma Village’s neighborhood hub, just got a little more neighborly.
The bar-restaurant at 1125 Rosecrans St. pairs high-value, pub-style food with classic cocktails and 16 handles of cold draft beer. Enhancements supplement the existing repertoire of good food, good drinks, and good times.
“We just made some new space so people can have some fun over here,” said Chad Cline, owner-operator of the establishment since 2011. “We had some games before. We just added some more games so people can have something else to do. The goal has always been to have people leave happy. Whatever I can do to add to the happiness over here, I try to do.”
Harbor Town has added about 2,000 square feet of space to accommodate more games and tables. The old, and new, games are fun for adults and kids alike. There are also more TVs now for patron’s viewing pleasure helping make the pub a more appealing getaway for guests.
The expansion is part of the post-pandemic’s “new normal,” enhancing entertainment for people who want to get out and be around others enjoying themselves.
“A neighborhood pub is a social pub where people get to come together,” pointed out Cline. “It’s almost like a social network which is conducive to conversation and people wanting to meet over here in a fun atmosphere.”
In 2011, Cline and a business partner completely revamped the retail space when they took over at 1125 Rosecrans St., which had been a high-end French restaurant.
The move came naturally to Cline who’s from a restaurant background. His great-grandfather was in the bar business in San Diego, and he also co-owns The Waterfront Bar & Grill in Little Italy.
Harbor Town was part of the Chargers fan club when they were in town. They’re here no longer, but some of their fan base remains.
The pub’s tasty menu includes an assortment of sliders, nachos, wings, salads, and burgers, along with sandwiches, burritos, bowls, and sides. “We’re a comfort food spot,” noted Cline.
Concerning the enduring appeal of pubs, Cline said: “People still want to make sure they’re noticed and seen. They don’t want to feel invisible. And for us, if you get them what they want, they’re usually pretty receptive.”
Concluded Cline: There is a team of about 20 employees over here that work hard to make sure people are leaving happy every day of the week. It’s pretty neighborly.”
HARBOR TOWN PUB
Where: 1125 Rosecrans St.
Info: harbortownpub.com, 619-224-1321
