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THE GREAT
AMERICAN RAGER

Seven Days of Dive · July 1–7, 2026

The Great American Rager — George Washington and Abraham Lincoln raising beers at Waterfront for Seven Days of Dive, July 1–7, 2026

Fourth of July meets National Dive Bar Day.

JULY 1 · WORLD CUP USA GAME .  5PM

Happy hour to kick things off.

July 2 · Open Format DJ Thursday

All-American mix.

JULY 3 · FREE HOT DOG HAPPY HOUR .  3 TO 6PM

Kick off America's birthday the way our Founding Fathers would have wanted.

July 4 · Red, White & Dive Party

The Founding Fathers didn't throw a revolution so you could stay home.

July 5 · Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of One More

You did your duty as an American. Now come recover like one at brunch.

July 6 · Industry Independence Day

For everyone who worked the Fourth, this one's for you.

July 7 · National Dive Bar Day

Celebrate 7/7 with $7 7&7s, $7 drafts, $7 apps & full dive bar behavior.

7/6 & 7/7 Only

The 7/7 Menu

Industry Independence Day + National Dive Bar Day specials.

Waterfront 7/7 menu — $7 Seagram's 7 & 7s, $7 drafts, $7 apps available July 6 and July 7 only

WORLD CUP 2026

Starts at Waterfront June 11th!

World Cup at Waterfront — full audio for USA and Mexico matches, goal specials every time they score

Join us for USA and Mexico matches with full audio and goal specials every time the net shakes. Pull up a stool, grab a cold one, and ride every minute with the loudest crew in Little Italy.

Full audio · Booze · Game day vibes


Monday Nights

HALF OFF APPS

Waterfront quesadilla with pico, guacamole, sour cream, and fries

Every Monday, 5pm to close. Half off all apps.

Chipotle fries, mini nachos, wings, mozz sticks, quesadillas, chicken fingers, chili cheese fries. The whole apps menu, half price, all night long.


Tuesday Nights

TACO TUESDAY

Family taco night. All you can eat for $9.95.

Our family recipe: a savory refried bean and ground beef blend, sharp cheddar, and crispy iceberg lettuce, served on a flat-top fried corn tortilla. Keep 'em coming until you tap out.

Plus Bebemos Power Hour from 5 to 6pm. Top-shelf Bebemos tequila for only $5.


Thursday Nights
Rib Night poster. Every Thursday for $19.95, starts at 5pm, until gone

RIB NIGHT

Every Thursday. $19.95. Starts at 5pm, served until gone.

Fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed in our house BBQ, plated up with a loaded baked potato and all the napkins you'll need. One night a week, one price, one giant plate.

Doors open the deal at 5pm sharp every Thursday and we keep the kitchen firing until the last rack is gone. Come early. When it's done, it's done.


Any Padres Win
Padres Power Hour poster. $2 select beers after any Padres win, for one hour

PADRES
POWER HOUR

$2 select beers after any Padres win. For one hour.

When the Friars get the W, the party comes home with you. The second the final out is recorded, our Power Hour clock starts. Pull up a stool, grab a cold one for $2, and toast the win with the rest of Little Italy's loudest Padres fans.

Available on $2 select beers, in-house only, for one hour after every Padres win, home or away, regular season or playoffs. No coupon, no catch. Just bring the energy.

HAPPENINGS — FAQ

Where can I watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in San Diego with sound?
Every match plays on our screens with sound on for USA games. Full details on our World Cup 2026 guide.
What is Padres Power Hour at Waterfront?
$2 select beers for one hour after every Padres win — home or away, regular season or playoffs, in-house only. No coupon required.
Is Waterfront Bar & Grill open on Father's Day in San Diego?
Yes — open every day including Father's Day, with $8 Old Fashioneds all day and free Waterfront-branded Dad Balls for the first 50 dads.
Where is the best place to watch the Padres in Little Italy?
Every Padres game plays at Waterfront, with Padres Power Hour after every win. More on the sports page.
Does Waterfront have Taco Tuesday or other weekly events?
Yes — Taco Tuesday, Rib Night, Padres Power Hour, plus game-day programming for NFL Sunday Ticket, college football, and the World Cup.
Do I need a reservation for events at Waterfront?
No — Waterfront is walk-in friendly every day. Address, parking and hours on the visit page.