San Diego Comic-Con Bar & Restaurant
Brunch • Happy Hour • Dinner • Late Night • Private Events RESERVATIONSBRUNCHThe Ultimate
Comic-Con Headquarters in San Diego JULY 23-26 2026
Looking for the best bar or restaurant near San Diego Comic-Con? Garage Kitchen + Bar is just a 5-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Stop by for brunch before the show floor opens, meet friends for happy hour between panels, grab dinner after a full day at the convention, or plan a private Comic-Con event steps from the action.
Reservations are highly recommended during Comic-Con weekend, especially for brunch, happy hour, dinner, and group dining.
Why Garage During Comic-Con?
- 🚶 5-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center
- 🥂 $20 Bottomless Mimosa Brunch (11am-3pm)
- 🍔 $6 Crazy Bob’s Burger (11am-12pm & 3-4pm)
- 🍺 51% Off Drinks During Happy Hour (4-6pm)
- 🎉 Private Events, Group Dining & Buyouts
- 🚗 $12 Parking with Validation
- 📺 TVs throughout the restaurant
- 📍 655 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter
COMIC-CON HEADQUARTERS FOR BRUNCH, HAPPY HOUR & LATE NIGHT
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter on 655 4th Ave, Garage Kitchen + Bar is your Comic-Con headquarters for brunch, happy hour, dinner, and late-night drinks. We’re just a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center, making us an easy stop before the show floor, between panels, or after a full day at Comic-Con. Enjoy bottomless mimosas, burgers, cocktails, discounted parking, and a high-energy Gaslamp atmosphere all weekend long.
$12 Flat Rate Parking – 3 Hours (Every Day)
At Horton Plaza Garage w/ validation sticker. Regular rates after 3 hours.
COMIC-CON BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA BRUNCH
FRI-SUN 11am-3pm
$20 Bottomless Mimosas
LUNCH BETWEEN PANELS
11am-3pm
Quick Service | Walking Distance
$6 Bob’s Crazy Burger with Fries
11am-12pm & 3-4pm
COMIC-CON HAPPY HOUR
TUE-SUN 4-6pm
51% Off Drinks
Except Specialty Cocktails & Top Shelf
$3 Off All Apps
Celebrate at Garage
COMIC-CON PRIVATE EVENTS & GROUP DINING
Planning a Comic-Con team dinner, networking mixer, exhibitor happy hour, fan meetup, or private celebration? Garage Kitchen + Bar offers flexible private and semi-private event spaces just a 5-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.
Our upstairs Loft and main dining room can accommodate groups of all sizes with customizable food and drink packages, full bar service, AV capabilities, and dedicated event planning. Whether you’re entertaining clients, celebrating with your team, or bringing your fandom together after a day on the convention floor, Garage provides the perfect setting.
Private Event Highlights
- 🎉 Private & Semi-Private Event Spaces
- 🍽️ Custom Food & Beverage Packages
- 🥂 Cocktail Receptions & Happy Hours
- 🤝 Networking Mixers & Team Dinners
- 👥 Accommodates Groups up to 175 Guests
- 🚶 Just 5 Minutes from the Convention Center
Reserve your Comic-Con event early—prime dates fill up quickly.
COMIC-CON CALENDAR 2026
Whether you’re here for Preview Night or all five days of Comic-Con, Garage Kitchen + Bar is your headquarters for brunch, burgers, happy hour, dinner, and late-night drinks—just a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center.
Wednesday 7/22– Preview Night
Kick Off Comic-Con
- Grab dinner before Preview Night
- Happy Hour (4–6 PM)
- Late-night food & drinks
- Walking distance from the Convention Center
Thursday 7/23
Comic-Con Day 1
- Brunch (11 AM–3 PM)
- Lunch Between Panels
- Happy Hour (4–6 PM)
- Late-night dining
Friday 7/24
Comic-Con Day 2
- Bottomless Mimosas (11 AM–3 PM)
- $6 Crazy Bob’s Burger (11am-12pm & 3-4pm)
- Happy Hour (4-6pm)
- 34 oz Steins
Saturday 7/25
Comic-Con Day 3
- Brunch before the convention
- Lunch Between Panels
- Happy Hour
- Dinner & Cocktails in the Gaslamp
Sunday 7/26
Comic-Con Finale
- Farewell Brunch
- $20 Bottomless Mimosas 11am-3pm
- Last chance for Comic-Con specials
- Relax before heading home
HOURS OF OPERATION
MON CLOSED
TUE 3pm – 9pm
WED 3pm – 9pm
THU 3pm – 9pm
FRI 11am – 11pm
SAT 11am – 11pm
SUN 11am-9pm
HAPPY HOUR
51% Off All Drinks* & $3 Off Apps
4pm – 6pm Tuesday-Sunday &
*Except Top Shelf & Specialty Cocktails
PARKING
$12 Flat Rate Parking for the first *3 hours
at Horton Plaza Parking Garage.
Show your parking ticket to your server to get a validation sticker.
* Regular rates apply after 3 hours
