Nason's Beer Hall
Get a flight of three German lagers and settle at the bar by the window on J Street. Nason's is the kind of beer hall where you recognize the bartender by Thursday. The pretzels come warm. Thursday through Saturday it fills up, so come early or stay late.
Order a flight. The German lagers are the backbone here, but ask what's on tap. Skip the food unless you're staying two hours.
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- 570 J St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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