Phileas Fogg's in San Diego - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Bar none the best British pub in San Diego County!!! Maybe even on the West Coast it can compete with any pub in England, Scotland or Ireland. Come support them now! When they need your support most because of the fight with their landlord...

This place is seriously gross. Wouldn’t recommend to my worst enemy. You can hear the owner yelling at kitchen staff from the dining area. The bar food is bland and greasy, and the vibe of the place is absolutely rancid

We have been going here for over 15 years! We love it! My favorite wings, and just a wonderful place to hang. Great selection of food and beers.

We came with some friends to celebrate a birthday. Choose the patio if it is available. The food was awesome. The fish and chips are amazing as are the wings. The waitress is so laid back and super nice. Great atmosphere.

A REAL pub, atmosphere and all. Highly recommend!

I have been to Phileas Foggs several times over the years and last night will be the last time. I’ll be very surprised if this place is still in business in a year. Last night I walked in with my date and there were about five people in the restaurant, all sitting at the bar. One of them was the owner. Rather than being welcomed in or greeted in any manner the owner looked at me like I was intruding, extremely unwelcoming look. We then sat ourselves and the owner’s wife took our orders. I had the fish and chips and they were fine, my date had chicken wings and tater tots and they were awful. The beer was not cold, I don’t care if the English drink warm beer, this is America where we have refrigeration, so serve cold beer. I find it incomprehensible that the owner was more interested in continuing to drink beer and talk to his drunk friends than he was in simply greeting his customers or providing any service. He needs to sober up, start working and stop depending on his wife to do everything.

This place is my go to bar and grub stop. The fish and chips are AMAZING, and I love their award winning wings. Staff is great, and always friendly. "Must go to" spot

Great place to watch soccer matches on TV. Friendly people, easy going, great beer selection and bar food.

Great British Pub. Good food/sports like atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Good place for a party too.

A decent pub in Poway. Great hospitality and a nice list of beers to choose from, including several rotating taps. They have a good happy hour and a fish fry special menu on Fridays. That said, the food itself is kind of middle-of-the-road. The order of wings has a $3 celery and carrot stick add on, and as you can see in the photo, it’s pretty small for the price. The wings themselves were decent, though I liked the jalapeño poppers a bit more. They were pretty good. One very strange thing about the wing order is we asked for blue cheese. The dipping sauce they brought had a mild blue cheese flavor, but was extremely liquified and runny. One of the weirdest blue cheeses I’ve ever had. The cheeseburger was ok, but very small. They give a good portion of fries, however. The burger was just a bit dry and didn’t offer that much in the way of juiciness and flavor. I’d say to come for the brews, and maybe skip the food.

Support local business! Keep these guys in town they're great!

The fish and chips were excellent!

Big pieces of fish. Big fries. Fresh coleslaw. All good. Only thing that was less than great was the tarter sauce. Came in on a Friday night, and the place was packed. Got my food in 20 minutes, exactly what they said it would be. Live music was a nice touch. If it wasn't in Sabre Springs and the patrons and staff weren't as diverse, you might actually believe you were somewhere in the UK

It always annoys me when I go to English or Irish pubs that bedeck themselves in the trappings of the Old World, and then have nothing but pizza, wings, and burgers on the menu. This establishment is the genuine article which offers well crafted pub standards of the Old World. My personal favorites are the fish and chips, black pudding, and steak and kidney pie. I defy you to try to find a better steak and kidney pie on this side of the pond. Incidentally, they are currently besieged by a soulless corporate landlord which is all the more reason to support this fine family owned establishment.

Went there after a soccer game. Had great live music. The food and atmosphere is fantastic. The wait staff is great and knowledgeable.

I love this place! Except that they are closed on saturdays, which is basically the only day I have time to go here. Wish they had a better schedule.

The fish & chips were very good, with one large piece of perfectly fried Cod, chips were decent. Tartar sauce was great. The coleslaw was to die for. The Best I've had in a long time.

Phileas is in our neighborhood and my wife and Info often taking friends every chance we get, love the friendly family atmosphere along with the amazing food and beer makes this place #1 for great fun- thanks you Phileas Frogs

The fish and chips here are pretty amazing. Unlike most places, batter on the fish isn't thick and greasy. It's light and crispy as well as the fries

Had a rather disappointing experience with the service today. I visited the restaurant twice before today and always received a rather cold behavior upfront from the server. Hence, I didn’t tip. Today when I came, I was confronted by the server on why I hadn’t tipped earlier, to which I replied I didn’t wish to as the service was not polite. On further discussion with the manager (drunk at the time) outside the restaurant, he started abusing me and stated servers have to be tipped in California. Upon encountering verbal abuse, I refused to talk to him further and walked away. Quite disappointed and rather shocked with the disrespectful conduct of the management. Also, to note, during the discussion between me and the manager, at least 3 people came from inside the restaurant (all again drunk) to abuse, without knowing any context. It is the responsibility of the manager to ensure and uphold a respectful environment, quite disappointed with the situation.

This is not a true chippie. It is a restaurant that serves good fish and chips BUT it is not a chippie

This is the only British pub in San Diego to GO TO....literally, if you have not been here yet. You Really need to put this place on your list to go to. GREAT BEERS AND FOOD...SEE YOU THERE!

Great fish and chips. Good brews

Over from UK for air show at Miramar and didn’t know what to do for dinner. Googled restaurants near us. Tucked away down bottom was Phileas Fogg's. Been to advertised English pubs before in USA and got to say some owners have their own ideas regarding English pubs. Wow!!! This place was spot on. The food, the beer, the staff and more importantly, what everyone usually gets wrong for an English pub atmosphere, the locals. So friendly and welcoming ( even though yours truly won $65 on their raffle) And believe me, you will not get a better Steak & Kidney pie anywhere in England, also the Heinz Baked Beans are genuine. We will be back again before we leave to try the Bangers and Mash. Excellent.

I checked out Phileas Fogg’s recently and they have a comprehensive menu of British Pub favorites! Even Tikka Masala and lasagna which are commonly found on pub menus in the UK. I ordered the Traditional Fish & Chips and it was very good. The chips were chunky style and perfectly hot and crispy. Better than the chips I had at Shakespeare Pub not long ago. The fish is made with a large center-cut filet of beautiful white cod. The beer batter is very tasty and crispy although easily sloughed off the fish unfortunately. Comes with cole slaw and tartar sauce. The vibe here is decidedly more dive bar than it is British Pub. Service was rather impersonal and surly. Maybe they’re nicer to regulars.

Laid back atmosphere, ample seating and plenty of menu options.

Delicious beef and veg pie meal. Thank you!

This is a regular stop for our lunch group Excellent fish and chips (with choice of fish and half order options), real bangers and mash. All your favorite british comfort foods, including mushy peas (if your into that sort of thing). Also real good lasagna for the person in the group who doesn't get british food. Finally a very solid beer selection.

Warm greetings and personable service. Great stout and perfect homemade Shepherds Pie. And it was so... comfortable. This place is now my fav. Who knew, being tucked away in a small strip mall? One of life's little gifts...

Cold beer plus a nice selection, always a plus! Fish and chips are tasty! However skip the banana wrapped in pastry dough dessert. The banana did not have a good flavor, probably not ripe. Maybe the cook likes green bananas. I liked their house policy, plainly posted on the walls, to take/make your cell calls outside.

Good food and quick service! Looks to be a nice local bar! Nice to have a meal without kids crying and screaming!

This place is a little hole the wall. It has a funky smell going on like a dorm room or frat house. I was actually getting a nervous about the food until it came. The fish and chips were fantastic home made chips very nice.

The beer was good. Our waitress was not very attentive to the tables

This is my favorite place in Poway when I go to work

Hidden treasure of a great bar. The food is surprisingly good and if you like spice, get the hottest wings they offer.

One of our hot wings club's favorite locations. The wings are very tasty. The hottest wings are not extremely hot. Good selection of beers. Only a single server, so it can take a while to get served, but it's fine if you're not in a rush and take your time drinking your beer.

Generous portions. Many beers on tap.

Good place to watch sports and have some tasty food.

Go there ...but don't take 80 days...:)

Unassuming little restaurant bar in a strip mall. The furniture seems somewhat out of place and cluttered, but still comfortable. Great selection of beers on tap. The food was shockingly good! We had the Fish n Chips and Irish Stew. Seasoning was perfect, food was really outstanding. I probably wouldn't go again since the atmosphere was meh, but I'm absolutely hooked on their English food now so I can't wait to eat there again.

I had to try it (Sun 11-6-22 1:30pm) because of rave reviews by an acquaintance. I opted for the fish and chips take out. I have to note the fish, as well as the batter was not seasoned with any type of seasonings, not even salt. I had to use the dressing it came with for taste. The fries did not taste fresh, soggy. Disappointed by the taste (for the price $20), I could have gotten fresher/tastier at Long John Silver's for 1/2 the price.

Great food and beer. Feels like family.

Definitely a Britash Pub hole-in-the wall, but don't let the decor fool you. The food is really good. We had the lamb Shepard's pie which was excellent! Lots of black pepper if you like that. The fish and chips looked really good too!

No spirits! Only beer and wine. The apps are delish!

Understanding it is a bar, not all come in for alcohol. Was surprised the only Iced Tea was canned Sweet Tea. Food was excellent, had the French Dip. Other restaurants offer an option to add bacon to a French Dip, when I asked about doing that I was given a wierd look and told no. Other than no Iced Tea or not being allowed to add bacon to sandwich it was an otherwise great experience.

Great tap list. Food is awesome. Service can be a little laid back but I'm probably just impatient. All that being said, I love this place.

We loved the ice cream and donuts! Staff was friendly and helpful.

We enjoyed probably the BEST POT STICKERS in San Diego/Poway and some other hors de'vours for a casual late lunch. Good selection of local craft beer. Staffing was an issue.. service was a bit slow.

Very.disapponited Fish and.chips were.greasy Reminiscent of Long John Silver's but more.costly

First time here. They have a nice selection of beers and the food was good. We had the fish and chips and the Thai curry chicken. The service was a little slow but not unbearably so as there were still quite a few people with just one server. She was still doing a pretty good job.

This place worth five stars! I’ve tried the scotch egg, Irish stew, and my husband had classic fish n chips and a cup of black beer. Both of us like the food! It made us feel comfortable and warm. Actually it’s my first time dining in an English restaurant. The atmosphere is amazing. There are flowers on each table. The light smell of rose was just a hint and could level up the dining experience. The only thing might be improved is that the service is relatively slow, because they only have two people working during lunch time. But nothing to complain about because they are really nice people, sweet and friendly. Strongly recommend!

Have only been a few times but every time I go I have a good time!

Good beer selection and food was good.

Excellent experience at Phileas Fogg's yesterday. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Spot on Scotch Egg!!!

Disappointed with the Irish Stew….this was very expensive “soup” instead of stew. Certainly not enough for a meal, more like an appetizer. I will not be ordering this again. However the fish and chips were delicious and very fresh but may be better eaten in the restaurant instead of delivery as it really needs to be hot…. The fries were cold and I had to heat up the fish and stew.

Awesome. The fish and batter was top notch.

Awesome place. Food is great and beers are cold! Do it!

Great food. Nice beer selection. Excellent music selection playing. All of the traditional pub food we've tried has been great. The pot pies take a while but are worth the wait.

The rudest staff I've ever met. I came with two little kids, ordered a food and placed a water bottle and an empty tea cup on a table. She told me I'm not allowed to bring any drinks. I explained it's just water and an empty cup. She: "I don't think it's just water I think you drink something from it. You are not allowed to bring any containers!" Of course I left and cancelled my order. Not going to support any rude business owners.

Really great atmosphere with great food and great prices. A must visit again experience.

Best fish and chips I've had in years. Tasted very fresh. Also, the staff is kind and caring.

Always a great time. Quiet lunch place with a few sports on TV and a great beer selection. I don't know of a better place for Bangers and Mash or fish and chips. If you want english comfort food like Mushy Peas, this may be your only spot. But try the Lasagna, its great too.

A simple pub atmosphere with good English food. I had the steak and onion pie, very nice.

Good food, good beers, great atmosphere.

Fun place to meet you and have good fish n chip

Grandma's favorite fish and chips. Great beer selection.

Pretty good food and good drinks. The prices are reasonable on a service is great.

Great beer selection, but what really sets then apart is the traditional British faire: the pot pies, bangers and mash, and Sheppard's Pie are top notch. Great place to catch a game!

Great friendly atmosphere, I loved that they served the best beers and very tasty appetizers! Will definitely be back for more

Love the laid-back local vibe. Great food & beer. And if you like it spicy, the stuffed habaneros are very good!

Great craft beer, stuffed habenero peppers and the Fogganator! Three reasons to go there!

I had Irish Stew and it was fantastic...will go again.. sooner is better.

The food was great!! Beer selection also great!!

Wings, Philly cheese and gravy chips (fries). Good food and good service. Toss in a couple beers and the cookies aren't bad either.

Really good food and beer. The service was great, accommodating despite difficult covid restrictions . Made sure we were warm with heaters, gave great recommendations and made good conversation. This was our first time in and we’ll definitely be back. 8 thumbs up from my family :)

Good beer & food, nice outside dining. I enjoyed the soundtrack too!

Great English food! Authentic and delicious. Spacious outside patio. Excellent beer selection.

We love their fish and chips! Very generous portions!! We were also completely delighted to find some chocolate covered strawberries included with or Valentines Day order!! Thank you for that extra touch!

Always fantastic food! Great service!

Absolutely love this place! Been going here for over 10 years. The food is top quality, and I recommend the baked brie to friends all the time. Excellent selections for beer and wine

The fish and chips is awesome and their coleslaw - something to write home about. Great atmosphere and wonderful food, with an awesome staff.

I love their food and environment. Thank you so much.

First time... this is now our new spot!

A little more pricey than I’d prefer but the food was pretty good.

Our go-to for great food and awesome beer

The Fish & Chips were excellent. It was a very large serving of fresh Cod. It took a while to get served once it was ordered, but worth the wait!

Fish and chips at my own table outside, Heaven!

Nice seating outdoors fish n chips was tasty n large portions

Always good and now with an expanded patio with plenty of seating.

Awesome English fare and excellent craft beer selection

I get chicken wings and fish & chips here. I think the food is delicious & crispy. The main room is more of a bar. There are tables both inside and outside to sit an go eat.

Great locals place. Food was tasty and place was very friendly. Go here!

Great place for drinks and food! Salt & vinegar wings are amazing. The owner and her daughter are super friendly. The owner is tough but super cool once you get to talking to her. Love this place! I came here before I was pregnant while I was pregnant (no drinks just food) and now that I can drink again I'm back with my son, husband and friends.

Good food selection with a lean towards UK flavors. Nice beer selection. Pokemon Go friendly. Yummy creme brulee.

Chicken wings were good and so we're the fish tacos 10/10 would come back to try more

No place is better for piping in the New Year than Phileas Fogg's!!

This place is great. I love going there for the wings whenever I'm in the area and have the opportunity

Love the fish and chips! And super friendly, homestyle service, too!

Monday $10 burger and beer special is awesome!

Great beer, great food and great service enough said. Boom!