Kensington neighborhood
Kensington, San Diego · Since 1970

Clem's Tap House

Fifty rotating taps and a full bar. Kensington's neighborhood bar, owned and run by the Kasawdish family.

What's on tap Kitchen menu

Our Story

Same corner of Adams Avenue for generations. Craft beer, big screens, and a staff that remembers your usual.

What's Pouring

Fifty rotating taps, four flight trays, and a full bar. Seasonal favorites, the list changes daily, the welcome doesn't.

The Kitchen

Pizza, paninis, salads, and game-day snacks: honest food to go with whatever you're drinking.
Our Story

We've been on Adams Avenue since before you were born.

Clem's Tap House has been part of Kensington since 1970. The Kasawdish family took the reins in 1987 and never stopped investing in the bar, turning it into the neighborhood's spot for craft beer on tap, a full bar, and a kitchen where everyone gets a warm hello.

Our team makes sure that every customer feels at home. Regulars know we'll remember what they like to drink, and we take real pride in that.

"My favorite part about Clem's is definitely the clientele. I know most people by name and it makes for a great atmosphere. I can't leave out the fact that I love craft beer. Working here never leaves me bored."

Paul Kasawdish, Owner
Hours & directions
Neighbors at Clem's Tap House
1970
On Adams Ave
50
Beers on Tap
4
Beer Flight Trays
1987
Kasawdish Family
Bar taps
Crowd at bar
Behind the bar
What's Pouring

50 Beers on Tap

The Menu

Good Food. No Fuss.

Ask about our dessert options  ·  Kids menu available

Snacks
Baked Fries
$7
Onion Rings
$8
Tater Tots
$7
Mozzarella Sticks
$9
Appetizers
Hummus Plate
Hummus, carrots, celery sticks, toasted ciabatta bread
$14
Meat & Cheese Board
Dry salami, ham, turkey, assorted cheeses, multigrain crackers
$15
Cheese & Olive Board
Assorted cheeses, black olives, multigrain crackers
$14
Clem's Nachos
Grilled chicken or roast beef, jack & cheddar, jalapeños, refried beans, fresh avocado, salsa
$16
Boar's Head Sliders
Three chicken or roast beef sliders with tomato, onion, mayo and fries · add avocado $3
$16
Wings (9 pcs)
Baked chicken wings glazed with buffalo or BBQ sauce
$17
Tap House Salads
Classic Caesar
Cherry tomatoes, croutons, shredded parmesan, creamy caesar dressing · add chicken $4
$14
Grilled Chicken Pecan
Grilled chicken breast, pecans, green apples, feta, balsamic vinaigrette, cucumber, cherry tomatoes
$18
Ultimate Veggie
Chopped cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomato, pepperoncini, diced jack cheese, sliced avocado
$17
Chopped Bacon
Crispy bacon, cheddar & jack, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, ranch dressing
$18
Paninis
All paninis served with your choice of salad, fries, or tater tots
Fired Up
Grilled chicken breast, colby pepperjack, chipotle mayo, avocado, tomato, red onion
$20
Maple Flyer
Smoked turkey, crispy bacon, Vermont cheddar, pepperhouse mayo, tomato, red onion
$20
BBQ Beefeater
Hot roast beef, provolone, BBQ sauce, tomatoes, onion, pepperoncini
$20
The Cuban
Hot pastrami, black forest ham, pepperjack, pepperoncini, dijon mustard
$20
The Wild Hog
Black forest ham, melted swiss, honey mustard, tomato, red onion, avocado, bacon
$20
Super BLT
Crispy bacon, swiss & cheddar, mayo, yellow mustard, tomato, avocado
$20
Ultimate Veggie Panini
Fresh cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, sliced avocado, jack cheese, pepperhouse mayo
$20
Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Marinara and mozzarella
$17
Pepperoni
Marinara, mozzarella, Boar's Head pepperoni
$20
Pepperoni Picante
Pepperoni, mozzarella, green & black olives, red bell pepper, marinara
$21
The Baconator
Crispy bacon, mozzarella, marinara
$21
BBQ Chicken
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, mesquite BBQ sauce
$21
Blazin' Buffalo Chicken
Grilled chicken, light mozzarella, red onion, diced celery, buffalo sauce, drizzle of ranch
$21
Green Apple & Brie
Tart green apples, brie cheese, pecans, drizzle of honey
$18
Vegetarian
Marinara, bell pepper, mushroom, onions, tomatoes, mozzarella
$18
The Bacon Ranch
Crispy bacon, pepperjack, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, ranch dressing
$21
Hot Pastrami
Hot pastrami, pepperoncini, red onion, caesar dressing, swiss cheese
$21
Wild Mushroom & Sausage
Spicy sausage, mushroom, red onion
$21
Build Your Own
Choose any three toppings
$22
Clem's Specialties
Boar's Head Spicy Sausage
Bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, tomatoes, dijon mustard on a ciabatta
$16
Clem's Philly
Grilled roast beef, onions, mushroom, bell pepper, melted provolone
$15
Queso Tacos
Three chicken or roast beef tacos on corn tortilla
$14
Clem's Fries
Loaded with melted cheese, guacamole, your choice of meat
$20
Kids Menu
Grilled Cheese Panini
American or cheddar on toasted ciabatta roll
$10.50
Kid's Pizza
Pepperoni or cheese, marinara, mozzarella
$13
Mini Quesadillas
Grilled chicken, jack & cheddar on corn tortillas
$12
Chicken Tenders
4 piece baked chicken tenders with fries
$12
Nachos
Panini
Pizza
Beer flight
Will Ferrell with Paul Kasawdish at Clem's Tap House
Cancer for College

Proud supporters of the benefit pub crawl

Clem's is honored to back the Cancer for College benefit pub crawl, a neighborhood tradition and a cause that means a lot to our crew.

That work is also how we've had the good fortune to get to know Will Ferrell on the handful of times he's stopped by. We're big fans of his work on screen, and even bigger fans of what he does for students and families facing cancer. We're grateful for every visit and for everything he pours into this effort.

Learn more about Cancer for College

Reviews

What people are saying

A few words from guests who've pulled up a stool. Thank you for the kind notes.

Had this place recommended by multiple people. Boy did it hold up, great beers and the Buffalo Chicken Pizza was divine. Totally will be coming back! Be sure to hit up the Bottle House afterwards.

Andrew P.

Clem's Tap House is the BEST! What a hidden gem. The food is great. The service is great. The people are great. I love coming here. Paul the owner is a pretty cool dude. You need to try this place. You will not be disappointed.

Aaron V.

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Find Us

We're on Adams Avenue.
Come say hi.

Address

4108 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
Kensington neighborhood

Tap House Hours

Sunday – Thursday11am – 10pm
Friday – Saturday11am – Midnight

Contact

(619) 255-4526
@clemstaphouse on Instagram

Kensington neighborhood, San Diego