Comic-Con 2026 food and drink specials are running all week at Pizza on 5th, a 10-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center at 734 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter. The bar side of the restaurant goes by PO5 Pizza Lounge & Bar, and for badge week the approach is straightforward: a short list of prices, no minimum group size, and nothing you need to ask a server to explain twice.
You already know what you’re paying before you sit down. That matters more than it sounds like when you’ve been on your feet in the exhibit hall since 9am and just want a beer and a slice without doing math.
The Comic-Con 2026 Specials
PO5 Pizza Lounge & Bar’s Comic-Con 2026 food and drink specials sit on top of the regular daily happy hour and specials already running at Pizza on 5th. Here’s what’s on it:
- Beer — $6
- Well shots — $5
- Two slices + can of soda — $16
- Two slices + beer — $20
Nothing here requires a reservation, a badge, or a minimum party size. Walk in, order at the bar, and you’re eating within a few minutes — which matters during a week when every restaurant near the convention center has a line out the door.
View Our Comic-Con Specials anytime this week — the list above runs the full length of the show, not just one night.
Why a 10-Minute Walk Beats Driving This Week
Comic-Con International closes the stretch of Harbor Drive between First Avenue and Park Boulevard to all vehicle traffic during the show — cars, bikes, scooters, all of it — with access to the front drive limited to badge holders. That’s according to Comic-Con International’s Harbor Drive closure notice, and the restriction runs from roughly 7am to 10pm on most event days.
In practice, that means driving to dinner isn’t really an option downtown during those hours. Pizza on 5th sits close enough to cover on foot from the convention center in about ten minutes — the same distance covered in our walking guide to the convention center. No parking garage, no rideshare surge pricing, no waiting on a shuttle.
How This Stacks Up Against Other Combos on 5th Avenue
Gaslamp Pizza, a few doors down at 505 5th Avenue, runs a similar two-slices-and-a-drink combo during big downtown events. PO5’s version lands at nearly the same price point — this isn’t a case of one spot undercutting the other by a few dollars to win your business.
What that means practically: pick whichever door has the shorter line. If PO5 Pizza Lounge & Bar is packed with a Thursday-night badge crowd, the value math down the block is close enough that you’re not losing anything by choosing convenience over comparison shopping. Check the full drink menu if beer and well shots aren’t your speed — there’s wine, cocktails, and a rotating margarita list too.
The Kitchen Stays Open Long After the Exhibit Hall Closes
Comic-Con panels and after-parties don’t wrap on the same schedule as most Gaslamp kitchens. Pizza on 5th runs a full kitchen — not just late-night slices — until 3am Sunday through Thursday and 4am Friday and Saturday, covering every night of the 2026 show.
That means pasta, sandwiches, and salads are still on the line well after most convention-adjacent restaurants have flipped their signs to closed. Our late-night pizza guide covers what’s worth ordering after midnight, and the late-night menu lists everything still available once the rest of downtown quiets down.
Bringing Your Crew? Group and Private Dining
Con groups tend to travel in packs — a hotel room split five ways, a meetup organized on a fan forum, a cosplay group that just wrapped a photo shoot outside the convention center. PO5 Pizza Lounge & Bar can seat larger groups without a reservation most nights, and for anything bigger than a table for eight, the private event space handles it with a set menu and a flat per-head price.
That’s worth booking ahead if your group’s schedule is set before badge week starts, since Thursday and Friday nights fill up fast once panels let out.
Getting Here During Badge Week
Comic-Con 2026 runs Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26, with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 22, all at the San Diego Convention Center. The venue sits at 111 Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego, according to the San Diego Tourism Authority’s event listing, and a straight walk up 5th Avenue puts you at Pizza on 5th in about ten minutes. The Comic-Con 2026 food and drink specials listed above run for the entire show, not just the preview.
We used a similar drink-special format for the World Cup watch parties earlier this summer, so if it worked for that crowd, it’ll work for Comic-Con week too. Delivery through DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats is also available if you’d rather stay at the hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a badge to get the Comic-Con specials?
No. The specials at PO5 Pizza Lounge & Bar are open to anyone — badge holders, locals, and visitors who skipped the convention altogether.
How long do the Comic-Con 2026 food and drink specials run?
The specials are active for the full run of the show, Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 26, not just a single preview night.
Is Pizza on 5th walkable from the San Diego Convention Center?
Yes. It’s about a 10-minute walk up 5th Avenue from the convention center, which is easier than driving given the Harbor Drive closures in effect during the event.
Can I book a table for a group during Comic-Con?
Walk-ins are welcome most nights, but for groups larger than eight, call ahead or reserve the private event space to guarantee seating during badge week’s busiest hours.
Ready to Get Started?
Comic-Con week gets busy fast — save a table or ask about group pricing before Thursday’s panels let out.
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