San Gabriel’s Favorite Sports Bar
Since 1968
Great Food, Cold Beer,
& Big Screens
In 1968, John Clearman bought a 1913 mail-service vessel that once ran ports between San Francisco and Alaska, anchored it on Huntington Drive in San Gabriel, and started selling hamburgers. Locals called it “The Boat,” and the name stuck. Today, Clearman’s Galley has grown well beyond that original hull, but the spirit is exactly the same — good food, cold beer, and an electric energy that makes you want to stay for one more round.
Located just steps from North Woods Inn San Gabriel, Clearman’s Galley is the laid-back side of the Clearman’s family. There are no white tablecloths or reservations necessary — just big screens, an open patio, and a menu built for sharing. If you’re looking for a sports bar in San Gabriel with real food and real character, this is the one.
Not Your Average Sports Bar
Most sports bars are one and the same, with the same flat screens, the same frozen appetizers, and the same looped, Top 40 playlist. That isn’t The Galley. The building itself is a San Gabriel landmark, with a history that goes back more than half a century and an atmosphere that chain restaurants can’t replicate. A 16-foot super-clarity HDTV anchors the main room, with more than 25 flat screens spread across the dining room and patio so there isn’t a bad seat in the house on game day.
But The Galley isn’t just for game nights. It’s a family-friendly restaurant in San Gabriel where you can grab lunch on a weekday, bring the kids for burgers after soccer practice, or meet friends on the patio for beers and cheese bread on a Saturday afternoon. The crowd is a mix of regulars who have been coming for decades and newcomers who wandered over from North Woods Inn next door and never left.
The atmosphere draws you in, but the food will keep you coming back. This is a Clearman’s restaurant, which means the cheese bread, bleu cheese salad, and red cabbage salad you know from North Woods Inn are all on the menu, alongside a lineup of burgers, sandwiches, and comfort food that holds its own against anything in the San Gabriel Valley.
Multi-Generational Favorites
Starters & Shareables
The same cheese bread that made North Woods Inn famous is served right here, alongside the house bleu cheese salad and red cabbage salad that regulars order as a half-and-half combo. Beer-battered onion rings, crispy mozzarella sticks, loaded potato skins, and chicken wings round out a shareable lineup that pairs perfectly with a cold beer and a big screen.
Burgers & Entrées
The Galley’s menu goes well beyond typical bar food. Signature burgers are ground fresh daily, and the sandwich lineup — from the Philly Cheesesteak to the turkey avocado club — ensures there’s something for everyone. Add in chicken dinners, hearty salads, homemade chili, and loaded fries, and you can trust you’ll never leave hungry.
Beer, Wine, & Cocktails
The tap list runs deep, with dozens of beers served ice cold in generous pours, and the full bar covers everything from classic cocktails to wine by the glass. Whether you’re settling in for a long game day or just stopping by for a round after work, The Galley’s bar is built for the occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
A San Gabriel Landmark Since 1968
What started as a hamburger stand inside a converted mail-service vessel has grown into one of the most recognized and well-loved spots in San Gabriel. The original hull may be gone, but the spirit of The Galley hasn’t changed since John Clearman first fired up the grill more than 50 years ago. Whether you’re here for a playoff game, a plate of cheese bread, or a cold beer on the patio, The Galley is the kind of place that feels like it’s been waiting for you. Part of the Clearman’s family alongside North Woods Inn and Steak ‘N Stein, it carries on a tradition that San Gabriel has counted on since 1968. If you haven’t been yet, come find out what the regulars already know.
