Need a Comic-Con Recharge? Pendry San Diego Has Fans Covered All Weekend Long
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Comic-Conveterans know that surviving the weekend requires more than a perfectly planned panel schedule and comfortable shoes. You also need fuel! Luckily, Pendry San Diegois stepping up in a big way during SDCC 2026 with a trio of delicious activations designed to keep fans energized all weekend long.
Located just steps from the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, Pendry San Diego is transforming into a must-visit destination for attendees looking to recharge between panels, screenings, and cosplay meetups. From one of the country's most talked-about bagel brands to Spider-Man-inspired sips and fandom-worthy sweet treats, the hotel is serving up plenty of reasons to add another stop to your Comic-Con itinerary.
Start Your Con Day With PopUp Bagels
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If you've been curious about the bagel brand that's been creating buzz nationwide, Comic-Con weekend is your chance to see what all the hype is about.
From July 23 through July 26, PopUp Bagels will park its iconic Volkswagen bus right outside Pendry San Diego, serving fresh-baked bagels and the brand's beloved shmears, including plain and signature scallion varieties.
Available daily from 7 a.m. until sell-out, this grab-and-go breakfast stop is perfectly timed for early-morning Hall H line waits or marathon panel days. Given the cult following surrounding PopUp Bagels, fans may want to arrive early before supplies run out.
PopUp Bagels Details
Dates: July 23–26, 2026
Time: 7 a.m. until sell-out
Location: PopUp Bagels Volkswagen bus outside Pendry San Diego
Swing Into Nason's Beer Hall for a Spider-Man Celebration
Images: BERO; Pendry San Diego
Spider-Man fans will definitely want to mark July 25 on their calendars.
Nason's Beer Hall will host an exclusive activation celebrating Spider-Man: Brand New Dayin partnership with Tom Holland's premium non-alcoholic beer brand, BERO.
Taking place on Saturday, July 25, from noon to 3 p.m., the event will feature limited-edition Spider-Man: Brand New Day-branded BERO cans available exclusively during the activation, immersive photo opportunities, and even appearances by Spider-Man himself.
The public event is first-come, first-served, with BERO samples available to guests 21 and older. With excitement already building for the film's July 31 theatrical release, expect this fan experience to be one of downtown's hottest stops.
BERO x Spider-Man: Brand New Day Activation
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: Noon–3 p.m.
Location: Nason's Beer Hall at Pendry San Diego
Admission: Free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis
Donut Forget Dessert
Images: Pendry San Diego; Donut Bar
Need a sugary boost before heading to your next panel? Pendry has that covered, too.
Throughout Comic-Con weekend, Provisional will partner with San Diego favorite Donut Bar to offer character-themed donuts daily beginning at 7 a.m.
Available July 23 through 26 on the Provisional Kitchen patio, the specialty treats will be served alongside Provisional's signature pastries and savory menu items, creating an ideal morning pit stop before diving back into the convention chaos.
Let's be honest: character-themed donuts and Comic-Con are pretty much a perfect match.
Donut Bar at Provisional
Dates: July 23–26, 2026
Time: Beginning at 7 a.m.
Location: Provisional Kitchen patio at Pendry San Diego
Whether you're hunting for breakfast before a Hall H panel, looking for a relaxing place to recharge, or simply searching for your next Instagram-worthy snack, Pendry San Diego is shaping up to be one of SDCC 2026's tastiest off-site destinations.
