50 Best Bars in San Francisco

“It was our first time and we were definitely pleased. Everything was delicious!“

“Smuggler's Cove is a must visit. Christopher and Melissa made awesome drinks and made time to discuss rums during a busy service. All of the staff were wonderful and the doorman, was so thoughtful in ensuring we had a great experience. Show up early to ensure you get a spot.“

“fantastic food and drinks with attentive staff and a lively atmosphere!!!“

“Absolutely love this place! We recently had a pre-wedding family dinner here for about 50 people, and we ordered party platters. The planning process with them was easy, and they were great about making sure I didn’t over order.

Everything was delicious! I’m especially obsessed with the blue cheese they had on the cheese platter, and hands down their fish and chips are the thing that keeps me coming into this place.

In addition to how tasty everything is, the staff is what seals the deal on this special place. The hospitality is genuine - feels like you’re hanging out in Auntie’s back yard. They even have a photo booth which always is a plus! The inside of the bar is gorgeous, and as someone that’s been coming here for years now, I can attest to how incredible the glow up of the back patio space is - BRAVO!

TLDR; if you’re considering having a larger party/event here - DO IT! I truly love this place.“

“Awesome Tiki Bar and a must visit if your into Tiki or themed bars“

“Great food and the best margaritas.“

“Beautiful ambiance, attentive service, delicious food and drinks, and VERY memorable tiramisu. An all around excellent choice when dining out for a special occasion! Would highly recommend.“

“Absolute great vibe!! People are super amazing. Music is great. It is our number one go to bar in the sunset!🍹☘️“

“Amazingly weird, a real gem. Strange and wonderful interior with a wildly good beer selection and the owner, Remat, is a genuine “only in SF” character. Go for the decor, stay for the sour beer, and support a neighborhood bar that could never be imitated.“

“Best dining experience I’ve had since I moved here. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. My new favorite restaurant 💚💚💚“

“Every drink is handled with care.“

“Great spot! Good bartenders, friendly crowd and laid back vibe. Dog friendly as one would expect. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The seafood here is absolutely superb in both flavour and service, with exceptionally fresh ingredients. It ranks among the finest seafood I've ever tasted😃😋“

“Can’t beat the rustic atmosphere and the bartender was very friendly and informative.“

“Truly authentic Calabrese style Italian cuisine takes us back to Nonna’s kitchen“

“Phenomenal experience! 🍷 🍽️ Wonderful food and cocktails! A must try while in the Presidio area!“

“Quirky little pub in a nice neighborhood. We stumbled upon it by chance and felt at home right away 👍😀 Unforgettable atmosphere and wonderful people, including the owner, staff and patrons! 🥳🍻👍😀“

“Brunch here was excellent! Lots of choices. We decided to try the lemon ricotta pancakes and crab cake Benedict! I am not a pancake person at all, but these were the best pancakes ever! Just a hit of lemon and so good! Since I’m from the east coast where MD has the best crab cakes, t totally enjoyed these crab cakes! Different in the ingredients but still lots of crab meat and no fillers. Drinks are all excellent choices! So if you live in or planning to visit San Francisco, give this place a try. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!!“

“Fab bar with a great range of booze and really friendly and helpful staff. Took the time to discuss UK vs USA measures and jiggers with me - fascinating!“

“Its the Page. Trusty stalwart - basic cocktails, beer on tap, pool, divey without your feet sticking to the floor. Depending on the day and time you will see any number of groups of people and you can figure out how you fit in. Cash only - good to see, but a but of a pain since the pandemic. I don't think ATMs even exist anymore.“

“Leopold’s is a spiritual experience you never want to wake up from. The delectable strudel with the wiener was crafted certainly by the Gods … just as my explosive toilet experience was afterwards. Not only did i deeply enjoy my 14k calorie meal, but I lost many pounds with the ensuing bathroom experience. Thank you, leopolds, for everything ❤‍🔥 I am grateful for everything“

“Cool fun bar on the edge of nob Hill. Very large interior, but very ordinary. Music is good, locals are good, bartenders here are generally great. Mainly go here for big gatherings. But style here is not the main concern. There are some bar games.“

“Really creative space and community! It’s an old establishment too. I remember walking it as a kiddo not knowing what it was and I know my whole family and I felt safe. I felt safe as an adult going in to hang out and socialize too. Thanks for being a beautiful and rather humble community throughout the years!“

“Great drinks and space both outdoors and indoors.“

“We wondered into this bar trying to find a place to hang before dinner and its the best. The crowds are minimal but its very welcoming. And Eugene (gene) is such a great bartender. Give them a flavor profile your trying to get and they will make the best drink. Also great music!!!“

“Bartender Marcus makes the most amazing fancy cocktails. I'm not even a whiskey drinker but my drink smelled amazing. The photo display in the back of Pride photography was so interesting I made my friends come see and choose their favorites.“

“Had a luncheon @ Perbacco with my 9 coworkers and Manager to say “goodbye & farewell” to a retiring coworker and “welcome” to a new coworker. Started with a round of hors d'oeuvre’s. The thin sliced veal with a sauce and capers was delicious! The fried shrimp, veggies and olives/anchovies…also with a sauce was awesome as well. For my main, I had CRESTE DI GALLO - semolina pasta - wild mushroom ragu - spinach - ricotta salata. Our waiter was the best! I saved one of the sugar cookies from my deserts…Burnt Carmel Gelato. Mentioned it to our waiter and as we were leaving, I heard “Sir! Sir!” He brought me one of their meringue cookies to also share with my partner! I thought that was just awesome! Top notch food and customer service. We’ll be back!“

“awesome pub very friendly gutted we only found it last night highly recommended 👌“

“Good drinks nice music good prices“

“Extremely cool beer and wine bar. Accepts cards. Really cool historic interior with pool, darts, private booths, and a really snazzy outdoor patio that is really well decorated with plants, lights and pergola accents.

Will definitely be back next time I’m in the neighborhood!“

“Trashy clientele, inconsistent and overpriced drinks, broken games, and early closing because the staff is lazy. This place is a joke, a disgrace to the Emporium name.“

“What an intimate special dinning experience !“

“Wonderful Bar tender Alec and staff 😄. Loved it!“

“Great venue. L, X“

“Just visited Asiento for the 1st time and really liked it! Fun vibe, bartender was really nice, had some super tasty carnitas tacos, and there was a great dj playing (and the music wasn't so loud we couldn't talk). Would definitely go back!“

“Amazing staff. Lovely owners out of this work drinks and mock tails and the plants !!!!“

“I had a great time at El Lopo! The food is fantastic, and the owner and bartenders are very welcoming! If you don’t know anything about sherry (like I didn’t) they will be happy to recommend something! Tuesday nights are “Sherry-aoke” night, so if you sing a song you can get $5 sherries! Seems like a great community spot, and if I lived here I would definitely be back all the time.“

“One65 was an amazing discovery on our trip to San Francisco. Having spent the first half of our life in Montréal, Québec, Canada where it was hard to find a bad restaurant, we were absolutely amazed by this Bistro which looks more like a high end dining experience. The menu online & the photos attracted us to this location but we were amazed by the well timed service, the crisp white tablecloths, the table setting and the pleasant and calm atmosphere. My choices of charcuterie platter was perfectly sized; the chicken & the pork rillettes where a wonderful surprise. My husband had an onion tart with the crust as perfect as they get & which I envied. He loved his halibut, moist and tender and I raved over my grilled half lobster, so tender that I found myself munching on the shell parts as well. My bread pudding was not of overwhelming size & perfectly flavored. Don chose the Affogato (scoop of vanilla gelato « drowned » with a shot of hot espresso). We wanted to go back today but they are closed on Sundays.?“

“Lively environment and customers. Really fun!“

“Was trying to find a place to watch the NBA finals with all of the Word Cup action going on. Bars in North Beach were jam packed and miserable to try and enjoy the games. Standing room only. Found Tony Nik's and happened to see two open chairs at the bar. Bar tender was great. He mixed us up some drinks he hadn't heard of (Batanga) and they were good. Met some cool folks that came in for a few drinks. Don't believe they had any food in there as we saw no menus or anyone eating. Probably just a good ole watering hole. Would definitely return.“

“I quit drinking before the judge ordered me to—how is that for initiative? Since that last call, no bar has captured my attention. Nor have I returned to any of the bars I enjoyed around here. I’m from the east coast—a pub near a rail station which draws a crowd free of pretense is proper nurture. Glen Park Station is welcoming, comfortable, fun, and built for a night done right.

There are non-alcoholic brews for those who abstain, shot-and-a-beer specials for $12.00, wine by the glass, and an indoor smoking lounge. A pinball machine which takes dollar bills. Darts. Superior bar stools. Table seating up front. A rear patio. No Apple Pay.The bar has neighboring businesses which serve food. One can find Vietnamese, Thai, and Mexican fare within a block. The bodega sits across from BART, on the same side of Diamond St. A pizza place is in proximity. This area has a low-key dominance about it. A great spot for socializing, a walkable pocket of the city wherein small businesses sling good eats, and you have the option to get hammered.

Parking is available in the public library lot after 6, 7, 8PM during the week. Street parking on the northbound lane of Bosworth between Arlington & Diamond is free in the evenings. I am not sure when the meters stop accepting payment-I pulled up at 7:30PM on a Monday.

To those behind the wheel—be advised—residential streets intersect as sharp turns become sudden hills. At all hours there are pedestrians, cyclists, and coyotes. SFPD often posts a patrol vehicle on Bosworth (south of the Arlington intersection) to eyeball the I-280 south on-ramp.“

“Idk. After doing 2 months in the heat id thought get a warm welcome but instead i got sus looks and cold attitude, i have a high suspicion its the way I was dressed or presented myself? Thought we werent supposed to judge people on their appearances, I guess that aint the norm here. I got my drinks and tipped them. Ill come back again and again cause its my local bar. Ill never forget. U know who u are. Thanks and god bless. I forgive u. Be aware folks.“

“Beautiful and knowledgeable staff! Clean and safe ! European flair ! A must see!!“

“Good service friendly bartenders“

“If you're looking for a cold beer & chill time in Marina, look no further than Sully's Marina Lounge.
We were staying just a block away & I'd already identified it as a possible for our post tour/early evening drinks. We went first night & immediately loved it.
It's a simple, unpretentious place with a long bar & a pool table at the back. Definitely a Dive Bar & comfortable in its role. Super cool music posters fill the back area.
Limited draught beer selection, only 4 or 5 taps, but it did include Racer 5 IPA which was my favourite, & Modelo, my wife's preference. No food available.
What makes Sully's special is the staff, we visited every day for the 4 days we were in town & met Greeny, Mike 'cha', & Kasey. All super friendly & very welcoming.
Sully's became our 'home from home' throughout our stay, post tour or pre dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our visits & would reccomended unreservedly. Thanks guys 😎🍻💪“

“Great place for a beer before a show at The Independent“

“Comfortable Like a well worn pair of shoes“

“Monoghans is the best bar in sf hands down. What makes it so
Special to me is their bartender Jess. She is such a warm soul who I enjoy seeing everytime I visit! Plus their pool table is the best in SF. 10/10 recommend and shoutout Jess the 🐐“

“A special little bar. Well above average cocktails, excellent selection of higher end spirits, lovely staff. They are famous for their bar food and I can see why. It was pretty quiet when I was there so I cannot really judge the usual atmosphere but I thoroughly enjoyed myself and will be back soon.“