50 Best Beer Bars in San Francisco

“Intimate and cozy bar with an excellent wine and beer selection. The interior is gorgeous but small, dominated by the bar. The walls look like they’re made of green velvet but it’s actually concrete. The service was friendly, and they made to sure to keep our glasses full. The food is from Ernest, which was a treat. The bread is from Rize Up Bakery and highly recommended with the wine.“

“A bar! No food, no frills, just lots of beers, great drinks, and a great patio!“

“Take in from a native NYer, these bagels are so yummy. Get your favorite varieties. Don’t let the line fool you, service is so fast. The cream cheese is amazing and fresh. You can easily pull apart and dip for a smear. Did I mention, these bagels freeze well, so get the Baker’s Dozen. Lucky 13!“

“Every drink is handled with care.“

“Came by for a hot chocolate and loved the ambience here! The piano was closed (didn't ask if could be played), but there different sits, tables and what nots. Great spot to chill a little and enjoy a hot beverage. Seems like they also do piano classes. I Also learned they have Bingsu (Korean shaved ice desserts), but didn't get a chance to try.“

“very yummy halal mexican food, had the fajita, nachos, quesabirria, chicken and birria tacos.
was absolutely delicious, so happy to be able to have delicious food available as halal !! huge shoutout to the restaurant for that. great if you love cheesy things like the family i was with!!

Dietary restrictions: serves all halal meat“

“Most excellent food, drink, service and staff! We were vibing and lost track of time. Place got busy and when it does, don’t be too shy to share a table. Vibrant community, you got a lot in common with SOCAL in a good way! Peace and love Palm City in the Sunset District, I am looking forward to visiting again.“

“This place is awesome! I went last night and I happen to meet the owner... ended up staying for a few hours and the staff, owner, and regulars who came in were all really great! Feels like a cozy community oasis in the middle of SF. Good for a date night as well, as they have plenty of good wine, intimate spots, and it's not too loud! Def go!“

“Nice place to watch sports“

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

“We have such a great time, owner so nice. We even had the same last name. Food was excellent“

“One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had!
Staff were beyond warm and welcoming; they shared their culture with us alongside their cuisine.
The butter chicken, mango lassi, gol gappa, chai, and everything else was perfect and in great portion sizes.
10/10, will eat again“

“went here for a quick happy hour + bite when we were roaming around Fillmore! The ambiance is cute and the wines were yum!! loved the prosecco!! the vegan pizza is kind of bland (like needed hella seasoning lol + sauce maybe?) still a decent happy hour and would go again! hopefully can make the vegan options a bit better

4 months later:

the vegan options here = awful lol. the mushroom one was super dry (i did get it without cheese). they had a vegan pinsa THAT THEY GOT RID OF (had it last time i was here 4 months ago). happy hour is $9 for the mini pinsas or wine or like some of their bar bites. the brussel sprouts were the star of the show lol. also slow service“

“Great burgers, delicious desserts, and awesome staff!“

“Great restaurant with a fabulous view of union square! This restaurant and department store are one of the few places left in what used to be the premier shopping and downtown of San Francisco. Sitting in this restaurant gives you a sense of what it once was. That said, the food and service are fantastic. Our family loves the daily soups. This time we also got the lobster club and butternut squash pasta—all fantastic! We came here for lunch be fore heading to a play. Thank you for a great visit!“

“I wanted a quality hot dog and found this place by my work through Google maps😂. Got the Knockwurst with a pilsner and i could not be more happier to choose this place! The person serving me was awesome and the place was relaxing to kick back and enjoy my hotdog/sausage and beer. This place is conveniently right near the 24th mission BART.“

“Delicious pizza, friendly people! 🙂“

“Awesome and women-owned! Let's bask in the light of this great community of women in the Bay! Love this place!“

“A lovely bar with great brunch options and kind staff. Theres even a nice tra selection. I liked the biscuits and gravy, but found my side of fried chicken to be dry. I'll definitely go back for something else though!

Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps nor ramps to contend with. I recall that doors are normal width and manually operated.“

“I tried cali steak zapato and I love it. At first I doubted I will like it but I think this is one of the best rice less burrito in town. They have large serving portion and the price is reasonable. I think the place is popular to employees working nearby. For us, this is a very cool place to get food after a drink. The staff are accommodating and friendly. The vibe of the place is retro and this kind of restaurant really gives you good vibes. I will try eating here again. :)“

“I was grumpy that my people were dragging me here and I was WRONG. It. Was. AWESOME!! Food was great. Drinks were great. People were great. 10/10. Get the fried chicken. Or the wings. Or the rice bowl. Or the brussels sprouts. Or anything; they’re not here to disappoint.“

“Harmonic Brewing Thrive City is a fantastic spot for craft beer lovers. The selection is diverse and flavorful, with fresh brews that highlight local creativity. The lively atmosphere and friendly staff make it a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy quality beer.“

“Been coming here since 2020, I absolutely love this location. Great food and beer selection. Its also nice to be able to sit outside and still get audio for whatever game is playing. The only thing I miss (and I do miss it dearly) are the roasted half chickens they used to do here.“

“I kept wondering if Mrs Craig Vanessa was really an expert trader like they say, that she is not a scammer like the others, then I contacted her and I was shocked and amazed that with just $1,500 I invested, Mrs. Craig Vanessa helped me managed my account and after 7 Days of trading, I made my first withdrawal of $16,700. I'm here to testify the good work of her after she made a good profit for me in my investment. She's reachable via WhatsApp with the number on her Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“Good eats and beer selections.“

“They finally got a good beer, a dopplebock. Vegetarian sausage. The service is always great. I love this 130+ year-old place. Now if they only brought in the Weihenstephan Doppelbock (Korbinian) on draft it would be perfect in the cold San Francisco weather.“

“Wonderful experience and everyone is friendly The music is great And drinks are amazing“

“Decent beer and welcoming company.“

“great drinks and yummy popcorn. bartender was great!“

“The best! Great hospitality; Lalo is a great cook!“

“Great pub in the Montclair Village. It's a 5-star for me especially for the convenience, but I would totally recommend it to anyone looking for a great Irish-style pub. Also great for parties with a dedicated room that can be booked! Love their drinks and food“

“Nice place to dine in with family and friends“

“obviously a point of contention, but I find it better than the( overrated ) el farolito. the al pastor is for real, and not just tacos, they make it work nicely in burrito form too. carne asada burrito also excellent. super reasonable pricing. feels like sort of a lesser known hidden gem.“

“Incredible place with a HUGE tap list!“

“We went to the Slice Shop for the gluten free deep dish pizza, and the collective wisdom of the Internet delivered once again. Finding gluten free deep dish pizza is very hard, most places just go with the thin crust because it's much easier. But not the Slice Shop! Their gluten free barbecue chicken deep dish square pizza was outstanding! The two of us polished four squares in negative time. The gluten free crust was virtually indistinguishable from regular crust. The toppings were delicious. The two sauces were generous and made this an appropriately messy experience. We'll be back!“

“My favorite beer focused pub in SF. Beer menu is broad, but extra deep in creative IPAs, curious sours and imperial stouts. Pub fare meets Baja California so jalapeños show up often but not everywhere. If you're a beer geek in SF, 100% go here.“

“Food was extremely delicious! The best burger I’ve had in the States, we also ordered the steak which was also great and the eggplant sticks with tomato sauce and these were incredible!! the quality of drinks is amazing too. Unfortunately the seats and tables are a bit small and it can be very noisy if the bar is crowded, but still enjoyable“

“Absolutely fantastic. Meat was super soft and flavors were on point. It looks like a small shop but everyone in the restaurant was happy with service, food and music. Chef and other workers were very kind and attentive. Couldn’t recommend this place enough to people coming to San Francisco. Most bang for your buck.“

“Great Food😋 Sports bar atmosphere“

“fantastic drinks excellent atmosphere and realy cool people“

“HIGHLY recommend Tekka House! The quality of the fish they serve is top notch - great flavor, texture and presentation. Also the truffle wagyu nigiri was the best wagyu we’ve ever had! A very delicious meal!!“

“My go to. Constantly delish for the past 30 years.“

“Amazing 🤩 Great service and tasty food“

“reasonably priced ramen. The food was really good. The tonkatsu broth was excellent and went well with the pork. My daughter had the chicken ramen which was a little overcooked but still tasty. My other daughter had the veggie tofu with mild spice. Mild was still pretty spicy so avoid if your sensitive to spicy food. Overall we were pleased and will return.“

“What could have been a less-than-pleasant review has turned into a 4/5 stars for me thanks to one of the co-owners jumping in to take care of us. It was 1pm on a Saturday, we came in the server working told me to order at the bar if I wanted to sit outside. He didn't bother to mention that they're only serving the brunch menu and the hard copy menu I grabbed from a table didn't have dates/times specified for service hours. Turns out they're ONLY serving brunch at 1pm... and NONE of the items we wanted (including my starving toddler) were available. I'm super appreciative of the co-owner who followed us outside and offered to check in with the chef about food options. The kitchen made my kiddo mac 'n' cheese and salmon tacos, saving my sanity.

This was completely unexpected and changed my perception of the restaurant. I'll be coming back, this time when they're serving the lunch/dinner menu so we can try everything else we wanted.

Seating isn't great for kids who aren't tall enough for bar stools. There was one standard height table in the parklet and one inside.“

“Great bar that has friendly patrons as well as lots of entertainment. You will often find love entertainment on the weekends, and always loads of pinball.

Bar has quite the selection of craft beers, and bar staff are knowledgeable to help find your perfect pint.“

“The ramen tastes very good, the soup base is rich and the noodles taste great“

“great place for craft beers and good wine, knowledgeable friendly staff“

“The Library was a neat speakeasy experience on a bustling Saturday night for our group of 4. Not the best drinks I've had in the city, but the atmosphere was exciting and we didn't have to wait for a spot inside to hangout which was awesome.“