50 Best Pubs in San Francisco

“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! 🥳🍻👍😀“

“I recently hosted a family celebration in the back patio and everyone raved about the food, cocktails and ambiance. The service was on point given it was a bit crowded for a Sunday afternoon.

We ordered the fish & chips, tomato soup w/grilled cheese sandwich, onion soup, ceviche, and fish tacos - all delicious and reasonably priced. My 4-year old niece danced to her heart's content to Nirvana and other tracks. It's a hidden gem that offers a complete package and worth the trip.“

“Stumbled into this pub after a show in the theatre district and experienced a rush akin to what the first prospector must have felt finding golden nuggets in the Sacramento Valley - EUREKA! We have struck gold!!

Bottle Club Pub really IS gold — killer cocktails, mouthwatering food, suave atmosphere, and reasonable prices. It’s almost too good to be true.

The rotating liquor shelf is the star feature of this lounge, and it’s incredibly mesmerizing to watch it spin around as the red lighting dances on the bottles. It was fun to watch each new group notice it the first time it moved for them — it seems a pretty ubiquitous experience that everyone enjoys watching it.

The decor is kitschy Americana but in a classic, timeless way — very Norman Rockwell-esque. It gives off a masculine atmosphere with a warm, sensual vibe.

The cocktails were excellent and sit around $15 (affordable by SF standards, for sure). The TL crush was bright and fruity, while the Plum Daisy was surprisingly robust. Plenty of options for cocktails as well as draft beer and a small selection of wine.

The real standout however was the food — the fish and chips were PHENOMENAL. They were incredibly crispy and dusted with a type of chicken salt that added a unique layer of umami. The fries were lightly battered (which I loved) and the tartar sauce had fresh dill in it.

The Nashville Chicken sandwich was about as authentic as you can find in the Bay — it was dripping in that classic Nashville sauce and had just the right amount of spice.

The service was excellent and friendly. They initially mistook my fish and chips order for a burger, but when they brought out the wrong dish they quickly made it right and we didn’t have to wait long at all for the right order.

Can’t wait to come back and try more things on their menu. We’ll be showing this hidden gem to all our friends for as long as they keep that cool rotating liquor shelf maintained!“

“You must try the guava cider and fish and chips with the mushy peas! I dont know why I liked the peas so much, but I did. Pascal is a great bartender and makes sure youre taken care of and does it with such warmth. Definitely come here for free games of pool on Mondays and trivia on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!“

“Spent a great evening a the Mad Dog in the Fog. Good food. Good trivia. Great people. Thanks to Killian for making our night sensational. Best Irish pub in San Fran.“

“Joe is great. After our Uber drive dropped us in the wrong place, Joe would tell us how to get there, he took us there. It was only at the end of the block, but meant the world to us. He wouldn’t accept a tip, so went back to have a beer after dinner. He remembered our name. He is the true meaning of customer service and I’ve told all of my friends to go see him at the Showdown. Thanks again, Joe“

“Favourite neighbourhood bar!“

“November 2024:
First time here after hearing many great things about the bar. The beer on tap selection was very impressive. Many local top breweries were available including a long list from Russian River & Cellarmaker. Also had some hard to find breweries including Sante Adarius, Pure project. I tried a Full Petal IPA from Sante Adarius which was excellent 👍.

They let you bring in food. We had sausages from Berliner Berliner that paired well with the 🍻.

Service was fine. Lots of reviews talk about how the bartenders are rude. I didn't have that experience.

Would definitely come back again.“

“Such a cool and chill spot.“

“This is our 1st time to San Francisco from from Washington and were able to watch the Seahawks game among all the other games with a great crowd of football fans! Food and service was amazing especially during such a crowded busy time!!! Thank you!!!“

“GREAT live music venue with awesome staff and patrons.“

“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!“

“Our regular stop when in San Francisco....and our favorite St. Patrick's Day loca....“

“Sunday Scaries? Not if you’re drinking this.

You know it’s a Castro Sunday when brunch is a memory, the drag queens are winding down, and you’re debating whether to go home or make one last questionable decision. Enter: Last Call, dimly lit and perfectly cozy, with the kind of bartender who looks like they’ve seen it all—and still hands you the perfect drink without judgment.

I asked for a Penicillin and what I got was Sunday night therapy in a glass. Smoky blended scotch layered gently over lemon, honey, and ginger so smooth, it practically whispered, “You’re going to be fine. Just don’t open Slack tomorrow before 10.”

It’s medicinal in the best way, like if your grandmother were a speakeasy witch doctor from a Queen in Glasgow. Every sip feels like it’s curing whatever twink nonsense the week tried to do to you. Your boss? Irrelevant. Your ex? Foggy. That existential dread creeping in? Drowned in peat and citrus.

This isn’t a cocktail. It’s a reset button with ice.

Pro tip: get it before the lights come up and the jukebox cuts off. It’s called Last Call for a reason, and this Penicillin is the prescription you didn’t know you needed.“

“Yousoof was amazing.,, LOVED HIS SERVICE…absolutely incredible.., felt so catered to and cared for.. very grateful for his time and energy., in making my visit .. more then a visit to Bourbon pub., it was an experience., of client satisfaction!!
Lynne L“

“A good neighbourhood bar with great bartenders. Can play pool and darts and pinball and even trivia on Tuesdays. They always are caring for their space. Recently they upgraded their outside patio area and got a new pinball machine. Just a great cosy place to drink and bring your own food to hangout!“

“I think either the oldest or 2nd oldest bar in SF (maybe in California?). Great bar. A true classic.“

“The grilled salmon is spectacular!“

“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.“

“Great old Skool bar. Bartender rocking on Spotify! good times! good drinks! Good peeps!“

“Irish is spoken here. Join in discussions, stay away from politics, mind yourself, and they always take care of you. Misbehaving will not be tolerated and they don’t care if your great grandparents ran a chinky takeaway in Cork City.“

“Ton of really cool history to this place. It’s not very busy these days- never bounced back from Covid, sadly. Def grungy. But boy do I want this place to thrive again so badly. Still has events frequently (live music, etc.). Pool table and darts too.“

“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“

“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.“

“A great experience… staff are amazing and welcoming ..“

“Great service, great food , great music.“

“This place is not what I was expecting. Chug Pub has got awesome 49ers memorabilia on the walls, as a 9ers fan I can really appreciate this. This would be a great bar to go and watch 49ers games at. The bartender was super friendly he bought a round of tequila and there were three of us. Not sure why he did this but it worked because we came back later and drank some more! The food is some of the best Mexican food I have ever had and I am not exaggerating. We ordered the nachos with tinga, if you dont know what tinga is its mexican bbq and it is a must try. The chips in the nachos were some the best I have ever had, I love my chips on the well done side almost burnt and thats how these chips came. I loved it! When we came back later I ordered a California burrito and it was hands down the best California burrito I have ever had. I live an hour away and I plan on going back on a Sunday to have some drinks, eat amazing Mexican food and watch some 49er games. The bathrooms arent the best but everything else makes up for it.“

“I had a total blast! Very retro vibe. Amazing people.“

“They don’t serve craft beer here anymore. So now it’s basically a just a spacious and mellow cafe. That isn’t a bad thing, but it doesn’t have the same vibes these days. The coffee is so so, but there’s generally space to spread out and chill. Plus you can grab groceries and whatever upstairs.“

“Great "hole in the wall' bar! Stopped by after the Giants game and tried the suds and a few Moscow Mules. The bartender Emily was super friendly and had all the right games on the screens! We'll be back!“

“great time meeting up family at the spot ,loved the food by izzy and Javi all the way from Chicago to the bay ❤💪🤞“

“Excellent, spacious location in the San Francisco Fi-Di, with professional and friendly staff! Make sure to order the salt and vinegar chips!“

“THE place to watch Arsenal in San Francisco! 21+ please.“

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

“Best pub in SF! Shout out to my favorite Canucks fan 🤙🍻“

“Great neighborhood bar. Excellent place to see the Dodgers loose !“

“Small but cozy pub with very attentive staff. Went for the live music, stayed for the drinks and good times. ?

No tickets but there is an entry fee at the door once the music begins. You can check the website to see a calendar of events and times.

Definitely visiting again.“

“First brewery of the day and what an excellent neighborhood brew pub sitting on the corner of Bryant St and Cesar Chavez St. A lot to choose from so we went high ABV with the Hazed & Confused Double Hazy IPA at 9%. We both enjoyed it.“

“The Nags Head is a welcoming neighborhood bar where the bartender puts in the effort to learn your name and get to know you. When I went, most people at this establishment were on a first name basis. It was so refreshing to see a strong sense of community despite being in the city. The bar primarily offers beer and ciders, but the bartender can make you any cocktail if they have the ingredients, and the drinks are very affordable.“

“Delicious! Highly recommend pickle pickle mayo dog“

“lovely bartenders, strong drinks, dog friendly, great ambience, ample seating. clearly a place regulars love and newcomers are welcome in. don't take your drinks outside the door, that is a dumb move that I did. high recommend drinking the drinks inside of the bar though.“

“Great Halloween. Bananas all over the place. Too many people acting like bananas though. Wish I had a picture. I'm sure I've got one somewhere around here...Where all my pictures of people going bananas?!?!?“

“Jaime gave great service and we enjoyed our am fresco meal and drinks. I had the fajita salad and my husband had the French burger and onion rings. Very yummy! We will return next time in the City.“

“A well located hotel with everything you would need for a short stay in San Francisco. Good size, clean and comfortable room. Efficient check in and check out process. Games room and cafe on site but we did not use. Only negative was the noise coming from the street outside especially the street cleaning at 4am.“

“No frills, no cliques, best cheaper drinks, 3 generations when I was there last.“

“Lovely roaring fireplace. Friendly staff“

“Lovely lady serving a great pint.“