50 Best Pubs in San Francisco

“The best bar in the Haight and it's even better on the first Fridays of the month when they have live Grateful Dead music! Went again last night and had a blast not to mention they've got Dogfish Head Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale. Neil pours a perfect pint and the prices are right! A true SF treasure! Bonus - I scored a Doghead T-shirt :D“

“Love casements & always will. Always the perfect bar for the occasion…quiet drinks, groups, outdoor, mix of people who want beer/cocktails/wine….love their backyard. The people who work here r amazing!!! They do sick events too and love that they bring the community together ❤

I wish their menu had a little more variety (like sometimes I want something that’s a little bite but not fries/more than $20). But idgaf I will always come back. Thank you casements!!!!“

“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!“

“Final Final will forever hold a special place in my heart. Was in town with friends visiting from NY and we were thrilled to find a bar that showcased New York sports. We watched the Knicks win their NBA Championship 🏆. The vibes were great, a lot of good energy and fun atmosphere. Was impressed with how the bar tenders handled the huge crowds. They seemed short staffed but you wouldn't know it
Very fun experience“

“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!!!“

“It's a quiet, cozy place with a wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff that you can visit alone or in a group. The only reason I hesitate to leave a positive review is that it will cause more people to come, and it will be harder for me to find a place 😄“

“Such a cool and chill spot.“

“Eugene took such great care of us today. We came in for happy hour and had amazing wine and then ordered a bespoke drink which he made perfectly. The amount of care he took to ensure our popcorn was always full, showed care and attention to the smallest detail. I had to cut myself off at a specific time and he delivered my Diet Coke right when I needed to transition from liquor to liquid. His awesomeness and attention to my request makes me want to come back to this bar time and time again. This bar is my new go to!“

“Really nice atmosphere here, way beyond you usual bar or beer garden. The owners work here, chill dude who seem to know half the guests here (at least for the World Cup). The popcorn chicken was the best I’ve had. Superior food to other bars. Also nice to be able to sit inside or outside as the bar opens up large windows. Huge beer selection of course out of a nicely designed tap system.“

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

“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! 🥳🍻👍😀“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Nice neighborhood bar. We used to come to The Bitter End during the weeknights back in the late 90's as my friends lived nearby. It is nice to see they are still busy. It is the type of restaurant/bar where you order at the bar. You fetch your own drinks and if you are eating, tell them which table you are at. The fish & chips $20 come with mushy peas. That is rare in San Francisco as most restaurants don't have mushy peas. The batter was light and the fish was perfectly cooked. My food came out fairly quickly as it was busy.“

“June 2026:
Stopped by for drinks to watch the world cup. Sat at the end of the bar and had a good time.

Just ordered a beer 🍺. But this place has an extensive list of liquor. Great place for cocktails 😃.

Next time when I am in the area.“

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

“Lovely roaring fireplace. Friendly staff“

“Great service, great food , great music.“

“I can't drink the alcohol, but the food is darn good !“

“Comfortable Like a well worn pair of shoes“

“Good place. I'm always leery of bars with giant tvs, but they had cool classic rock on the sound system and the TVs were playing the game silently. So that was cool. I'd go back. Also they have some good beers on draft. The 805 is one of my favorites.“

“The grilled salmon is spectacular!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Delicious! Highly recommend pickle pickle mayo dog“

“Everything a modern specialty coffee shop should be. The barista actually calibrated the grinder before pulling my shot, which tells you everything you need to know about their quality control. Incredible espresso, fresh pastries baked on-site, and a very laid-back, welcoming vibe. They don't cut corners on anything here. Easily a top-three cafe in the city. 10/10.“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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?!?!?“

“My brother loves beer and we get together a couple times a month. We had not been there in years, and this is where I remember them having a great beer selection. They have really done a great job on the remodel and the music is at a level you can talk at! The food was good and the beer was great. I will be back!“

“Very cool place. More room than i imagined“

“Such a cute dive bar! Love the bartender. She was the sweetest person ever who invited to play puzzles that made our night so much fun. Must come visit bar to enjoy the chill vibes with great music (our night had 2000s pop which my friends and I sang to all night long).“

“Great local spot that makes you feel young again by carding you! Awesome bartenders and great cocktails!“

“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.“

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

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

“Had a great first visit to Toronado! Charlie was super friendly and took care of my group. I bought some merch that I wore the next day at a conference and got lots of compliments from the locals attending.

Will be back soon!“

“I usually pass by this restaurant once a year for a burger of some kind and they're always cooked fantastically and taste delicious. The staff is professional and quick to fully accommodate any traveler on the go as was my server today, Franklin O! Great experience all around.“