50 Best Sports Bars in San Francisco

“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.“

“Nice place to watch sports“

“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!!!“

“I didn't eat the food because you don't go to this bar to eat. Go for the amazing sports experience, the great service and whatever drink you want. Even when the place gets packed you still feel like you're in the place you want to be and the bottom line is this place is great.“

“Favourite neighbourhood bar!“

“#AmazingBar #HiTopsSanFrancisco 🥰“

“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!!! It was the last leg of a good 0l fashioned 5stop PUB CRAWL!!? in cow hallow. we were staying in the area at a hotel and decided to go impromptu on a Friday afternoon into the evening. All our stops were really good, butttt these guys were awesome!!! Great staff,great vibes, just the highlight of the day!!! I even bought a ? t-shirt for my wife!!!“

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

“This place is sooo BOMB!
I mean wicked good!
Staff are awesome.
The food is awesome.
The vibe is awesome.
Always catering to US.
I’m sooo glad this place is still here.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WORKS HERE!“

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

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

“Fine dining with candle lit atmosphere.“

“Great old place. I just came back from San Francisco where Yancy's is located and walking in felt like coming home. This was the place I turned 21 and now 43 years later find myself standing at the bar. Yes, it looks a little worn like a favorite old sweater and totally comfortable. The only thing missing was the Pac Man machine in the back by the big screen. I love this part of San Francisco. A nice selection of restaurants little shops and just character and charm.
If you are in San Francisco and want to check out an old neighborhood bar going to Yancy's won't disappoint you.“

“This was a great find as we were looking to eat dinner at The Bird but it was closed.. Turns out they serve the same food one door over after the restaurant closes, but in a bar instead. The place was great, servers were friendly, and there was enough seating. The music was a bit loud for our taste, but bearable for a short while. It was a bar after all. So glad we found this spot.

Parking: Difficult to find parking in Hayes valley at all times, avoid driving if you can“

“Fantastic food, friendly waitstaff and live music on the weekend. You won’t be disappointed! Great place to bring the whole family.“

“The best Bang Bang Wings and the food it out of this world! 👌🏼“

“Great pub! Great staff! I really enjoyed the shepherds pie. They have Powers!“

“Nice neighborhood sports bar, right across the street from the Roxie theater. Long bar seating on one side, tables on the other. Lots of TVs, 24 beer taps (only about 16 in use at my visit), decent back bar selection, and even a good choice of rums. Good sized wings with great buffalo sauce, mozz sticks could be better, but are ok. Food prices are a little high.“

“We had Rompiballe Sandwich and The Milanese Sandwich. Our favorite one was The Milanese Sandwich even if both sandwiches were very tasty. It was very fresh and we liked the harmony of ingredients. Service was fast and we didn’t have a difficulty finding a table. I felt like I was in a nice sandwich shop in Firenze. Thank you!“

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

“We did brunch tocelebrate our son's 30th birthday, its was a group of 7. The service and food was fantastic. We booked the celebration package and got a complimentary bottle of champagne. We brought in a cake and they took care of serving it too. We all had a great time.“

“Such a cool and chill spot.“

“Excellent service! And delicious cocktails and draft beer!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best Irish coffee in San Francisco and the three Sullivan s are the kindest nicest bartenders in the country 😎😎🍀🇺🇸“

“Good drinks, great atmosphere, best food!!“

“The grilled salmon is spectacular!“

“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“

“Found out my great grand father owned this bar 70 years ago and came in here early this afternoon and I'm so amazed how amazing the staff and customer were to me and telling me stories about the bar was an amazing experience for my 1st time. Ever I love this bar“

“I always get the baja style fried fish tacos Nick's way. Had some friends try them last night, and everybody thought they were incredible. I personally also add their habanero salsa which you'll have to request for if you like that much heat. Their house margaritas are the perfect accompaniment. The staff is all great. It's generally busy every time I'm there but luckily I've never had to wait very long for a table (that might just be luck).“

“The bar was really empty. It had a cool vibe to it but it was dead. Thankfully for the bars sake, Jaime was working. She was one of the best bartenders I've ever met. If it weren't for her I don't think I would have stayed for more than one drink. Thank you Jaime for all of your amazing service and advice on things to do while in town.“

“The food was awesome 😋😋 The atmosphere was good 👍👍“

“I always love waiting in Finnegan's Wake for our table at Zazie's. They are always friendly and make a killer Irish coffee.“

“We recently hosted an 80th birthday celebration here for my mother in law and everything was absolutely wonderful! The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the entire event — they really went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly.

The food and drinks were excellent — we got so many compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was. The atmosphere was perfect for a special occasion, and the service made it feel effortless from start to finish.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you to the entire team for helping make this milestone celebration so memorable! We’d definitely book another event here again.“

“Great for pregame and post game! The atmosphere and food were amazing!“

“My favorite spot to play pool. The bartenders are nice and drinks are great. The atmosphere is always fun and energetic. Several players with good skill level show up here. Weekends get fairly crowded and fun. The pool tables are really nice. They have Diamond brand tables, 8 ft, which they maintain fairly nicely.“

“Bratwurst und sauerkraut“

“good food and drinks! Laid back, fun , casual neighborhood bar, New England pub atmosphere,.“

“Had a couple of beers here and some food. Ordered at the bar and went outside for food. Food arrived quickly but the fish was not very hot considering it was freshly deep fried. Chips mediocre. Service once food ordered non existent for me. No server checked on food during eating. Wasn’t very busy during visit. Nice outdoor area.“

“I cannot speak for the rest of the food, but I came here solely because some reviews gave their burger high praise… and honestly? It’s pretty great for an airport burger. I am surprisingly impressed. The flavor profile is great. The burger has this smoky taste to it that when blended with the flavor of the melted cheese really hits the spot. Additionally, the burger had a great sear / char to it and was cooked medium rare as requested.

Lastly, I appreciated the service provided by Franklin! Quick, friendly, and attentive. This next part is small but huge.. we got our bill super quickly. Great to see this airport restaurant knows what it is and knows most people don’t have much time to kill.“

“Richmond Republican Drought House is an absolute gem! The House burger was phenomenal with juicy, perfectly seasoned, and stacked with fresh toppings that hit all the right spots. Cool staff made us feel right at home, and the vibes are laid-back and fun. Highly recommend!“

“On our honeymoon, they made us feel very special, fantastic food, outstanding service, thank you Shah for all of your attention!!“

“This place is amazing. Great bartenders. Chill atmosphere with good bar food. Owner Paul is a great dude.“

“Visiting SF from L.A. heard laughing and wandered in. Friendly place. Good energy. Cash only, cheap drinks.“

“Big ups to Dave, went in with a 4mo old on Sunday trying to get a drink for the patio. He served me quick and was super nice, i couldn’t carry my beer and shot outside with the stroller so i left the shot on the bar while i walked outside. Turned around after I got to the table and lo and behold Dave was behind me with shot in tow. “I got you” yes you do Dave. Great experience yall are fantastic“

“Love the sushi and D J.great food and TVs every where I really like it.“

“Great spot. It’s a local gem.“

“Great bartender! Megan I believe! Thanks“