50 Best Sports Bars in San Francisco

“Nice place to watch sports“

“Excelente ambiente y todo el personal Excel te de calidad 💯💯“

“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.“

“#AmazingBar #HiTopsSanFrancisco 🥰“

“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.“

“Favourite neighbourhood bar!“

“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“

“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“

“Good selection of draft beers and an excellent food menu. Not your average sud slinging pub, you won’t be disappointed after frequenting this establishment.“

“Fine dining with candle lit atmosphere.“

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

“Great local bar with affordable drinks!

We came on a cold Wednesday and it wasn’t busy at all but it was still a great place to watch a game.

This place does get extremely popular and busy when it’s warm outside or there’s something big going on! They have mostly indoor seating but also outdoor.

There’s no food menu but you can bring food from outside, like Za Pizza.

With the photos on the walls, this place is a blast from the past and honors the history of San Francisco.“

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

“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.“

“Brixton is a gem! The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, the service is top-notch, and the food is consistently delicious. Their cocktails are expertly crafted, and every dish, from appetizers to mains, is full of flavor. A perfect spot for a fun night out or a casual dinner with friends. Highly recommended! Thank you so much for contributing to the great night out :)“

“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.“

“I could give a F about Basketball but sadly it's an opening to charge 9,10 dollars for a beer. Beer were decent but certainly not 10 dollars beer. I really liked the view of the water and ship yard, also it was well wind protected. Parking here sux! Watch out for time and day limits. As for food it's basically a pretzel pub, big gourmet pretzel but...eh!...No food trucks in sight. Bring a pizza. Beer Rules“

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

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

“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“

“Such a cool and chill spot.“

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

“The grilled salmon is spectacular!“

“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 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).“

“Stopped in after dinner and had a great time. Mike warmed up to my son and I after getting acquainted while the bar wasn't busy, and after the bar filled up after the Giants game, he was able to continue providing a high level of service while working the entire establishment.“

“Great vibe. Friendly staff. Good food.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“This restaurant has been my favorite ever since I was a small child. My favorite part is the delightful fried ice cream as the finishing piece. The only thing that was slightly concerning was the service in Covid. Thankfully that has been improved greatly. Thank you Celias by the Beach!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Bratwurst und sauerkraut“

“I thought it was great. Fantastic outdoor beer garden area, spacious open inside space as well. Plenty of beer options to suit any tastes. I tried several but settled on a Willy Wonka Sour, and a Margarita Lager. Both were quite good. Would definitely go back, and probably try some food next time.“

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

“Great service . Good drinks.“

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

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

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

“Great bartender! Megan I believe! Thanks“

“This bar is so cool! The Bartenders are so nice and make awesome drinks and and awesome kitchen! I tried one of their burgers my first time there and it was awesome! I like to go on Sundays when they have a karaoke crew come in! I always have fun coming out and meeting new and more people to sing with!“

“Incredible place with a HUGE tap list!“

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

“Best place to watch am Eagles game. Felt like home. Great atmosphere and food!“

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

“Awesome new vendor in the kiosk that used to be Bi-Rite in the Civic Center Plaza (pre-pandemic). I've had 4 things here (napolitano, caprese and veggie sandwiches and beet salad) and they've all been fresh and delicious with a generous serving. The bread they use is soft and yummy, not too "bready" with a good bread:fillings ratio. My main critique is the pricing, which -- while in line with SF prices -- isn't going to be accessible to most of the local residents of the TL/SOMA. The gelato pricing starts at $5.99. With a playground right behind the kiosk, it would be nice if the prices were lower so a family of 4 wouldn't have to pay almost $25 to get ice cream on a nice day.“

“Its airport food, its ok but nothing to write home about. The service on the other hand was great. Im used to gettimg my food and never seeing wait staff again but this place was different and i really like that. Will stop in here to eat because of that when i can. “