50 Best Sports Bars in San Francisco

“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!!!“

“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!“

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

“Bratwurst und sauerkraut“

“10/10 amazing establishment, staff always go above and beyond taking care of myself girlfriend and myself making it more than enjoyable, as well as great service very quick and easy making sure I can enjoy myself without the hassle of waiting ! Jaxon does exceptionally great at his job and is a stand out for me, makes this feel like more than a stop and much more as a great experience every time. Once again always 10/10“

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

“Fine dining with candle lit atmosphere.“

“Nice place to watch sports“

“Great experience. Super friendly quick service, great screens to watch games. Lively atmosphere. Sometimes super packed, but can often find a seat. Really tasty and generous portioned food. Went on a night with a lot of seemingly finance bros in attendance. Lol.“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“Swung by to grab a drink before Dumpling Home seating.

Lots of space, and probably more crowded than usual with the NBA finals game playing.

Can of hazy for $8-$9 was a bit on the high end, but expected with SF pricing.“

“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.“

“Plenty of TVs! Changed to my relatively obscure game (UVA v Northwestern on CBS Sports Network) upon request - even turned on the sound. Solid beer selection on draft. Several other games featured for other patrons. About half full on a Friday afternoon, with several friendly conversations adding to a nice vibe.“

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

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

“Oakland Staple, everything is done fairly well, one block away from Pixar studios. This is what the standard should be in my opinion, (yes I said opinion if you know me I work with facts so this is big) why because they deliver exactly what they advertise so you are not misguided or get false hopes followed by disappointment, overall quite happy after eating here. Thank you“

“Hugo, the owner, is by far the most amazing host. The food, atmosphere, and staff are beyond A1. Highly recommend to any family, romance, or friend gathering.

Try anything on the menu ( it will not miss) especially the french dip.“

“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.“

“The grilled salmon is spectacular!“

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

“Had to write about my awesome experience at SF Giants Clubhouse. Will was outstanding. He was professional, kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. His friendly attitude and excellent service really stood out and made our experience even better. He definitely deserves recognition for going above and beyond. Thank you, Will!“

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

“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!!!“

“Bus Stop keeps the Cow Hollow bar spirit alive with a twist. It’s been around since 1900. New owners Joseph Wallace and Robert Lemons took over in 2021, ending four generations of family ownership by the Ferroni family. These days it’s still packed with the usual TVs for sports, pool table, wall-to-wall beer taps behind the bar, and free popcorn for late-night regulars. The bar is famous nationally for how much Fernet-Branca it sells, reportedly more bottles per year than any other bar in America. “

“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.“

“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.“

“Incredible place with a HUGE tap list!“

“We spent about 6 hours here watching 2 March Madness final 4 games back-to-back. Our team luckily won! Our server here was attentive and great.

Food & drinks are delicious although definitely overpriced for what it is. We ordered a lot including nachos, Brussels sprouts, pizza, calamari, sushi, fries, hot dog and many rounds of beer/cocktails.

Very modern atmosphere with huge screens everywhere. Fun walking around Chase Center after with nice views of the water.“

“Great spot. It’s a local gem.“

“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.“

“Comfortable Like a well worn pair of shoes“

“Such a cool and chill spot.“

“Great bartender! Megan I believe! Thanks“

“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.“

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

“Love Foghorn on Balboa! It's my husband and I's favorite spot to go to after work to grab beer and a bite to eat. The craft beer list always has great options and if you're a chicken fan, this place is for you. Their chicken sandwich, wings and tenders are so delicious! They also have Nashville options if you're looking for some heat. The atmosphere is awesome, it's a casual, laid back spot thats good for groups, bringing kids, and/or just grabbing a cold one with a buddy!“

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

“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).“

“This is the kind of place I want to see in any city I live in. Harmonic is hands-down one of the best locally owned microbreweries. The owners are long-time SF residents and amazing humans who truly care about their beer, customers, and community. The brews are delicious, creative, and always changing—there’s never a boring pour here. They have decent snacks and seem to regularly have unique food pop-ups. It’s an accessible place whether you’re out alone, or with friends and family. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!“

“Nice spot with 2 of my favorites items - ramen & boba. The food was pretty good, and you get to choose the type of meat in your ramen. At the end they gave us mango sorbet, what a nice surprise.

Popcorn Chicken ($8) - we had mixed reviews from my party. I liked it and thought the sauce was good.

Black Garlic Oil Ramen ($18) - nicely presented dish but flavor-wise I liked my friend's Spicy Tonkatsu more. The egg and chashu were ok.“

“#AmazingBar #HiTopsSanFrancisco 🥰“

“Home for relaxation and heart breaking last minute goal“

“My new favorite dive bar in the city. A great blues band was playing the night we went and the atmosphere was fun and full of happiness. Excellent and creative cocktails (the Bee's Knees and the ginger cocktail are very much recommended). Service was exceptional, we'll be definitely coming back! Love this place, A+++

Parking: best to get here via ride share because parking is extremely difficult to find.“

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