Best bar with an ocean view! Never a cover, live music on weekends with daily events.
Alessio Bianconi
Big Up for Dj Damon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steiner G.
Dude. I destroyed the Riptide. Number one out the back door in a fresh and clean environment. By the end of the night, some savage left a bloody maxi in the jawn but I was done pooping by then.
Ed U.
Taking the N-Judah out to Ocean Beach, I find myself walking south on the paved walkway along the Great Highway trying to avoid zealous joggers and bicyclists. Not easy given how rude some people like to get. By the time I get to Taraval, I'm ready to make a left and head back into the city. However, before I set off on my journey back, I sometimes make the very first stop available right here. But only after 3PM because that's when they open. It's a surprisingly large space for a tavern, but the wood paneling, brick fireplace sometimes with a roaring fire, and overall old timey vibe make it feel cozier. I'm usually on the early side, so it was just me and the lone bartender. I've ordered the $12 Mama P's Shaken Pina Colada which always surprises me to see a tiki drink way out on the edge of the Sunset (photo: It's a mix of Malibu coconut rum, cream, and pineapple juice shaken and served over ice. Simple but quite tasty even on a brisk day. Recently I took advantage of their holiday menu and ordered the reassuring $12 Nutty Hot Chocolate with Baileys and Frangelico (photo: My one takeaway here is that it's definitely a locals' hangout, so when they trickled in, I felt very much the outsider. If I came later for an event, I would think that might offset that isolated feeling. DRINKS - 4 stars...not the best tiki cocktail I've had but I like that they make it AMBIANCE - 4 stars...cozy, vintage feel offset by the exclusivity vibe from the regulars SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the bartender is always cordial TOTAL - 4 stars...a nice find way out west RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed:
Alyssa W.
Such a cozy neighborhood bar. Great service and bingo was a lot of fun. Drinks are reasonably priced and they allow you to bring food in.
Tom Loftus
1st Sunday of the month with the Seducers! Always a good
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nov 04 2012 - Hillbilly Hootenanny West Side Review, Dec 01 2012 - Bingo Saturdays
pamela s.
This place is must go local bar especially for Bingo on Saturdays. The vibes are always good, bartenders are efficient and have great recommendations. The bingo host is hella fun and they provide jello shots when calling 69 on bingo. It is dog friendly and you can bring pizza in from next door. The prize box is magical too if you win, but I cannot let the secret out. You have to go and find out for yourself.
Jacqueline Tona
Local, friendly,
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Karla Henderson
Open mic night. Great fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Megan Johnson
We arrived a little after sunset, pulled up a booth, had a refreshing (& affordable!) beer, and rolled out a little before 6:30 when they were getting (free! with prizes) bingo started. We considered staying to play, but had a date with dumplings in our tracks :pWe’ll def be back for bingo the next Saturday we catch a sunset at Ocean Beach.Seems like plenty of events throughout the month. Dog friendly! Fun lil neighborhood watering hole!
We arrived a little after sunset (5:45ish), pulled up a booth, had a refreshing (& affordable $7!) beer, and rolled out ~6:30 when they were getting started with (free! with prizes!) bingo. We considered staying to play, but had a date with dumplings in our tracks :p There were a few doggos in the bar, including one who had their own seat at the bar and was maybe the cutest thing I've seen all week (: The seats at the bar had one hook per seat to hang a jacket or bag (big plus/thoughtful consideration in my mind). Seems like plenty of events throughout the month (posted some photos of flyers hanging on walls as of 11/11/23). Bartender was friendly & efficient, with a good memory. Fun lil neighborhood watering hole! We'll def be back for bingo the next Saturday we catch a sunset at Ocean Beach.
Daniela Ayers
A place with a lot of character and wlecoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
P Reppen
Ecv clampers had a special event. Bartenders were extremely good & friendly. Got a pizza from "!Brother's " which was one of the best pizzas I've ever had.Check them both out!
Best bar with an ocean view! Never a cover, live music on weekends with daily events.
Big Up for Dj Damon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dude. I destroyed the Riptide. Number one out the back door in a fresh and clean environment. By the end of the night, some savage left a bloody maxi in the jawn but I was done pooping by then.
Taking the N-Judah out to Ocean Beach, I find myself walking south on the paved walkway along the Great Highway trying to avoid zealous joggers and bicyclists. Not easy given how rude some people like to get. By the time I get to Taraval, I'm ready to make a left and head back into the city. However, before I set off on my journey back, I sometimes make the very first stop available right here. But only after 3PM because that's when they open. It's a surprisingly large space for a tavern, but the wood paneling, brick fireplace sometimes with a roaring fire, and overall old timey vibe make it feel cozier. I'm usually on the early side, so it was just me and the lone bartender. I've ordered the $12 Mama P's Shaken Pina Colada which always surprises me to see a tiki drink way out on the edge of the Sunset (photo: It's a mix of Malibu coconut rum, cream, and pineapple juice shaken and served over ice. Simple but quite tasty even on a brisk day. Recently I took advantage of their holiday menu and ordered the reassuring $12 Nutty Hot Chocolate with Baileys and Frangelico (photo: My one takeaway here is that it's definitely a locals' hangout, so when they trickled in, I felt very much the outsider. If I came later for an event, I would think that might offset that isolated feeling. DRINKS - 4 stars...not the best tiki cocktail I've had but I like that they make it AMBIANCE - 4 stars...cozy, vintage feel offset by the exclusivity vibe from the regulars SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the bartender is always cordial TOTAL - 4 stars...a nice find way out west RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed:
Such a cozy neighborhood bar. Great service and bingo was a lot of fun. Drinks are reasonably priced and they allow you to bring food in.
1st Sunday of the month with the Seducers! Always a good
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nov 04 2012 - Hillbilly Hootenanny West Side Review, Dec 01 2012 - Bingo Saturdays
This place is must go local bar especially for Bingo on Saturdays. The vibes are always good, bartenders are efficient and have great recommendations. The bingo host is hella fun and they provide jello shots when calling 69 on bingo. It is dog friendly and you can bring pizza in from next door. The prize box is magical too if you win, but I cannot let the secret out. You have to go and find out for yourself.
Local, friendly,
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Open mic night. Great fun.
Atmosphere: 4
We arrived a little after sunset, pulled up a booth, had a refreshing (& affordable!) beer, and rolled out a little before 6:30 when they were getting (free! with prizes) bingo started. We considered staying to play, but had a date with dumplings in our tracks :pWe’ll def be back for bingo the next Saturday we catch a sunset at Ocean Beach.Seems like plenty of events throughout the month. Dog friendly! Fun lil neighborhood watering hole!
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We arrived a little after sunset (5:45ish), pulled up a booth, had a refreshing (& affordable $7!) beer, and rolled out ~6:30 when they were getting started with (free! with prizes!) bingo. We considered staying to play, but had a date with dumplings in our tracks :p There were a few doggos in the bar, including one who had their own seat at the bar and was maybe the cutest thing I've seen all week (: The seats at the bar had one hook per seat to hang a jacket or bag (big plus/thoughtful consideration in my mind). Seems like plenty of events throughout the month (posted some photos of flyers hanging on walls as of 11/11/23). Bartender was friendly & efficient, with a good memory. Fun lil neighborhood watering hole! We'll def be back for bingo the next Saturday we catch a sunset at Ocean Beach.
A place with a lot of character and wlecoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ecv clampers had a special event. Bartenders were extremely good & friendly. Got a pizza from "!Brother's " which was one of the best pizzas I've ever had.Check them both out!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Really fun comedy night!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tuesday night Karaoke was fun and not
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5