The Best Bars in San Francisco

McTeague's Saloon

Happy Hour: M-F 12noon to 7pm Located in the heart of San Francisco, McTeague's is a modern day Barbary Coast saloon featuring local draft beers and stiff cocktails. more

Merkado is a tequila and mezcal-focused Mexican restaurant and open-air market in the heart of South Beach, one block from Oracle Ballpark, in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. Chef de Cuisine Lorenzo Cauich's menu, inspired by authentic Jalis... more

Mezcalito

Neighborhood craft cocktail bar with Mezcal and Tequila spirits. Two Happy Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-6:30pm / Thursday-Saturday 10pm-11pm The Food Embracing the "piña" — heart of Oaxaca in Spirits and Small Plates, a modern Mexi... more

Midnight Sun

There are probably more risqué interpretations of the name 'Midnight Sun,' but for the more discreet barfly, it ostensibly refers to the large screen televisions that hang at either side of the bar. more

Mikkeller Bar SF

Located on the ground floor of a 1907 Victorian building at 34 Mason Street San Francisco. Conveniently located in LoMa (Lower Mason) 1 block from Powell BART station and two blocks from Union Square. We feature 40 taps from the best breweries in... more

Millay

Millay is a neighborhood sake + wine bottle shop and bar. We sell what we like to drink and we like to drink wines farmed organically, made by good people that use the least amount of intervention to make the wines. more

Milo Lounge SF

Milo Lounge embodies a fun evening of drinking, singing, and dancing with friends, coworkers.  The lounge area boasts comfortable seating with bartender and waitress serving and a private room for group karaoke partying. more

Mini Bar SF

Great little neighborhood bar.   Nice little nugget, they serve up Russian River's Pliny the Elder. more

Mission Bar

"Bar" in red block letters, bluntly marks Mission Bar at 23rd and Mission St. This minimalism also pervades the interior where practically bare walls, one very long mirror, and scant lighting create a rather undively surrealness. The $2.75 price for... more

Mission Hill Saloon

A local dive bar in the Mission - near SF General. more

Mission Rock

Bring your sunglasses, because Mission Rock Resort is San Francisco's destination for fun in the sun, our vibe is casual and our food is phenomenal. And now it's in the center of San Francisco's game day neighborhood. Outdoor patios are equipped with... more

Mister Jiu's

Mister Jiu's is a contemporary Chinese American restaurant and bar located in a historic Chinatown building which previously housed the iconic Four Seas and Hang Far Low restaurants. Mister Jiu's opens with a five-course set-price menu, whose d... more

Mixiote

Mixiote is a small run family business based in San Francisco. Mixiote captures the flavors of Mexico in a very unique way that is rarely found in other types of Mexican food. The technique of marinating the selected protein or vegetables in our guaj... more

MKT at the Four Seasons Hotel

The striking “urban chic” destination offers the finest California grown steaks, small plate communal dining, and handcrafted cocktails. MKT offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, as well as room service and catering for the... more

Moby Dick

Moby Dick has steadily evolved over the years from a divey neighborhood watering hole to a busy, more tourist-friendly Castro gay bar. - digitalcity.com Drink Specials -------------- sunday - beer bust (3 to 8 pm), $3 bloody marys, and 2 for 1 froz... more

Modernist

Modernist is a Private Social Club with an molecular cocktail program. The club only uses premium spirits and homemade unique ingredients and botanicals. Our cocktails are made by cocktail chefs led by famed bar chef Carlo Splendorini. Each evening... more

Molotov's

A great little dive bar perfect for the neighborhood. more

Monaghan's Bar

You out in the Marina and just want a no frills bar to drink a beer and watch a game?    more

Monarch

Welcome to Monarch, the throne of San Francisco's nightlife dynasty. This radically remodeled bi-level bar and nightclub located on the edge of SOMA encapsulates the shared vision of four deeply rooted industry veterans: Om Records label owner and fo... more

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Monroe

Monroe the embodiment of old Hollywood glamour and modern artistic creativity. An upscale lounge experience infused with the classic taste of yesterday. The perfect escape following a long day, Monroe offers a variety of bites, cocktails, beer and wi... more

Monte Cristo Social Club

Founded in 1928, The Monte Cristo Club is one of the oldest, continuously operating private Italian social clubs in San Francisco. Throughout its history the Club has emphasized fellowship and traditional Italian cuisine. more

Moseley's

Jonny Moseley (local Olympic Gold Medal winner and Karen Goldberg creator of Playa, Tamalpie Pizzeria, and most recently Moseley’s Sports Bar) join together to bring Marin its first Sports Bar! We have a state of the art audio visual system, 12 larg... more

Mosto

Mosto focuses on mainly small bar bites (at a soft opening, they offered two really tasty tacos: the Al Pastor, featuring pork and pineapple and the De Nopal, filled with veggies), but the real draw is the extensive tequila and mezcal list. There are... more

Mothership

Mothership takes over for Virgil's Sea Room. The bar features a great patio are, nice cocktails and a friendly environment in the Mid-Mission neighborhood; next door to El Rio. more

Mourad

Mourad presents a modern interpretation of food pays homage to the roots and vibrant flavors of Morocco. Mourad features fresh, local, artisanal ingredients, and the spirit of innovation of Northern California. more

Mr. Bing's

Mr. Bing's is a classic bar that's been on the map as a must-visit stop in San Francisco. It's old school, it's kitschy, and it's the perfect place to get a drink or two before continuing on to whatever the evening holds. more

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Mr. Smiths

Please stop by and see what the buzz is about.   Wednesday through Saturday nights feature fantastic cocktails and Resident Djs:  DJ Josue (Thursdays - funk, soul, acid jazz), DJ Kool Karlo & DJ Marc Dyer (Fridays - Mashups) and Omar He... more

Mr. Tipple's

Mr. Tipple, a laughable bloke hailing from London, will often say he's running a recording studio, but more often he can be found spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, Mr. Tipple usually just sits back and enjoys the music, havi... more

Mucky Duck

A friendly pub that features over 10 TVs - there's almost always a game on. more

Myriad Gastropub

Myriad Gastropub is a neighborhood gathering-place, a relaxed and friendly environment where boldly flavored, thoughtfully sourced food and drinks bring friends and family together and nourish the soul.  Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10... more

Nara

A beautiful Lower Haight Japanese fusion and sake bar. more

Natives Bar

On the edge of the neighborhood, the long-time dive spot McKenzie’s just rebranded into Natives Bar, with a slightly trendier menu but still-affordable drinks. Toast all your Richmond foodie discoveries with a Moscow Mule or a gin-spiked lemona... more

Natoma Cabana

The indoor area that feels like a covered barn / patio; a nice place to party. more

Neck of the Woods

Neck of the Woods is one of San Francisco's premier music venue and nightclub. We strive to showcase the best local and national musical acts with two floors, two stages, and 6500 square feet of event space. Downstairs boasts lounge seating, full... more

New Belgium Brewing

Located in the Mission Bay neighborhood, our taproom and restaurant offers customers a cultural beer and dining experience with a world class beer menu and globally inspired seasonal cuisine. The taproom is a great meetup spot before a Warrior or... more

Nickie's

HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri from 4pm - 7pm drink and appetizer specials Trivia Night on Tuesdays at 7pm Besides being a great bar, Nickie's caters to anyone with an appetite for good, fill-you-up-right home cooking. The kitchen is open until 10pm ea... more

Nightbird - Linden Room

Nightbird is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco which embraces community, diversity, and delivers a hospitable and whimsical experience.  Linden Room is a chic and intimate bar offering stylish and creative cocktails h... more

Noc Noc

While Lower Haight is full of well-stocked bars, Noc Noc has a slightly better crowd for people-watching, especially if you snag one of the coveted corner tables. The bar services a wide variety of beer, wine, and sake as well as juice, soda, and n... more

Noes Bar

A mostly locals bar, but you can drink here, if you're nice. more

Noeteca Wine Bar

A cozy, French-inspired cafe and wine bar.  Wonderful morning light and table seating on Dolores.  Noeteca serves breakfast, lunch & dinner fare. more

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