The Best Bars in San Francisco

The Treasury

Very nice, intimate, stylish bar located in the Financial District. The cocktail bar features light-hearted craft cocktails, chef-caliber bar fare, beer and wine, and friendly service.  Lunch: M - F, 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: M - F, 3pm - 12mid... more

The Uptown

You could easily stroll by the signless Uptown on 17th and Capp and have no idea that you're overlooking one of the coolest Mission dives. The jukebox pumps out new wave, punk, jazz, classic rock, country, and hip-hop, so all kinds of people can get... more

The Valencia Room

The Valencia Room takes over for the longtime mainstay, Elbo Room. They aim is to preserve the culture and heritage of this location by continuing in its tradition of providing the highest caliber of diverse local and touring artists. more

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The Vault Garden

Step inside The Vault Garden, an outdoor oasis in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Named San Francisco's Safest Dining by the SF Chronicle, experience the Garden for dinner and drinks in a socially responsible atmosphere. more

The Vestry

The Vestry resides in the beautifully restored historic building at 777 Valencia, in the heart of the Mission dining scene. The menu features seasonal contemporary Californian cuisine with influences from France, Italy and the Mediterranean, served o... more

The View Lounge

The iconic View Lounge atop the San Francisco Marriott Marquis is the ideal destination for business and leisure guests where they can enjoy hand crafted cocktails and locally inspired small plates accompanied by the most awe inspiring views the city... more

The Wild Side West

With a saloon-style atmosphere and a solo pool table, locals gather here for beers and conversations.   Don't forget about the garden which is a true delight. Opened in 1962 by out and proud lesbians, Pat Ramseyer and Nancy White, every nigh... more

The Willows

The Willows is your friendly neighborhood bar in SoMa featuring good food, great cocktails, rotating craft beer drafts, board games & pinball machines! more

The Wreck Room

The Wreck Room is San Francisco's Sports and Game Bar on Nob Hill. more

The Zombie Village

Some of the best bartenders will make tiki-themed drinks at Zombie Village. Want a delicous drink with an umbrella? Your sweet little tiki experience awaits. more

Thee Parkside

Without doubt a welcome addition to the music scene (Friday night's BudgetRock garage music for a measly $3 and Sunday's free Oyster BBQ shows being the buzz draw)... it's most likely the unpretentious atmosphere that comes with the joint's happy, in... more

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Thieves Tavern

An owner-operated smoking bar that serves beer and wine. more

Third Rail

Third Rail is a cocktail and jerky bar tucked away on a quiet street in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood. The bar is the result of the collaboration between Chef Phil West and barkeep Jeff Lyon, two life-long restaurant guys who worked tog... more

ThirstyBear

Around the corner from SFMOMA, ThirstyBear is a spacious brick-warehouse with pool tables and dartboards upstairs and the City's most outstanding house-brewed beer. The trendy warehouse ambience and brassy, industrial, South of Market setting make f... more

Thriller Social Club

Thriller Social Club is a huge arcade bar in the SOMA, taking over where Coin-Op once was. Thriller is a happening in its own right, with 2 levels, 3 bars and games galore. From classic games like Donkey Kong, Tron, Centipede, and Galaga, to interac... more

Tiki Haven

Tiki Haven serves classic and exotic cocktails along with many original recipes; along with some tasty snacks.  Tiki Haven is a retro-oasis, full of dreamy decor that will instantly transcend your mind and body of what a typical neighborhood bar... more

Tofino Wines

Tofino Wines is a retail wine shop and bar in San Francisco, specializing in unique natural wines. Our selection of 700+ wines is focused on natural wines and small, family-run estates from classic and emerging regions in California, France, Italy... more

Tommy's

The original tequlia bar.   In my past experiences, the food is just so-so, but the bar scene is first class.   Talk about tequila with the bartender.  Try a few brands you haven't tried before.   This is the place to do... more

Tommy's Joynt

You can’t get much more “Classic San Francisco” than Tommy’s Joynt restaurant, which has been in my family since it’s beginning. In fact, the original Tommy, Tommy Harris, a well-known local radio per... more

Tonic

Tonic is happy to host Guest Bartending events! You and up to five friends can get behind the bar from 6:00-9:00, Thursday, Friday or Saturday to raise money for the charity or non-profit of your choice! All tips raised will be donated to your cause.... more

Tony Nik's

This neighborhood bar has been open since the Prohibition era. Its cool retro era look is the result of a renovation in 1949. Tony Niks was renovated again in 2000 but continues to maintain the Atomic Age look from the starburst clock mounted on... more

Tope Lounge

The best new lounge in San Francisco.  Grand Opening Friday December 10, 2010. more

Toronado

Happy Hour: $2.50 pints (most beers) 11:30am to 6pm daily. Over 40 great beers on tap at any given time! more

Tosca Cafe

Treat yourself to a little class! Imagine yourself in the past as you step up to a beautifully polished 40's style cocktail bar and drop a quarter in the old opera juke box. Tosca Cafe serves great decaf cappuccinos and potent martinis and cosmopol... more

Trad'r Sam

This Polynesian theme bar is accentuated by its island-style booths and exotic drinks. Each booth is named after an island and has a character of its own. Trad'r Sam's is a classic bar in Outer Richmond. more

Trax

$2 beers on Tuesdays.   From 1940 until today, having a good time is still the same at Trax on Haight. more

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Trick Dog

From the team of the Bon Vivants - this kick ass, neighborhood cocktail bar in Dog Patch features well made, no bullshit, drinks, delicious food - kale salad, "manimal" fries; not to mention great music. more

Trigger

belong luxurious comfort premium service cocktail couture spirited lifestyle tantalizing audio and visuals decadent amenities more

Triple Voodoo

Triple Voodoo is a premium craft brewery & tap room located in the historic Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco. We specialize in combining the best qualities of Belgian and West Coast styles of brewing to create unique and interesting beer.... more

Tropisueno

Fancy place looking out onto Yerba Buena Lane. So the location is great, too bad the service is weak -- sat for about 10 minutes trying to get a waiter and when he came over, we realized he had been sitting at the neighboring table drinking wine with... more

True Laurel

Amazing cocktails and drinks in the Mission District. Opened by David Barzelay (Lazy Bear) and Nicolas Torres.   They also serve a complimentary menu featuring unique selections that can be classified as bar / comfort food. more

Tunnel Top

This is an ultra funky corner bar on top of the Stockton Street tunnel on Bush Street. Gotta love the top level seating overlooking the rest of the bar below. Great mojitos and a great juke box. No cover charge. No attitude.  DJ’s ever... more

Tupelo

Located in a historic 1912 building in the heart of North Beach, Tupelo offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere to enjoy world-class southern cuisine, creative cocktails and an extensive selection of draught and bottled beer. The soul of north be... more

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Twin Peaks Tavern

Gateway to the Castro.  A legendary bar where you have a front seat to all the Market Street and Castro happenings. more

Underground SF

Underground SF is open every week from Tuesday to Satruday with the best in clubs from all walks of life. We are the place to be in the Lower Haight. Featuring nightly drink specials, specialty cocktails, beautiful bartenders, a smoking patio, and... more

Union Larder

A wonderful Cheese, Wine & Charcuterie Bar. more

Unwine'd

At Unwine'd, we're all about providing you with an exquisite ambience and memorable experience. Found in the heart of West Portal, our wine bar offers a variety of incredible food and wine. Happy Hour is 4pm - 6pm, Tuesday - Sunday. more

Upcider

upcider is a cider house-gastropub in San Francisco. We have a wide variety of hard ciders, beers, wines and a delicious late night light-fare menu. more

Urban Putt

Urban Putt is the City's first and only indoor miniature golf course - delicious food and drinks in a fantastical, high-tech 14-hole mini-golf course. Urban Putt is housed in an historic Victorian building that had previously sat vacant since 1999... more

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