The Best Bars in Bay Area

Goose Looney's

38 N. Main St., Milpitas; 408.262.0199. A great place for karaoke on Wednesdays, Goose Looney’s digs deep in the musical past (well, OK, the ’60s and ’70s) for its Old School DJ nights. Beers go on special Mondays, followed by tequi... more

Goosetown Lounge

Few other bars take better care of their drinkers than San Jose's Goosetown Lounge, a modest hangout that packs its modest living room-esque confines on a regular basis. Heavy pours, friendly vibes, killer bartenders and a random assortment of entert... more

Gordon Biersch Brewery and Bottling Facility

In 1997, Gordon Biersch opened a state-of-the-art brewery and bottling facility in San Jose, CA in order to begin bottling and distributing its famed, German-style beers. Today, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is a brewing industry leader with 22 year... more

Grand Dell Saloon

1040 Dell Avenue, Campbell; 408.378.3970. The Grand Dell Saloon has quietly stepped into the blues scene, with a jam on Thursday and bands on Friday and Saturday. It’s already drawn a crowd of regulars and become known for a down-to-earth nei... more

Grand Hotel

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Grand Hotel is right in the middle of all the Business Action! With 125 rooms & suites, the Grand Hotel provides spacious accommodations and offer a wide range of amenities. Grand Hotel premier L... more

Grant & Green

The Grant & Green is a favorite local venue for up-and-coming music acts. They feature live music most nights, and cold beer. Really, what more could you want in a dive? Oh yeah, a 5 hour happy hour from 4 to 9 Mon - Fri. $1 Black Star lager, $2... more

Greater Purpose Brewing Company

Drink tasty beer and support your community at the same time! We donate 30% to 60% of our profit to support local Santa Cruz charities and nonprofits. At our outdoor taproom, we scan temperatures at our entrance, require masks when not seated, hav... more

Green Sports Bar

Classic sports / Irish style bar with lots of TV's if you're in a social mood to catch anything really -- from golf to college football. There's much to like about Green's including the pool table, video game machines and Russian Hill / Cow Hollow pa... more

Gregory's Lounge

All-in-one bar. Gregory's is a neighborhood bar, lounge, club, and sports bar. It has multiple 60" LCD flat screens with Direct TV and state of the art digital lighting and sound system. A very chill and nice place to enjoy yourself throughout the... more

Griffo Distillery & Tasting Bar

We founded Griffo Distillery to create premium, small-batch spirits that showcase the beauty and bounty of Sonoma County. We're a family-run operation with an emphasis on high quality, California-grown ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship. Fro... more

Grill Spot

Specializing in all kinds of sneaky and exotic skewers, Grill Spot recently opened in the neighborhood and became an instant mecca of all things fried, grilled, and smothered in sauces. Don’t skip the takoyaki, which are delicious morsels of fr... more

Grillin' & Chillin' Alehouse

Eat well…Drink well!  Grillin & Chillin Alehouse is a friendly local establishment that caters to those who enjoy craft beers and local wines.  Sit down, relax and cheers to you! more

Grumpy's American Pub

Can't go wrong for those days you play tourist... start out with a yummy breakfast at Grumpy's before strolling along the Embarcadero. Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm. more

Guildhouse

Guildhouse is a unique entertainment destination, aimed at providing adult gamers with an elevated social and gaming experience. A community born of the desire to grab a drink, play, and socialize all in one. Guildhouse also functions as your local e... more

Haberdasher

The trip down the San Salvador St. stairs into this dimly lit, imitation speakeasy offers skilled bartenders mixing up pre-Prohibition cocktails. In order to maintain their quiet vibe, though, the doorman will only let in a limited number of people a... more

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a warm, friendly oceanfront restaurant and brew pub situated on Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, California. more

Halftime Sports Bar

You can find lots of TVs (10 flatscreens) and even board games to play at this downtown dig. There's also domino in full effect here, including chances to win some cash money. The atmosphere is also livened up with some DJ action during commercial br... more

Hamburger Mary's

Come for the Drag, Karaoke and drinks.    * Drag Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm * Karaoke in our Front Bar Fridays and Saturdays-just walk in * Drag Brunch on Saturdays at 11am, Sundays at 11am and 1:30pm Reservations are highly... more

Hangar Steak - SFO

Hotel guests and locals alike are drawn to Hangar Steak Restaurant - a modern American Steakhouse – with a subtle, welcoming glow and sleek, understated décor. The views are amazing during the day, but become exceptional at night with tw... more

Hanson Gallery and Tasting Room in Sausalito

Since 1985, Hanson Gallery and Tasting Room in Sausalito has featured the work of emerging and established artists for thirty years. The tasting room offers spectacular views of San Francisco. Patrons are encouraged to explore the extensive art coll... more

Hanson Sonoma Distillery

Where do we get our inspiration to make unique artisan craft spirits? From each one of us! As a family we have found our passion -- one might say obsession -- for making something truly unique that gives you the opportunity to choose something differ... more

Hardwood Bar & Smokehouse

Hardwood opened in 2017 with one goal in mind - to provide some good old-fashioned Bay Area hospitality the best way we know how - through food, drinks, and great vibes! The neighborhood bar features BBQ, craft beer, cocktails and more... more

Harmonic Brewing

12 beers on tap. Snacks for sale. If you catch the Automat pop up, you'll be in luck, because they serve an amazing burger. Local & National sports on two 55" HDTVs. Kids, dogs, and outside food are welcome. more

Harmonic Brewing @ Thrive City

Visit our taproom at the home of the Golden State Warriors! Open to the public every Tuesday-Sunday, plus all Chase Center event days (open late), with Harmonic beer, local wine & cider, empanadas, crispy tacos & more. Enjoy expansive Bay views from... more

Harper & Rye

Harper & Rye is our ode to a neighborhood cocktail bar with an emphasis on love of family & our regulars. Harper & Rye is truly a labor of love… named after one of the owners' children with a nod to an infatuation with Rye Whiskey.... more

Harry's Bar

A Pacific Heights neighborhood favorite for over 35 years, Harry's Bar is a San Francisco landmark. Located in the historic Fillmore District, Harry's Bar has endured an exciting and varied history which has made it o... more

Harry's Hofbrau Redwood City

The cornerstone of Harry's is, and always has been, our famous whole roasted turkey. Served as sandwiches, a dinner or a special dish. more

Harry's Hofbrau San Leandro

The cornerstone of Harry's is, and always has been, our famous whole roasted turkey. Served as sandwiches, a dinner or a special dish. more

Hawaii West

This is only a halfhearted attempt at a tiki bar, with a small handful of tiki-god statuettes and a flimsy palm tree reflecting its entire efforts. The froufrou, tropical-themed drinks normally associated with the motif are missing, replaced by a han... more

Hawker Fare

A Lao Isaan Eatery, invites you to jam some fun tunes, and be loud with a drink in hand while sharing plates of food and eating with your hands. Tiki Hour: Monday - Thursday from 5:30pm - 7pm for cocktails and punch bowls. more

Hawthorn

It's no secret, San Franciscans like a good cocktail and great music. With that in mind, welcome to Hawthorn, San Francisco's only speakeasy lounge and dance club. Step inside this rebuilt underground bar and feel its spirited past come to l... more

Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen

We aim to give mid-market a fusion of Southern food ranging from Texas Smoke, to Louisiana Creole, and all the way to Georgia home cooking. Our bar is stocked with over 200 different whisk(e)y choices. more

Headlands Brewing Company

Headlands Brewing Company brewery, taproom and beer garden opens in Lafayette. Headlands is an award-winning Northern California craft brewery that has been canning and kegging their popular ales and lagers locally since 2013. They're located adjacen... more

Heart & Dagger Saloon

Open 365 days a year until 2am The Heart & Dagger Saloon has arrived to plug the hole in your liver!  A great selection of liquor, beer and wine are offered by our friendly bartenders, which you can enjoy in the clean and newly-remodeled... more

Hedley Club in the Hotel De Anza

The Hedley Club in the Hotel De Anza is a posh hideaway that attracts a refined crowd of cocktail seekers. Their petit menu boasts Mediterranean influences, the approachable wine list is extensive enough to offer multiple pairing options and the list... more

Hello Stranger

Hello Stranger = world class DJs, amazing cocktails, and you & all your friends. more

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Henfling's Tavern

Jazz and Blues Acoustic Plus Vitto and Friends. And the Blue Notes. more

HenHouse Brewery & Tasting Room

When the three of us met, it was immediately clear we would start a brewery together. There was no period of hemming and hawing; we got straight to it. more

HenHouse Fairfax - West County Pub

We value quality, dependability, improvement, and innovation. We believe these values matter most to the people drinking the beer. We believe every part of how our beer is treated should reflect these values and that when they do, we are not only mak... more

Henry's

Our beloved watering hole has teamed up with local legend Chris Kronner to reimagine the menu with farm-to-table fare.  more

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