The Best Dive Bar in Bay Area

The Lister

A newly renovated Bar with Outdoor Beer Garden near San Francisco State University. Cheap drinks and hookahs. Large outdoor patio. more

The Riptide, built in 1941, has the look and feel of a small town lodge and is labeled as San Francisco's Tahoe by the Sea. In addition to rustic brick flooring and high ceilings, the original knotty pine walls and raging fireplace add warmth you can... more

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The Rush Inn

This bar is a bit out of the way, tucked behind the clock tower off Pacific. Simply put, it is a gamer's delight, with pinball and video game machines lining the walls. Since it's off the beaten path, the drinks are not as overpriced as other bars do... more

The Saloon

There can be little doubt that The Saloon, at 1232 Grant Street in North Beach, is one of the top blues bars in the City. Make that the state. Make that the world. Make the scene with music every night with two bands on Fridays and weekends. The tale... more

The Silver Spur

A good mix of mostly regulars float through the low-key watering hole for a drink or more. 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 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

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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Thee Stork Club

A great dive bar / club to catch a punk or rock show. Thee Stork Club has a long history of bringing in awesome, local bands, and promoting rock in Oakland while retaining its trashy, 1970s dive bar feel inside. 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

Trax

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

Winters Tavern

Winters, where there's no crap on tap. Live music, family owned, what's not to like about this classic Pacifica dive. more

Wolfhound

Wolfhound is a neighborhood watering hole with an old-school vibe (complete with a jukebox) and a selection of well-priced beer, wine and classic cocktails. Behind the colorfully tiled exterior is a tavern outfitted in tapestry-like wallpaper, hangin... more

Ye Olde Watering Hole

The Watering Hole is an old time dive bar on the west side. Come enjoy great drinks at a happy price, great people, a pool table, or even play some tunes on the juke box. THe Watering Hole consistently televises NFL games during the season and Gia... more

Zeitgeist

Traditionally voted SF's best Biker Bar, home of all things two-wheeled. Enjoy microbrews on tap, lush beer garden, and underground rock atmosphere. Hangovers installed and serviced. We love the open feel of the ;picnic tables where everybody ga... more

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