The Best Bars in San Francisco

Silver Cloud

A great place to eat, sing, or even catch a game. more

Sinombre (ThatFuckinBar) - 312 Harriet

Veteran owned and operated. It doesn't have a name, a theme, or a concept, but at least its owner is a moron. more

Sippin Wine Bar

A wine bar upstairs from Bottom's Up. more

Skylark Bar

A cool little dive that has music or DJs on many evenings and a great little scene during the weekdays. One of the first lounge / DJ bars on 16th Street in the Valencia area. more

Slate is a womxn-owned, Asian-owned, queer-friendly San Francisco Mission District lounge with plenty of space for your dance moves, live band performances, dj parties, karaoke nights, comedy shows, and always good vibes. Select drinks from a great l... more

Smuggler's Cove

A mix of lounge, bar that features Rum and drinks of the Caribbean. The crowd is a mixture of Hayes Valley and hipster. * Traditional drinks of the Caribbean islands * Classic libations of Prohibition-era Havana * Exotic cocktails from legendary... more

Social Hall SF

The addition of Social Hall SF adds to Goldenvoice's ongoing commitment to the San Francisco music scene. Since taking over operation of The Regency Ballroom and The Warfield in 2008, Goldenvoice has hosted an array of eclectic events, concerts with... more

Soluna

Soluna is a creative California Cuisine inspired restaurant, cocktail lounge and nightclub featuring salads, roasted chicken, grilled fish, steak, vegetarian entrees and pastas. It was built to give the good people of San Francisco an intimate, elega... more

Soma Garden SF

SOMA Garden is your new destination for responsible social distancing gatherings featuring gourmet street food, crafted cocktails, and music. more

Son & Garden

We hope to brighten your day with our colorful, delicious and thoughtful creations. As always, we do not provide anything less than a perfect experience. more

Sorella

Chef de Cuisine, Denise St. Onge leads Sorella's culinary team, with support from Acquerello Chef de Cuisine, Seth Turiansky (who happens to be her husband) and Acquerello Chef/Owner Suzette Gresham, who earned one of the very first Michelin stars aw... more

Southern Pacific Brewing

Southern Pacific Brewing (SPB) owes its name to the Southern Pacific railroad line that ran down Harrison Street in the early 1900s, transporting the products of San Francisco factories and craftspeople to points throughout the West. A ten thousand s... more

Southside Spirithouse

Whether enjoying happy hour after work, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before dinner, late night eats or a weekend event, this classically inspired San Francisco bar and lounge cater to the business casual crowd and locals alike with its casual, yet up... more

Speakeasy Brewery

Legit since 1997, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been making quality craft beer in San Francisco from the underground to the masses. Plenty of parking available, Speakeasy is also easily accessible by the 44, 19, and T-Third Muni. Cyclists, take the... more

Specs Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

Spec's is a North Beach institution. Good bar scene. Crowded on weekend evenings. ------- Spec's can be easily overlooked, so look for 250 Columbus, and knock on the yellow door to your left. Nearby landmarks include City Lights Bookstore and... more

SPiN San Francisco

SPiN, the original ping pong social club merging sport, design and art, founded in NYC, is bringing their balls to the Bay! 12,000 sq ft of ping pong with 17 tables, a private VIP lounge, a full restaurant and a unique San Francisco cocktail program.... more

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Standard Deviant Brewing

A beautiful new craft beer spot, run by a veterans of the SF beer / bar scene. These guys really love beer. more

Stanford Court Bar & Lounge

This casual spot on Nob Hill offers creative fare and brews you'll want to bring home. Equal parts brewery, distillery, and gastropub; the bold menu is designed to be "libation friendly" and shareable, broken up into "Heads," "Hearts" and "Tails," of... more

Starlite

Everyone has a story at Starlite. With close to a century of splashy cocktails and shared stories within its walls, Starlite shines as a historic and revered San Francisco establishment. A host to the most lively of parties, impresarios, and celebrit... more

Steep Brew

If you like beer, try it out. It's worth a pint. Steep Brew won't replace your favorite watering hole but they have a decent beer selection and the treats are tasty. The cafe is fine for the morning, off-beer hours as well. People looking for a mo... more

Steff's Bar

Steff's Bar is casual sports bar next to Eddie Rickenbacker's. Grab a stool, a beer and hang out. Shoot pool, play a video game, throw some darts or watch a game on one of our tv's. We serve sandwiches, hot dogs and corn dogs and other munchies... more

Steins

Nothing fancy, but a cool, family-run German Restaurant / sports bar where you can get a good sausage and choose a decent German beer; plus other traditional American items like burgers and chili.   Kid / famly friendly too. more

Stookey's Club Moderne

Club Moderne reflects the period following the end of the SpeakEasy era - during which both men and women could imbibe openly and unabashedly. The design inspiration for Stookey's Club Moderne engages a fascination with the aesthetic of the 1930s an... more

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Stratos Night Club

Something Different in San Francisco Stratos Night Club is a Music Venue for all with the Salsa,TOP20, Meregue, Bachata, Reggeaton, and Latin Rhthyms from around around the world. Currently open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday @ 9pm. LADIES ARE F... more

Sugar Lounge

Located in SF’s Symphony District, Sugar’s elegant yet comfortable décor, warm staff and impressive list of spirits and local brews creates the perfect atmosphere for date night or after work drinks. more

Summer Place

Summer Place is a "perfect/terrible" dive bar where you can play on the AC/DC pinball machine. more

Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company

Our micro brewery is located on the foggy west side of SF. Come on down and enjoy our hand crafted beers and seasonal comfort food. more

Sushi Sato

Quality fish, Omakase option, and delicious cocktails. more

Sutter Pub

Classic bar that offers English fare like bangers & mash, plus American favorites like burgers and more. They have a lot of great beer and wine options and the service is top notch. There are TVs is you want to catch a game and there's a happy ho... more

Swank

Swank Cocktail Club, a stylish lounge next door to Pacific Heights' charming Laurel Inn, features mid-Century flair in a cozy candlelit atmosphere. Perfectly suited for an intimate drink or large-scale celebration, Swank is a great place to start you... more

Sweetie's Art Bar

Sweetie's Art Bar is tucked away in North Beach on Francisco Street. It's a meeting place for locals and people seeking an interesting local spot for a drink. Sweetie's boasts a pool table and art as well as a welcoming bar. Happy Hour happens dai... more

Swig

The old, run-down Blue Lamp has been re-invented and totally transformed into a landmark. A modern classic on two floors, melding textures like wood, stone, and metal with glass to create a unique drinking space. Swig is the City's quintessential mod... more

Swirl on Castro

In the heart of San Francisco's famous Castro district, Swirl on Castro showcases a unique wine selection that spans the globe, as well as spirits, glassware, gifts, books, art and wine accessories, all featured in an uplifting, spirited, stylish env... more

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