The Best Bars in San Francisco

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

Starlight Room

Sparkling with exuberant personality and extravegantly good taste of host, Harry Denton, the Starlight Room offers a one-of-a-kind experience in San Francisco. As a special occassion destination, it is the perfect place to wear your most glamorous co... 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

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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

Tabletop Tap House at the Metreon

Tabletop Tap House is a restaurant, bar and social game hall serving modern American tavern-style food and drinks. Featuring billiard tables, foosball, dozens of TVs, a 50-foot TV screen wall, and over 80 board games. more

Tacolicious - Marina

Tacolicious features tacos, along with a number of snacks and other small bites.   Great quality in a fun environment. No reservations at this location. more

Tacolicious - Mission

Tacolicious features tacos, along with a number of snacks and other small bites.   Having an adjoining tequila bar, Mosto, next door is a huge plus, as the selection of tequila, mescal and mixed drinks is awesome.   This is definitely a won... more

Tacolicious - North Beach

Like many native Californians, Mexican food is in us. Though we grew up traveling to Mexico regularly (and still do), it took a trip to Mexico City—where the food is served in settings as sophisticated and urban as you’ll find anywhere in... more

Tamarind Hall Thai Street Food & Bar

Our mission is simple: to serve authentic Thai comfort food using wholesome ingredients and in a fun and friendly atmosphere. We're part cocktail/sports bar and part Thai restaurant - and hopefully we play some pretty good music.  more

Tataki

Tataki specializes in healthy, low-impact ingredients, including local and organic fruits and vegetables. more

Taverna Aventine

Happy Hour: 3pm-7pm (weekdays) Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30am (weekdays) Aventine goes to great and elegant lengths to pay homage to ye olde days. The co-owners (Vintage 415, the guys behind Mamacita and Umami; and Gian Paolo Veronese, who also owns the A... more

Teeth

San Francisco's much-anticipated muppet-themed bar, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, has at last opened its doors. "Mayhem" will serve infantilized pub-style food, such as fried chicken with a jelly doughnut, although there's allegedly a burger ga... more

Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen

Established in 1950, The Tempest is a historic bar that sits adjacent to the San Francisco Chronicle building and has been a watering hole for local journalists, bike messengers, the after-work crowd and locals for decades. The Tempest is also hom... more

Temple SF

Temple Nightclub is set to close on May 25th. Read more at SF Standard - https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/11/san-francisco-soma-temple-nightclub-closing/ ~~~~~~~~~~ A venue for artists, by artists, #TheNewTemple offers a nightlife experience tha... more

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