The Best Bars in San Francisco

buddy

Buddy is a neighborhood wine bar that features natural wines, cocktails and a complimentary "snack heavy" menu. more

Hubert Keller is known best for his world-renowned restaurants, Fleur de Lys and now Burger Bar. Having delighted the palates of his peers, food writers, and restaurant critics alike with his imaginative, modern French cuisine, he has received numero... more

Burritt Room + Tavern

The Burritt Room + Tavern, tucked into Mystic Hotel by Charlie Palmer, is heavily influenced by film noir. Named for Burritt Alley, where detective Sam Spade's partner Miles Archer was gunned down in 1941 classic hardboiled crime film The Maltese Fal... more

Bus Stop

The Bus Stop has been a family business since 1919. Located on Union at Laguna in Cow Hollow, it's the #1 sports bar in the neighborhood, featuring 26 flat screen TV’s and good well drinks. more

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Butter

Butter's bar was created from the ground up, with a constant eye on providing the perfect complimentary beverage pairings to our unique cuisine. We serve only the freshest Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap and a wide selection of 16 oz. tallboy canned beers.... more

Buzzworks

Host to 150+ beers, featuring 40 beers on tap. 30 screens of entertainment! Pinball, Pool, & Foosball! A craft beer haven. more

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Cable Car City Pub & Cafe

All abooooooard! Hop off the 9-5 train and into Cable Car! Mouthwatering pork ribs, pitchers of Anchor Steam, and local sports games  playing left and right equal a recipe for goodness, and Cable Car City Pub & Cafe is ready to make your bab... more

Cafe du Nord

Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live sh... more

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Cafe la Taza

We've been proudly serving San Francisco 1997, offering the best quality espresso, and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner, and now with a full bar!  more

Cafe Meuse

This little gem of a wine bar could be habit-forming.   Café Meuse offers an international selection of wine and beer.  Our seasonal menu offers a variety of delicious small plates as well as a selection of gourmet meats and cheeses... more

California Wine Merchant

The California Wine Merchant (CWM) was established in 1974 by Greg O’Flynn in the Marina.  It was a unique store with a wine merchant who personally tastes and selects the wines that are to be carried as well as personally interacting with... more

Calle-11

Calle-11 is a SF Bay Area Nightclub located in the SoMa Neighborhood on the corner of 11th & Folsom. We're an intimate, upscaled 3 story nightclub. Offering live music, Popular DJ's, 3 Full Bars a Rooftop Restaurant with outdoor Dinning, Patio... more

Candy Bar

Kitchy, drenched in color as a candy store should be, but with Candy Bar, the Biig team uses the setting as the backdrop to a bar where you'll find delicious classic cocktails, but playful drinks & desserts as well. Spirit-soaked ice cream sundae a... more

Canela Bistro and Wine Bar

Canela is the realization of a dream, a dream that we want to share with you. The mission of Canela is to bring joy to the act of eat and drink and provide a new space for the Castro neighborhood to keep building our fantastic diverse community. We i... more

Carbon Lounge

A modern lounge - available for private / corporate events. more

Cassidy's

Sweet little Irish style bar that makes for a good stop before heading out to bigger and better things if you're in SoMa. more

Cat Club

Cat Club can hold about 350 - 400 people which means it is small enough to be intimate, yet large enough to accomodate a large crowd comfortably. We are divided into two large rooms: front room (lounge) big bar, espresso bar, big tv & video scree... more

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Cava 22

A fun, festive bar scene accompanies the restaurant which features a complete menu of Mexican delights and Mariachi music. We are a family operated restaurant located in the heart of the Mission District.  more

Cavaña

Cavaña is a Latin American cocktail bar and specialty kitchen located on the rooftop of LUMA Hotel San Francisco. Cavaña celebrates the spirit of Central and South America through food and beverage, music and art. more

CC's Cocktail Lounge

Cool, cozy, friendly, lounge where you can catch a game or just hang with friends.  Piano in the back. more

Cellarmaker House of Pizza

We are a San Francisco brewery producing small batches of experimental beers. It is our goal to keep your taste buds intrigued by constantly producing different flavors. At the tasting room you will find our beers available in 5oz tasters, half pints... more

Chambers

Truly cool rock stars travel without much fanfare, preferring a low-key style to the predictable flash. CHAMBERS eat + drink, the new restaurant and lounge at San Francisco's iconic rock 'n' roll hotel, the Phoenix, favors a similar approach, with... more

Charmaine's

Charmaine’s is the rooftop bar and lounge San Francisco has been waiting for, where the energetic culture and chic of a European terrace meets the laid-back "California cool" lifestyle. Great views and drinks. more

Chelsea Place

If you like the Tunnel Top, this might be worth a try. Chelsea Place is hightlighted by friendly bartenders backed by a full bar of drinks and an unassuming mix of patrons. more

Chi Lounge

CHI LOUNGE is an underground space in Chinatown where you can find golden dragons & hidden musical treasures. Come escape on the historic dance floor and enjoy delicious cocktails. more

Chief Sullivan's

Named after revered San Francisco fire chief Dennis Sullivan, who served during the great 1906 earthquake. We offer quality and accessible cocktails, beer and wine. We also are a great location for hosting an event or watching your favorite local spo... more

Chug Pub

This neighborhood bar has weekly beer specials and is known for its 3-liter Chug Tower. Chug Pub is also located near great eateries on Irving and Golden Gate Park. more

Church Key

12 Taps and ~70 bottles of small-batch craft beers in regular rotation.  Church Key is a great, low-key place to get a drink and hang out with friends. more

Churchill

A neighborhood bar in the middle of it all. more

Cigar Bar & Grill

The Cigar Bar & Grill offers an atmosphere low on pretension and high on relaxation. We offer an excellent selection of cigars, wines and spirits. Inside, relax in our rustic environment, featuring welcoming leather couches, low lighting and wooden t... more

Cinnabar

A sports bar and lounge. SF TL Locals #Alchemist owned and operated. Open 3pm-2am daily. Happy hour from 3pm - 9pm. more

Circolo Restaurant & Ultra Lounge

The Country has begun to take notice. New York Post hailed Circolo as one of the 10 reasons to cisit San Francisco, while Food & Wine affirmed Circolo's signature cocktails as some of the best in the city. Circolo showcases Executive Chef Joseph... more

City Beer

City Beer has a great selection of beers on tap and bottles that you can drink in the store or take home. Just walk down the stairs and immerse yourself in a bottle that you're curious about. It's the best way to sample and with the knowledgeable... more

Cityscape Lounge

Cityscape Lounge is located on the 46th floor of Hilton San Francisco Union Square and boasts unobstructed 360-degree views of the city skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. In addition to spectacular views, the lounge’s menu will feature signature c... more

Cliff House

Consistently named the “Best Restaurant with a View,” the legendary Cliff House is one of the most iconic restaurants in San Francisco. Cliff House regularly pleases the diverse palates of locals and travelers with an assortment of excell... more

Clock Bar San Francisco

Clock Bar is the one place in San Francisco where time stands still in favor of great spirits and great company. Each season, Clock Bar takes guests on a journey through time with a menu inspired by a specific era. Through the styles, names, ingredie... more

Clooney's Pub

A kitchy neighborhood dive bar in a great area on Valencia. more

Club Deluxe

The atmosphere at Club Deluxe is reminiscent of an old time New York City jazz house. Red lights glow, the sounds of jazz and people talking waft through the air, and most of the patrons are decked out in their best vintage clothing. Not only known f... more

Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco

Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco, Inc., is a Puerto Rican Social Club organization. Our club was incorporated on February 25, 1912 and is the oldest Latino organization in the United States. The goal of Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco, is... more

Club Waziema

Some say that Waziema is the hottest Ethopian restaurant/bar in the city. All I can say for sure is that there's definitely something about the place. It's cool. Jazz on Thursdays in the back room, all you can eat on Mondays from 6 - 9 pm. more

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