The Best Bars in San Francisco

Internos

Internos Wine Cafe and Merchant continues to be a neighborhood favorite. Our relaxed and cozy, rustic wine bar is tucked in on Geary Boulevard in the Inner Richmond/Laurel Heights neighborhood. more

An Irish pub with ties to the IRA/Sinn Fein, Ireland's 32 features live music seven nights a week, ranging from punk rock to traditional Irish tunes. Breakfast and lunch are served throughout the week and sporting events can be seen at a regular bas... more

Iris

Japanese inspired artisanal cocktail bar. The cocktails are seriously beautiful and amazing. more

Iron Horse Cocktails

Bringing back a little bit of Old San Francisco, Iron Horse, was a restaurant and bar in the 50s through the 70s in the famous Maiden Lane. The Iron Horse Cocktails of today is a gorgeous bar/lounge that has a rustic yet artistic theme. The bar striv... more

Ivory & Vine

Ivory & Vine is an inviting Mission district wine bar/piano cafe celebrating live acoustic music, fine wine, craft beer and tasty Greek fare. more

Jake's Steaks

Jake's Steaks (Philly Cheese Steaks) was started by a Philly native who has a goal to provide the best tasting cheesesteaks in or out of Philadelphia. It is a good sign when half the people at Jake's Steaks joint are from Philly. For the unenlightene... more

Jamber Wine Pub

Jamber is San Francisco's first wine pub! We serve wine on tap (no bottles), beer on draft and local comfort food. Relax on our heated patio, get to know your neighbors and enjoy wine in your flip-flops. HAPPY HOUR: 3:30pm-7:30pm Everyday / Wine Sam... more

Jaranita

Jaranita is created by world-renowned Acurio Restaurantes International, showcasing the vibrant spirit of Peru in a modern, upbeat setting. Highlighting popular Nikkei, Chifa, and Creole dishes, Peruvian food has a long, rich history. Opened in the h... more

Jasper's Corner Tap and Kitchen

An American cuisine restaurant and sports bar.  18 rotating draft beers in addition to a seasonal lineup of handcrafted cocktails. more

Jaxson San Francisco

Jaxson is a meeting place for old friends & new friends alike. We are committed to giving back to various charitable organizations including the wounded and fallen soldier charities. Come dance the night away with us or catch a game and experienc... more

John Colins

Two of San Francisco's finest bartenders - John Giuffre and Colin O'Malley- bring their names and expertise to this SoMA bar. Exposed brick walls, sky lights and lush tropical interior make for a classy after-work bar and nightlife destination Friday... more

Johnny Foley's Irish House

Johnny Foley's Irish House is a replication of some of the authentic elements that make the great pubs of Ireland truly unique. Born of painstaking attention to decorative detail and insistence on true craftsmanship, Johnny Foley's Irish House recall... more

Jolene's SF

A queer bar in the Mission. more

Ju-Ni

JU-NI MEANS "TWELVE" IN JAPANESE Each night we combine technique, tradition, and evolution to transform 12 seats into memorable omakase experiences. Our sushi bar is designed so that every 4 guests get a personal chef to meticulously craft and... more

Julip

Julip is a fine new addition to the burgeoning Trendyloin lounge scene. The windows and jukebox are cleverly decorated with classical sheet music, and the hardwood floor and thrift-store furniture add a warmth that offsets the sterility of the slick... more

K-Elements BBQ

Asian Fusion Korean, All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ, and soju. more

Kaiyo - Cow Hollow

Kaiyō is the food and drink experience of the Japanese journey in Peru. It is an exploration of these two cultures, immersed in regional ingredients, notable flavors and skilled preparation to delight your senses. From fresh ceviche and sashimi... more

KAIYO Rooftop

Kaiyo Rooftop is a tropical oasis in the sky, an immersive Nikkei experience that transports guests the moment they walk through the elevator door. Plants, rich textiles, and stunning food & cocktails invite guests to explore the Japanese culinary in... more

Karaoke by Lionel

Karaoke by Lionel I'm a KJ w/band style equipment, i have 10,000 songs on hard drive-we do indoors or out doors, call for event pricing and availability. You can see us perform every wed night at the 7 mile house at Geneva and Bayshore, Brisba... more

Kava Lounge

Come and enjoy high vibration elixirs, amazing visionary art, and super chill vibes. All the fun, no hangover! When you first try Kava you'll probably notice a slight numbness on the tongue and mouth.  You may notice a lowering of inhibitions,... more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar

A fun and lively atmosphere, our house music plays six nights a week and you can catch a game on TV.   Kells offers a blend of Irish American hospitality, excellent Guinness and a fabulous mix of food, drink and fun. more

Kennedy's Irish Pub & Indian Curry House

Welcome to Kennedy's Irish Pub and Curry house, the #1 Irish Pub in San Francisco! We were voted the best Indian Cuisine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Happy Hour: 5pm - 7pm more

Key Klub

Delicious, extensive wine list and limited food menu. more

Keys Jazz Bistro

Keys Jazz Bistro or "Keys" will present music and dinner four nights a week with two sets and two seatings, and with three sets on Fridays and Saturdays. A casual seasonal dining menu with signature cocktails and non-alcoholic creations will support... more

Kezar Pub

The Kezar Pub offers a wide variety of beer. In fact, it's hard to figure out what beers they don't carry. This old 49er hang out is now home to many Cole Valley / Upper Haight locals and sports fanatics. It's the place to a Euroleague match,... more

Kilowatt

Kilowatt made its name when it used to feature alternative rock, college, grunge, and punk music. But nowadays it's just a dive bar that caters to locals. It's a great stop on your bar-hopping adventures along 16th Street. more

Kimbara

Kimbara features a solid menu that features delicious Peruvian cuisine, from antichuchos to ceviche to lomo saltado to yummy pisco cocktails. And when the kitchen closes on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, from 10pm - 1:45am, Kimbara turns into... more

Kozy Kar

Kozy Kar is a bar of all things cool growing up in the 70's and early 80's. Custom vans, eight track players, CB radios, waterbeds, chain steering wheels, shag, mirrored ceilings, van bar seats are just a few of the amenities. more

L'Emigrante

At L’emigrante, the goal is to bring world inexpensive unique wines to serve in a cozy European atmosphere. The menu includes small snacks, bruschetta, charcuterie, cheese, salads, and sandwiches. more

La Bande in San Francisco Proper Hotel

Aperitivo is a state of mind at La Bande, our tapas bar merging the vibrant energy of Mediterranean cafés with the seasonal bounty of Northern California. Featuring specialty aperitif cocktails, Old World and biodynamic wines, and gourmet tapas curat... more

La Trappe Cafe

La Trappe Cafe & Trappist Lounge Serving Belgian Cuisine 19 Beers on Tap 250+ Bottles Available more

Last Call Bar

Make "Last Call" your "First Call" in the Castro. A cozy, friendly neighborhood bar. Lots of smiling faces and conversation make it an "Irish Pub" type of atmosphere. Eclectic, mixed clientele. A wonderful place to check out when the noise and bu... more

Last Drop Tavern

Happy Hour Daily 4pm - 7pm. more

Last Rites

Last Rights is a cool little tiki bar in the Castro.   The bar recreates the scene of a airplane crash in some faraway jungle, where all that's left is the interior of a fuselage and ~150 rums. Steps from the J Line at Church and Market. more

Laszlo Bar

Laszlo, an alias for the infamous French bad boy in Jean Luc Godard's "Breathless", is a multi-level DJ bar located in the heart of the Mission serving a variety of beats, cocktails and appetizers from Foreign Cinema (next door) in a setting fit for... more

Latin American Club

One of several Mission circuit bars which attracts a young, open-minded and festive crowd. The Latin serves hard liquor and tap beer only, with two people-watching window seats, a long bar, a pool table, and an array of deco kitchen tables for social... more

Laurel Court Restaurant and Bar

Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar showcases seasonal, California Coastal inspired menus that are authentically local, traditional and innovative. Our Executive Chef Oscar Gonzalez has partnered with local farmers for the freshest, organic produce and... more

Le Petit Paris 75

Taking over the classic space once occupied by Noc Noc on Broadway, Le Petit Paris has a lounge area great for dates or birthday parties or if you want come enjoy a soccer game or a classic movies the bar or the high top tables are the good spot for... more

Leo's Oyster Bar

Leo's, everyone’s newest Instagram obsession, has it all—perfect wallpapers, marble surfaces, retro touches, and most importantly, a decadent and delicious menu focused on cocktails and seafood and destined to welcome spring. Here’s... more

Li Po Lounge

A truly classic San Francisco bar. Mai Tais, oh yeah. ----- You've got 'em lined up like dim sum on a Sunday: hot dates with the good-looking citizens of our fair city. Once dinner's over and done, though, where to go and make out? The weather... more

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