The Best Bars in Bay Area

Encina Bar + Kitchen

Cocktail Bar + Fusion Food - The cocktails take the lead in a lively environment. The food features American classics like burgers, nachos, and tacos, with a fusion twist. more

Set in the heart of Union Square, ENO is San Francisco’s newest casual wine bar for those seeking new tastes. With diverse selections, including 166 by the bottle (with 51 bottles under $50) and close to 50 wines by the glass (starting at $9),... more

Enoteca La Storia

Italian themed wine bar and store. Small plates to enjoy with wines by the glass or bottle. Hand-selected wines from around the world, with emphasis on local and Italian wines. more

Enterprise Brewing Co

At Enterprise Brewing, we are driven by a passion for crafting exceptional beers that stay true to their styles while incorporating our own personal spin. Our founders' commitment to SF history and Midwest hospitality creates a unique blend of flavor... more

EPIC Steak

EPIC Steak blends award-wining design and delicious innovative steakhouse cuisine to create a dramatic dining experience. Located on San Francisco’s scenic waterfront, EPIC features panoramic views of the Bay, Bay Bridge, Treasure Island and th... more

Epidemic Ales

Beer Today. Apocalypse Tomorrow. Delicious craft beers. Food trucks. Taco Tuesdays. more

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Ernie's Tin Bar

A divey little roadside bar where you can enjoy a cold one.  Great selection of beer, from PBR to artsy fartsy.  Good no-phone policy tries to keep it real in that way, where it's the beer and your buddies just hanging out. more

Essi Wine Bar

Our cellar is stocked with locally and internationally curated wines. Dishes crafted and paired for every palate and taste. more

Etcetera Wine Bar

Etcetera Wine Bar and Cafe is a wine and tapas bar in the Mission district of San Francisco serving wines from around the world and small plates. Etcetera supports local artists with a different artist featured on our walls and an art reception to... more

EV Wine Lounge

A modern wine lounge and event space where you can relax, enjoy a moment by the fire and with friends and a special bottle of wine.   We have great wine maker tasting and wine education events where you can make new friends and meet wine makers. more

Eve Nightclub

Eve Nightclub is located in the space that was home to the legendary Holy Cow club in the heart of SoMa's "gray area" district. The opening of Eve ushers in needed upgrades and a renovated space: new seating, vibrant colors, massive LED screen façade... more

Everdene

Modern, familiar, spontaneous and playful, this cozy garden of delights offers a mix of well-crafted drinks and culinary creations. Slip outside and find yourself overlooking the San Francisco cityscape with a rooftop restaurant and bar. Experience a... more

Evil Eye

The buzz is all about the Evil Eye, the Mission's newest cocktail and small bites destination. This couple-owned bar, situated between beloved Al's Place and La Taqueria, evdevours to create a complimentary space in this old-school historic neighborh... more

Executive Order

Coffee, cocktails, American comfort food, inspired bites with a dash of history and satire. more

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EZ5

Conveniently a block away from The Portsmouth Parking Garage and within minutes of some of San Francsico's best restaurants, EZ5 is a space that can accommodate events ranging from small, intimate gatherings to medium scale productions including birt... more

f8 | 1192 Folsom

Sitting in the heart of SOMA, f8 provides a culture of eclectic music ranging from House to Hip hop, Techno to Dubstep, Electro House to Drum and Bass and much more. Our main goal is music and everything else is supplementary, although we are proud t... more

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Faction Brewing

We try to stay true to ourselves and make the beers we want to make and like to drink. We produce a wide range of beers in our 20-barrel brewhouse, including lagers, stouts, Belgian style beers, barrel aged beers, and the occasional sour. But our tr... more

Fahrenheit Restaurant and Lounge

Definitely the slickest lounge to date in the downtown San Jose nightlife scene, Fahrenheit Lounge sports over 4000 square feet of posh drinking, dining and dancing space continuously packed with the hip and beautiful. Even before crossing the thr... more

Farmshop Marin

At Farmshop Marin enjoy a drink at the 50-foot hand sculpted wooden bar, watch the chefs in the open kitchen and at the pizza oven, or dine on the patio. If for drinks during after work, weekend brunch, a special night celebrating with friends and fa... more

Fat Angel

Fat Angel was born out of a passion for The Fillmore District. We are a casual wine bar and cafe that serves comforting food and drink to the community. We offer a handpicked, eclectic mix of wine and beer that spans the globe, focusing on regions an... more

Faultline Brewing Company

Happy Hour:  3:30pm - 6pm, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Lagers and ales in abundance accompany a full lunch and dinner menu. Local bands perform on the weekends starting at 6pm. Beer lovers unite! Faultline Brewery sports an impressive selection of ales a... more

Feinstein's at the Nikko

One of San Francisco's most sophisticated live-music destinations, Feinstein's at the Nikko has played host to some of the world's leading musical talents. The new renovation to Feinstein's includes updated lighting and sound systems. more

Fenix

Fenix is an acoustically designed restaurant in downtown San Rafael, CA. The space, carefully crafted to showcase local and national talent, is an ideal destination for music lover and musician. Music performances are curated and produced by Merl Sa... more

Ferment.Drink.Repeat

Ferment.Drink.Repeat is a San Francisco based brewery owned by Kevin and Shae Inglin - a husband and wife team who served as an Army family for 21 years and now just want to serve great beer! Our mission is to create an inviting, community-focused B... more

Festa Lounge

Festa makes you feel at home in a relaxing and a friendly environment. * State-of-the-art Karaoke * Over 120,000 English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Spanish songs * Best California Wines by the glass, half bottle and bottle * Im... more

Fibbar Magees

As the name suggests—and the Celtic harp on the logo cements—Fibbar MaGees is proudly Irish,. The menu delivers basics like Shepherd’s pie and fish and chips, with a full bar and drink specials to match. more

Fiddler's Green

Fiddlers is a traditional pub & restaurant. We offer a variety of food and beverages along with our Irish hospitality that will make you feel right at home!  more

Fiddler's Green

On your way from Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach, stop here for a break. It is a tiny Irish pub that has a tendancy to get packed inside. Several Irish natives are found partaking of lager and engaged in spirited debates. If the weather is nice, you... more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley

Fieldwork is a craft brewery in Berkeley. more

Fieldwork Monterey

Fieldwork Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in Berkeley with a focus on exceptional, honest beer-making. more

Fieldwork San Mateo

Fieldwork Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in Berkeley with a focus on exceptional, honest beer-making. more

Fieldwork San Ramon

Fieldwork Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in Berkeley with a focus on exceptional, honest beer-making.  Fieldwork Brewing San Ramon features a taproom and beer garden at City Center Bishop Ranch. "We are excited to open the Fieldwork... more

Fifth Arrow

August Hall shares a lobby with dual entry points to the music venue and its downstairs sister establishment Fifth Arrow. Housed in a former 1930s prohibition speakeasy, this stylish and playful underground gaming parlor, complete with three bowling... more

Fifth Quarter Sports Bar & Grill

A neighborhood sports bar with 10 TVs and a projection screen. Extras include two pool tables, three dart boards and a poker machine. Happy hour runs every weekday, 3-6pm. -- Metro Bars & Clubs, June 16, 2010 As its name implies, the 5th Quarter... more

Fig & Thistle

Beer. Wine. Good Times.  No one under 21 allowed.   A cute little place in Hayes Valley. more

Fig & Thistle

Fig & Thistle started as a tiny wine bar in 2013, since then we've opened a dispensary where the bar used to be, moved into a bigger space next door and teamed up with our good friends of Outta Sight Pizza. We're excited to serve you some of the bes... more

Final Final

Lively neighborhood sports bar lures locals with pool tables, free popcorn & lots of big-screen TVs. more

Final Score Sports Bar

You can't get more neighborhood than the Final Score - seriously, all drinkers within a six-block radius make up the fervently loyal set of friendly regulars. With a super chill atmosphere and all the trappings of a sports bar, Final Score is exactly... more

Finnegans Wake

Finnegans continues to maintain the tradition of San Francisco's beloved neighborhood bars - all are welcome. Great Bloody Mary's. more

Fire & Brew

Quirky - food is ordered and paid separately from whatever you order from the bar.   Patio seating in back allows you to tuck away from the going ons of Fisherman's Warf.  There's a TV at the bar for sports.    Located right next... more

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