The Best Bars in Bay Area

Ghost Town Brewing

Beer and games in a West Oakland taproom. Our beers are served at the finest craft beer-focused joints throughout Northern California. more

Located in the Hotel Bijou — just a half-block from the Powell Street BART station — Gibson combines elegant and exceptional cocktails with a thoughtful menu subtly influenced by smoke and live fire. The casual yet refined bar and restaur... more

Gilman Brewing Company - Berkeley

Gilman Brewing Company is housed in a former automotive shop, set with industrial textures, rustic wood furniture, with a rotating list of 13 different Gilman brews to choose from. We're known for our award-winning farmhouse style saisons, bold and r... more

Gilman Brewing Company - Daly City

Our Daly City Restaurant & Taproom is a newly renovated space, complete with a woodstone pizza oven, rustic interior details, and a shaded outdoor patio, with a list of fantastic Gilman brews to choose from. We're known for our award-winning farmhous... more

Gilman Brewing Company - Pleasanton

Gilman Brewing Company features craft cocktails, Detroit style pizza and the Gilman brew beers you know and love. With almost 40 years of brewing experience between them, founders Sean Wells and Tim Sellmeyer have found a common love for the nuanced,... more

Gilman Brewing Santa Cruz

Gilman Brewing Company brews beers with distinction for California craft beer fans while having loads of fun along the way. With almost 40 years of brewing experience between them, founders Sean Wells and Tim Sellmeyer have found a common love for th... more

Gilroy Sports Tavern

Ginger's Pagan House

Ginger's is the reincarnation of shuttered LGBT waterholes in San Francisco's Financial District. With Weekly Karaoke, Free Pool, Craft Cocktails, DJs and Drag Shows. more

Glen Park Station

If you're not from Glen Park, the Station is a cool little dive to stop in if you're ever exploring the Glen Park Canyon area. Mostly friendly locals catching up. Warriors, 49ers and Giants games shown. more

Gold Bar Distillery

Come by and taste our award winning whiskies while taking in the best skyline and sunset view of the city! Located inside of Treasure Island's historic administration building, this 1930s art deco inspired bar is the perfect place to relax and enj... more

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Gold Cane Cocktail Lounge

Long-standing casual bar with a back patio, pool, multiple televisions & a lounge area. more

Golden Gate Bar & Grill Tap Room

With the best beers, come the best games. The Golden Gate Tap Room houses two regulation shuffleboard tables, three SkeeBall games, two foosball tables, new and vintage arcade games, and pool tables reside in the two video platforms. And for the mode... more

Good Karma

Good Karma offers a bohemian escape from the city surroundings. Have a fresh IPA hard-to find beer and a flavorful, healthy meal to go with it. This eclectic, TV-free setting is a craft beer destination in downtown San jose, and it rotates selections... more

Goodtime Bar

A wine bar with very good snacks. more

Goose Looney's

38 N. Main St., Milpitas; 408.262.0199. A great place for karaoke on Wednesdays, Goose Looney’s digs deep in the musical past (well, OK, the ’60s and ’70s) for its Old School DJ nights. Beers go on special Mondays, followed by tequi... more

Goosetown Lounge

Few other bars take better care of their drinkers than San Jose's Goosetown Lounge, a modest hangout that packs its modest living room-esque confines on a regular basis. Heavy pours, friendly vibes, killer bartenders and a random assortment of entert... more

Gordon Biersch Brewery and Bottling Facility

In 1997, Gordon Biersch opened a state-of-the-art brewery and bottling facility in San Jose, CA in order to begin bottling and distributing its famed, German-style beers. Today, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is a brewing industry leader with 22 year... more

Grand Dell Saloon

1040 Dell Avenue, Campbell; 408.378.3970. The Grand Dell Saloon has quietly stepped into the blues scene, with a jam on Thursday and bands on Friday and Saturday. It’s already drawn a crowd of regulars and become known for a down-to-earth nei... more

Grand Hotel

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Grand Hotel is right in the middle of all the Business Action! With 125 rooms & suites, the Grand Hotel provides spacious accommodations and offer a wide range of amenities. Grand Hotel premier L... more

Grant & Green -- closed

* The classic bar / saloon that operated for over 50 years, Grant & Green, closed in 2023. The Grant & Green is a favorite local venue for up-and-coming music acts. They feature live music most nights, and cold beer. Really, what more could you wa... more

Greater Purpose Brewing Company

Drink tasty beer and support your community at the same time! We donate 30% to 60% of our profit to support local Santa Cruz charities and nonprofits. At our outdoor taproom, we scan temperatures at our entrance, require masks when not seated, hav... more

Green Sports Bar

Classic sports / Irish style bar with lots of TV's if you're in a social mood to catch anything really -- from golf to college football. There's much to like about Green's including the pool table, video game machines and Russian Hill / Cow Hollow pa... more

Gregory's Lounge

All-in-one bar. Gregory's is a neighborhood bar, lounge, club, and sports bar. It has multiple 60" LCD flat screens with Direct TV and state of the art digital lighting and sound system. A very chill and nice place to enjoy yourself throughout the... more

Griffo Distillery & Tasting Bar

We founded Griffo Distillery to create premium, small-batch spirits that showcase the beauty and bounty of Sonoma County. We're a family-run operation with an emphasis on high quality, California-grown ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship. Fro... more

Grill Spot

Specializing in all kinds of sneaky and exotic skewers, Grill Spot recently opened in the neighborhood and became an instant mecca of all things fried, grilled, and smothered in sauces. Don’t skip the takoyaki, which are delicious morsels of fr... more

Grillin' & Chillin' Alehouse

Eat well…Drink well!  Grillin & Chillin Alehouse is a friendly local establishment that caters to those who enjoy craft beers and local wines.  Sit down, relax and cheers to you! more

Grumpy's American Pub

Can't go wrong for those days you play tourist... start out with a yummy breakfast at Grumpy's before strolling along the Embarcadero. Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm. more

Guildhouse

Guildhouse is a unique entertainment destination, aimed at providing adult gamers with an elevated social and gaming experience. A community born of the desire to grab a drink, play, and socialize all in one. Guildhouse also functions as your local e... more

Haberdasher

The trip down the San Salvador St. stairs into this dimly lit, imitation speakeasy offers skilled bartenders mixing up pre-Prohibition cocktails. In order to maintain their quiet vibe, though, the doorman will only let in a limited number of people a... more

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a warm, friendly oceanfront restaurant and brew pub situated on Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, California. more

Halftime Sports Bar

You can find lots of TVs (10 flatscreens) and even board games to play at this downtown dig. There's also domino in full effect here, including chances to win some cash money. The atmosphere is also livened up with some DJ action during commercial br... more

Hamburger Mary's

Come for the Drag, Karaoke and drinks.    * Drag Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm * Karaoke in our Front Bar Fridays and Saturdays-just walk in * Drag Brunch on Saturdays at 11am, Sundays at 11am and 1:30pm Reservations are highly... more

Hangar Steak - SFO

Hotel guests and locals alike are drawn to Hangar Steak Restaurant - a modern American Steakhouse – with a subtle, welcoming glow and sleek, understated décor. The views are amazing during the day, but become exceptional at night with tw... more

Hanson Gallery and Tasting Room in Sausalito

Since 1985, Hanson Gallery and Tasting Room in Sausalito has featured the work of emerging and established artists for thirty years. The tasting room offers spectacular views of San Francisco. Patrons are encouraged to explore the extensive art coll... more

Hanson Sonoma Distillery

Where do we get our inspiration to make unique artisan craft spirits? From each one of us! As a family we have found our passion -- one might say obsession -- for making something truly unique that gives you the opportunity to choose something differ... more

Hardwood Bar & Smokehouse

Hardwood opened in 2017 with one goal in mind - to provide some good old-fashioned Bay Area hospitality the best way we know how - through food, drinks, and great vibes! The neighborhood bar features BBQ, craft beer, cocktails and more... more

Harlan Records

A great place to get a drink and listen to music. more

Harmonic Brewing

12 beers on tap. Snacks for sale. If you catch the Automat pop up, you'll be in luck, because they serve an amazing burger. Local & National sports on two 55" HDTVs. Kids, dogs, and outside food are welcome. more

Harmonic Brewing @ Thrive City

Visit our taproom at the home of the Golden State Warriors! Open to the public every Tuesday-Sunday, plus all Chase Center event days (open late), with Harmonic beer, local wine & cider, empanadas, crispy tacos & more. Enjoy expansive Bay views from... more

Harper & Rye

Harper & Rye is our ode to a neighborhood cocktail bar with an emphasis on love of family & our regulars. Harper & Rye is truly a labor of love… named after one of the owners' children with a nod to an infatuation with Rye Whiskey.... more

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