The Best Bars in Bay Area

Marlowe

Executive Chef, Jennifer Puccio created a menu of affordable, affable New American bistro favorites with unique and flavorful twists . Home to “the best burger in the Bay Area” according to the San Francisco Chronicle, Marlowe however "is... more

mars bar & restaurant

Mars Bar is the cozy south of market oasis now open 7 days a week where you can sit and enjoy the sunshine on their (heated!) outdoor garden patio or cozy up inside with the bartenders. Order great burgers and fresh salads for lunch or weekday happy... more

Martini Monkey

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Martinis more

Martins West

831 Main St., Redwood City; 650.366.4366. Pub fare comes into the 21st century, thanks to the cutting-edge cooking of chef Michael Dotson who adds a California twist to tradition fare. The bar is strong in Scotches, whiskeys and farmhouse ales. --... more

Martuni's

Great little bar scene for the Duboce Triangle / Upper Market area. Many evenings, the piano in the back room resonates with singing and music. The martini menu compels with inventive concoctions and twists on old- fashioned favorites, like a pear... more

Mauna Loa Club

The Mauna Loa Club, located in the Marina District is justifiably popular with the locals. It doesn't emanate a 'yuppie vibe' like the Balboa Café, but does exude its own individual charm and appeal. There's a section near the main bar for peo... more

McCarthy's Irish Bar

Local Irish bar with the best regulars around. We've partnered with our neighbor Franco's Latin Table to offer some appetizers. All of our seating is outdoors so please don't forget your masks and jackets before you swing by. We hope to see you soon! more

McGovern's Bar

A real Irish Pub serving Guinness, happy hour, coffee, comfy stools & mighty craic. Happy Hour! Mon-Fri from 5pm - 8pm $3.50 pints, $3.50 well more

McGrath’s

McKay's Taphouse

Family owned and operated, we have 16 beers on tap that feature micro brews for all types of beer drinkers.  For those who prefer wine, we have 4 Wine Taps that rotate a variety of Whites & Reds. We also feature a number of both California b... more

McNally's Irish Pub

Classic Irish pub - the oldest in Oakland - 1933, McNally's is consistently rated one of the best in the Bay Area. more

McTeague's Saloon

Happy Hour: M-F 12noon to 7pm Located in the heart of San Francisco, McTeague's is a modern day Barbary Coast saloon featuring local draft beers and stiff cocktails. more

Menconis

Merchants Saloon

Merchant's Saloon has changed itself into Merchant's Pantry during the pandemic. To meet requirements set forth during Covid, they must sell food to allow outdoor table seating. Call to find out what daily specials they have - (510) 465-8032. more

Merkado SF

Merkado is a tequila and mezcal-focused Mexican restaurant and open-air market in the heart of South Beach, one block from Oracle Ballpark, in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. Chef de Cuisine Lorenzo Cauich's menu, inspired by authentic Jalis... more

Mervyn's Lounge

As downtown Mountain View becomes increasingly gentrified by the tech elite, it’s nice to know there is still a place you can tie one on for cheap. Hidden away in a small alleyway, just off of Castro Street, Mervyn’s is just a short walk... more

Mexico Lindo Restaurant

Boasting authentic Mexican cuisine and potent margaritas, Mexico Lindo Restaurant and Cantina satisfies cravings for home-cooked south of the border fare. The restaurant's décor matches the down-home fare and although somewhat simple, both the... more

Mezcalito

Neighborhood craft cocktail bar with Mezcal and Tequila spirits. Two Happy Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-6:30pm / Thursday-Saturday 10pm-11pm The Food Embracing the "piña" — heart of Oaxaca in Spirits and Small Plates, a modern Mexi... more

Miami Beach Club

Lots of DJ action keeps the dance floor busy. The club serves the South Bay's Latin salsa scene, and offers free lessons. -- Metro Bars & Clubs, June 16, 2010 2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Latin/Salsa Cl... more

Midnight Sun

There are probably more risqué interpretations of the name 'Midnight Sun,' but for the more discreet barfly, it ostensibly refers to the large screen televisions that hang at either side of the bar. more

Mikkeller Bar SF

Located on the ground floor of a 1907 Victorian building at 34 Mason Street San Francisco. Conveniently located in LoMa (Lower Mason) 1 block from Powell BART station and two blocks from Union Square. We feature 40 taps from the best breweries in... more

Millay

Millay is a neighborhood sake + wine bottle shop and bar. We sell what we like to drink and we like to drink wines farmed organically, made by good people that use the least amount of intervention to make the wines. more

Milo Lounge SF

Milo Lounge embodies a fun evening of drinking, singing, and dancing with friends, coworkers.  The lounge area boasts comfortable seating with bartender and waitress serving and a private room for group karaoke partying. more

Mimosa Champagne Lounge

Mimosa Champagne Lounge is the Bay Area’s premier point of destination in the heart of Oakland’s Uptown District for those looking for an unforgettable experience. Mimosa is located in the historic Packard Lofts building directly across t... more

Mini Bar SF

Great little neighborhood bar.   Nice little nugget, they serve up Russian River's Pliny the Elder. more

Mission Bar

"Bar" in red block letters, bluntly marks Mission Bar at 23rd and Mission St. This minimalism also pervades the interior where practically bare walls, one very long mirror, and scant lighting create a rather undively surrealness. The $2.75 price for... more

Mission Creek Brewing Company

This brewery attached to the Whole Foods feels like a vacation. Munch and swig the amber hued goodness outside in the sunshine and people-watch the city from the upstairs brewery. Twenty taps of local craft beer rotate. Four beers, deeply aromatic an... more

Mission Hill Saloon

A local dive bar in the Mission - near SF General. more

Mission Rock

Bring your sunglasses, because Mission Rock Resort is San Francisco's destination for fun in the sun, our vibe is casual and our food is phenomenal. And now it's in the center of San Francisco's game day neighborhood. Outdoor patios are equipped with... more

Missouri Lounge Cafe

The bar, opened in 1953, is one of the last of the great dives on San Pablo Avenue. The vibe is relaxed and hip.  Great place. DJs every evening from 10pm till 2am.   A west Berkeley favorite.  Bar food served 12noon - 1am. more

Mister Jiu's

Mister Jiu's is a contemporary Chinese American restaurant and bar located in a historic Chinatown building which previously housed the iconic Four Seas and Hang Far Low restaurants. Mister Jiu's opens with a five-course set-price menu, whose d... more

Mixiote

Mixiote is a small run family business based in San Francisco. Mixiote captures the flavors of Mexico in a very unique way that is rarely found in other types of Mexican food. The technique of marinating the selected protein or vegetables in our guaj... more

MKT at the Four Seasons Hotel

The striking “urban chic” destination offers the finest California grown steaks, small plate communal dining, and handcrafted cocktails. MKT offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, as well as room service and catering for the... more

Moby Dick

Moby Dick has steadily evolved over the years from a divey neighborhood watering hole to a busy, more tourist-friendly Castro gay bar. - digitalcity.com Drink Specials -------------- sunday - beer bust (3 to 8 pm), $3 bloody marys, and 2 for 1 froz... more

Modern China Cafe

Asian Fusion Cuisine, homemade Dim Sum, Craft Cocktails, patio dining, Live Jazz in the Creek Saturdays through September featuring Audiobraille more

Modernist

Modernist is a Private Social Club with an molecular cocktail program. The club only uses premium spirits and homemade unique ingredients and botanicals. Our cocktails are made by cocktail chefs led by famed bar chef Carlo Splendorini. Each evening... more

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