The Best Bars in Bay Area

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

Moe's Alley

Moe's Alley features live music with top national performers from Chicago, New York, California, Texas, New Orleans and more. Patio BBQ - Live Music - Full Bar / Open from 4pm - 2am on Show Days Shows are 21+.  Online pre-sale ends midni... more

Mojo Lounge

Bands play Thursdays-Saturdays, leaning in the direction of bar blues. The décor runs to the retro-whimsical with an old-fashioned jukebox and ’50s cocktail-glass graphics. more

Molly MaGee's Irish Pub

Molly MaGee's Irish Pub provides an authentic Irish pub environement in downtown Mountain View. A full menu is offered every night, along with regular drink specials. DJs mix a variety of formats for dancing Thursday through Saturday. more

Molotov's

A great little dive bar perfect for the neighborhood. more

MoMo's Walnut Creek

MoMo’s Walnut Creek opened in 2017 and offers a unique ambiance and menu in a vibrant trading area. Our constant attention to detail, emphasis on quality, consistency and hospitality are the proven ingredients to our customer’s satisfacti... more

Monaghan's Bar

You out in the Marina and just want a no frills bar to drink a beer and watch a game?    more

Monarch

Welcome to Monarch, the throne of San Francisco's nightlife dynasty. This radically remodeled bi-level bar and nightclub located on the edge of SOMA encapsulates the shared vision of four deeply rooted industry veterans: Om Records label owner and fo... more

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Monroe

Monroe the embodiment of old Hollywood glamour and modern artistic creativity. An upscale lounge experience infused with the classic taste of yesterday. The perfect escape following a long day, Monroe offers a variety of bites, cocktails, beer and wi... more

Monte Carlo Night Club

An exquisite and unforgettable evening filled with live entertainment, dancing and good times. more

Monte Cristo Social Club

Founded in 1928, The Monte Cristo Club is one of the oldest, continuously operating private Italian social clubs in San Francisco. Throughout its history the Club has emphasized fellowship and traditional Italian cuisine. more

Moongate Lounge

Join us for a cocktail and bar snacks in Moongate Lounge, located on the top floor above Mister Jiu's. more

Morgan Hill Cigar Company

The Morgan Hill Cigar Company is a Morgan Hill and Bay Area destination for finding fine cigars and fine wine -- and enjoying them both on site with friends at our popular and friendly wine and cigar bar. We have dozens of popular cigar brands, along... more

Morgan's Bar & Lounge

For a truly sophisticated night out, choose Morgan's Bar & Lounge at the Berkeley City Club. We serve a wide range of drinks and cocktails for you to enjoy. Imagine sipping on a martini while surrounded by the stunning architecture that has made the... more

Moseley's

Jonny Moseley (local Olympic Gold Medal winner and Karen Goldberg creator of Playa, Tamalpie Pizzeria, and most recently Moseley’s Sports Bar) join together to bring Marin its first Sports Bar! We have a state of the art audio visual system, 12 larg... more

Moss Landing Inn

The Moss Landing Inn is a great get away and stop for drinking, listening to music and hanging out with friends. Happy Hour is Monday - Thursday, from 1 to 3pm. more

Mosto

Mosto focuses on mainly small bar bites (at a soft opening, they offered two really tasty tacos: the Al Pastor, featuring pork and pineapple and the De Nopal, filled with veggies), but the real draw is the extensive tequila and mezcal list. There are... more

Mothership

Mothership takes over for Virgil's Sea Room. The bar features a great patio are, nice cocktails and a friendly environment in the Mid-Mission neighborhood; next door to El Rio. more

Motif Resturant & Lounge

With two levels of dance floors (and bars) and a pristine ambience, Motif offers a mix of house, EDM and hip-hop, with the occasional live rapper performing. They have nights for the 18-and-over crowd twice a month (on Thursdays) and regular appea... more

MOTIV

MOTIV is a club in Santa Cruz, Ca. committed to promoting an inspired culture; emerging trends & talent, art, fresh food & an energetic atmosphere. Voted SC's #1 nightclub for the last three years!. more

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