The Best Bars in Bay Area

Rancho Nicasio

Zagat calls Rancho Nicasio the "Buzzy hub for American fare & live music" and has this description: "A hell of a crowd looking to have a good time" puts on its "dancing boots" before heading to this "rustic" "old cowboy bar" in Nicasio where "quick,... more

Raven Bar & Lounge

Raven is a casual club / lounge where you can enjoy drinks and party with friends. more

Red Branch Cider Company (Rabbits Foot Meadery)

Some secrets are hard to give up, and Irish-born Michael Faul has created a cozy, laid-back, hidden pub. Everything is made with honey. Five ciders, five beers and five meads are always on tap. Ask for a flight of each or order a pint. The classic Ha... more

Red Stag Lounge

Be sure to do your vocal exercises before heading to the Red Stag. This strip-mall dive may be out in the middle of no-man's land - on West San Carlos, right before it becomes Stevens Creek - but you'd be hard pressed to find a South Bay bar that tak... more

Red's Place

Known by locals as the "Cheers" of Chinatown, Red's Place opened its doors in the early 1960s in a spot that has long been home to family businesses. more

Redi Room

The drinks are reasonably priced, which helps people loosen up for the pool table and dart board. Prime rib is only $11 on Tuesdays. -- Metro Bars & Clubs, June 16, 2010 more

Reed & Greenough

Reed & Greenough is an antique-looking gentleman's cocktail-ery in the Marina. Happy Hour: 5-7pm Tuesday - Friday & all night Sunday more

Reel & Brand

The Reel Fish Shop & Grill is a true, classic neighborhood eatery, serving sustainably caught fish and local meats at prices everyone can afford. more

Remy's

Hidden behind Amoeba music is this Berkeley gem.  Great selection of beers on tap, and cheap too! Mexican themed and a large latin american bottled beer selection. Make sure to check them out for taco tuesdays, all draught beers $3.00 and all ta... more

Remy's Nightclub

Renegades

Where Splash bleeds sequins and Tokyo Teas, Renegades courses with leather, Levi’s and hairy chests. Silicon Valley’s only bear bar may be a manly man’s world, but it boasts a wildly diverse range of regulars—lesbians, jocks,... more

Retro Junkie

Retro Junkie is an entertainment destination where geek meets chic, bringing 80's back to the future. Equipped with state-of-the art sound, lighting, plus a retro game room with arcade games, pinball alley, and pool tables, the venue provides an expe... more

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Revival Bar and Kitchen

Happy Hour: 4 pm - 6 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 3:30 - 6 Fridays Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cock... more

Richmond Republic Draught House

Great burgers. Happy Hour:   Mon - Fri  3PM-6PM  - As about joining the Mug Club Open mic:  1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month Free Wifi, Flat Screen TVs and a large Projection Screen - featuring local games, Private Room... more

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Rick & Roxy's

A new lounge concept by the folks who brought us Del Mar. more

Rickhouse

Yacht Rock at Rickhouse Bar Come sail away with the breezy hits of the 70's and 80's with one of San Francisco's finest craft cocktails. more

Rickshaw Stop

In January 2004, a little music venue threw open its doors on an unassuming stretch of Fell Street in San Francisco's Hayes Valley. Over the years, a slew of amazing bands have graced its stage, from rock icons like Jonathan Richman and the Undertone... more

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Rio Nido Roadhouse

Every weekend different bands roll into this eclectic wayside eatery and swim center, providing audiences with danceable music from the 30’s and 40’s, to the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, French funk, folk, rock ‘n roll, c... more

Rise Over Run

Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, our lush rooftop bar and solarium. Share a cocktail -- by local legend Danny Louie -- and small plates with friends around a firepit, or stargaze through the glass roof over... more

Ristorante Casa Nostra

Ristorante Casa Nostra is located in Ben Lomond, CA.  It has been described as "ristorante that fits heart, soul, and food into its time and place." Offering Panini's, pastas, and salads for lunch, and premium pastas with complimentary wines fo... more

Rite Spot Cafe

With lounge bars all the rage, the Rite Spot is the only one without the added attitude. While candles and white linen tablecloths may give the illusion of upscale, it's still really a dive at heart. Yummy Food Full Bar Live Music more

Roaming Goat

Casual wine bar featuring flavors and styles from the Mediterranean, California and beyond. Highlighting unique selections from Armenia and Georgia, the birthplace of viniculture. more

Rob Ben's

The lore of Beast Mode continues to grow with Marshawn Lynch's latest creation.   The name of his newest venture is a tribute to his friend, Robert Benjamin, who shot and killed down in 2007.   And that's just the beginning of Lynch's conne... more

Robberbaron

Come in, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine or beer. We celebrate the self-made heroes of San Francisco and Silicon Valley - the hardworking people that helped make San Francisco and the Bay Area so special. more

Roccapulco

For the dance enthusiasts we proudly present Salsa Lessons every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Nights! Our gracious and talented dance instructors will quickly get you going while the fantastic bands and DJ's play your favorite Latin & Tropical hit... more

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Rock Bar

Neighborhood bar building great cocktails, serving cold beer, and pouring fine wines. more

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Rock Bottom Brewery has a simply mission statement: always be about the beer. As one of the country's best known breweries, Rock Bottom has been open for twenty years and is now located in 37 different spots around the country. Each and every tank Ro... more

Rockets Nightclub

With dancing. Spinning '70s and '80s old school disco funk classics. more

Rocks Den

Rocks Den features quality cocktails, multiple big screen TVs and a pool table. We cater to our neighborhood patrons and folks who want to find a local bar with a no frill environment. more

Rockwell

Rockwell is a restaurant / lounge in Cow Hollow. The bar has TVs showing sports and after dinner, the tables are moved out and a big dance floor takes over. more

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Roe - Boutique Lounge & Nightclub

It’s the 100th anniversary of the infamous Bay to Breakers race and Essential Nightlife has partnered up with ZAZZLE, the official sponsor, to throw the most far out and radical race kick off party this side of Debbie Gibson’s lace glo... more

Rogue Ales Public House

The Southern-most outpost of the Rogue Nation opened in September 2003 at 673 Union Street in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The Rogue Ales Public House is located on the ground floor of a 100 year-old building at the intersection of Powel... more

Roka Akor

Roka Akor San Francisco offers the unparalleled combination of thoughtful design and contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine. The restaurant's name is derived from two words: RO and KA. The meaning of the first word is hearth, a gathering place where pe... more

Rooftop 25

A rooftop bar, lounge featuring great drinks and food in a wonderful outdoor setting - near Oracle Park. more

ROOH

The food at ROOH is an exhibition of the potential that Indian cuisine can be elevated to, with the ultimate aim of evoking new flavors, emotions & ideas. It is an amalgamation of the best of Californian produce, regional Indian flavors and modern g... more

Rookies Sports Lodge - Willow Glen

Few bars show such devotion to their regulars as Rookies—the ceiling is basically lined with personalized mugs waiting for their owners. In addition to more than a dozen TVs, a much-improved menu with very reasonably priced tacos and pizza make... more

Rookies Sports Lodge Downtown

Rookies Sports Lodge Downtown is located in the heart of Downtown in San Jose. As a family owned and operated restaurant and bar, we truly believe in giving our guests the best experience possible. We care about quality and consistency; We have, in f... more

Rooster T. Feathers

For over 30 years Rooster T. Feathers has brought the nation's best comics to the Sunnyvale stage. Stars of today such as Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Drew Carey have entertained thousands of Rooster's crowds. Today, Roosters... more

Rooster's Roadhouse

Alameda's Best Kept Secret Night Club • Live Bands • Bar Come and visit one of Alameda's hottest nightclubs, Rooster's Roadhouse. We offer lots of comfortable seating, a huge dance floor, a variety of live entertainment, and great food. Our menu... more

Rootstock

Located in Los Gatos’ historic downtown, Rootstock has a modern decor with mediterranean influences fits in with the coastal bay identity of our neighbors over the hill. Their knowledgeable staff and cleverly designed taste map on the menu will... more

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