The Best Bars in Bay Area

Spancky's

A classic dive that features quality live music. Cash only. more

Spanky's

TV's to watch the games, pool tables and decent drinks. more

Spats Berkeley

Spats serves up cold beer, tasty cocktails, and new American pub food.  more

Legit since 1997, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been making quality craft beer in San Francisco from the underground to the masses. Plenty of parking available, Speakeasy is also easily accessible by the 44, 19, and T-Third Muni. Cyclists, take the... more

Specs Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

Spec's is a North Beach institution. Good bar scene. Crowded on weekend evenings. ------- Spec's can be easily overlooked, so look for 250 Columbus, and knock on the yellow door to your left. Nearby landmarks include City Lights Bookstore and... more

Speisekammer

There is a word in the German language that has no counterpart in English:Gemutlichkeit. It connotes a combination of comfort, friendship, and the general sentiment of being completely at ease with yourself and your surroundings. Speisekammer... more

SPiN San Francisco

SPiN, the original ping pong social club merging sport, design and art, founded in NYC, is bringing their balls to the Bay! 12,000 sq ft of ping pong with 17 tables, a private VIP lounge, a full restaurant and a unique San Francisco cocktail program.... more

Spirit Works Distillery

Like their unique Sloe Gin, husband and wife team, Timo and Ashby Marshall bring a combination of traditional British legacy and innovative West Coast style to Spirit Works Distillery. We control the production of our Spirits from grain to glass, ens... more

Splash

Two dance floors, a throbbing crush of bodies, sputtering laser lights, neon drinks and a ton of TV monitors make a weekend visit to Splash a rush of sensory overload. But San Jose’s preeminent gay nightclub, the colorful cornerstone of Fountai... more

Spoonbar

Spoonbar’s market-driven menu might best be described as contemporary American fare that’s creatively crafted, yet unassumingly approachable. more

Sports Page

More than 24 local and international beers on tap, $10 pitchers and two big-screen televisions tuned into notable sports events. The Sports Page has a small sports arena of its own: a beach-style volleyball court. There are live-music performances o... more

Sporty's Bikini Bar

Sporty’s has a laid-back vibe as a hole-in-the-wall bikini/sports bar located in a Sunnyvale strip mall. It offers a full bar but no food, but patrons can usually bring in their own. They’ve got bikini-clad go-go dancers but the emphasis... more

St. James Gate

Stop by St. James Gate for a fun atmosphere, incredible food, charming bartenders, billiards, ping pong, and an impressive selection of beer, wine, classic and modern cocktails. We serve 100% all natural grass-fed Black Angus beef from cattle that a... more

St. John's Bar & Grill

St. John's Bar & Grill is home of the "Best Burgers in Silicon Valley" and has served the "Valley" for over 40 years. Famous not only for the best burgers, but also the best Philly cheesesteaks, fresh charbroiled chicken sandwiches, entree sized... more

Standard Deviant Brewing

A beautiful new craft beer spot, run by a veterans of the SF beer / bar scene. These guys really love beer. more

Stanford Court Bar & Lounge

This casual spot on Nob Hill offers creative fare and brews you'll want to bring home. Equal parts brewery, distillery, and gastropub; the bold menu is designed to be "libation friendly" and shareable, broken up into "Heads," "Hearts" and "Tails," of... more

Stanley's Sports Bar

Located in the heart of San Jose inside the Sharks Ice serving  beer, wine & soda, food including pizza, sandwiches, appetizers. Sharks Ice also provides group event with catering packages. Stanley's Sports Bar caters to the downtown San... more

Starlight Wine Bar

Mar 22 at 7, dinner with Bob Appleby of Atascadero Creek. more

Starline Social Club

The Starline Social Club will be closing at the end of 2022. Our buddy Stuart breaks down the sad news - https://brokeassstuart.com/2022/12/19/oaklands-starline-social-club-is-closing/ . Here's hoping that an evenutal new owner will be able to cont... more

Starlite

Everyone has a story at Starlite. With close to a century of splashy cocktails and shared stories within its walls, Starlite shines as a historic and revered San Francisco establishment. A host to the most lively of parties, impresarios, and celebrit... more

Station 1870

A modern and relaxing Wine Bar located in Historic Railroad Square of Santa Rosa. All wines sold by the glass and by the bottle by Fritz Cellars. more

Stationhouse Cafe

FEATURING LOCAL FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD, FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC AND OUTDOOR SEATING IN OUR LUSH GARDEN PATIO Serving Locally Sourced + Organic Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Everyone’s favorite stop in Point Reyes - since 1974. more

Stay Gold

Happy Hour 4-6pm Weekdays Stay Gold Deli is an Italian-American Deli counter, Central Texas BBQ spot, grocer, restaurant, coffee shop, market, arcade, and beer garden. We offer a variety of specialty items, ranging from smoked meats to house-made... more

Steep Brew

If you like beer, try it out. It's worth a pint. Steep Brew won't replace your favorite watering hole but they have a decent beer selection and the treats are tasty. The cafe is fine for the morning, off-beer hours as well. People looking for a mo... more

Steff's Bar

Steff's Bar is casual sports bar next to Eddie Rickenbacker's. Grab a stool, a beer and hang out. Shoot pool, play a video game, throw some darts or watch a game on one of our tv's. We serve sandwiches, hot dogs and corn dogs and other munchies... more

Steins

Nothing fancy, but a cool, family-run German Restaurant / sports bar where you can get a good sausage and choose a decent German beer; plus other traditional American items like burgers and chili.   Kid / famly friendly too. more

Steins Beer Garden

This 12,000-square-foot beer garden serves import and craft brews alongside high-end American bar food. The beer list extends to unique craft brews and includes fruitier fare as well: Floris Apple Ale and Fruli Strawberry. For the beer-averse (even... more

Stephen & Walker Winery - Tasting Room

We are open daily from 11am to 7pm, with our tasting room in downtown Healdsburg, just off the plaza. Come visit with us, taste our cult wines and savor the flavors of our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey Pinot Noir, Dry Creek Zinfande... more

Stephens Green

A fully loaded bar containing all the necessary brews and a food menu containing all the right pub foods? Check. A killer happy hour and 10 TVs for sports? Check and check. A two-level dance floor, laser light show and themed dance nights? Check, che... more

Stockton Bridge Grille

Enjoy Stockton Bridge Grille's Triple Play of simply spectacular ocean/beach views, delicious food and friendly service. A long time local favorite, Stockton Bridge Grille has been delighting patrons since 1985. From the intimacy of dinner for... more

Stookey's Blue Room

Stookey's Blue Room is next door to Stookey's Club Moderne! With our physical expansion also comes an expansion of our entertainment programming: Stookey's is moving beyond the music and art of the 1930s-40s era of Club Moderne, to showcase the decad... more

Stookey's Club Moderne

Club Moderne reflects the period following the end of the SpeakEasy era - during which both men and women could imbibe openly and unabashedly. The design inspiration for Stookey's Club Moderne engages a fascination with the aesthetic of the 1930s an... more

Stout Brothers Irish Pub and Restaurant

Stout Brothers Irish Pub and Restaurant is located on 4th street, right in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. We have one of the largest selections of Whiskey around, over 20 taps and the Best Pub Food in town!   Relaxed and family friendly with... more

Stratos Night Club

Something Different in San Francisco Stratos Night Club is a Music Venue for all with the Salsa,TOP20, Meregue, Bachata, Reggeaton, and Latin Rhthyms from around around the world. Currently open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday @ 9pm. LADIES ARE F... more

Strike Brewing Company

Named in homage to its two brewers—both former baseball pitchers—Strike is a tucked-away taproom and brewery just outside of downtown San Jose. Within walking distance to the major sports venues, the casual tap room has a few large tables... more

Stumptown Brewery

Between Korbel winery and the town of Guerneville on River Road, Stumptown brews a few of there own (most notably Rat Bastard Pale Ale) but also carry a selection of other locally brewed beers, a full bar.  The kitchen specializes in slow smoked... more

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