The Best Bars in Bay Area

Annie O's Music Hall

Live music, comedy and events! Full bar and local beers on tap. Karaoke nights on Thursdays. Located right on the corner of 5th St at Historic Railroad Square, Annie O’s Music Hall is the perfect location to host your private party or event... more

Antone's Cocktail Lounge

Antone's has been a family run business for years, continuing to be the greatest local dive bar in San Mateo. more

Anu

A city-centre destination on the edge, casual yet stylish, laid-back yet vibrant, and totally unexpected. Anú is the venue of choice for San Francisco's after-work and late-night scene. Anú provides the perfect excuse to leave behind th... more

Apple Jack's Bar

Apple Jacks is an old soul trapped in an even older log cabin. Where drinking your beer and making conversation with the person on the barstool next to you is favored over taking a picture of it and putting it on Instagram. more

April Jean

April Jean, in the heart of North Beach, is naned after the mothers of the two owners. The bar is a great place to hang out and drink delicious cocktails. more

Aqui Cal Mex Grill

Aqui excels in contrasts: Swill margaritas with health-conscious vegetarian exotica; pair fresh juices with meat-packed burritos. The ambiance is chi-chi, yet you serve yourself. Casual. Beer, margaritas. ------------------- Three words: Industrial... more

Aqui Cal-Mex Grill

Aqui Cal-Mex Grill has a special place in the hearts of South Bay margarita lovers and fans of cheap food. With options ranging from innovative top shelf concoctions to the signature Industrial Strength Margarita, this San Jose local bar and restaura... more

Aquitaine Wine Bistro

Welcome to Aquitaine Wine Bistro, inspired by the cuisine and wines of Gascony.   Come and enjoy Southwest France in an exquisitely comfortable setting. Aquitaine offers a large retail selection of wines at 30% off the list price that represent... more

Arcana

Plant Shop - Wine Bar - Entertainment Venue Plant Shop Hours: Wed-Sat 11 am - Midnight Wine Bar Opens at 5:30 pm NEW SUNDAY HOURS Plant Shop 11 am - 9 pm Wine Bar Opens at 2 pm Arcana is a source of help and comfort to the neighborhood, fam... more

Archive Bar & Kitchen

Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm It's current rendition, Archive Bar & Kitchen, was established in 2013. The menu is designed with sharing and socializing in mind, and our focus is on freshness in both food and cocktail creation. Draft and bottled beers are... more

Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go

We serve artisanal sandwiches, salads, beverages and desserts. Wines by the glass/bottle are available to our patrons from our neighbor, Arlequin Wine Merchant. more

Arlequin Wine Merchant

Arlequin Wine Merchant is a specialty wine store featuring an extensive, selection of premium wines from around the world. Whether you are seeking a bargain for your burger, a special wine for a special meal or occasion, a quality gift, or filling yo... more

ART BAR

Happy hour on Thursday's from 5-10pm. Art, fashion, film, technology, food and music in the Temple SF and Mirus Gallery building. more

Arthur Macs

We're located in Oakland, just off the MacArthur Bart station. Our outdoor beer garden has a retractable roof to provide sun on warm days and warmth on the cold ones. We also have fire pits and heat lamps to keep you cozy. We have a daily rotating li... more

Asia SF - closed

AsianSF has now closed, but you can stay up to date on any special events they might have by following them at https://www.instagram.com/officialasiasf/ . ~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to AsiaSF -- the renowned restaurant and nightclub located in the heart... more

Asiento

Asiento has been a neighborhood bar and staple in the community for 12 years (est 2010). After the pandemic, we decided to do a pop up as Madam Racecar to try out some different things. We are back to Asiento now! We have taken the best from the po... more

Attic

Our cuisine is a modern interpretation of dishes from Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Korea, and more. We strive to use local and sustainable ingredients and always stay true to the cultural identities of each region we un... more

ATwater Tavern

Inspired by legendary San Francisco classics like cioppino, steamed mussels and other seafood dishes, along with meats cooked over a wood fired Santa Maria grill.  ATwater showcases the best quality ingredients we can source from nearby farms, r... more

AU Lounge

Au Lounge offers great ambiance and atmosphere with the best cocktails in town and a variety of interesting art work on our 15 ft. high walls. The art pieces feature new artists every month. We feature various types of music - Reggae, Soul, Afrobe... more

Audio SF

With a nod to the past but an eye to the future, Audio Discotech combines state of the art lighting and sound with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of a '70s Cadillac. Designed for dancing, Audio features a Funktion One sound system, a centrally located... more

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Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Aunt Charlie's, a classic of sleazy downtown glamour. This stall-size bar is where it's at for the underground club kids of today, but it also attracts enough unique Tenderloin locals and curious. Schedule -------- Tuesday Suicide Tuesday High Fa... more

Awaken Cafe

The mission of Awaken Cafe is to bring people together and launch movements.   Live music venue, espresso bar, craft beer & wine bar and organic restaurant in downtown Oakland. Happy Hours weekdays from 4pm - 7pm. more

Ayala Restaurant

Ayala is a modern, convivial restaurant inspired by the seafood of Coastal California, showcasing a raw bar, a selection of lightly dressed seafood, as well as creative small plates and takes on classics. The cocktail and martini program, curated... more

Azucar Latin Restaurant & Lounge

Azúcar Latin Restaurant and Mojito Bar - 2011 Winners of Best of Silicon Valley for Latin Cuisine, Mojitos & Latin venue!! A Happy Hour Hot Spot & Popular San Jose nightspot. Experience a taste of Latin America in the heart o... more

Azucar Lounge

Azúcar Lounge is San Francisco's SOMA district destination for fresh, handcrafted cocktails and Mexican Street food.  We are a cocktail lounge, restaurant & bar and are open 7 days a week, with our kitchen closing every night one hour... more

B Street Station

B Street Station has an ambience unique to San Mateo for people to gather and indulge in a selection of classic cocktails in a classy, casual environment. in the heart of downtown San Mateo. more

B-Side

B-Side, situated in the beautiful SFJAZZ Center, is a full service restaurant and bar in a lounge-like ambiance.  In a space filled with warm walnut and plush leather couches, our guests will enjoy vibrant food and drinks. more

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Baba's House

We are a couple of Atypical Asian American kids here to satisfy your munchies. We carry a curation of Asian snacks from our childhood, unique international snacks and AAPI/POC owned brands and products. We keep our munchies selection fresh be sure t... more

Baby Blues BBQ

Baby Blues BBQ features Southern-inspired BBQ. Baby Blues is known for unique sauces, juicy brisket and craft beer. Loosen your belts: We're here to stuff you silly with true BBQ deliciousness. Enjoy some good ol' Southern hospitality from our cr... more

Bacchus Wine Bar

Small means super intimate, in a good way, when describing shoe-box sized Bacchus Wine and Sake Bar (1954 Hyde at Union), a classy Russian Hill lair. It's not spacious, but what it lacks in space, it more than makes up for in style and atmosphere. Ou... more

Baci Cafe & Wine Bar

Baci (which means "Kisses") invites you to enjoy its fine regional Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Baci is unique due to it's character, quality, affordability, superior Italian cuisine & extensive wine list. Locals and tourists alike have di... more

Back Bar

Happy Hour Everyday 5-9p!  Come join us for a coctail and a cigar on our massive outdoor patio!  Comfy seating, very friendly environment and the best bartenders in town!  Reggae Thursdays (Reggae and 90s rock), $2 2sdays ($2 wells!!),... more

Back Bar

Back Bar, a 130-person live music venue, occupies the back portion of what used to be the Cactus Club, which left a void in the local rock scene when it shuttered its doors more than a decade ago. “We’re really excited to start bringing... more

Badlands

A great place to pick up men, especially on Sunday afternoons when gay men gather to see and be seen. Cheap beers, pool tables and western decor add the right touches to the dimly lit Badlands where every night is an adventure. Drink specials until... more

BAIA

Baia is Matthew Kenney's new plant-based restaurant concept focused on Italian-inspired cuisine in an elegant, upscale capacity. The identity of Baia exists at the intersection of opulence and approachability; the menu will offer a selection of inno... more

Balboa Cafe

Established in 1913 (making it one of the oldest saloons in San Francisco), Balboa Cafe bar and interior decor remain relatively untouched, retaining the magic of times gone by, while the menu offers both tried & true favorites and savory new dis... more

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