The Best Bars in Bay Area

The Elephant in the Room

A gathering place for music (every weekend), beer and friends. You'll also be able to enjoy the beer garden, football (with feet and hands) on the TV, food trucks, good wine, and good times. more

Typically rocking a parking lot full of Harleys and well-worn pickup trucks, The Escape is a haven for true blue boozers sporting work boots, chucks, chaps or anything that properly conveys their disinterest in everything white-collar. The divey digs... more

The European

There's nothing overly trendy or gimmicky about the European, just the timeless thrill of a finely made cocktail. HAPPY HOUR: DAILY from 5pm - 6pm more

The Family

The Family is a private club in San Francisco, California, formed in 1901 by newspapermen who left the Bohemian Club. The club maintains a clubhouse in the city as well as rural property 35 miles to the south in Woodside. An exclusive, invitation-on... more

The Fat Lady Restaurant

The Fat Lady Restaurant is known as one of Oakland's finest lunch and dinner houses, located in a restored 1884 Victorian just off Jack London Square. The Fat Lady also offers accommodations for a private and semi-private banquet rooms. more

The Fine Mousse

We are a sparkling wine and french fry bar with other offerings, including seven-spiced brussels sprouts to local cheeses to little gems salads. Everything pairs well with bubbly! Your time at The Fine Mousse will be a unique experience that i... more

The Fireside Lounge

The Fireside Lounge is a women-owned bar, offering a fun, friendly unpretentious environment with great music.  Every week we feature live music from a variety of local bands and up-and-coming musicians. Serving local beers and the finest cock... more

The Fishbowl

Good bartenders - Flat screens for Giants! 49'ers! Sharks! more

The Foundry

The Foundry SF, formerly known as Folsom Street Foundry, is a unique cocktail lounge, restaurant, and multi-purpose events space open four days a week in the heart of SoMa. more

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The Four Deuces

The Four Deuces is located in the heart of the Sunset district in San Francisco, and is a warm and welcoming neighborhood bar, with some strong Irish Roots! We have a beautiful back smoking patio, which is also great for sunning when the weather is... more

The Fourth Bore

Steps away from the Orinda Bart Station in the heart of Orinda Theater Square. The Fourth Bore Tap Room and Grill is home to 28 local craft beers and All-American Cuisine with a twist. more

The Function

Introducing The Function, a vibrant addition to the city's entertainment scene, where laughter reigns supreme and every night is a celebration of comedic brilliance. Situated in the heart of Mid-Market / Hayes Valley in San Francisco, this dynamic BL... more

The Garden Court at Palace Hotel

The Garden Court is spectacular, with its dome stained glass ceiling, shimmering crystal chandeliers, marble floors and a menu as elaborate as the gold leaf sconces and mirrored doors. The à la carte brunch highlights the unique, indigeno... more

The Garrett

1777 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell; 408.559.7930. A casual, family-friendly pizza-and-burger place with televised sports, beer on tap. The bar’s history stretches back to the 1970s, when in an earlier incarnation it hosted some notable regional m... more

The Golden Bull

The dive bar / music venue features a good sampling of local music. The bar features a good selection of local craft beers, has daily drink specials & freshly squeezed juices. Plus there's pinball, a pool table and a photo booth! more

The Good Hop

The Good Hop is your local craft beer bar and bottle shop located just north of Uptown in Oakland, California. We offer 16 constantly rotating, California focused beers on draft, and 400+ bottles and cans from your favorite independent breweries. We... more

The Goosetown Lounge

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Karaoke more

The Ha-Ra Club

Ha-Ra got its name from Hank and Ralph who opened the place up in 1947. Reserve Your Own Keg and Table! Great For Birthdays, Games or a Special Event! more

The Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Company

The Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Company, located in downtown Half Moon Bay, is a gourmet oasis for visitors and locals alike. Our wine store boasts a carefully crafted collection of boutique, family owned and rare wines as well as a number of the wor... more

The Halfway Club

At the heart of the Halfway Club is our love of Midwestern dives, neighborhood taverns and classic supper clubs. Our goal is to combine that warm, familiar feeling with design elements taken from years working in fine dining restaurants in San Franci... more

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The Hancock Room

The Hancock Room is a reservations-only cocktail lounge that brings early American history, politics & satire together with a cocktail menu focusing on classic & reinvented brandy, gin, rum, bourbon, rye & scotch-based cocktails like... more

The Hatch

Cocktails and Late Night Food, in the heart of downtown Oakland. more

The Hearth

Local neighborhood bar featuring 15 drafts, German beers, Pool Table, Dart Board and comfy surroundings. more

The Hemlock

The Hemlock is a hip, affordable event venue situated in Polk Gulch. The Hemlock can accomodate up to 250 guests, featuring cutting-edge technology in a stylish, intimate atmosphere. more

The Hi Dive

A great place to stop before (or after) a game at AT&T.    There's an outdoor seating area, basically right under the Bay Bridge. BAR OPEN UNTIL AT LEAST MIDNIGHT(ISH) & LATER ON THE WEEKENDS SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH AT 10AM-... more

The Homestead

Homestead is an institution; established in 1902. The neighborhood bar is all about community and the drinks. more

The Hop Grenade

Our taproom and bottle shop is an innovative and exciting space that brings a superior craft beer selection to you amid a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. Located on the park in Todos Santos Plaza, you will find The Hop Grenade to be a comfortable, fa... more

The Hub RWC

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, The Hub RWC is a local bar providing delicious beers on tap and hand-crafted cocktails that will keep you coming back. The bars hosts DJ nights & karaoke as well. The upstairs room is usually rented out for... more

The Huddle

The Huddle is located just off highway 880 (Mowery & Blacow), with plenty of parking right in front. No matter when you go, there is something happening for everyone. If you are an afternoon drinker, you can enjoy a few cocktails and strike up... more

The Hut

The Hut is like your grandma. She may not look pretty, but she is definitely well loved. Earthquakes fans can stop in for a pint before or after the game to check out this neighborhood favorite dive, also a party spot for Santa Clara University st... more

The International

Happy Hour:  4pm-8pm $2 drafts and well drinks Daily Drink Specials * jukebox * good people * hot bartenders * cool fish tank * free Pool Tues & Weds more

The Interval at Long Now

One-of-a-kind bar-cafe-museum-venue. If you've ever mused on the ultimate fate of humanity or been inspired by the megalithic ceremonial calendar-structure at Stonehenge, you'll feel a familiar twinge of recognition at The Interval at the Long Now... more

The Irish Bank

What can we say about Irish Bank that hasn't already been said... one of the best little alley pubs in SF to get a pint and a bite to eat. During the week, the after work scene can be a madhouse; filled with people in need of sud therapy after a d... more

The Irish Times

The Irish Times is one of the best Irish pubs and sports bars in the San Francisco area. Located right in the Financial District, we have great beers on tap, tasty food, and 10 TV's playing sports all the time! Happy Hour: 3pm-6pm / Monday - Frida... more

The Ivy Room

The Ivy Room is an East Bay landmark lounge. Come in any night of the week for the comfortable yet classy atmosphere, delicious drinks and free DJs. (There's never a cover charge.) Ivy Room originally opened in the 1940s, is a unique designer sty... more

The Junction Beer Garden and Bottle Shop

The Junction in Mill Valley is the hottest new music venue in Marin. more

The Knockout

The Knockout is an eclectic Outer-Mission bar with an impressive array of regional and international beers including 13 beers and rootbeer on tap. Drink specials include $2 Hamms, $5 Pimms and soda, and $6 pint-size Cuervo Gold Margaritas. Live mus... more

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