The Best Dive Bar in San Francisco

Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen

Established in 1950, The Tempest is a historic bar that sits adjacent to the San Francisco Chronicle building and has been a watering hole for local journalists, bike messengers, the after-work crowd and locals for decades. The Tempest is also hom... more

The Fishbowl

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

The Homestead

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

A newly renovated Bar with Outdoor Beer Garden near San Francisco State University. Cheap drinks and hookahs. Large outdoor patio. more

The Riptide

The Riptide, built in 1941, has the look and feel of a small town lodge and is labeled as San Francisco's Tahoe by the Sea. In addition to rustic brick flooring and high ceilings, the original knotty pine walls and raging fireplace add warmth you can... more

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The Saloon

There can be little doubt that The Saloon, at 1232 Grant Street in North Beach, is one of the top blues bars in the City. Make that the state. Make that the world. Make the scene with music every night with two bands on Fridays and weekends. The tale... more

The Silver Spur

A good mix of mostly regulars float through the low-key watering hole for a drink or more. more

The Uptown

You could easily stroll by the signless Uptown on 17th and Capp and have no idea that you're overlooking one of the coolest Mission dives. The jukebox pumps out new wave, punk, jazz, classic rock, country, and hip-hop, so all kinds of people can get... more

Thee Parkside

Without doubt a welcome addition to the music scene (Friday night's BudgetRock garage music for a measly $3 and Sunday's free Oyster BBQ shows being the buzz draw)... it's most likely the unpretentious atmosphere that comes with the joint's happy, in... more

Toronado

Happy Hour: $2.50 pints (most beers) 11:30am to 6pm daily. Over 40 great beers on tap at any given time! more

Trax

$2 beers on Tuesdays.   From 1940 until today, having a good time is still the same at Trax on Haight. more

Wild Side West

With a saloon-style atmosphere and a solo pool table, locals gather here for beers and conversations.   Don't forget about the garden which is a true delight. Opened in 1962 by out and proud lesbians, Pat Ramseyer and Nancy White, every night... more

Zeitgeist

Traditionally voted SF's best Biker Bar, home of all things two-wheeled. Enjoy microbrews on tap, lush beer garden, and underground rock atmosphere. Hangovers installed and serviced. We love the open feel of the ;picnic tables where everybody ga... more

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