The Best Dive Bar in Mission

500 Club

Located on the corner of Guerrero and 17th Street, the 500 is an oasis from the trendiness of Valencia Street. Locals mix with resident hipsters, weekend slummers, and skate kids. Drinks and tunes from the stellar jukebox both flow all night long. Th... more

Blind Cat

A neighborhood dive that has a jukebox, pinball & good selection of beer & whiskey. more

Clooney's Pub

A kitchy neighborhood dive bar in a great area on Valencia. more

Delirium Bar

2022 marks our notorious dive bar's 20th anniversary! We open at 10am and also have fun events every night of the week except for Tuesdays. We boast the cheapest drinks in the area with fun specials such as our "Flavor of the Week Jell-O Shot." We us... more

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Kilowatt

Kilowatt made its name when it used to feature alternative rock, college, grunge, and punk music. But nowadays it's just a dive bar that caters to locals. It's a great stop on your bar-hopping adventures along 16th Street. more

Latin American Club

One of several Mission circuit bars which attracts a young, open-minded and festive crowd. The Latin serves hard liquor and tap beer only, with two people-watching window seats, a long bar, a pool table, and an array of deco kitchen tables for social... more

Lost Resort

Feeling a little lost? Yeah, we know. WE'RE OPEN, come over! Ahoy. Lost resort and it's beautiful back patio is a home away from home for all to join. Cocktails by Captain Brad and excellent complimentary bites from our kitchen make it a destinatio... more

Phone Booth

Old-timers, lesbians and hipsters alike frequent this tiny locale. Weekends get crowded but during all in all, it's a great dive. Stuart, of Broke-Ass Stuart fame, gives a wonderful ode to this classic watering hole - https://www.sfgate.com/bars... more

Pop's Bar

POP'S BAR, keeping you in good spirits since 1937. Pop's is a classic Mission dive bar. Good place to get an early drink - ie. before most have gotten their first cup of Joe. more

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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

The Homestead

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

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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