The Best Bars in North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Vanity Gentlemen's Club

Vanity's aim is to create a hospitality-focused adult club experience; with amenities including VIP concierge services, 2 levels of bottle service tables, a massive sound & lighting system, world-renowned DJs, dancers, live performers, and eye-catchi... more

Larry Flynt's Hustler Club

Come visit our beautiful World Famous Hustler Honey's! Our VIP Champagne rooms and bottle service tables feature top shelve spirits and premium Champagne. You'll love our delicious menu and best of all the kitchen is always open late! Hustler Ho... more

Condor Club

Condor Club - Since 1964, The original historic topless gentlemans? club located in World Famous North Beach in San Francisco. The Condor became the birthplace of the world's first topless & bottomless entertainment. The club starred Carol Doda wh... more

15 Romolo

A North Beach classic since 1998, 15 Romolo serves “delicious, not precious” artisanal cocktails and a locally sourced menu of bar plates inspired by carnival fare in a softly masculine atmosphere appointed with button-tufted almond color... more

Bimbo's 365 Club

Bimbo's is one of the most intimate concert halls in the city.  The plush curtains, to the seating lend an aire of soffistication to the place; plus the musical acts that come through are usually first rate.   Here's a good read about how B... more

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Bodega

Everything we serve is carefully considered. Quality over quantity. Always. more

Chief Sullivan's

Named after revered San Francisco fire chief Dennis Sullivan, who served during the great 1906 earthquake. We offer quality and accessible cocktails, beer and wine. We also are a great location for hosting an event or watching your favorite local spo... more

Church Key

12 Taps and ~70 bottles of small-batch craft beers in regular rotation.  Church Key is a great, low-key place to get a drink and hang out with friends. more

Cigar Bar & Grill

The Cigar Bar & Grill offers an atmosphere low on pretension and high on relaxation. We offer an excellent selection of cigars, wines and spirits. Inside, relax in our rustic environment, featuring welcoming leather couches, low lighting and wooden t... more

Columbus Cafe

Welcome to the original Columbus Cafe, a historic parlor located in the center of San Francisco's North Beach District at 562 Green Street. Established in 1936 to serve the waterfront’s Longshoremen the Columbus Café has been a long stan... more

Devil's Acre

Happy Hour - Mon-Sat until 7pm, all night on Sunday!  In The Devil's Acre we pay tribute to the Barbary Coast era of the 1850's to the early 1900's.  Step inside to sample a time when the difference between a saloon keeper and pharmacis... more

Grant & Green

The Grant & Green is a favorite local venue for up-and-coming music acts. They feature live music most nights, and cold beer. Really, what more could you want in a dive? Oh yeah, a 5 hour happy hour from 4 to 9 Mon - Fri. $1 Black Star lager, $2... more

Hawaii West

This is only a halfhearted attempt at a tiki bar, with a small handful of tiki-god statuettes and a flimsy palm tree reflecting its entire efforts. The froufrou, tropical-themed drinks normally associated with the motif are missing, replaced by a han... more

Holy Craft Brewery

We want to define how beer should be brewed, with quality ingredients, carefully designed recipes and with the utmost care and attention. We're going to change the way connoisseurs and casual drinkers appreciate beer. more

Hungry I

Hungry I was once an adult strip club, but it's now a bar / lounge; with a Karaoke night every Thursday. A classic venue has returned to Broadway / Columbus nightlife hub. more

Kennedy's Irish Pub & Indian Curry House

Welcome to Kennedy's Irish Pub and Curry house, the #1 Irish Pub in San Francisco! We were voted the best Indian Cuisine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Happy Hour: 5pm - 7pm more

Keys Jazz Bistro

Keys Jazz Bistro or "Keys" will present music and dinner four nights a week with two sets and two seatings, and with three sets on Fridays and Saturdays. A casual seasonal dining menu with signature cocktails and non-alcoholic creations will support... more

La Trappe Cafe

La Trappe Cafe & Trappist Lounge Serving Belgian Cuisine 19 Beers on Tap 250+ Bottles Available more

Le Petit Paris 75

Taking over the classic space once occupied by Noc Noc on Broadway, Le Petit Paris has a lounge area great for dates or birthday parties or if you want come enjoy a soccer game or a classic movies the bar or the high top tables are the good spot for... more

Lillie Coit's

The former Washington Square Bar & Grill has been transformed into a friendly, casual cocktail lounge. more

LUV SF

As the newest and the most anticipated nightclub in San Francisco, LUV has delivered a breakthrough experience to the San Francisco nightlife scene. Whether you are a dance junkie, an avid party goer, or an occasional clubber; we have everything you... more

Maggie McGarry's

Maggie McGarry's occupies the old Lost and Found location. It's been spruced up from those 'dive bar' days but there's still a lot to like. The drink prices are reasonable and the TV will probably be on following the football happenings in Euro... more

Magnet Lounge

Magnet is a new little hot spot in the middle of North Beach. This sexy lounge is a warm and inviting place to bring a date or socialize with friends. Di's spin a range of hip-hop to down tempo nightly. The deep red and blue lights blend perfect... more

Maritime Wine Tasting

Since 2008 we've been importing wines from around the world and making wine in our home state of California. Now, we are delighted to offer you tastes, flights and the opportunity to purchase bottles and cases from our entire collection of thoughtful... more

Monroe

Monroe the embodiment of old Hollywood glamour and modern artistic creativity. An upscale lounge experience infused with the classic taste of yesterday. The perfect escape following a long day, Monroe offers a variety of bites, cocktails, beer and wi... more

Presitge Social Club

Private Space where co-working, leisure & social interaction come together. Membership, private & corporate events. Members get exclusive access & perks. We promise you a great time full of entertainment, delicious food, and a stocked bar. Whether yo... more

Rogue Ales Public House

The Southern-most outpost of the Rogue Nation opened in September 2003 at 673 Union Street in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The Rogue Ales Public House is located on the ground floor of a 100 year-old building at the intersection of Powel... more

Score Bar and Lounge

Atmosphere, service, delicious food, & over 13 big screens.   Score! is the place to watch your favorite sports teams, celebrate a birthday, or grab a quick bite/drinks. 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

Sweetie's Art Bar

Sweetie's Art Bar is tucked away in North Beach on Francisco Street. It's a meeting place for locals and people seeking an interesting local spot for a drink. Sweetie's boasts a pool table and art as well as a welcoming bar. Happy Hour happens dai... more

Tacolicious - North Beach

Like many native Californians, Mexican food is in us. Though we grew up traveling to Mexico regularly (and still do), it took a trip to Mexico City—where the food is served in settings as sophisticated and urban as you’ll find anywhere in... more

Tamarind Hall Thai Street Food & Bar

Our mission is simple: to serve authentic Thai comfort food using wholesome ingredients and in a fun and friendly atmosphere. We're part cocktail/sports bar and part Thai restaurant - and hopefully we play some pretty good music.  more

The Boardroom

The Boardroom has an aesthetic approach to a not-so-typical sports bar. The Boardroom offers an atmosphere conducive to watching all types of sports – from surfing and snowboarding to football and hockey – while still maintaining a classi... more

The Boardroom

With an aesthetic approach to a not so typical sports bar, The Board Room offers an atmosphere conducive to watching all types of sports from Surfing and Snowboarding to Football and Soccer while still maintaining a chic appeal. The menu offers sever... more

The Buena Vista Cafe

The historic venture started on the night of November the 10th in 1952. Jack Koeppler, then-owner of the Buena Vista, challenged international travel writer Stanton Delaplane to help re-create a highly touted "Irish Coffee" served at Shannon Airport... more

The Cosmo Bar & Lounge

On Broadway, the weekend bar scene takes hold. The Cosmo Bar has a beautiful bar, VIP areas, good drinks and DJ's spin a bit of everything, from rock, to hip hop, R&B, 80's, and house. Every Saturday morning the party starts at 6am! 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

Tony Nik's

This neighborhood bar has been open since the Prohibition era. Its cool retro era look is the result of a renovation in 1949. Tony Niks was renovated again in 2000 but continues to maintain the Atomic Age look from the starburst clock mounted on... more

Tope Lounge

The best new lounge in San Francisco.  Grand Opening Friday December 10, 2010. more

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