Lucky 13
2140 Market St
(between 15th St & Church St)
San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 487-1313
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Fri-Sun 2:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. - Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Parking: Street
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Music: Juke Box
- Best Nights: Fri, Sat, Sun
- Happy Hour: Yes
- Alcohol: Full Bar
- Smoking: Outdoor Area/Patio Only
- Coat Check: No
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Neighborhood: Nob Hill
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Lucky 13 (Hell Kat as I call it is a cool bar to go with buddies. You also get to see some Hot Dames sometimes!
Lucky 13 has a Flair of Rockabilly & Gutter Punk Feeling.
Cheap Drinks,Good music as well make sure you go for BBQ and PBR's on Saturdays.
The only thing that I want to see is more diversity on people
Over all Not Bad !
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Very local crowd and no b.s.
strong drinks and great jukebox
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So my BF and I were in town, both for business/pleasure. We had a free evening to meet up with my cousin and Pimp Daddy.
Pimpster recommended we meet up for some libations at Lucky 13.
Overall rating: 4.8 -- almost a five except for that creepy guy.
Ambiance: Loud, but not so loud and Funky -- A perfect combo!
Music: Jukebox which rocked... Misfits!
Decor: Loved it! Take a gander a the pics...
Beer : Pabst Blue Ribbon in a can--- Need I say more? Can't remember this other beer which came highly recommended from Pimp Daddy J -- it was strong and excellent.
Doorman: Ahhh did this guy actually work here or was he just trying to find out where my cousin and I lived... CREEPY Or a good pick up line!?
We will definitely go back while in SF.
Social distortion on the jukebox
+ knocking out about thirty cans of PBR on the back patio with good people
+ bullshitting with the bartender over whiskey shots
=
love.
Why is it that at bars like this people are always nice and at places that are nice the people are bastards?
The world may never know.
Popcorn.
Space to breath.
Loud music.
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Typical dive bar (don't even THINK about tryin' to pay with a credit card), complete w/ old pool tables and a jukebox w/ a lot of alternative / punk music.
Plenty of good beer options too. Great for groups. If you go on a weekend and you want a table, better get there early...
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Never made it past the first 15 feet, pulled up a seat straight away and never moved. Apparently, there's a smoking lounge out back and a pretty good dj, but we didn't notice either.
My review is solely based on the $5 stoli bluberri n soda (my drink of choice). Bartender even bought us a round. Let's just say my friend and I managed to get really drunk for about $30. A cheap good time. We'll be back next time our pockets are feeling empty.
Let's just say, when I got invited to grab a quick drink after work on my way to meet up with my dinner date (see my review of La Taqueria) did I know I would be coming here. Not that it is was a bad thing, I was just not prepared...
First of all I was way over dressed (all corporate conservative like, so not me) and this place oozes laid back and chill...especially when there are cute dogs running around. Secondly I had felt like I had to walk in all ninja style (the ex works two doors up) but hey nobody looked at me funny when I slinked through the door.
Now I have to admit, I could not resist the charm of this place. Nice and dark and FREE popcorn...perfect for an after work snack. And the $2 PBRs....heaven (what can I say the friend I met there is cheap lucky for me I like PBR), the photo booth (mental note to drag friends in for drunken pics), and the most wonderful balcony area for people watching. I think I have found my home away from home.
This place is really deserving of 5 stars. Perhaps they'll get it when I come back in my natural, non-corporate state and can fully enjoy the wonders of this fantastically divey bar.
I'm a lightweight so when I come to this bar, I make sure to eat something before hand because all the drinks here seem to have but one mantra, "Mama said knock you out!" STRONG, cheap drinks and a good selection of beer. Fun, graffiti-filled atmosphere with awesome though at times slow staff. Lucky 13 is a great dive bar, and very close to public transit. What's not to love?
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I adore this place.
Between the excellent beer selection and the photobooth and the availability of outdoor seating... it's awesome. Great for people watching and trying new beers. The cheap drinks are also a big plus. It's definitely a dive, but I like that about it. People and bartenders alike are unpretentious and friendly, and in the years I've been coming here, it hasn't lost it's charm.
Big love for the Lucky 13.
Cheap Strong Drinks! Yay!
What I liked about Lucky 13:
-Nice outdoor patio area with picnic tables and plenty of seating.
-Aforementioned cheap, strong drinks
-Multi-level design (sure, it means that your party might possibly be scattered all over the place, but I liked the layout)
-Random, funny bathroom graffiti
-Friendly, happy crowd (even the non-yelpers)
-Super easy public transportation access
What I didn't like about Lucky 13
-Super slow bar tenders. Seriously guys, I'm trying to fork over wads of hard earned cash! Could you at least pretend you care a little?
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I know, I know! A spot in the Castro and I'm giving it less than 5 stars. OH NOES!
I walked--ok, RAN--into Lucky 13 while Rob was getting us a table at Home two doors down so I could find some Yelpers. Strange enough, there were too many different spots that people could be, and that was weird. Right down there, right up there, over on the other side, oh and there's someone else wayyyy over there! Thankfully everyone moved their ass to the back patio by the middle of the night, or else Panda would have had to smack a bitch.
Finished up at Home, and I was asked to grab two beers. Hm...there are a lot of people at the bar! WAIT! I have cleavage. Hooray!! I got helped within 2 minutes. :D
The back was a bit small. I would know this because on more than one occasion I used the tables and chairs as stepping stones to visit different sections. You know, because there is nothing better than seeing an inebriated panda hop from table to table, ready to fall...
I will admit, though, that it got SO crowded. And I mean TOO crowded. Granted, that's AWESOME for someone who likes to inappropriately touch everyone/thing they see, but after a while I got a bit claustrophobic. Then Beau and I discussed what idiot would live in the apartments above Lucky 13. (Oh yes, I've also been drinking. YAY drunk yelping!)
OH! I got to meet the most wonderfulest woman EVAR Adrienne G FINALLY!!! My public apology goes out to everyone whose ear drums blew from the squealing. :D
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I have to admit that I read the reviews for this place before I stopped in. Hey guys come on now, I was expecting it to look like Hot Topic and Green Day had a baby and named it Lucky 13, but it was not that bad. Admittedly, its not 'authentic', but what the hell is anymore. Go to some liquor store in the Bayview if you want authentic. There you have it, real people doing their thing. Minus one star for closing the patio at 11.
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This is the worst bar I've been to since I've lived in San Francisco. The clientele are cheesy and extremely rude. I had not one but two drinks "accidentally" spilled on me by people who declined to apologize. I'm all for rowdy fun but there was a really bad energy there, people seemed angry and unfriendly. Absolutely NO atmosphere (or maybe that of a Hot Topic store in the Mall) and NO sense of community. Yes, chain wallets and pink faux leopard print live on at Lucky 13.
....and their photo booth took $3 from me without holding up its end of the bargain.
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soooo many good beers. and blackthorn cider on tap. and free pop corn. and a patio. and pretty cheap happy hours.
One of the worst bars I've ever been to. My friends and I decided to try this place to change up the pace of our Castro nights a bit. BIG mistake. One of the bartenders is perhaps the rudest I have ever encountered. The atmosphere is far less than I expected. SO many straight people, which is not necessarily a BAD thing, just something we're not used to in the Castro. And we didn't exactly feel welcomed. But that bartender... what a douchebag. They're getting no more of my money. We left after our first round of drinks.
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A reasonable person might take one look at me and think "I bet Lucky 13 is her home away from home" because I appear both rad and inclined to drink too much.
From the skunk-streaked hair to the wallet chain to the giant praying skull tattoo that devours my arm - in the name of sweet baby Jesus, I have the word "Lucky" tattooed on my neck!!
Alas, Lucky 13 = FAIL
Maybe they can tell just by eyeing me that I've got an iPod playlist that includes both E-40 and Neil Diamond. Maybe plaid Pumas aren't as rad as *I* think they are. Maybe I just don't try hard enough to impress the sort of people who I would have sucked ass to when I was an angsty 15 year old but who now bore me to tears.
It's a cliche, really, and that's just lame.
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Bonus: if you bring in chips from Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, you can exchange them at Lucky 13 for free beers. Well shit, that's got to be worth SOMETHING.
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No TVs, free popcorn, door check guy knew who I was after the third visit, hit or miss with the barkeeps but usually hit, big fat honking Fernet shots and Hoegaarden that -- drum roll, please -- GOES DOWN LIKE LEMONADE.
Oh, and there's a bunch of graffy on the walls and toilet, and something called "punk rock ambience." Whatever. Punk is dead, and this is a great bar.
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Saturday afternoons in the summertime are the best time to be here, for two things: FREE BBQ, and cheap drink specials. they even have veggie burgers if your whiny malnourished vegetarian/vegan asshole buddies are reluctant to come with.
the place looks like the punk rock subculture barfed all over it, which is cool if that's your thing.
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Lucky 13 reminds me of my youth! Bartenders with attitude, juke box with great punk selections, decent beers on tap, old punk concert posters behind the bar. Sure there were some poseurs hanging out, but stay out of my way and all is cool.
I love the german umleitung (detour) sign at the entrance.
Yay! I finally found it. "It" being a bar that reminds me of all the little rock n roll shit hole bars I used to frequent in Hollywood back in the day when I wore thrift store cords, baggy men's dress pants and monkey boots (yeah, you know you wish you had a time machine to go git ya a piece of that!)
I'm not talking the lame ass Roxy or Whiskey or what have you either. I'm talking the old day holes like Bar Deluxe, the Coconut Teaszer, the Alligator Lounge, Fais Do Do and the like. The places where you could roll in and be anybody you wanted to be and it didn't matter because it was just...cool.
But alas, I now have that place in SF. A no frills, no attitude bar with cool chillin locals, good tunage and damn strong drinks that are reasonably priced. Hello Belvedere/Soda and Jack/Coke for $9. Yes, you will be finding me here often.
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my new favorite bar. large beer selection. good jukebox. the bartenders are always friendly. pool table and patio. even free popcorn.
i end up here alot. i love the poloroid photobooth. love the wierd murals on the walls. love the proximity to the smoke-inside friendly Amber Lounge... love that dogs can come inside, love that they play their music loud so it feels like you're really like, out doing something...., love the red bathroom. i've never had the popcorn but i'm totally gonna next time! great, now i have the Misfits in my head....
Ahh Lucky 13.. where I fell in love with my ex boyfriend.
And I love it regardless. ;)
Fun place, cool vibe - lots of shit to look at.
Good drinks
Photo Booth
Lil doggy running around all over the place.. hella cute.
basic divebar bathrooms
Great neighborhood for drinkin n people watchin
I need better hobbies!
*Good times*
xoxo
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I have been coming here for years, and I've always liked this place. It's good and dark, the jukebox has a good selection, and they have TONS of beers on tap, and a hecka good happy hour that goes 'til 8. There is a nice little patio in the back for the smokers. They have that touch screen game at the end of the bar--if you aren't playing Photo Hunt, then you are a chump. Free popcorn; excellent way to convince folks that, yeah, who needs dinner, let's just stay here and keep drinking! (Cybelle's pizza is around the corner and they are open LATE--put some of that in your belly before you stumble/cab home) There's an upstairs w/ foosball and pinball and a photo booth, and it is usually not crowded up there at all. And the pool table is free sometimes, and people actually use the chalk board to see who is next, like God intended. Good job people. Also, there is frequently an excited little dog who lives to play fetch. And on Saturday afternoons they have free hot dogs and burgers--nice!
The only bad thing? I'm not sure that the stall in the mens room has a door. And if it does have a door, I'm not sure that it has a lock. But hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go!
Killer atmosphere, reminds me of a place I used to frequent on the east coast. I like the dark. It's fun. I'll be back soon.
I really like Lucky 13... the juke is good... the beer selection is solid & they have a foosballl & pool table. Serioulsy, how much more do you need? Every time I go in there there is someone with a dog & while I know that may irk some people, I really like it.
Also, I really like to hang out with friends & drink or play pool/foos & not worry about "being seen" I like that I can go to this place in whatever I have on & no one gives a flying fuck about it. Plus they have have a patio... those are always fun
The only bar I frequent in San Francisco. Why? Because I don't drink much? Are you fucking kidding me? They have an excellent happy hour, the bartenders are unpretentious, there's farmhouse on tap and lotso' doggies running around.
And might I mention, there's popcorn, popcorn, popcorn, and a low percentage of douches. Does it get any better?
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lots of seating, both upstairs and down, and they have a back patio area for smokers or if you want some privacy. nice selection of beers, good rock ambiance and jukebox selection, and they even have free popcorn if your feelin' a bit nibbly.
it's a good place to do your birthday at...i know because i did it a few years in a row, it's nice because it's so centrally located for buses/bart etc. and don't forget to get your pictures taken in the photo booth!
OH YEAH; they make good strong drinks! more bang for yer buck is what mom used to say.
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I'm torn about this review. I was going to give Lucky 13 four stars because of the enjoyable times I've spent there, but someone I dislike (Mr. Worthington) has a Lucky 13 sweatshirt and wears it often, and if he likes Lucky 13, there must be something wrong with it.
This place is really loud. It can also be really crowded. Neither of these things is horrible in the kind of bar this place is, but if you're not in the mood for it, it won't get any better as the night wears on, so you should leave now.
The jukebox has some amazing stuff; it reminds me of L.A.'s KROQ from the mid-1990s.
A cool bar with great beers at a reasonable price. I like the outdoor area when it's nice out as well. $5.50 for Chimay Blue rules! They also have Schneider Wiesse by the bottle which is hard to find and is one of the best German Wheat beers.
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This place is sick! I mean that in a totally awesome kinda way. Last time I was here there must have been an earthquake cause I fell off my barstool. Goddam plate tectonics..
Drinks were right. Bartenders were cool. The beats slam. Go there now.
Mission-style dive bar without all the trendsters. I mean, sure, there are plenty of people here who bring their dogs and have creative facial hair, but the general vibe is really relaxed over "what are you doing in my neighborhood." Being that it's not in the Mission, its not infiltrated by frat boys in striped shirts eager to check out a new, non-marina scene so they can go tell all their buddies how cool they are.
There are an insane amount of beers here--both in bottle and on tap. Cider can also be found on tap. Every now and then, when I'm feeling especially crazy, I'll pick beers based on names (like trois pistolas. Ever heard of that? Neither have I). Some have been good, most have been gross. It doesn't bother me though, my boyfriend usually finishes what I don't.
Pool tables, dark interior, jukebox AND a polaroid photo booth? Awesome. And even on a Sat night, you can easily find a place to sit, with minimal people to push through.
I can't believe I haven't written a review for this pub yet as its one of my favorite bars in the city. I guess I'm a "dive bar" fan because all my favorites seem to fall into that category. (although I don't go to smelly-carpeted bars that open at 6am to let in the same old line of alcoholic customers) GREAT beer choice, awesome bartenders, and has to be one of the best jukeboxes in the city. The clientle is very interesting as well. If you like all of these things, plus a pool table and an outside area out back to sit and smoke, check it out. You won't be disappointed. Oh, and there's a balcony for some privacy as well.
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This is a nice bar with an okay crowd. I seem to remember some sort of decent happy hour special. There a number of seats upstairs that let you really look down at the people below you. There is a pool table, foosball table, a couple of pinball machines, and some shooting video game.
The restrooms are at the front of the bar, and consequently, it always smells when you first walk in.
The best thing about Lucky 13 is the little patio out back where you can smoke a bowl or two with your beer. it doesn't get very windy, so its usually comfortable out there, though I think they close it at 10.
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Hmmm what can I say....
Lets start with the bad Is it a dive bar no!! is it a punker bar no!! is it a Rockabilly bar no!!! BUT IT IS A BRO BAR!!
It seems like "normal" people who want to "live on the edge" might go there and claim theywent to a dive bar. The Bartenders think its a privilage to be served by them. The juke box is ok if you like TOP 40 punk ,Psychobilly,metal,Etc Ive seen a Better Juke at The Hideout in Reno!!
My opinion... to posh to glam not my cup of tea.But easy to park and stumble back to your car at the Safeway!
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As a straight guy living in the Castro, my choices of where I can go get a drink without getting my ass grabbed (NTTIAWWT*) are fairly limited. Lucky 13 is an island of straightness in a sea of leather and moustaches (NTTIAWWT*). An island well stocked with beers ($2.50 happy hour!) and free popcorn and pool. The jukebox aint half bad either.
*Not That There Is Anything Wrong With That
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I was rather impressed with this little bar. It's refreshing for the neighborhood and is quite cool. The inside is dark and full of neon lights. I could see myself spending hours in the future drinking all the great beers on tap. It's also not a gay bar which is refreshing for the neighborhood. I will definitely be back here and write more!
Ten years ago, I would have given L13 five stars, no question or hesitation. The great beer selection, loud music, friendly bartenders, free popcorn, decent pool table, fun people watching and good location are all still very much in effect today. But times have changed, and so have I. The juke is more annoying to me now, and free popcorn is less impressive once your liver gives out and you start to slow down. It's no longer my Everest of dive bars... but it's still pretty much my base camp. God bless you, Lucky 13, you magnificent bastard.
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I am in the same boat as Eugene F (http://www.yelp.com/bi...)
Normally a three star bar, but it has a foosball table, so plus one.
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