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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 2 am
- Take-out:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Price Range:
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- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Dive-y
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1938 reviews for Zeitgeist
Review Highlights
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"I can't forget to mention the Tamale Lady." In 265 reviews -
"and i hear the bloody marys are superb as well." In 131 reviews -
"Love the place - especially awesome on a sunny day." In 69 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
1938 reviews in English
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Review from Benjy S.
San Francisco, CA
5/21/2012 4 Check-ins Here
The first rule of Zeitgeist is there is no photography at Zeitgeist. Seriously, I don't know how the bouncers see you pull out a camera before you even thought about going home and getting it, but they can. For a good time, go ahead and try.
The second rule of Zeitgeist is that you can apparently be overdressed for Zeitgeist. I stil don't really get it, but this is one of the few places where even I've felt overdressed.
The third rule of Zeitgeist is that, while I find this to be the quintessential San Francisco bar, I don't recommend it to everyone I know who is visiting; it might not be right for you, but even if you hate it, you'll probably still have a memorable experience. -
Review from Camilla S.
San Francisco, CA
5/24/2012
Only bar in ALL of the land in the mission to not give me a birthday shot on my 21st.
My boyfriend once ordered some fries and what we got were charcoal briquets. He gently asked if they had any fries that were less burnt and the bitch threw a raw potato at us.
Bouncers are yelling at people constantly because their mothers never hugged them.
I ordered one drink here. I asked the girl how much their well whiskey is. She asked which one. I told her whichever was cheapest. She asked which one. Repeat myself 10 times. Explain I want the cheapest well whiskey they have. She then gets mad because the crappy music they play at 7000 decibals and all those bar fights destroyed all her brain cells. Somehow it's my fault.
They throw people out constantly for the dumbest shit because obviously you have a problem with your business if there are customers inside.
Their bathrooms are shit holes. There are so many people that go here that they need PORTA-POTTIES which are cleaned once a millenium.
Their customer service policy is no customer service. Their employee of the month doesn't even show up for work and pushes old ladies into oncoming traffic.
I'm convinced anyone who likes Zeitgeist has an abusive boyfriend/girlfriend. Some of my friends like it so it makes me suspicious.
With so many other great bars out there I don't get why people go here. Oh wait, yes I do, they let you smoke pot outside. Only reason they deserve a star. -
Review from J. S.
San Francisco, CA
5/24/2012
Zeitgeist used to have a jagged edge to it. Then they filed that down and started pandering to the hipsters and ex-townies. Asshats.
I was once kicked out of Zeitgeist without stepping through the front door. No, seriously. It actually boosts this one-star review to two stars since it's a great story and became sort of a point of pride. -
Review from Brendan P.
Berkeley, CA
5/18/2012
Fuck this place. All these 1 star reviews are spot on. I asked the cook making burgers if he was taking orders or if I should come back a bit later. Here was his resonse:
"When I start speaking is when you are allowed to talk."
It took every ounce of personal restraint and being a better person to not deck the fucker. I will never be back. Zeitgeist and Tornado can rot in hell with their shitty employees. -
Review from Eden F.
5/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been coming to Zeitgeist off and on now for over 15 years (Damn I'm showing my age!). It's morphed over the years from a super grungy, no bullshit environment to a somewhat hipster Mission hangout. There seems to be more skinny jeans and wayfarer's than leather jackets, grizzled features and tattoos these days.
Yet I don't hold that against this crazy dive. The food is still good, the patio is always awesome and the bartenders still won't put up with pretentious bullshit.
Be advised that the bartender's expect you to know what you want when they approach, if you hem and haw or ask for a difficult mixed drink they will walk away and help other patron's. This place can get packed so don't get all butt hurt if you are wasting their time and they blow you off.
That being said, their Bloody Mary's still rock this side of the Bay (H&D owns that right in Oakland).
Trends may come and go, but Zeitgeist is here to stay. It's nice to come and see some things haven't changed. -
Review from Sonia J.
San Francisco, CA
5/15/2012
As a former Austinite, I'm always drawn to places that remind me a teensy bit of Austin and Zeitgeist does the job. It has an outdoor area (an absolute necessity in my opinion) and a fantastic beer selection. I never know the names of the beer, but often just tell the bartenders what I like and he hooks me up. No problems there.
I also LOVE the Tamale lady, but I didn't know that Zeitgeist, itself, sells food as well. Greasy, messy, cheesy food that is. I loved it. It's not special, just sort of standard diner food, but it can really hit the spot when you're like me and can't simply drink without having a bite to eat.
What I didn't like:
snobby service. It's fast (ish, it can get crowded) and as I said earlier, the staff is very knowledgeable, but come on guys, stop taking yourself too seriously.
Overall, I really wish I'd come here more often. It's dingy, crowded, and loud. Basically, it's my kind of place. -
Review from Jon A.
5/13/2012 3 Check-ins Here
When a lion leaves the plains, it quietly misses the annoying clatter of people trying to jump start their right-side drive 1984 Land Rovers. Then, when the lion returns they, oddly, want to hear that engine turn over, and over -- even if it means they had to sign a waiver to be in Brett Ratner's most recent safari sequel. In this case, I'm the lion. That's right, boys. And the plains is Zeitgeist. The sound is the port-a-potties clapping doors over and over. I returned last night after a few years and, what is this... walls on the kitchen? A real bathroom? And no port-a-potties? I'm still a lion, dammit.
Once I felt the wafts of the burger grill, I was rest assured that at least this much has remained. I was ready to wait however long it needed to be to eat the burger. But then... something I've never seen before happened: I make my kind order, I make eye contact while tipping, the cook turns over his shoulder to notice cheeseburgers at the ready and hands me one then and there. I'm sure now that I've mentioned this in a Yelp review that I have made the cook angsty, I miffed all karma I had and I'll never see this happen again. Wait or not, I'll return. And if you see a port-a-potty door in a man's arms to nail to the fence so it flaps and flails in the Zeitgeist microclimate winds of getting you high, that's me. Drifting across the plains no more, I'm back for more & more roaring. -
Review from Séamus C.
San Francisco, CA
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Cheap drinks, $14.00 for IPA, Guinness and Jameson shot. Great selection of micro brew beers on tap.
Big fan on the communal patio, tables, makes it very easy to strike up a conversation w/ other patrons. Perfect hang out on a sunny afternoon or cool nite in the city.
Need to go back to try their veggie burger, I've heard nothing but positive feedback regarding there food.
Nice door person and female bartender. -
Review from Bartholomew F.
San Francisco, CA
5/24/2012
The perfect place when are you in the mood for a few beers and some food
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Review from Cat A.
5/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
#thisishappening
I had a friend coming down from Seattle for a job interview. She wanted to see all the neighborhoods of San Fran. I figure I start her at Zeitgeist, per recommendation of a locale.
Well, shat. This place SCREAMS Mish, as in Mission District. Hipster. Plaid. Dirrrrrty. Large mason jars filled with Beer. Top it off, the place was PACKED. They have a HUGE outdoor section. The indoors was pretty gnar, plus it was an absolutely gorgeous day. Why stay indoors, when its bright and fucking sunshine rays are beaming down the wooden tables? Some unknown rock band blaring from the speakers. I was told the bloody Marys are what to get here. Wish I knew that...Oh, did I mention it was 4/20? The waft of marijuana drifting in and out of the backyard patio. If you want food, there is a separate bar to order food inside. The service was a bit slow, but for the heavy amount of people in here, It made sense. Humans can only do so much.
We all got high just sitting there.
I look at my girlfriend square in the eye, with a Sierra Nevada in hand, sun beaming from the sky, in a hot box of marijuana.
Welcome to San Francisco, bitch. -
Review from Rylan C.
5/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
As big as this place is and as great as the patio is, it's ridiculous that the bar is so tiny. I guess I also don't like it when I pay for a song on their jukebox only to have the volume turned down and the song cut off short because it wasn't hipster/biker/punk/metal enough for them. I understand that this bar has an image to uphold but when you have someone pay for a song, they deserve to hear it. I'm not the one who put Rhianna as a song option in the jukebox.
Regardless, the drinks are good and you can't go wrong with a pitcher of Anchor Steam so I guess I'll just come here to have a beer with some friends on a sunny San Francisco day. I guess I will stick to the Castro for my gay dance parties.
Also, they have food. Their burgers are amazing! Well, at least that's what my drunk self says. My sober self says that they're average.
One last complaint. This place needs to take credit cards. I understand there's a fee but that can be alleviated by requiring a minimum charge. Seriously, it's 2012. -
Review from Nique F.
4/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
I rarely feel cool, and Zeitgeist is the type of place to reinforce my uncool complex, with all the scruffy young urbanites congregating en mass, filling the back patio with their beer-scented conviviality, eating greasy bar food with abandon, as if their skinny jeans will fit them permanently, forever, regardless of nocturnal noshing. Even though this sort of environment makes me squirmy with inferiority, there is a grungy joie de vivre in the air, and it feels good, even as an outsider. *cue nerd sympathy...now*
So, I say go here. Especially after a disappointing show at Brick & Mortar. Try to blend in, be nonchalant, don't stare too much. Order the cheap hipster cheeseburger by sticking your head in the kitchen and asking for one (complicated, right?), it's mighty tasty at midnight. Drink lots of beer, don't sip like a girl, and eventually...you might just catch the cool bug, if only for a night.
I am an uncool kid, and I approve this message.Listed in: Sunshiney Day, Beer Here, Late Night Grubbin', Let's Go Diving!
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Review from Jared E.
4/30/2012
Had an awesome time here on a trip out to SFO at the beginning of March to visit with some friends in the area. I absolutely love Mission--and this bar is really a defining spot of the area. Yes, the bar is filled with hipsters, but there was a solid mix of interesting people from all walks of life. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and people seemed genuinely friendly. If two PhD's, a JD and an MD can fit in with this crowd and feel accepted you know this place is right for anyone--so long as you like to party.
After drinking well into the early morning hours the previous evening and sleeping until noon on Sunday we headed across town for an afternoon of Mission Style Bar Hopping. It was a perfect sunny California day--70, no clouds and beautiful. The culture, vibe, and essence of life in the air sent me over the edge.
The bloody marys looked really good but I wasn't sure I could stomach one at this point so we split a couple pitchers of beer and made our way outside to the beer garden. I'm a lover of beer gardens and the one at Zeitgeist is no exception. We got here about 2pm and the party was already swinging in full force--loud boisterous drunks were everywhere, and people teetering as they walked were all mixed in with people who were mellowed out from other substances. Preppy guys and girls adorned in lacoste and burberry mingled next to tables of emo hipsters to set an amazing scene that I've rarely seen replicated in any other establishment around the world.
The beer garden was packed--it's completely fenced in making it like an other worldly escape existing in this vibrant metropolis. There are a lot of picnic tables outside but we weren't able to get a spot with four seats so we just stood and took it all in. It was very loud, even outside, and I don't have the best hearing so most of my time here was spent "smiling and nodding" as my friends enjoyed whatever conversation they had. I don't know what they talked about, but I didn't care. I'd definitely return on my next trip out. Everything about this bar put me in a good mood, in so many ways. By the way, keep your camera phone in your pocket--no pictures allowed here. -
Review from Nancy K.
4/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
In SF for the first leg of our SF/Napa/Oregon Coast trip armed with a list of best beer spots meant a trip to Zeitgeist. We walked from upper Haight and knew we were at the right spot right away. The bouncer checked our i.d.'s (thank you!) and didn't tell us not to take pictures. Probably because we looked fairly harmless toting along my 73-year-old mother (who didn't get i.d.'ed).
The beer selection is fantastic and plentiful. The staff was friendly, the jukebox was a fun mix of everything, they have pinball and the outdoor biergarten looked like fun but there were far too many hipsters.
I may have given it four stars but something really stuck in my craw. While Zeitgeist is incredibly cool (seriously) and wants to stay that way, here's where they go wrong:
Bouncer tells people not to take pictures.
Sign says no pics or videos.
Another sign says no cell phones at the bar.
I respect and appreciate that. Greatly. So maybe, just maybe, your bartender shouldn't be texting on her iPhone? Yeah.
If you want to have people take your rules seriously (especially such a good rule) you'd better follow them or else you're going to be just another beer bar overrun by iPhone toting wannabe hipsters. -
Review from Akima S.
Portland, OR
5/18/2012
I absolutely LOVE this place. Chill atmosphere with a sweet back patio. I've yet to be disappointed! I make a point to go here every visit I make to SF.
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Review from Ryan C.
Miami Beach, FL
4/6/2012
Some people - hipsters (cough) - like drinking beer next to 5 porto-potties overflowing with sh#t and piss right next to them, and don't mind the warm breeze of poody-poo and urine that wafts them in the face because their breath stinks anyways.
I don't. Hence the low review. -
Review from Anita D.
San Francisco, CA
4/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
A very well stocked selection of beer on Tap. Are you serious? I get to pick from 5+ varieties of IPA alone? SOLD!
Beer prices are cheap if you don't get super fancy. I'm biased so I only paid attention to the IPA..about $4.50-$6, depending on what you fancy.
Pretty empty during the day. Ample outdoor seating.
Zeitgeist does "cater" to a specific crowd. Nonetheless, I liked it. It was different than what I'm use to.
Cash only.
Friend said the toilets are pretty clean and looked brand new. -
Review from Nina M.
East Bay, CA
5/17/2012
I have heard a lot of crappy things about this place (i.e., never to go there). I decided to give it a try anyway as I was taking a friend from out of town on a bit of a bar crawl. Our first impression of the place was that the bouncer was a complete bitch. Like, seriously the rudest bouncer I've ever met. I've met some mean bouncers, but this girl took the cake. I guess the less you know about customer service, the cooler you are. After some raised eyebrows from us she finally let us in, which was good, because the beer was tasty and and bartender was nice - and obviously the patio was rad. But man, that bouncer has a stick up her ass.
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Review from Mike R.
San Francisco, CA
4/6/2012
Sean D and Ryan C basically nailed it.
the bad: Filthy interior, the staff is the worst on the west coast, the people will stare and snicker at you if you happen to wear clean business attire, rat infested outdoor area
the ok: spacious patio, cheap beer
bring a large group if you have to come here -
Review from T. E. F.
San Francisco, CA
4/22/2012
Ostensibly a "biker" bar, and when I used to come here years ago a small clump of motorcycles would be outside in the half dozen or do bike spots, and bicycles would hang on the indoor bike rack in the patio.
I came here yesterday and one motorcycle was in front and I didn't think too many bicycles were hanging. The outdoor back patio (which is the largest I know of in the city) was well suited for the unusually warm weather. A small party near ours complained about the "aggressive music" which made me make a mental note if the people here were actually getting the seeming motif of Zeitgeist (mental conclusion: no). Yes, the speed metal rock, home fries, burgers and beer on tap is rather redolent of many venues. Was Zeitgeist the real rocker themed bar while Lucky 13 was not? Or was Zeitgeist merely a divey-er version of the more seemingly insincere Lucky 13? In any event, who really cares if a biker bar is over run by people who see it merely as a quaint motif in the same way we see 50s diners?
The last time (before this) I was here it had doubled or tripled its beers on tap which seemed like an attempt to aggressively court those who might prefer a more upscale drinking experience and less care about living the rock and roll lifestyle.
I didn't pay for drinks while I was here so I can't say if the prices are better or worse. The crowd is loud and drunk and well populated with smokers (no noticeable pot smoke which was odd, maybe this is a more law abiding crowd?).
Also, the usual rounds of vomiting which were common on previous visits were missing. The crowd seems to be more self-controlled. That said, I showed up rather drunk already from another bar so it's possible I simply didn't notice these things.
For a rocker themed bar with too many beers on tap, a small 3 or so items short order cook grill (grilled cheese, "vegan" homefries, burgers and such) which are not cheap but heavy and tasty this is as good as it gets.
I wonder if there is a better version of something like Zeitgeist in Oakland. 10 years ago something like that would never have occurred to me. Times change. -
Review from Talia G.
Updated - 4/8/2012 2 Check-ins Here
As a friend pointed out to me today, my characterization of the crowd at Zeitgeist is a bit outdated. Nowadays it's more like 53% wannabe hipsters, 5% wannabe biker dudes, and 42% those of us who wish we could at least be wannabe hipsters, but will never even reach that category.
Regardless of my possibly offensive, clearly contrived over-generalizations of who comes here, it's always a good time. Can't go wrong with beer, food, picnic tables, and friends.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/30/2012
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Review from Lori C.
San Francisco, CA
3/13/2012
They have an outdoor patio and old arcade games which is cool, but...
There is a tall female bartender with short dirty-blonde hair who is an obnoxious, pretentious slore. Because of her alone, I'd opt out of going to this bar. -
Review from Quentin J.
San Francisco, CA
4/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Haven't been to Zeitgeist in a minute for costumer service reasons but found myself here due to collective friend request. Damn it's changed.
The space got a face lift that smiles open and inviting as opposed to its previous scraggy snarl, transforming its divey scenster vibe to a more bougie-friendly locale so yuppies to come slum it at the "hipster" spot.
But frankly I prefer the shift. I guess the Marina gentrification of 16th and Valencia area (if the term can even be applied to those who first gentrified an area) has it perks.
Additionally, Zeitgeist has stepped up their burger game. They've clearly upgraded from the cheap Costco patties to hand made burgers. Delicious. My bloody mary (which everyone raves about) was good but didn't stack up to the hype. I prefer the 500 Clubs myself. But the beer selection is still top notch which is why you tolerated Zeitgeist to begin with.
Also, the bartenders seem remarkably nicer since my last visit and it was CROWDED. Drink orders were taken with surprisingly alacrity. I was a little dumbfounded.
Door man's still terse but this is an upgrade from complete dick. In two separate incidents, lady friends of mine were hassled for nominal shiz like smoking a cig too close to the building or trying to go the bathroom after closing, which led to boycott this bar about 3 years ago.
Glad the video game arcades are still in the back--fu$#in classic. My boy and I popped off a few rounds on the shooting game before calling it quits.
I guess places can change. You've got me back Zeitgeist. For now. But I still prefer El Rio. -
Review from Captain B.
San Francisco, CA
3/27/2012
Maybe I'm not dirty and/or weird enough, but I'm not a big fan of this place. It's nice to have a large outside area to hang out in, but since it's not covered or heated it can get super cold.
Pros
+ It's nice to have a pool table and some video games to play
Cons
- slow to get a drink, even when not busy
- huge patches of mold growing on the outside tables -
Review from Darby P.
Oakland, CA
Updated - 5/10/2012
I have to say Zeitgeist has become one of my favorite bars in SF! I've been many many times & look forward to each next time. Love the outside area....& the powdery hand soap! Grindy :) Thanks for having nice door guys now....1st impressions ya know...
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3/19/2010
Love the name....not the door guy. And then 1 of the busser guys wasn't very nice either. I've… Read more »
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Review from Neilson V.
Daly City, CA
5/8/2012
Impressed w the wide variety of beer on tap and the backyard is very plush on a sunny day in the City.
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Review from Frankie W.
San Jose, CA
5/1/2012
On a typical day, the atmosphere at Zeitgeist is very high level. It's a great place to hang out with your friends in their outdoor patio area - grab a juicy burger and brew at the bar to wind down.
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Review from Beau H.
San Francisco, CA
5/17/2012
Zeitgeist is quintessential San Francisco Mission, from the broad beer selection to the biergarten-inspired outdoor bench tables to the mustache-twiddling hipsters occupying them. While it may seem dive-y, this is truly a special place. Just don't get fixed-gear bicycle grease on your white pants!
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Review from Solomon W.
Austin, TX
3/12/2012
Anthony Bourdain definitely doesn't steer you wrong. His San Francisco "Layover" episode truly got my friends and I to ponder upon what we might do in this great "day-drinking" neato city of sorts.
Here, the staff is amazing, the beer selection is nearly unmatched, and the ambiance is just outstanding. Additionally, their 9AM-8PM happy hour is funny, though not particular that helpful. Talk about day drinking... craft brew before most individuals? Yes, please.
"Death & Taxes" Black Lager by Moonlight Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa, CA was pretty amazing. Just a solid example of what California has to offer in terms of craft beer! I was blown away by all of the character behind all of the bars in San Francisco, with Zeigeist certainly leading the pack, more or less.
If you are in this great town, I strongly urge you to patronize this watering hole in an unassuming neighborhood. It is truly one of a kind, and well.... you will fall in love with the space. -
Review from Edrian D.
San Francisco, CA
3/9/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Zeitgeist has to be one of the best bar/beer picnic areas (does that make sense?) Anyhow, the usual route is order a pitcher ($14-20 depends on what you get, don't forget to tip!), name on the pool board then outside to smoke a cigarette.
Then one pitcher becomes two, then two becomes three, then the next thing you know you'll be ordering the grilled cheese with potatoes.. It's off the hook, grilled cheese to perfection with tomato inside, it's bomb! Smother the potatoes with tapatio or tabasco sauce, done and done.
The bathroom line is never too boring and the people are fantazmik. Bike rack outside, atm by the grill and bring a smile and good conversation. -
Review from Ace C.
San Francisco, CA
2/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
5-stars for the outdoors seating
5-stars for food that soaks up booze
5-stars for the beer selection
-15 stars for the bartender that thinks she's hot because a bunch of drunk dudes want to F*$% her. She is not hot but is still a bitch because of all of the misplaced attention. She is the only bartender in SF I am happy not tipping when she's being rude.
3 to 4-stars for the rest of the staff. They rock! -
Review from Amber H.
Aptos, CA
2/14/2012
Best bar in communist china! Great beer selection, large outdoor garden.
BUT here is some of the rules we learned on a mellow low key drizzly night. First, someone told us to move because we "were standing in the middle of the bar", then smokin on the outdoor deck is not allowed - must move to picnic table, don't take pictures - they might stomp on your camera, don't stand outside by the out of service bar even when no food is served. We took a stool out by the picnic benches so we could "legally" smoke, for my friend on crutches (benches were wet) and a employee came and told her that she was not allowed to have the stool there, but he WOULD make an exception for her- thanks for the heads up? We got scolded for all this in the first 30 minutes of buying beers. Not a good vibe here, however we made the most of it and left laughing at this ridiculously managed playground for people who like to feel like they might get "benched" at any moment. -
Review from Diana W.
Oakland, CA
1/13/2012
I love beer bars with outdoor space. Zeitgeist has all the ingredients for a perfect bar except for the perfectly horrible jerks that work there.
The last time I went on a beautiful sunny day, the place was packed. To be understood since they have that great patio. While my friends waited in line for drinks, I looked around outside for possible seating.
I tried to survey the area from the stairs and a bouncer came up and told me to keep moving. I walked down the stairs and out into the gravel and tried to look around more only to have the bouncer come and yell in my ear "I TOLD YOU TO MOVE!" Freaking a**hole, I did move! Was he going to follow me from place to place and just tell me to move? Someone take him off his 'roids please.
Needless to say, we left and went down the street to Sneaky's BBQ - mega yum!
Zeitgeist let me know when you get rid of the jerk bouncers everyone complains of. I will happily come back. -
Review from Liz H.
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Zeitgeist is a great place to grab a drink, whether it's a sunny Sunday afternoon or a warm Friday night. There is a small indoor portion to the bar, but the back patio is where it's at. There are about a dozen picnic tables where people gather to drink, hang out and play games (Taboo, cards, even Scrabble!).
They have a great beer selection and serve up hamburgers from the grill. I'm not a big fan of tamales myself, but the Tamale lady often makes appearances at Zeitgeist and people get really excited.
Even if you aren't a hipster or a biker, Zeitgeist is worth a trip!Listed in: Mission Must Sees
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Review from Allie G.
Berkeley, CA
2/15/2012
Great burgers, pretty good draft list, and overall vibes. They have RR Supplication, which is a lovely local sour beer. Other than that, they have some MVPs--Lagunitas, Sierra Nevada, Anchorsteam, some belgians, etc. All in all probably around 25 taps.
Homefries need some attention.
San Francisco smells like herb all the time, it feels like.
Back patio is drafty and lovely.
I've heard something about a mysterious tamale lady, so I guess I'll hang around here until I can find her.
Music began around 5 and was way too loud to enjoy the company of others.
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Review from Lauren V.
San Francisco, CA
3/23/2012
If you can't deal with the attitudes of the workers here that's kinda your problem since this is still hands down the best beer garden in San Francisco . Also it is a myth that they ARE ALL assholes, because I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of very friendly and interesting bartenders /door people who work here. The no taking picture thing is easily gotten around, just don't be an idiot about it obviously or else they will take issue with you (i.e maybe don't use a flash on your camera and draw attention to yourself, or just use your phone). I don't even like beer all that much but the bloodies are great and they have this drink called the FroHo which is a mixture of Framboise and Hoegarden or whatever and it's goddamn fucking delicious. And you people hating on the food are stupid , it's good, it's just not fancy. This is a bar, you looking for class go to Monk's Kettle. My one star off.... and this is my snobbery, I hate the shared table seating. Losers need to get outta my conversations , and I really don't care to hear any of yours .Also if you don't get here early on hot days forget about seats altogether.
The Z is the Z...just fucking stop your yapping and embrace it -
Review from Kevin M.
San Francisco, CA
3/7/2012
Sunday Funday day drinking at it's best!!!!
Good beer selection at a good price. Great crowd. Stop here on any sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon and you will not be disappointed! -
Review from Mel G.
4/7/2012
Yup, Zeitgeist (whatever it means) is indeed the perfect name of this particular bar. The outdoor patio reminds me of my Austin days, and it's surprising that SF doesn't have more outdoor variety like this joint does. 40 beers on tap is pretty impressive, and they have an interesting little burger side project on the inside. Those spicy potatoes are perty good too, yum. Overall, can get packed, but in a good way, great outdoor drinking -- good way to celebrate Friday.
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Review from Mark i.
San Francisco, CA
2/22/2012 1 photo
+5 stars for being a no-joke spot with a sunny beer garden, grill with awesome tasting burgers and home fries, plus all the beers on tap that you would ever want.
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Review from Heidi M.
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
What's there to say that hasn't already been said? Nothing.
Why you should go:
- Best place to kill the rare sunny afternoon
- If it's not sunny, in fact it's rather frigid and damp, it won't be that crowded at all, better yet!
- Best bloody mary in town
- Excellent grilled things
- Tamale lady
- Wide beer selection
- Damn strong drinks
Please do not go here if you want to drink cosmos with your friends while teetering around on heels. Okay? Thanks.
