San Francisco Pubs

Good Drinks

1. Zeki's Bar

Neighborhood: Nob Hill

Finally, a bar with a good Belgian beer on tap. I felt right at home here; Chimay on a tap handle, old stained wood charm, people in t-shirts and…

2. Shotwell's

Neighborhood: Mission

Nice low-key place.  Great jukebox and two decent pool tables.  You are in for a surprise on the beer prices though:  Any decent beer (guiness,…

3. Jay'n Bee Club

Neighborhood: Mission

News flash: happy hour 4-7pm. $3.00 well drinks $2.00 tecate or dos equis DRAFT.  More news: paninis, salads, burgers, nathans hot dogs, HOMEMADE…

4. Dogpatch Saloon

Neighborhood: Dogpatch

I read "charming" in an earlier review and have to agree 100%. Walking in to a jazz trio on a Saturday evening and watching a few regulars get DOWN…

5. Blarney Stone

Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

I would never have found The Blarney Stone were it not for a warm day in SF and a long, ambling walk from Sutros Baths.  We walked along the Lands End…

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Nice Bartenders

1. Dogpatch Saloon

Neighborhood: Dogpatch

I read "charming" in an earlier review and have to agree 100%. Walking in to a jazz trio on a Saturday evening and watching a few regulars get DOWN…

2. Chug Pub

Stopped by Chug Pub after dinner one evening with some friends. It had an Irish pub feel and was fairly spacious with adequate seating. Also equipped…

3. Avenue Lounge

Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

This place will make me love football!  Looks a little divey, but knows how and what to serve.  Met a friend there mid-afternoon for their new Sunday…

4. The Black Horse…

Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

I went to the Black Horse London Pub on Friday night for the first time with some friends....It was the best bar EVER!  Don, the firefighter was in…

5. Danny Coyle's

Neighborhood: Lower Haight

I enjoyed the experience at this bar immensely.  On the whole, the drinks were reasonably priced, the bartender was extremely attentive, and the place…

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