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    AJ's Bar

    4.8 (22 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Eric U.

    great Dive bar, AJ is the best, free snacks and pizza! AMI jukebox and pool.and sports!

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    Anthony S.

    This place is awesome, it just opened and has reasonably priced drinks along with a pool table and a jukebox! What's even better is the jukebox has explicit music so you can play your rap, trap, etc. The area really needed a place like this and I'm glad it opened, I definitely plan to be a regular. They also have darts and that boxing punching bag thing. Come for the beer, Mezcal, tequila, rum, etc & stay for the vibes. Service is prompt and pretty fast and efficient. Also, they're open til 1:30 which is fantastic for late night folks.

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    Franklin S.

    AJ's Bar is an underrated gem right on Market Street. It's refreshingly unpretentious, remarkably affordable, and consistently welcoming. In a city where many bars feel overcrowded or overly curated, AJ's offers something increasingly rare: space to breathe and relax. The drinks are reasonably priced, and the bartenders are genuinely friendly without trying too hard. Whether you're stopping by for a quick cocktail or settling in for a few rounds, you'll find the service prompt and the atmosphere easygoing. What sets AJ's apart is its sense of comfort. There's a pool table and darts for casual fun, and an electric jukebox that lets guests set the tone without the usual dive bar chaos. It strikes a balance -- relaxed but clean, casual but never sloppy. If you're looking for a bar where you can actually hear your friends talk, enjoy a game of pool without waiting an hour, and not feel rushed to give up your seat, AJ's is well worth your time. It's the kind of place you end up staying longer at than you planned and wanting to come back to sooner than you expected.

    Nelly R.

    We came to San Fran for a concert and we wanted to stop for drinks. We found this hidden gem. Great atmosphere, good people and bartenders. Good options of drinks and supper affordable. A MUST!

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    Thanks for the shoutout! We're glad you had a good time!

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    3 months ago

    Came to this bar on Super Bowl Sunday and it was great. Very chill and great customer service. Tons of TVs and solid sound system.

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    3 months ago

    Great establishment. Fantastic place to watch the superbowl in comfort and peace. Offered us free food.

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    5 months ago

    AJ is a legend. This bar has Midwest garage bar vibes. Got free chips and a free shot of Fernet.

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    8 months ago

    Great bar for a late hour hangout! They got billiard, foosball and jukebox! The staff and the owner are very friendly!

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    7 months ago

    AJ aka Bobby, is the owner and the head honcho. He is personable and a total sweetheart!! Vibes are high!!

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    1 year ago

    Very good drinks and good vibes :) great service! Drinks are affordable and delicious

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    Thank you so much! We pride ourselves on our pre-covid drink pricing.

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    Was looking for a spot to hang out and have a few drink before a concert and Bill Graham and AJ's looked like the perfect spot.

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