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    Guan Yin drink and wings

    Great bar for karaoke, salt and pepper wings, and great drinks at a great price. Evelyn is one of best bartenders you can get. If you want ever need to chill before an event, come here and she will take care of you

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    Nina Z.

    Amazing service! Came here for karaoke on Wednesday night with KJ Lauren Yellow. The staff are very attentive and all smiles, you can't help but feel welcomed! Plenty of seating in the upstairs area with the pool table and karaoke and downstairs area near the bar. Looking forward to trying their cocktails next time!

    Garlic Noodles

    NEW REMODEL & NEW CONCEPT! The best vibes, the best drinks and the best food! I came in during happy hour to try their new menu and I am mind blown! I never thought bar food would be so appetizing. The garlic noodles were so flavorful, and so rich plus it's served out of a Chinese takeout box! One of the best I've ever had honestly.. Next fave were the salt and pepper chicken wings. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside but packed with fragrant garlic and jalepenos! Cocktails were also so yummy and unique. The ones I tried had such depth and intricate flavors. The God of Mercy (Guan Yin) I could drink all day because of its delicate and refreshing flavors. The best topper is that they offer free karaoke in their communal bar area as well as private ones.

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    Julie H.

    We came on a Friday evening with a large party and fortunately the bar is large and spacious. We were able to all fit in the upstairs section which had enough tables and seating so that our group of 25+ was able to enjoy the night with no issues. Huge plus for the karaoke and pool table. We'd definitely recommend this place for any events you want to host a large party and I believe they do catering as well! Everyone was raving about the food. We had tots, fries, wings, and burgers. All were really good, especially the MVP wings.. highly recommend. Pricing for drinks were also lower than what you'd expect in SF and service was excellent. This may be our new go to establishment!

    Shannia D.

    Such a great and intimate bar!! Definitely agree that this is a hidden gem. Unique fun drinks, and the salt and pepper wings were absolutely delicious! Kevin was an amazing bartender. We came on a wednesday night. Great crowd, food, fun drinks, and good song selection, will definitely be back!

    Cocktails and girl time
    Casey C.

    Spent a night on a weekend in Dogpatch and Aura Cinema was recommended by a friend. The place is a bit hidden and I almost missed it when Ubering there. The lighting inside is very dim. Seating was not much of a problem. You can find a table for two or table for a group. The service is slow, but cocktails were great. My server seemed to be doing multiple things at the same time like bartending and serving my table. Maybe the place is short-staffed? Give him a break! We came for cocktails and left with smiles. I forgot what cocktail I got, but it was good. The presentation was also a bonus. The food menu seems like typical American bar food. I think this place is a very average bar. I'd recommend coming here if you have a large group. Other than that, I do not think I'd come back.

    A hidden gem! It's such a vibe in there. There were enough people in there but not overly crowded. The bartenders were attentive and made us really tasty drinks. I can imagine it being super lively on game days too as there were tvs everywhere. There's also two karaoke rooms available that would be perfect for a night out with group of friends!

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    Such a fun vibe. Delicious drinks. Perfect music selection. Chill crowd. Bartender Kevin was killing it.

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    great vibes and great music! open karaoke in the main space and private karaoke rooms for reservation in the back, definitely coming back!

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    Service is impeccable. Bartender is super attentive. Think no further, this is the place to be.

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    Great bar, food & service. Bathrooms clean and top area was spacious for bigger groups. Definitely will be back.

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    Best bar in the dogpatch! Food & drinks are great as well a customer service! Definitely check this place out and show support.

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    The food was good , the staff was extremely accommodating and attentive! I'll definitely be going back

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    I love this place. A place we can come eat good, friendly staff and fun Karaoke. I come here every week I'm amazed !!!!

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    Love what + how they do it. It's a neighborhood bar that…read morejust feels right. Food wise I'm drawn to a few favorites like the stellar pork belly banh mi slider, fries and the chicken bites. It's a thoughtful menu w something for everyone. Had a Paper Plane which the bar man furiously shook to an icy froth on the top. Soooo good. Went on St Pat Saturday and was looking for a non frat crew vibe and was really pleased I remembered BH was close by.

    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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    This place has risen in the ranks of my fave cocktail bars in SF. Recently tried to go to Elements…read moreonly to discover it was closed or at least closed to additional patrons 45 minutes before closing so made our way to a couple other bars instead, including Blind Pig. It takes a lot for me to consider a return visit to a cocktail bar. Most of the time, I just begrudgingly go along with my friends to a mediocre bar, but Blind Pig is a place I would enthusiastically return to again and again. I first got the namesake cocktail: Blind Pig. It was incredibly well-balanced, and the flame presentation upon arrival was an epic mini show. Later during last call, I decided to risk it all and roll the dice to order from the secret menu. I rolled a 5, which got me a wine & Japanese beer concoction with Sichuan peppercorn. Totally feel like this cocktail was made for me, as I rep the 川渝 region. The drink was strong, but that made it all the better. Can't wait to come again and explore more of the menu behind the password-protected iykyk entrance.

    Hot Take: Weeknights are better than weekends for going out…read more Chill, less of a crowd, a locals vibe, and to avoid amateur hour. I'm personally over (and too old) dealing with sloppy drunks spilling drinks on you, getting pushed around in a crowd or end up in a middle of a brawl Blind Pig is that perfect spot, well at least on a weeknight: chill, low-key, and moody. And, most importantly comfy seating AND solid AZN inspired craft cocktails ($18-$19). Cocktails with black sesame, taro, pandan, mapo tofu, tea, and hot pot flavors? YAS! D R I N K S * Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ Iichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18 x2) The sichuan hot pot inspired cocktail was silky smooth from the milk-washed gin, nicely balanced - sweet (but not too sweet) and sour with a subtle málà numbing spice. Stiff yet easy to drink. The manager/bartender, Leo was awesome with great hospitality. Background lounge-y music is not too loud so you can yap and catch-up with friends. Overall, Blind Pig is a great place to unwind after work or start the night off. If it's too tamed for you, you can always go next door to XEX to make bad decisions - no judgement cuz we've all been there! ;) O T H E R I N F O * Walk-in only. PW to enter is on IG. * Blind Pig originally opened in Chinatown in a larger space but they're now in a more intimate space on Polk. * Blind Pig is under Mins Group (Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon, The Roll, The Buoy, Dento Piano Cafe, Dragon Horse, and more.) * No snacks/food but plenty of food options within walking distance.

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    My wife & I visited SF for the 1st time & stayed at Hotel Emblem next door. We noticed so many…read morepeople coming in to this place we decided to look it up & see what the fuss was about. Seeing that it was named one of the top 50 best bars in North American, we had to check it out! We came in a Thursday night in mid-April about 9:45 PM. They have security outside thar checks IDs & also manages the queue in case the bar gets too crowded. We had no issues getting in, but there were zero indoor seats available - both the bar & table seating. Thankfully, they have a really cozy & well-lit patio area. The waitress let us know that even the outdoor patio has table-side service, so we made ourselves comfortable on the outdoor bench & within seconds she had brought us waters & cocktail menus. Weather outside was really nice, so I'm glad we actually sat outside. Each cocktail is $20, which definitely is a little steep, but I think the creativity, quality, & prestige of being named a top 50 bar supports the price. Each part of the menu is organized by liquor ie whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, etc. We tried 4 drinks total. I only took menu photos of the pages we ordered from but they have a lot more selections. We ordered the Kung Fu Pandan, Silky Street, Rice Rice Baby, & Tropical Gangsta. We had some favorites over others, but all were very well crafted! The drinks came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. The only hiccup was our final drink took quite a while. Turns out the ticket machine malfunctioned & deleted orders put in & caused a back-up. The waitress was so apologetic & ended up comp-ing 2 drinks, which she definitely didn't have to but it speaks volumes to the high standards they hold themselves to & their customer service. Overall, highly highly recommend checking this place out for a fun night out or post-dinner treat! Glad we made the decision to stop in!

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