I've been here a few times, each visit an attempt to repudiate the experience of before. Somethings never change: - an overpriced cover. - hit or miss djs. - the world's longest bathroom line. - delicious but expensive natural wines. - gross beer options. - a mustiness that can best be described as a lack of ventilation. Once I even came during the day, hoping it would be a bit more casual. Unfortunately the place was still dark and damp, without any natural lighting. Bartenders are cordial but nothing special. read more

Has been recommended to me plenty of times and I'm only disappointed I didn't come here sooner. This is definitely a top "wine only bar" that I now recommend! Came here for an afterparty on a Saturday night and it was packed. There's seating at the bar and round tables/booths along wall. We were lucky to beat the crowd, but I can imagine if it's always like this, it'll be hard to always get a seat/table. BPT definitely leans smaller, there's a dance floor and a disco ball in the back (and even smoke), but I loved the music and DJ that sits right above the dance floor. Huge plus since I've never seen this before, but loved the dim-red lighting which felt very cozy and intimate and almost noir-film inspired. Would recommend for a fun night out with friends or your girlies, not giving date-night vibes since its too loud... or at least not on a Saturday night read more

This location used to be my favorite dive bar, Thieves Tavern, so wanted to check out the new bar since it's been quite popular on social media. $10 cover charge on Friday evening, mostly natural wines with some beers (Guinness on tap, ipa and lager in cans). They definitely maximized the floor space and made it work - got rid of the pool table in the back and turned it into a dance floor with disco ball and smoke/mist. Gets pretty packed but service is fast - the bathroom line can get a bit long (two single units in the back). Overall a lovely fun place with good DJ sets - and really impressive Guinness draft pours. read more

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They book great DJs here! The cover of 10$ seems reasonable enough to me considering the price of raves and clubs nowadays. Unfortunately, nobody inside seemed to be interested in listening to music with people actively talking over it on the dancefloor. The wines look enticing enough but the pours are miniscule. Very fratty Marina district esque vibe. You won't really find any locals in here. Do not get the appeal and are they most likely successful due to their viral marketing campaign involving people stealing the glasses. read more

I've been here twice now and have sat at both the bar and the booth. I personally love the booths more because it gives a little bit more privacy. The vibes at Bar Part Time are fuuuun though; every third Thursday of the month, they host a drag show. The wines were pretty good, but the quantity felt a little small compared to what we paid for it since they were in tiny wine glasses. But overall good and chilled! read more

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live house music and wine yippee. not the traditional mission crowd I feel like... not always my favorite...but fun nights here nonetheless. Nice wine bar. there's a $10 cover they take venmo. don't try to order a vodka red bull like I'd do the first time I came here... the ambient lighting and DJ threw me off. natural wine only! It deff gets stuffy and hot on the dance floor and loud so not a sit down and catch up with a friend kind of place unless you're sitting down at one of the few booths. or smoking outside lol. read more

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I have been one other time, and I don't remember it very much which kind of led me to believe that it's not memorable. I then went on an exceptional girls night out with so much excitement to drink wine. before 1 AM, we tried to order a last bottle of wine to share between six friends -we were rudely told that they were done serving drinks. when we inquired why they were done when the bar was open until 130 one of the shorter bartenders flipped us off. I will say, I have worked in waitstaff before and understand wanting close, but I have never been so rudely pushed out. Sooooooooooo many better sf wine bars. read more

One of my favorite spots in SF! This is a wine only bar with intimate lighting, tables/booths. The dance floor lights up later with a DJ and disco ball! If you stop by before 7pm, it's $10 off a bottle. The service was great, we did a small tasting before choosing the Malbec. Highly recommend for a first date spot! read more

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This is officially my new favorite bar in the city- complete with a giant disco ball, great lighting, and a dj spinning vinyl, this is one of the coolest vibes of any bar I've seen in SF. My roommates have been coming here for ages and I completely understand why. I went here on a Thursday night and it was very easy for my group of 5 to get two tables together (their tables are pretty small, but I think there are bigger tables towards the front). There was a Dj spinning vinyl (ranging from techno to disco, it was all excellent) and the crowd seemed to be in their late 20s-30s. I have heard that on weekend nights the crowd is significantly younger and drunker, especially as they have a dance floor in the back, so I will probably avoid coming those nights. But on weeknights it's perfect. read more

Bar Part Time - Disco ball - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with a friend on a Friday night. They only serve wine, so if you're looking for mixed drinks this place is definitely not the place! Expect to pay a cover charge too. It can get pretty crowded here, and the Friday night i was here the crowd was very pushy which is not my vibe. There is some booth/table seating, but it's pretty limited and you shouldn't expect to get seats unless you arrive early really early in the night since people usually stay in their place the entire time. The only thing this place has going for it (in my opinion) is it has an enormous disco ball over the dance floor. Expect long wait times-there's only one bathroom, and the line can get pretty long. Bartenders were pretty quick for the 1-2 drinks we ordered in the time we were here. I wouldn't come back here based off how small and crowded it gets. I'm not sure if security was aware or keeping track of the capacity, but as tight as it was in my visit they may have been near or over full capacity. read more

Came here on a Thursday evening (no cover). They were doing a wine tasting which was 4 half pours for $25. On a Thursday evening, the atmosphere is calm and cozy, with ample seating. They offer some snacks in terms of food, but you're really only here for the natural wines. read more

Honestly as a person who hates beer, I actually enjoyed theirs. The bartender with this small yellow hat was soooo sweet and really looked out for me. It was genuinely amazing service. I felt cared for, which is not a usual feeling I get leaving a place. I truly recommend going read more

A time capsule in two layers: 1) the crowd brought the hipster era (in specifically millennial flavor) 2) the bar brought the 70s/80s/90s (??). I'm terrible at identifying decade genres of music but I felt like I was living some all-American time period vicariously through the music. Overall the vibe was actually very chill for a bar with a dance floor on a Saturday night, but still a good time and it was hypnotizing watching the disco ball beams cutting through the haziness courtesy of fog machine. We tried two different bottles of whites and they were both great (I'm far from a wine connoisseur but they were crisp and bright)! read more

Upscale-divey hipster natural wine bar that seriously parties and draws a crowd at night (and a cover)? The first few times I walked by I thought this became a music venue, in account of the consistent lines. We tried to come their anniversary weekend and it was predictably packed and HOT AS BALLS. I'm not young anymore, I don't do that. Came back to try again on a Wednesday evening for their tasting which was pretty sizable and fun. Not sure if the bartenders just had different MOs or what but ours barely told us what she was pouring, even when asked, while the other bartender was telling folks everything about the vineyard it came from. They weren't busy at the time but definitely picked up as the evening went on. As others have said, maybe we didn't fit the vibe. Started off splitting a tasting but loved our first wine we tried though so doubled down on another tasting and the rest were just ok. The assortment of wines you can't get elsewhere is exciting and the small snacks menu look enticing. The dark bar and grungy seats did not. I'd come back but feel this place still leaves a lot to be desired. PS we were in Mexico City recently, visited a natural wine shop, and the staff asked if we know Bar Part Time - the only natural wine bar they knew in SF. Wow they world famous! read more

Tiny wine bar with some seating in the back. Came here for a quick drink as a recommendation by the folks at Rintaro. I liked the casual feel of the wine bar. read more

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For a part time bar they really have full time vibes. If you're planning a visit make sure to: [X] Respect the Djs (no requests) [X] Dance your heart out (prepare to get sweaty) [X] Tip your bartenders (those bottles don't open themselves) [X] Leave your bad energy at home (respect the sanctity of the dancefloor) read more

Bar Part Time - The staff's wine expertise is no joke! - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's been a while since I've explored in the city and I almost missed Bar Part Time as they don't really have a large sign to let you know where they are located. It's nestled in between two shops that were already closed so I was worried but the neon face sign was on so that is how we knew they were still open. Coming at night it's really dimly lit and a narrow space so as you enter you're right near the bar to order or some of their booths. ~8PM on a Tuesday night it was packed so I can imagine how it is on the weekend or other peak times. We were able to grab an area near the bar which was totally fine for us. From other reviews it looks like they also have a DJ at times but we didn't get to see them this time. We ordered a bottle of their orange wine to share between a group of 5 and it was enough! It's a unique flavor if you've never had it (it was my first time too) and it was nice to try but I might opt to try their other options next time I visit. read more

Yeah I don't think I'd come back. Came here last weekend with some friends and it was SO HOT inside, like a swamp. If you usually pay money to go to a sauna, I guess this would serve the same purpose, since there was a cover charge also. There was a live DJ I believe playing some beats but not quite the music I was looking for. You can get wine by the glass or bottle, and there are some booths you can sit at with your friends, but there aren't too many. I understand this could be some people's vibes but it just wasn't mine read more

I was invited to this bar for a friend's birthday which took place on a Wednesday. Coming in around 7:30pm, there were people sitting at the booths and tables in the back which was promising and the bar was dimly lit and the music playing gave the bar a funky/ jazz like ambiance which I very much liked. There was a wall of vinyl records which was great (because I am an advent record collector) but looking over the counter I noticed that the turntable was spinning but there wasn't a record on it which was rather disappointing. Before my friends arrived I decided to order a beer (yes I get that it's a wine bar) and when they gave me a canned beer I asked for a glass but was brought a wine glass which was confusing. Did this bar not have any pint glasses? The beer was $7 and I paid with a $20 bill. I was brought my change and counted $12 which was incredible. I didn't think the bartender had tried to shortchange me and believed it to be an honest mistake. I did not tip because of this. My friends finally arrived around 8:15pm and I was ready for another drink. I ordered a glass of wine and again, paid in cash. When I asked for a receipt the only options were email and text. When I asked for paper the bartender explained that they could not do paper because their machine was malfunctioning so I chose email which was annoying. I did tip this time. Later on I approached the bar a third time and asked for a glass of water. The bartender pointed to a self serve station to my right adjacent to the record player. I was dumbfounded that the bartender could not serve me a glass of water at the bar, no one was busy at all. In all, I did have a nice time with my friends here, but the service was lackluster to say the least. Let me say that the staff here were never rude and were in fact polite. Their hospitality skills could be improved a tad in my opinion. The music that played honestly saved the experience for me, if you are into abstract jazz/ funk. I probably wouldn't come back, but this bar was definitely a chill spot, relaxing vibe, good company and good drinks. read more

Ambiance was great but got busy towards the end of the night, seating is limited and there weren't too many food options. Great spot to check out and chill with yo pre-funk with friends and they have a live DJ at times. read more

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Good juice? Check. Good music? Check. Chill ass staff? Check. Dance dance too much booty in the pants read more

$30 bucks before tip for TWO weak pours of wine?! In a small ass glass ...Yeah, I think I'll pass. When they had their pop-up on Octavia street it was really fun and a great vibe (probably because of the space & location) Now that they took over thieves tavern, its dark, drab & depressing -tbh. The Staff are absolutely snobs, and unapproachable. Like come on dude- you're only a bartender , get over yourself. Did not enjoy my experience . did not enjoy my glass of wine . would never go back. This bar is a just trend that I hope dies out real soon. Bring back thieves! read more

This place has a great vibe and serves as the perfect neighborhood wine bar touting good pours, bottles, music, and atmosphere. You can order wines by the glass ($14-16) and there are also a handful of beers/non alcoholic drinks on the menu. There's a large fridge cooler where you can grab full wine bottles to bring over to the bar for purchase to split with your friends/company as well. Check their instagram page to stay up to date on who's performing on any given night! Great place to start your night if you happen to be in the area. read more

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Best bar in sf. Great music, cute disco ball, cute staff. Get there early to grab the booth seats! read more

At first glance, you may think that this place might serve you a gin and tonic - well like Big Thief, think "NOT" - What you will find through the looking glass is what Saweetie would say as "My Type" of a watering hole filled with all the rarest juiciest natural wine one can hope to imagine. If you don't know what that is - slide down the rabbit hole and find all the pleasures that await you. You will be caught by the kindest people awaiting your arrival. Did I mention there was a mirror disco ball? read more

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Bar Part Time is a natural wine bar in the Mission worth checking out. They have a large selection of natural wines by the glass or bottle and the folks behind the bar are incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and helpful. The have a small selection of snacks you can order, but what is even more impressive is their "wine shop" where you can purchase bottles to take home. The front corner has a massive array of wines and as you walk towards the back, there is a fridge with chilled wines. Their music selection was on point and the entire place has such a positive vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Bar Part Time - Bottle of Natural wine from Georgia. Incredible staff, tons of wines by the glass or bottle, great music and large selection to take home. - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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came here for santa con should've had done research they had a not santa sign in front we thought it was a joke. they kicked us out aggressively the male bouncer pushing one of the girls in our group. when we were trying to take a photo of the sign he snatched the phone from my friend. read more

I had read about this bar in The Chronicle, where it was described as a trendy place for Gen Z-ers to go, regardless if you like natural wine or not. Well, I'm a little older than Gen Z (27 years old), but I definitely enjoyed this place! I had also never tried natural wine, so that was a first for me. Not too shabby. Would definitely come here again. read more

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Decent ambiance. DJ would not take requests and was rude about it. Very hot and humid.

Such a good spot. Good people, good wine, good beats. The staff is also really nice and helpful if you have any questions about the wine.

Bummer experience. Staff was really rude and condescending! My group was instantly greeted with anger and super unwelcoming energy. The reason for this was because my friend was carrying a glow stick and instead of simply asking us to leave it outside we were yelled at for "not being the vibe". Totally understand why we couldn't bring the glow stick in but absolutely no reason to yell about it and make us feel very uncomfortable. I suggest next time to just say "hey no glow sticks please". Could have been a super simple easy thing to do!!! read more

Came here for a drag show. We ended up coming in around 9:15, having a few Drinks, and dancing around. I left a tab open. Likely because the bar was way too crowded, someone ended up charging two extra drinks on my tab. I only ordered two drinks (insanely small pours for $10/16 respectively). I was annoyed and told the bartender I would do a charge back for the two extra drinks. Then he backed off and the drag show happened. The drag show was great. The DJ played some fun music. I wish this place wasn't super crowded or douchy with alcohol pours. read more

Fun atmosphere, great design, excellent music, but girl- all the wine tastes like salad dressing. Why y'all drinking Kraft Raspberry Vinaigrette for $60? Fascinating trend. read more

10$ cover, 15-16$ for per glass of wine, a disco ball and some funky beats! just a great little spot to have an all around good time! the bartenders were so sweet and wholesome calling each other Chef, stayed until it closed because it was an all around good time! the way I would describe this place is funky retro/art deco. read more

Bar Part Time - the dance floor! - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think the stars aligned when they opened up this Wine bar a couple of blocks from my house. Now every Friday I get two bottles and dance to real talented Djs, not crappy burning man sets that are rampant in this city, but REAL BEATS and Sf locals. The bartenders def know their wines and would recommend a bottle even if my vocabulary is " I want something chilled and juicy" . All they need is free popcorn and I'll be coming here full-time. Thanks for keeping it real, Dr Steve Brule recommends a glass of sweet Berry wine so git' going and bring your dancefloor whistle! I'll be the last one dancin" under the disco ball xoxo read more

Old Thieves. Looks the same with "natural" wine. DJ which was good. But that's it. Not sure what the point was. It's also very hot inside. Could of been so much more. They didn't try. Of course hipsters flock there . read more

Hopped in early on Sat evening (around 8pm) for a drink. The vibe is chill, and there is a decent wine menu. We both opted for vermouth on the rocks - a bit too bitter for our tastes, but that's probably on us. If we want a chill glass of wine in the neighborhood, this would be a good place to go. read more

This bar is ok! I love the disco ball in the middle of the dance floor, i think it creates great vibes!! the wine selection here is also amazing which makes sense since it's a wine bar. i hate the bathroom situation, as there are only two stalls and the line juts out into the dance floor, so it's kind of awkward. the music wasnt TOO MUCH my vibe, but i saw others dancing and enjoying so i think overall it worked. the bartenders were all super kind, and it's nice that they have those booths read more

SF staple with decadent wines. Shy single cuties, lotsa couples / second daters, and deep cut bops. Respect the dj and tip your bartender.

Cover charge is worth the experience. The layout feels like a modified Double Dutch, but the booths they have are clutch if you end up getting one. Grab a bottle of your favorite wine from the fridge and pay up front. Can be a bit of a hipster vibe but that's what made mission bars so much fun before all the tech money came in. Different feel than your usual SF bars these days and I dig it for that. read more