This place has been multiple iterations of bar/cafes over the years and I don't really know why. You would think it's a prime spot! I revisited as Bar49 and I was pleasantly surprised. It's got drinks, light food, and it's kind of nice for people watching given the large windows and bar seating along the flatiron-style facade. I met up with a friend at the end of the year and Bar49 was hosting a toy drive with some live musical entertainment. Everything was decorated and really sweet. They even served some holiday cookies around the bar. BAR 49 FRIES: Crispy steak fries with parmesan and curry sauce! Pretty good and a little different. CHEESE FLAT BREAD: Cheesy with tomatoes and red onions. A nice small plate. Weird thing: we accidentally claimed another table's food (we were very distracted). It was extremely similar to our order, but not exactly. They ended up just giving us our actual order a few minutes later, too, which was kind. The bartenders/servers were really friendly. One of them even took instructions on how to make a Black Manhattan (wow I was kind of an annoying customer that day and they still made me feel welcome). read more

Bar49 - They were hosting a toy drive and entertainment. They even served cookies to the bar! - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time eating there. Had the fish sandwich with onion rings. Not many rings on the plate and were just warm but not bad . The fish sandwich was just ok. The bun was too soft and didn't hold the contents. I'm not a fan of small pieces of fish in a sandwich would rather have one single piece. Work on a better bun, remove the tomato and get some good tartar sauce! read more

Bar49 - Fish sandwich and onion rings. I ate a few! - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

First let me say, LOVE the ever so comfortable bar stools. Server was really nice, space is spotless and at noon (Friday) when it opened music wasn't ear piercing, more akin to background, which I did enjoy. Many items on the menu certainly looked enticing. Friend set their site on Fish Tacos, which were HUGE and one needed to eat w/a fork and knife, very messy. Decent serving of Onion Rings, but sadly they were "not hot". Lukewarm food is always my biggest pet peeve. I tried the Fish Sandwich w/steak fries. Bun was way too small for the size of fish on this sandwich. Fish was also huge, but I believe under fried and pretty mushy. Maybe 10 fries on this order as well, also somewhat luke warm. Sadly that sandwich did not sit well as the day wore on. Something I would not order again. Decent pours of beer on tap and nice and COLD. Not sure I will be returning as this was $30 including the tip. They are usually quite busy, so will probably not miss whether I return or not. read more

This was easily one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had, and I would recommend this place to absolutely nobody. The service was beyond terrible. We came in as a group of four, just trying to have a normal night, and somehow asking for a single water turned into a full-blown issue. The bartender demanded FOUR IDs for ONE water. Not alcohol... water. The crazy part is we actually provided our IDs, and even after that, the situation kept escalating for no reason. What made it worse was how aggressive and unprofessional he was. At one point, he literally walked up to girls in our group and told them to "get the f*** out." No warning, no attempt to handle anything calmly, just straight hostility. It was shocking and completely out of line. There's a difference between enforcing rules and treating people with basic respect. This bartender clearly doesn't understand that. The entire situation felt like a power trip rather than any kind of legitimate policy enforcement. If you're looking for a place with good vibes and respectful service, this is NOT it. Save your time and money and go anywhere else. read more

Great atmosphere even better food and drinks Turned my Thirsty Thursday into a Martini Thursday! read more

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3.5 but I will round up to 4 I love beer so I was excited this place moved in. The place typically seems busy which is good. That being said, I feel like their tap selection could use some improvement. The Castro is a massive beer desert. They don't have a bad beer selection, but it's also not great. With Monk's Kettle moving out down the street, there was an opportunity to sort of swoop in on that that I feel is a bit missed. I wish there was more IPA on tap. The food is okay. I wish the fries were better, but I will give their onion rings a solid 7/10. Had the burger as well. Although, I felt it could have been seasoned a bit better, it was cooked perfectly medium like I asked and was super juicy. It's a fun place to grab a pint or a nibble, but if you are looking for a craft beer destination, this is not it. read more

This triangular piece of prime commercial real estate has seen a worrying rotation of eateries try and fail to make a go of it since the dependably greasy 24/7 Bagdad Cafe shuddered its doors in 2011 (review: https://yelp.to/14V00U670z). Some like Criolla Kitchen and Castro Republic were valiant efforts that couldn't maintain a foothold on this corner. Others cafes and taquerias I can't even remember. I have more optimism this time because owner Colm O'Brien has been a co-manager at Hi-Tops (review: https://yelp.to/v1ShlJpRKl) and appears to get what the neighborhood wants versus what someone else thinks what the Castro needs. It's in soft opening now, and I stepped in based on a recommendation I received from Eric at Lookout across the street (review: https://yelp.to/eRRyXSJ6yk). I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by both the server and the manager. The libations are primarily beer and wine, though I decided to order the $13 Frozen Margarita from the This & That menu. I was informed they used agave rather than tequila, which was fine by me since I just had a slushie at Lookout. It was quite refreshing with a soothing kick (photo: https://yelp.to/O3ot5EhuB3). I also wanted to try something off their food menu, so I ordered the $13 Bar49 Salad, a fresh mix of butter lettuce, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, olive, bits of cheddar, and egg. It was a bit drenched with their creamy house vinaigrette, but I still liked it (photo: https://yelp.to/DO9DCbUfK9). They have fish & chips and corned beef & cabbage among other pub fare, so I'll need to come back for that. FOOD / DRINK - 4 stars...good start on the menu, the margarita worked fine with the agave AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice, chill vibe SERVICE - 4.5 stars...super attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...hoping this one survives and thrives RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HrpFPC read more

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Great place to wait late in evening Wonderful service and ambience if you like a lively place read more

Best bar in the Castro! Great space to bring friends or host an event. Food, drinks, service, ownership

So last night we went into Bar49 hoping to have dinner, it was a bit before 9 pm. They were busy but not full, lots of open seats still. We waited and waited by the door, the bartender was chatting with someone who seemed to be the waiter. There were no apparent menus and we looked around and saw no QR codes for menus or ordering. On a previous visit there we ordered from a waiter and I presume that's still their model, but they didn't seem much interested in our business. After 15 minutes of waiting, we gave up and went elsewhere. Two stars for a lovely atmosphere, but no stars for food, drink or service since they apparently weren't interested in providing any of those. read more

I really want this to work but from the ruined beick exterior to the pre canned chicken for the o rely seasoned tacos. the single forlorn server in a dark room. please make this work? please invest in some thoughtful light generating daytime design. stop taking the gays for granted and step up your food. my prediction? 18 more months then dead read more

Very pleasant venue. My friends enjoyed their food. I will definitely be back to try their fish and chips. The day I was there they had an Irish Celtic music group. read more

Had a fantastic time at this very welcomed new eatery in the Castro. Thinking of a place to eat at in the Castro has always been alittle tricky but this may very well be a new "go to" place for me. Our attentive server had positive energy and the space was full of sunlight with floor to ceiling windows. There was a variety of seating from low tables to high tops to the bar and bar seating along the windows filled with patrons which made the place feel vibrant and alive. The food was great and menu well curated. Had corned beef sliders with steak fries. Each fry had great crispy texture and was well seasoned, no mushy bland stray fries here. The sliders were a perfect size when wanting something snacky/not too filling and especially if pairing it with carby beer. The corned beef was sliced thick and was juicy. There are big plates available as well, will have to try them next time. read more

Bar49 - Corned beef sliders with steak fries - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

Many things to love about Bar49, great new addition to the neighborhood with fun vibes and solid food! - Welcoming, friendly and efficient staff made me feel taken care of. - Athletic Brewing on draft, plus many other NA options! As a former drinker, having an NA beer on draft makes a big difference to feeling comfortable in a bar. (Beer and wine only for now but I overheard the bartender say there's spirits coming.) - Loved the fish and chips, the peas and coleslaw were also pretty good (and I'm from London!). read more

Bar49 - Fish and Chips - pretty legit! - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Basically I'm rating the food at this point because I'm not really a drinker per se other than the Arnold Palmer I had which was excellent . The tea and the lemonade in Arnold Palmer, where it struck a nice balance they did not seem overly processed and the tea had a fresh flavor to it, which is always nice. I ordered the chicken fingers and they were so perfectly deep-fried, it was a treat to eat something. We also got the brussels sprout salad which was a crowd pleaser, and then the shepherds pie, and the sliders. We gobbled up everything and we enjoyed it absolutely Under good company and a nice relaxed atmosphere. At this place you order upfront everything is casual and friendly. They do have a large choice of beers my friends that accompanied me had the frose and frozen margarita. This bar it has great windows where you can watch people go by. It's very central located in the Castro on Market St, this is starting to get a following so a place to keep an eye on for sure. read more

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I had my birthday brunch at Bar49 on Aug 9th. It was a great choice. The owner and staff are very nice and accomidating for a decent size party, the good was great, drinks were even better. It's nice that the location has windows facing out towards Market st, so you can people watch. I would highly recomend Bar49. Its a newer establishment (a little over a year old) read more

This is a fantastic, laid back spot! Enjoyed the location and diverse menu. Ursula took great care of us and was more than kind!

Service was great, vibe was calm but also fun. Get the chicken tender wrap, it was so fresh and tasted so good!!! read more

Bar49 - Chicken tender wrap - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

This bight and shiny new spot in the Castro has great food and delicious drinks on tap. Colm, who runs the place, is a breath of fresh air. The food is very tasty and fresh. The vibe is like a grown up mini Gastropub. I find myself going every week. read more

Bar49 - Happy Hour corned beef sandwich! - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loving this new neighbourhood bar. Good selection of beers and wines. Haven't tried the food yet but the sliders on someone's plate looked delicious! Great place to catch up with some friends or for a casual weeknight hangout. read more

What a fantastic little spot. Colm the owner is such a sweetheart and the food is great. No reason you shouldn't swing by

Amazing fish and chips. Owner is so fun. It's becoming a habit to eat curried fish n chips with mushy peas. They made me seek out fish and chips all over the place. I hope this place becomes very successful. read more

Had a lot of hope for this space! The remodel looked good from the outside and was pretty crowded when it first opened. We decided to give it a try on a quieter night. First off, the interior is nice but there's a lack of seating. Only a few tables and a few seats at the bar. The people who work here are awesome and friendly. Very attentive and prompt. However, the wine list is pretty weak. Not sure who they consulted when creating their selections but they picked cheap wine and are selling it at a premium. And it's not even good cheap wine. Wine list by the bottle was ok but overall they have alot to learn from some of the wine bars in the area. Besides the wine we both ordered the burger. The burger tasted like it was from Costco and was in the freezer before they threw it on the grill. It also seemed like it was one of those pre seasoned frozen burgers. Just not great flavors and consistency. The fries were ok. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. The people are nice but the wine list leaves a lot to be desired and the food turned us off. It's too bad as we were really hoping for a winner for this space. read more

This place is amazing. Great service, attentive staff, good drinks, good atmosphere. Finally something in this space, which has been doomed before with bad restaurants, might stick around! read more

Great vibe - lovely staff- some nice bar food- and their brunch is a better value and offering than most in the neighborhood.

Can't be more thrilled to see this space occupied, and by a business that has diversified itself in the mark. Such a great transformation of the space! Food has everything to satisfy You pallet. Great bar/pub "go to's" such as salads, burgers and flatbreads. Most notable are the references to the owners home...fish&chips, Shepard pie, Banger & Mash! The owner has done a wonderful job by bringing newness to the Castro! read more

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Food is comfort food with a flair. The real standout is the service team. They work really well together and are flexible and attentive. Prices are respectable, too. Extensive beer selection and even a couple of non-alcoholic beers. read more

Bar 49 has great food, tasty and fresh. The atmosphere is super convivial. Will definitely return. read more

Bar49 - Live Irish music after San Francisco's St. Patrick's Day parade. - Beer Bar Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not very good customer service- I came in late last year and was barely acknowledged - however the owners/bar tenders see very attentive of the young women next to me. Poor customer service and mediocre food. I did not feel welcome there, I would not go back. The wine was terrible as well. read more

What a relief! Finally, a worthy and unique restaurant to take over this seemingly cursed corner in the Castro! Not only does Bar49 bring a new type of food choice to a neighborhood that is lousy with taquerias, coffee shops, and mediocre restaurants, but it also does it with style and class that is both sophisticated and much-needed for the area. The ambiance in the space with its upgrades to the design, especially the new wood low-top large communal table and the high-top seating against the window makes the space look soooo much bigger and and open and inviting. The three times I have been in, the staff have all been absolutely wonderful, attentive, knowledgable, friendly, and talkative. They were able to explain any questions I had about the EXTENSIVE beer and wine list (my favorite was the Bar49-exclusive Sauv Blanc) and never came off as too stressed to take the time to share their expertise. And the food! Again, when I say the Castro is sorely lacking in food choices, it's true. Seeing a restaurant open with a concept that offers choices you can't get elsewhere is a relief. The times I have been, I've had the fries with curry sauce, the Brussels sprouts salad, and the fish & chips, and all three have been outstanding. Shout out ESPECIALLY to the fish & chips. Definitely one of the best fish & chips meals I've had, including the time I've spent in England and Scotland. The pieces of fish were sizable (you get three pieces) and the breading was outstanding. It came out super crunchy and flavorful. The peas were sweat and a great compliment to the fish. And their chips (fries) are HUGE. Seriously these are the biggest fries I've ever seen. When you pair them with their amazing Irish curry sauce, they are almost a meal on their own. I went with a friend who is from London and said the Bangers & Mash was some of the best UK food he's had in the U.S. (can't attest to that as I'm pescatarian, but high-praise nonetheless). I can't say enough about this place. I am SO happy that we finally have a restaurant in that venerable space to fill in the gap of losing Bagdad Cafe so many years ago that has never truly found the right footing with so many previous attempts at the space. 10/10 will definitely be going for dinner more often. read more

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I get REALLY upset when businesses don't update their hours. It's the most basic requirement for running a business. A group of friends and I walked quite a bit to get to Bar49 from another bar because we had heard good things and that it's still relatively new. We got there on Friday close to midnight and they were closed or closing (seats up and someone was sweeping) but on here it says it closes at 2AM. read more

Hands down the best drinks in town. If you drink is Old Fashioned, this is the place to get it. Other drinks were also delicious. Haven't tried the food yet, but love the vibe of the place. read more

I reserved a table for about ten friends - it was easy to email and make the reservation. The location is ideal in the Castro, the bar area is well designed and comfortable seating. The staff are very friendly and professional. Great drinks and cocktails too! Thank you. read more

Bar 49 is a great addition to the Castro! Great customer service, great food, and great atmosphere. Highly recommend coming to this amazing place! read more

It's a nice casual place, had the burger and side salad. Burger was perfectly cooked, I liked the seasoning, fresh veggies , nice bun great pickle. My co dinner had the fish and chips and enjoyed both. Wine section is weak but I am sure it will improve, but nice sections of beer. Service was very attentive read more

Nice place, fun crowd. Service was excellent. I think they finally gotten this space figured out and their interior design is lovely. Yay!!

Favourite place in the Castro. Staff are always super friendly and food and drinks are fantastic.

Space was nice, staff was friendly but maybe under trained. Guinnesses came out in under 2 minutes which normally Take 5 to 6. The brown bread was not brown bread, but was a yeasted wheat bread . The shepherd's pie (AKA cottage pie) was tasty. A few things that they could fix I will try them again if they get this under control. read more

The food is dismal. Beyond dismal. Like it was fried elsewhere and microwaved on site. Came here so hungry that McDonalds would have tasted like a Michelin Star-level meal, and my husband and I couldn't finish either of our "meals." Offensive in every sense of the word. $22 fish and chips that taste like SOUR seafood and funnel cake dough, and $22 "Shepards pie" that tasted worse than an expired hungry man meal. Truly abysmal. Just wretched. read more

Great food. Great service. Chill and casual atmosphere. I'm sober but my dining companion was a normie and she said the beer was great. Grateful to have this new neighborhood gem right around the corner. read more