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Blooms Saloon

3.5 (157 reviews)
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Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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BLOOMS SALOON ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Juke Box

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a pool table in the middle of the room
C-lo K.

This bar has a lot of character, hard to label but I'd say it's a mix of nicer crowd and locals. Good beer selection and has full bar. Lots of TV's, pool, outdoor seating and a very underrated view. Drinks were cheap and staff is nice. Music playing the entire time, definitely best bar in the area.

Chardonnay: Joel Gott 2014
Elena N.

Since my girlfriend and I never hang out in the Dogpatch / Potrero Hill area, we decided to check out one more bar before heading home. We walked over to Blooms Saloon on Wednesday, June 20th and arrived around 8pm. After having cocktails and whisky, I decided to switch it up to beer. Got a Stella Artois while my gf got a chardonnay. I believe it was a Joel Gott 2014. (Don't ask me how I know that. I honestly have no idea.) I paid for the first round, so from recollection, I think both drinks were $14. We ended up sitting down at a giant plush booth. Felt kind of like VIP status as I didn't see any other booths around. My gf ended up getting us a second round of the same drinks. Vibe here is chill. Kinda divey, but in a huge space. It was dark where we were sitting, but I believe there's big windows in the back, so lots of light in that area of the bar. I think they have a back patio, but it seemed roped off that day, so we didn't explore. The end of our time here was a little odd. When my gf came back after buying the second round, she asked me if I had any cash. When I asked why, she said the bartender seemed pissed we were ordering and paying by round instead of keeping a tab open. Maybe he was mad about the CC fees? It made us feel unwelcome, so we left after that second round. Nice bar to just chill and drink. Too bad we had that weird experience with the bartender.

Good pool table
Mark W.

I live in the area and always see a regular crowd in there so decided to finally try it out. The place is a great local dive with a pool table, and amazing view out back. I'd go here just for the view of the whole city skyline. The prices are pretty reasonable and great. Beers on draft were $6 and the cans cheaper. Come in and make some local friends!

Irish Coffee at the bar!
Nicolle M.

This bar was very pleasant surprise. It's the cleanest dive bar I've ever seen but with the same local feel as you'd get from Cheers. The bartender is really nice and makes the best Irish coffee (and bonus it's affordable!) there is a pool table, and balcony open once a month (beautiful balcony too bad the neighbors protested to have it closed except for 1x a month- which seriously? That's ridiculous to mandate they close it during daylight hours) there is a delicious food joint across the street-this bar is truly a hidden gem. Best for watching sports and playing pool, wouldn't make a bad second date spot.

Cool Photo Booth!
Jerry R.

A Historic Gem...since Prohibition! This great sports bar, located on Potrero Hill, may have changed owners over the years, but retains an old school feel. The server tuned in our requested football game and prepared a tasty, homemade Bloody Mary. An amazing view of the city, a pool table, clear image TV screens and more in a great neighborhood!

Bartender!!! can I get a Sidecar?
Charlotte T.

Bartender!!! Can I get a Sidecar. He replies, wow! I haven't made one of those in 20 years. This my go to neighborhood bar, when I could getaway. Hands down this Saloon is like Cheers, and even better. Where everyone knows your name, and a shake a hand meet a friend. Ended up order 4 and an IPA. Very reasonable prices, and always always have a mature crowd.

Great patio view
Ken P.

Decent neighborhood dive bar. Can be a little cliquey-service ranging from excellent, welcoming and friendly to just OK. A couple times I have tripped over someone's dog just lying in the doorway. I love dogs, but, seriously. The space is great, bathrooms a little dicey. The back patio has a stupendous view - not sure why it isn't more accessible and used more. Was almost a 3-star review just for the price. Definitely SF pricing, but a neighborhood bar like this should be a little less horrifying than the Marina or North Beach. A couple of beers with tip will run you close to $20, so if beers and shots are your thing, a big night out can easily run you $100. Beware. parking in the neighborhood just sucks, as a rule. You may end up walking from 16th.

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Great bar, reasonable prices! Service is always quick. the best view of the city. go there nearly once a week, will keep doing it.

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Definitely SF pricing, but a neighborhood bar like this should be a little less horrifying than the Marina or North Beach.

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