Great bar, especially during Halloween. Good vibes, good crowd but service sucks. They are rude, impatient and then have the audacity to ask for a 30% tip. Tipping culture is out of control and we all need to stop tipping! read more

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Read the recent reviews. If you want horrible service, mediocre drinks and A STOLEN CREDIT CARD, then this is the place to go. Bartender claimed to give me back my credit card, but I was absolutely sure my card was not returned to me. I was told by the bartender to "check the floor" and then to "check my purse" for the credit card. The bartender still refused to even check for my credit card until my friends intervened. Then my credit card magically reappeared. The bartender then proceeded to give me a phony , insincere apology for "his mistake." Casanova, do better. Stealing credit cards is a crime. Be careful who you try to scam. Ever hear of karma? read more

I came to Casanova over the weekend and one of my friends accidentally left their glasses behind. I came back tonight on the 24th at 7:56 PM to help them out because they live all the way in Manteca. It is not easy for them to come back and they even told me the bar never answers the phone. When I got here tonight I asked the bartender if any glasses were turned in. He said he would check the lost and found after he served the drink he was making. I waited while he finished the drink, which took longer than it should have because he kept stopping to socialize with people at the bar. After waiting, three people walked in behind me and he went straight to them and asked what they wanted. I reminded him about the lost glasses and he told me he was helping them first because they were paying customers. That did not sit right with me because the whole reason my friend left the glasses here is because they were paying customers too. It felt like he brushed my request off and now I am worried that because I spoke up, he is going to throw the glasses away or claim they never found them, even though we know for a fact we left them on the table. And to top it off, after I spoke up about how I was here first and how it was wrong to serve them before helping me, the bartender actually kicked me out. Bad service tonight and not the way a regular customer should be treated. read more

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I've been to this bar a handful of times. Had the worst margarita and bar experiences of my life here. When I asked the bartender what ingredients he used, he scoffed and said the usual ingredients found in a margarita. Incredibly unprofessional, and when asking if I could change it out for a different drink, he replied with "sure, but I'm going to charge you for both drinks". Followed by "do we have a problem here?". I don't know a single person in the industry that would behave like this to a paying customer. My girlfriend was right next to me and witnessed the entire interaction. He had longer hair and claimed to be one of the main people in charge. Will never return or recommend this spot to anyone I know. There are at least 10 better bars within 3 blocks of this place that you can go to. read more

Nothing has changed except reality ..that was then this is not now ...reality bites is not playing at the Roxie ..after spookfest 2025 9th year ..Halloween ..pizza...strange old bar hipsters film students ...because it's really entertaining Valencia st ..jungle ...getting to this fascinating place ..there's nothing better ..hadnt visited inside ..so much to see in sf ...film school is the new art school ..the new school is.. read more

This place is the worst!!!! The bar tenders are rude, terrible at making conversation, and scammers. I have been here twice stole my card, paid for groceries with my old card. I paid with my new card the next time I came in and they gave me my old card by mistake. Sure enough my new card has a random charge for Safeway. If you read some of the reviews this seems to be a common theme at this bar. If you forget your card here they will definitely try to spend it. So cancel your card if you leave it here. Way better bars in the city that actually have nice bartenders who can socialize. Idk what is there problem or the manager loves to hire assholes but DO NOT COME HERE. On top of poor service they will try to steal your money and scam your cards... read more

Great mission bar which has been around well over 25 years. Great staff with fairly priced drinks even fresh squeezed grapefruit. Nice back area with ample seating excellent for groups or a date . Often local sports is played on a large tv . When that's not happening some good tunes can be heard. Nice local following and decor . One of the better bars in the mission in my opinion. read more

pros - bartenders make some pretty strong drinks, and there's naked chicks on the wall cons - they drink on the job, seemed like they put things in their nose too read more

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Love this spot, good vibes, service and strong drinks. Definitely has a hipster vibe. I only wish they had a dance floor. The music can be fun so sometimes I feel like dancing but there's no designated area for that. I always make sure to come before 10pm because I'm pretty sure that's when they start charging at the door. I could be wrong tho...I usually get their margaritas. They're popular for their margs and there's a reason, it's huge and pretty strong. I'm usually buzzed off of 1. This spot can be good for groups but it's best to go early and start here rather than go later on with a group. Overall, worth it to check out. read more

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Came here the other night since the line for Blondie's was crazy. The vibe inside is pretty chill and quiet, more of an intimate setting and nothing too crazy. The service is good and so are the drinks. They have booths where you can sit at with your group. If you're looking for a chill spot to start your night, this could be a great spot for you! read more

I was not planning on stopping by Casanova on Saturday night after dinner in Mission, but so glad we stumbled upon this bar! It had a small cozy speakeasy vibe, and was pretty crowded with great energy. We got lucky to grab a table while a previous group was leaving, although most groups were standing around the bar. The drinks were really cheap too, about $9 for a margarita! Overall a great place to stop by on a Saturday night. read more

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I ordered drinks and they asked me for a tip before the drinks. They got mad I had already left, the bartender chased me down, and refused to serve me another drink. I couldn't believe it, I've never had this treatment, the ambiance was not the best read more

Kelly's service was completely not okay. When we asked her to make vodka sodas, she told us she was "only doing shots." So, we adjusted and asked for a club soda and a vodka shot instead. After that, we asked for beers, and that's when she flat-out refused to serve us, even though she was selling beers to my male friends at the end of the bar. The whole interaction felt targeted and rude. To make things worse, when we asked for lime juice earlier, she didn't bring it. Instead, she seemed dismissive and unhelpful the entire time. By the end, she said, "Beggars can't be choosers," which was just unnecessary and insulting. Then she capped it off with a sarcastic, "Merry Christmas." And something else I don't even want to mention. This was one of the most frustrating and uncomfortable experiences I've ever had. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, but I will give them an extra star because it is a pretty venue. EDIT: To the owner - I'm a SF native. I've been coming to this bar since I've turned 21. I worked in the restaurant/ bar industry for 10 years. I'm familiar with the closing routine. It's a shame this is how you want to represent my community (the mission) this way. read more

Very nice tucked away bar. Expect a crowd and heavy dive bar vibes. They are known for their greyhounds and I can tell why ! They use fresh grapefruit juice. They have cute indoor decorations, cheap drinks and if you're lucky you'll land a table! Honorable mention because they have clean bathrooms. read more

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Went to this bar with my friends and the ambiance is great and chill. We waited for the bartenders to take our orders & make our drinks. While waiting, they've chatted with the other patrons while serving them drinks, took shots with the other bartenders and bar-backs (that was about 10mins). My friends were vibing so that was okay. After managing to get his (thin, tall, bald white man's) attention, he finally took my order and I ordered a simple drink, took less than a minute to prepare. Then my friends wanted drinks too and I noticed they were having a rough time getting the bartender's attention; they're hard tunnel visioning in one part of the bar. So I helped both of them order, in which, in the case of my second friend (three orders in total), the bartender suddenly snapped. "I'M GONNA GET TO EVERYONE IN THE BAR OKAY?? IT'S NOT JUST YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS." Like the tone was very whiny, like we were inconveniencing him by waiting 10 minutes prior and finally taking that small opportunity to order THREE (3) simple drinks (Paloma, Margarita, Madras). As someone who's been in a high stress customer service job as well, I can empathize, but you don't vent to the customer. And it's certainly RUDE to make them feel bad for giving you business. If you can't handle a high stress & busy job, with a bunch of people wanting you to take their orders, at least be professional about it; It's a shame to be made to feel like an inconvenience for simply giving the bar business. read more

The crowd was real, the bouncer made re entry easy and fun, the drinks are LOADED . I'm drunk as helll jkkkk

cozy bar with sofa booths, good to share drinks with a date or friends! old kitschy decor is entertaining. bar is dark and comfy but good luck getting a bartenders' attention on a busy night! read more

Idk the name of the bouncer last night, but he crossed a line with me. Me and my friends were enjoying a night out but some of them forgot their IDs so they couldn't come in, which was perfectly understandable so we were gonna go try to find someplace else. One of my friends asked the bouncer if he had any suggestions, and the bartender said we should go to the Castro because "they let everyone in and you're white so you'll have it easy." That bothered me so much for multiple reasons. First, I am in the Castro frequently and that is 100% not true; they absolutely ID and kick people out for not having them and they take that seriously, especially on busy Friday nights. So I can tell from firsthand experience as a frequent visitor to the Castro what he's saying is just not true and would be wasting me and my friends time. Secondly, his comment about the white guy was extremely offensive. Singling him out in front of all of us, a DIVERSE MULTICULTURAL group of friends and directly saying he'll for sure get in for free and have an easy time because he's white... the racist implications are right there. My friends and I are happy to go back to this bar but not on nights where whoever this bouncer is is at the door. The comment about the Castro just letting anyone in was dumb, but bringing race NEEDLESSLY into the conversation was extremely offensive and upsetting and disturbing because none of us said anything about race, he voluntarily took the conversation in that direction. I hope management takes this seriously, regardless of the false information regarding how bars and clubs in the Castro work, I at least hope management takes this racism seriously. We don't need that kind of energy here. read more

Bartenders and patrons alike are rude. Drinks are strong enough and the space is cool.

My new favorite bar. All the nekkked lady pictures with the one casa nova! Ha I love the lights and the old furniture that is still comfortable! The service was great and so was the cocktail!". read more

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Went here for the sheer kitschy factor. Awesome 70s Italian vibes and cheap on tap prices . Service was ok nothing outstanding but we didn't wait and we say ourselves on the sofa in the back and were left alone to take in the atmosphere. Good if in need of a certain vibe. read more

Good vibes at the Casanova Lounge! This neighborhood bar epitomizes the Mission's current incarnation. The one-of-a-kind vintage pendant lights, combined with the kitschy (yet cohesive) decor, make this place a joy to look at. Drinks are reasonably priced, especially for San Francisco! I'd give this place 4.5 stars if I could, but the reason I don't think it's the perfect bar is because the cocktails aren't all that great. If you want to hang out in a lively and intimate setting, check out Casanova! read more

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Came here on a recommendation from my bff. The prettiest dive bar in the mission (beautiful colored pendant lights over the bar, comfy seating in the back). We stopped in for a drink before the cruel intentions musical, and had to come back after because the bartender was so sweet and outgoing, we felt so welcome. The margaritas were goooood. We made friends, and had a great time. read more

This is a typical neighborhood dive bar that has a friendly staff who pours good drinks at a reasonable price. What else can you ask for?

This place is pretty dope. A friend of ours took us here to have a bit of night out drinks. I like the whole super trendy red light and dim setting. We even got to sit at the stage looking area with the curtains. Properly tuned sound system was pumping out strings oriented music that was hard core, but suprisingly pleasant to the ear. The staff was really nice. From the bouncer to the bar tender was definitely something of a textbook nice people thing. My husband, bestie and I had a great time getting ourselves drunk and conversing about the dumbest things possible. Thank you cassanova for providing a dope venue for the evening. I would so drink here again if given the chance. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!! read more

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My credit card was stolen here last night. My wife went out with some friends and forgot to close her tab for 2 drinks, which is annoying and it's more than reasonable to charge a good tip on top. But this morning I noticed 3 charges to my card, very clearly by an amateur trying to get some free stuff at Walgreens in Berkeley. Resolved this with the credit card company, but make sure to close your tabs folks cause who knows where that card is gonna go. read more

Dark chill ambiance, the perfect place to just come and hang out for a few hours. Bartender (Corey) was amazing, didn't have the things that were needed for a drink, so offered a great accommodation for what I wanted! Would definitely recommend (and twisted tea on tap)! read more

Don't go to this bar if you want good service. I got my change practically thrown in my face and go told quote "get the fuck out of my face" by the male bartender (long hair tattoos on both arms) all because I told him to keep the change as I paid cash and I guess the change amount wasn't good enough for him as a tip. I was busy grabbing my drinks and trying to get them to my group so I couldn't grab more cash in the moment. If he was more nice, I would have gone back to give him more cash. Go to Blondies bar across the street, staff is much nicer, drinks are better, and the ambiance is more inviting. Management needs to talk to this gentleman because that reaction was completely uncalled for, we are all adults here we can speak to one another more respectful. read more

Stood and waited for half an hour in a not too busy bar. Got ignored. It's obvious the bartenders don't really care

I wish I could give zero stars. This is truly the worst bar I've ever been too. The bartenders are extremely angry. When I go to bars it's to have a great moment with friends and enjoy some drinks - this bar ruins the moment with its rude bartenders. I was so embarrassed after letting one of the bartenders know someone behind me wanted to order a drink. The only reason I told him was because I was sitting by the counter and unfortunately I was blocking the gentleman from being able to make his order. I had no idea how offensive this was to the bartender. The bartender responded to me as if I was an idiot and I was mortified. I don't think bartending is the best career choice for him and probably everyone else who was bartending. They need to reevaluate their life goals and figure out if this is where they see themselves in the next few years. read more

The place is nice. But they really need to beef up their security here. Can here on Christmas holidays and o had my wallet picked right out of my purse. The bar tenders said they have cc tv camera but I don't know if they will do any thing about it, and find the person who stole my id and cards. I suspect it was the guys sitting right next to me at the bar as they disappeared just before the discovery. There was another girl reporting the bouncer that her phone was stolen. Horrible experience to have. read more

I love how dark (and red) it is in here. I opted not to drink, but the atmosphere was lovely. We literally just had bratwurst, walked over for pizza, and while we were waiting for our pizza order, some of my cousins had drinks here. The bartender came to our table and asked for my ID (I think that's great that they actually check). And although all my cousins already ordered their drinks, she asked if she could get me anything. There's plenty of booths, tables, seats at the bar, and some couch seating arrangements. We went pretty early on a Saturday so it wasn't packed at all, but it was getting more bar patrons as our stay was ending. read more

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Casanova is the perfect dive bar in my mind. From the kitschy Decore to welcoming ambiance. My friends and I held court and found much merriment. Staff is solid even the door guy bussed left over glasses from boozey sips. read more

Dim lights,crowded and good sized bar where you can get real fast cocktails. Fabulous! read more

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I came here after a concert (not a local) with my close friends. I asked the bar tender for a drink and a food recommendation - to which she replied with the worst attitude I've ever dealt with - so rude for what, its not hard to be kind? So I told her to cancel my order and I went to the pizza parlor next door (Nizario's Pizza - incredibly kind staff and so yummy!! 10/10 recommended) I explained to the bouncer my bad experience with her and she was outside smoking a cig and heard and immediately had me banned instead of trying to see where I was coming from? I'm sorry but if im expressing a bad experience with your employee that made me leave the establishment - stop being petty and own up to it. Now look what you got me writing - Save your money! *im the last person to make a yelp review but that's how fucked up this bitch got me (literally look at my other reviews)* read more

Don't come here unless you're trying to get hella attitude from the dudes carding in the front. Me and my friend came here and the guy was threatening and legit trying to fight me because we were trying to go back in and find our friends 15 minutes before closing. Super rude from the moment we came in till the end, definitely take your business down the street to the other bars, way nicer and better vibes. read more

Came across this place on a fluke and I'm glad I did. First thing that caught my eyes were the beautiful divine goddesses on the walls in their natural form. The decor was funky but stylish. Drinks were good too, I wish I caught our bartenders name but boy did he have a heavy hand and did not disappoint. Outdoor seating is available as well with cute outdoor lights. You have to be fully vaccinated to sit inside the bar and show proof, non vaccinated people are able to come in and order only but must sit outside so heads up. Really liked this bar! Don't forget to tip!! read more

There is definitely a groovy kind of good vibe in this dark, slightly dank place, and frankly this may be the only bar on the block targeted to my demographic - aging baby boomer on the cusp of Gen-W with memories of lounge lizards drinking daiquiris with lonely housewives looking to be appreciated before the dawn of feminism. Ah yes, with the grape cluster light fixtures and the naked ladies on velvet, this feels like home to me. I think I spent most of my time there trying to decide if the lounging nymphet in the painting in the back was Pamela Tiffin, Sharon Tate, or Jane Fonda in "Barbarella". The DJ the afternoon Jamie W. and I were there was rad. He played a record of a Mexican mariachi band playing a particularly toe-tapping version of "The Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In", while they were showing "Harold and Maude" on the wall. We didn't sit on one of the several naugahyde couches in the back, but they did look inviting in a hallucinogenic orgy kind of a way. The drinks are a buck off during happy hour, so if you're in a particularly psychedelic mood in a hazy shade of winter, I say check out Casanova for the good-time ambiance. Peace out, man. DRINKS - 3.5 stars...tall ones in highball glasses AMBIANCE - 4 stars...is that Jim Morrison, man? Far out... SERVICE - 4 stars...the bartender rocked, man TOTAL - 4 stars...where are my love beads? read more

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Thursday: 12/72006 - 9:25p Arrival - 10:00p Departure I've been a Mission bars virgin for a very long time. I was so stoked, last night, a classmate from Junior high school called me up, said he was going to take me bar hopping in the Mission! The bar was pretty crowded, but we were lucky to find a table. Did not have much time to look around, but I did enjoy a Pint of PBR for $2.50. I wasn't too crazy about the loud music, but I loved the lighting inside. The crowd seemed clique, but I didn't mind it. There were a lot of big groups of friends hanging out, then couples having a great time, but there were also guys sitting at tables/couches who were clearly by themselves... Would go here again sometime, but would not be my first bar stop when I'm in the Mission :-)! read more

Casanova Lounge - Thursday night crowd (12.07.06) - Dive Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cool bar with colorful lights. Chill vibes. Margaritas flavored, was so sweet. A crowd during midnight bar hours! Themed artwork all around. Exploring the Mission bars! read more