Chelsea Place

Solid food and a laid-back bar atmosphere. The burger and fries were the highlight--cooked just…read moreright, full of flavor, and served hot. The fries paired perfectly with the burger and made for a really satisfying meal. One thing that really stands out is the drink selection. There are plenty of options to choose from, whether you're into beer, cocktails, or something simple. It's a great place to grab a drink and relax with friends or unwind after a long day. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with a clean space and a fun, no-frills atmosphere that fits perfectly with the location. The staff were friendly and kept things moving smoothly, adding to the overall experience. Between the great food, wide drink selection, and relaxed environment, Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen is definitely worth checking out. A solid go-to spot in San Francisco for a good burger and a drink. Highly recommend!

Loved the Impossible meatball sandwich (RIP). Sadly, it is no longer. And there are no reasonable…read moreoptions for vegetarians other than fries. Bartender highly recommended the vegetarian chicken sandwich. It is the most disgusting sandwich I have ever had. Over-fried, rock hard vegan chicken nuggets with a slop of coleslaw dripping in mayonnaise and garlic aioli. This may serve as bar food after a few drinks, but the term food is a loose interpretation. Fries were good. Diet Coke was alright.

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Pliny the elder

Butter

4.1(1.2k reviews)

1.4 mi•SoMa

Amazing dive bar in SF. Always packed full (but not too full) and the drinks are top notch. Great…read moreenergy and friendly staff. :)

One of my favorite dives in SF! Always a good time, good music and I love that they have food, the…read moreJell-O shots are nostalgic and a get you where you need to be! Lol bartenders are chill and very friendly. Love this place!

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Phone Booth

3.9(279 reviews)

2.8 mi•Mission

Cool little dive bar that's clean. Interesting and friendly people. No nonsense and a pool table…read more Can't wait to go back. Excellent locals spot.

My margarita was even good and tasted watered down. The service was a bit rude and stand off-ish. I…read moreoverheard the bartender speaking with another customer telling them to wait to order since another customer needs their order taken. The way he said it was unexpectedly rude. I wanted a Midori sour and they agreed, moments later, they came back and said didn't have anymore sours. Alright a margarita it is. Probably the my worst margarita I've ever had. I still finished my drink but wasn't satisfied. The bar is kinda small and cramped. Dimly lit. It's CASH only. Limited seating. Has 1 pool table. Unfortunately I will not be coming back.

Margarita

As immortalised in one of my favourite songs ever.

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Li Po Cocktail Lounge

4.0(841 reviews)

0.4 mi•Chinatown

The first time I came to Li Po's was for Halloween in 2024. I didn't eat enough before coming here,…read moreso this was my final bar of the night. Flash forward to now. I finally made a comeback over this last weekend when I went with a group of friends after dinner nearby at China Live. I saw a whole new side to the bar. Previously, I didn't realize that they have a basement section, which in my opinion is worth checking out and way better than staying on the first floor. My group headed downstairs as soon as we entered and lined up to buy drinks. I ordered one of their infamous mai tai's, the same drink that pushed me over the edge a couple years ago. It was just as sweet as I remembered, but since I'd just eaten, I didn't feel jittery or like it was too much at all. There's just something about being served a cold cocktail in a paper cup. I have no complaints. It was filled to the brim with the frothy drink. I hope using disposable cups makes the staff's cleanup faster and easier. I'm really glad i visited this familiar yet transformed haunt with a different group of friends in a new year. It was so good to be back.

This lounge is one I would take my friends visiting from out of town. Give them a sense of San…read moreFrancisco throwback, nostalgia, and one of a kind bar in the City. Known for their "patented" chinese Mai Tai, it's a go to drink to try while hanging out in this hideaway lounge in the heart of Chinatown. It can get a bit crowded, but it's a great place to lay low and take in the vibe. Mai Tai is a tad pricey but it's a deal if your not there often, or be it a one time experience. No frills, expect no updated modern chic vibe, its a bar in Chinatown.

0.6 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

The entrance

Entrance

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Downstairs bar

The Saloon

4.2(552 reviews)

Cash only! Had to walk to the Chase Bank down the street to get cash…read more The bartender was a hilarious crusty lady. The live music was fun for dancing. I love seeing a group of octogenarians playing saxophone while their counterparts cut a rug on the dance floor.

The bartender that was male and elderly was making me extremely uncomfortable and over pouring my…read moredrinks. He usually wears a baseball cap and eyeglasses. Pretty clear that he cannot handle a busy bar on his own. On another note GG Amos band or singer pessimist as usual and asking for donations to buy groceries. Plenty of other bars or bartenders to be served from. Do not come here in the late Tuesday evenings.

0.1 mi•Union Square, Lower Nob Hill

Mitch Polzak with bartender. Such a great show!!

The bar. Notice the cut up beer boxes posted so you know what they have.

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The Summer Place

4.3(79 reviews)

My husband and I sat at the bar and watched The Boston Celtics. The bartender was so nice and fun!…read moreHe made excellent cocktails.

Just on their Xmas decor is a 5/5. Very chill and festive neighborhood bar…read more Service was good. Staff were very knowledgeable and get our orders quickly.

2.3 mi•Dogpatch, Potrero Hill

Behind the bar

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The Sea Star

4.5(131 reviews)

Solid drinks, casual bar, around 16 dollars per drink. They let you bring in outside food, so…read morepeople around me were eating Souvla / burrito with their drinks. There's a pool table in the back. Pizza was mediocre. Bartender bakes already cooked pizza and then serves it. They do take blackbird.

One of my favorite bars in dogpatch, dog friendly and every bartender I get is always a vibe…read more They have a pool table, 2 bathrooms & touch tunes so you can play music on the app. You can also make reservations! Every time I come I have to order a Pliny, no ifs ands or butts. Sometimes they offer pizza, just depends! Thanks for such a great time always Seastar

0.0 mi•Union Square, Financial District

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Tunnel Top

4.0(852 reviews)

We found this hidden gem , just walking to our hotel . We went 3 days in a row. The service is…read moreamazing , thy make you feel like a local . It's a local bar vibe . Every bartender we meet was amazing. This place is a must for anyone remotely close. I will be back in a few months.

No food here. It's a bar. Little local bar. And it's great…read more We had a great time. Place was packed, everyone talking singing along to the music, friendly. Bartender was busy but attentive and friendly- he's also French- probably why he's so friendly. Had a great vodka Collins and margarita.

Interior upstairs lounge

Old Fashioned

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The Rumpus Room

4.4(80 reviews)

0.6 mi•SoMa

I met up with friends at this place at random. It was extremely empty, but I loved it just the…read moresame. It has so many old-timey touches like the milk glass lights and the bar itself. And you can't deny a bar with naked lady decor. There's a photo booth if you're into that, and additional seating upstairs overlooking the long, narrow bar. The bartenders were cool chicks and very welcoming. Drink prices are great and they mix a nice cocktail. If you're looking for a red, moody dive bar in the middle of a rough block, this is the place.

Everyone needs a couple of good go-to divey bars. They don't need to be too sketchy, just not the…read moresort of place you're going to find hipsters ordering mocktails. The energy here is infectious, but not in the "letgo clubbing" sort of way, but more for when you need a night to hang out with the crew and have a drink or two between stops. There are too many high end bars masquerading as luxe around the city but not enough down to earth, but impressively good bars like this one. Definitely check it out.

1.1 mi•South Beach, Embarcadero

Moody and milk glass-y.

The bar and it's draft list. $1 off during happy hour!

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A bar.

Hi Dive

3.7(612 reviews)

Hi Dive is one of those places we kept walking by and finally decided to stop into and I'm so glad…read morewe did. Being new to the area, it's also right across the street from our temporary housing, so it felt long overdue. We stopped in on a Saturday night and the vibe was immediately great. Super relaxed, fun, and easygoing. It honestly looked like Christmas threw up inside, which I absolutely loved. All the decorations made the place feel festive, cozy, and full of character. The two waitresses working that night were amazing. They were clearly working their asses off but still stayed friendly, welcoming, and on top of everything. You could tell they knew how to hustle while keeping the energy positive, which really made the night better. They had a fun variety of holiday drinks along with plenty of non-holiday options. Drinks were solid, food was good, and everything came out smoothly even with the crowd. Hi Dive checks all the boxes great vibe, awesome staff, festive atmosphere, and solid food and drinks. We'll definitely be back and are happy to have this spot so close by.

it took me a while to write this because we are bay area locals and we have actually been coming…read morehere for years, but after our last experience it's safe to say we will never be back. while there, my partners drink was stolen and when he tried to talk to the guy who did it, in the process of standing up, he knocked over his chair. we had no prior alcohol in our system and sure my partner was loud(he has conductive hearing loss). instead of being helpful with the situation we ended up getting kicked out by some older white woman bar tender who seemed to be on a power trip. she didn't ask us what happened she didn't see if we needed help she just said "it's time for you to get out". she treated us horribly and tossed a drink at my partner and said "get out" again. maybe she was racist? maybe she was angry about her own life? maybe having a bad day? any way, it was no way to treat once-loyal customers. she was quite frankly very rude and i would never give my money to a place that treats me or anyone i love like that. do better hi dive before you fall off the deep end.