Good food, good drinks, great staff - I'm here once or twice a week and can't go wrong with the…read moreatmosphere and vibes. Can be a bit busy but lemme tell you, it's worth it

I used to live on the same street, two blocks away. Tempest is the only thing I miss about the…read moreneighborhood. It used to be a bike messenger bar like 30 years ago. Today, it's both a great gathering place and a little hideaway for those times when you just want to drink, maybe chat up a stranger and spin a tale about being an astronaut or a bank robber or whatever. Bartenders: Excellent. Many of my favorite bartenders work their butts off here. Food: Great. Grilled cheese and tomato soup special on Mondays is to dieeeeee. Proper rare burger. Tasty tacos. And them duck hearts. Menu changes seasonally. Drinks: I mostly drink boilermakers, but their selection of and support for local beers is commendable. I have to travel a bit to get there now, but it's gotta be my favorite bar in the city, and that is saying something. For day drinking especially. Hi, mom!

We went on Sunday night and Jeff Straw was on fire. Great…read morehouse music set and he played sax over. Dance floor was good vibe...a creative atmosphere plus a welcoming community equals my kinda place. . Bartender was super attentive and prices were reasonable. I wasn't initially excited about the drinks...but they were super tasty!

Came here after hearing about it for years and loved it. The drinks were all delicious and make…read morewith their signature alcohol. My personal favorite was the Cherry Bomb. It was one of our birthdays so they bring out a fried Twinkie that was super yummy. Service was great, bartenders were attentive all night. Around 10:30 the crowd came in and the ambiance was even better than before. Can't wait to go back!

This is a quaint bar with great service. A great place to have a cocktail and a great conversation…read moreand interaction with friends.

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.

Recently stopped by Li Po with a friend visiting from out of state. It's been quite some time since…read morethe last time I came by for Mai Tais, and it did not disappoint! The vibes haven't changed, maintaining its down-to-earth feel. "Dive bar" might be a way to describe this place, and I prefer that it's low-key and casual. Great place to unwind and catch up with friends! Logistics - the bathrooms are downstairs, and they take cash and card. There are just a few tables and chairs for seating, and some stools at the bar. Not a great place for a large group of people, but perfect for small gatherings of maybe 4-6. There were just 2 of us in my party, and we found a spot at the bar just fine around 7:30pm on the Thursday we visited. Eric was working at the bar and he was super friendly. Didn't put any pressure on us even though he was soon heading out during our visit. I ordered 2 rounds of drinks for us and that was the perfect amount. Looking forward to coming back the next time I'm in the city.

For the vibe, for the history, you must stop here for the original Chinese Mai Thai. Add this to…read moreyour pub crawl. All you need is one and you check out the next spot. Great to visit at night so you can catch the Chinatown lights on. Happy Munchies, Jae Greens

Great vibes in here. Apparently it's one of the oldest bars in the city! My friend and I enjoyed a…read morefew beers sitting at the bar while we waited for the band to start playing. Super cool experience! Service was a little slow but I like the chill vibe here.

The music beckoned is from across the street!! We followed it to The Saloon and were delighted!…read moreStrolled in, were greeted by the bartender, ordered $5 gin and tonics and proceeded to listen to Highwater Blues and make new friends! A fun stop!

My wife and came to SF for a fun four day get away. Checked into the White Swan Inn and wanted to…read moreget a drink before exploring the city. As soon as we walked in, Tony the bartender was extremely friendly and welcoming. While having a few amazing well made drinks, Tony was very helpful with local information(site to see, to avoid). Later that evening we stopped back in before heading into our Inn and ended up staying for a while. The locals and the owner made us feel like we had been going there for years. Great drinks, amazing atmosphere and fantastic people!

What a fun spot! The Summer Place is a bar I've passed numerous time during my trips to the city,…read moreyet somehow never made my way in. I've now been twice in the past few months and consider this part of my regular bar rotation in SF. My favorite thing about The Summer Place is the way they deck the halls for holidays. I'm a sucker for a good themed bar, or a bar that isn't afraid to dress itself up for holidays or special occasions (we have plenty of speakeasies and upscale cocktail lounges, y'all - bring back some of the kitsch!). And The Summer Place definitely hits that mark. For Halloween, they had a ton of Nightmare Before Christmas decor adorning every square inch of the interior real estate. It's a relatively small bar, so seating or standing areas may be tough to come by on crowded nights, but if you hang around, something seems to usually open up. The drinks are all fun and pretty good too - nothing too crazy, but consistently enjoyable and creative, with prices that won't break the bank. We tried just about every drink on their Halloween menu, from Oogie Boogie's Bog Water to Worm Wort, and found them all quite good. The servers have all been very kind and really contribute to the fun atmosphere. This is one of those bars that feels like a true neighborhood haunt, where everyone is a regular and knows each other. So if you're looking for a fun, mildly chaotic, quintessential neighborhood bar experience with good drinks and a great energy in the Tendernob area, The Summer Place is your place!

I appreciate this spot. Great local bar to hangout or meetup with someone…read more Came for Halloween pop up "black lagoon." decorated really well, love the orange lights, large octopus on the wall, special festive drinks in super cool mugs, and all the details! Love a great theme Service was kind and efficient. Right when I walked in, à staff member came up to me and gave me the menus, so kind After paying I saw a sign behind the bar, unfortunately partially covered by decorations, that There is 4% credit card charge which I didn't see mentioned on the menu, if I knew I totally could've paid cash no problem, would've appreciated a heads up

Trivia every Monday night at 7:30pm (min 1 drink pp)! Fun themed bar with cool sea props…read more There's sometimes a small black dog that's a regular here. Great vibes and themed drinks.

This bar is so much fun! It was across the street from my hotel, so I popped in by myself for a…read moredrink. I wish I could remember the bartender's name because we had a great conversation, but he was so sweet, welcoming, and treated me like a local/regular. He made me a delicious lemon drop and I went upstairs to one of the tables at the front window to people-watch the street below and catch up on all the many text messages I haven't sent back. It's a quirky, colorful, fun dive bar with 2 levels, the upstairs being kind of a balcony that wraps around the whole area. They don't serve food, but they do accept cards now... I saw in other reviews that it used to be cash only. As the night went on, they dimmed the lights and played upbeat club/dance music with party lights. I still had a good time just chilling, but it would be a fun place to get turned up or dance with friends, too. I'll definitely be back here! It's good San Francisco character and vibes!

What a fun spot!!! Tunnel Top is one of those divey SF watering holes that are great for groups or…read morefor brave solo warriors. The bartenders are highly knowledgeable and attentive. The atmosphere, although sometimes loud, is quite chill and inviting. This is also a cool stop to make if you are on a date; especially if you head upstairs to the seating on the mezzanine. Overall, I'd recommend this place any day of the week, but I'd warn that it can be a bit crowded on Friday or Saturday... it's good safe fun, check it out.

This is such a great space in a not so great area. We recently [rediscovered] coming here after…read morebooking so many concert shows at the nearby Warfield Theater. I haven't been back here since the late 1990's-early 2000's, when I was a club kid coming up from the suburbs to party late into the night in the Folsom, SOMA, TL, Nob Hill, & Castro neighborhoods. I believe that it used to be called the Arrow Bar? And the venerable Tu Lan is still next door. Everything else around here has seriously gone downhill... open drug usage, unhoused, unstable, and just plain derelict & bizarre behavior & people going on in front of this bar. But, if you can wade through the depressing sea of inhumanity out front, the Rumpus Room is your sanctuary for good drinks, great music, cool/divy ambiance, and a crowd that just wants to have fun, drink, and party! Outside, sure it's not much. You'll have to pass by the saddest sights, but once you cross the threshold that is the front door, you are greeted by some sweet music, a long packed bar, ambient lighting, and some mighty comfortable stools. The bartenders here are friendly, social, engaging, composed, chill, and just plain nice, despite this place being super busy, crowded, and on the verge of being overwhelmed. The music being played here is probably better than the concert that I'm about to attend. Always cutting edge, sometimes metal, sometimes electronica, sometimes indy, always on point. The bar itself is clean, comfortable, cozy, and a great place to pre-game before heading to a concert. They even post showtimes & tell you who is going on & when at the Warfield, so you can time your drinking according to when you want to leave to see your favorite bands. The drinks here are great. The list is extensive & awesome. All of my favorites of beers, ciders, IPA's, hazys, seltzers, lagers, stouts, ales, and booze. I tried their house Mule, and now I'm addicted. It is pre-made and poured from a tap, but it is so delicious. I usually end up having 3-4. Their other cocktails like the Paloma, Old Fashioned, It'll Do, and Whiskey Smash are all amazing too. I could drink here all night, but I'm in town to see a show, so parting is bittersweet & hard to do. The bartenders, bar backs, and even fellow drinkers are all amazing here. Everyone is here to have fun, is super nice, and downright chill. The space is clean, it's roomy, there's even an upstairs, and the bathroom isn't as noxious as most dive bars can be. Love this bar, will be back every time we come to the area for music, arts, entertainment, or amusement. No excuse needed to head to Rumpus Room before going anywhere else around mid-Market, this place is amazing, fun, safe, and satisfying. Get your drink on here before doing anything else around SF.

Beers for $3-6? Yes!…read more Beer and a shot combos for $10! What a good dive bar find. I don't normally come this way to 6th Street; this was a good surprise. Check the menu at the tables or up on the board on wall behind the bar. Great prices It's all dim red lighting inside and there's an upstairs with a more private area plus a cool section looking down to the bottom floor.

My wife, child, and I came here for Game 4 of the WBNA finals on a sunny Saturday morning. What a…read moretreat! I've run by this place quite a few times but had never set foot inside until today. They have quite a few tables outside and many options inside. When we arrived, we felt the Valkyries energy! They had multiple TV's with the game on and they even have a TV outside. Friendly and professional staff here too. We were served by Elaina, who gave us spectacular service. I did not get the name of the person who was working at the bar, but I appreciate their hospitality as well. As far as items ordered, I ordered a breakfast burrito. It was very tasty and I could taste the freshness of the salsa verde. I added hash browns inside the burrito, and they came crispy, just how I like them. I also appreciated the smoky salsa that was inside the burrito too. My wife got the steak salad, and she enjoyed every bite of it. I believe it came with a vinaigrette. In terms of drinks, they have many options from beers to cocktails. They also had some interesting Halloween themed drink options. We opted for a NA drink, the Nanimms Cup, that had some Melati Fresh. Melati Fresh is a non-alcoholic vodka alternative made with 21 herbs. Overall, we really enjoyed coming here and look forward to visiting again. Most likely it will be during brunch time!

Stopped in at Hi Dive before a giants game and enjoyed it! This is a no frills casual spot. The…read moreplace is pretty small so you'll be sitting close to other tables and people. This day we had no problem finding a seat although it was packed. Service was quick and overall it was a solid spot to stop for a drink before the game. Would definitely come back! 10/10. Wine pours are aggressive.