Not that I've not been delirious but I've only been to the front room, not the back. i haven't seen the dance floor they apparently have on the weekends. That might've changed my impression of this genuine hole-in-the-wall, but that's what I get for being a weekday drinker. Hey, at least I waited until 4PM. I can't speak for the other customers in here. Regulars obviously since they were engaged in their own dialogue with the bartender. I was too introverted to test my aptitude for repartee. I just ordered the $8 Tequila Sunrise and nursed it until I felt like I overstayed my welcome (Photo 7). He made it well enough for me to stay a while. It's a true working class watering hole. DRINKS - 3 stars...just what I ordered AMBIANCE - 3 stars...no frills SERVICE - 3 stars...same as the ambiance TOTAL - 3 stars...not quite delirious but probably a good thing RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/LamtOrtS3p read more

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The bartender was so drunk she didn't make my drink , forgot twice &' told me if I'm not drinking to leave . I said I told you twice what I wanted to drink &' you took two shots w/ customers in between asking me what to drink . told me I'm kicked out for not drinking but completely plastered while working . should not be behind the bar &' drinking can't control herself &' said her dog died like I give a fuck read more

This is the locals' spot where my friends and I always end up. Service is exactly what you'd expect at your local dive. They'll get to ya when they get to ya. try some of their drink specials, and take advantage of the DJ on the weekends. Maybe the DJ will be playing music "live," maybe they'll just push buttons and relax with ya. read more

This man was what I believe to be the bouncer at Delirium. Two stars for the fact this bar supports community expression and the arts - I was here for an amazing rap night. That was great. This dude, was not. Negative one million stars for this grown man who physically TOUCHED me out of nowhere, trying to intimidate me, and shushing me when I was trying to leave the bar and walk to my car. Zero context and zero provocation. I was chatting with my friends as I feel something on my shoulder and it's this guy physically putting his body against mine - not saying anything and there was plenty of room to go around. He then proceeds to stare directly at me as he is PUSHING his body into mine. Never met this guy before in my life. Some might call that assault. He was a complete asshole. And I was not the only woman he was doing this to. Screw this guy and everything he stands for. read more

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No, and also fuck no. I used to love to come here back in the day. I used to love to dance in the back. This was such a fun environment. I hadn't been here in a long time. I came in and had one drink and spent literally 12 minutes in the bar. I really just needed to pee. I peeked in the back to what used to be the dance room, two people chatting at a table amidst a bunch of garbage, clutter and disrepair, looked like a crack den. Definitely no dancing going on there. There was a DJ upfront at the side of the bar with little space to move or work, and damn sure no place to dance. The drink I bought was $9.34, I tipped 30%. Three days later I get the final charge on my Venmo card of $30.34. I wish I could tip that generously, I can't, I didn't. I called to have that corrected, they said I have to call before 10 AM the next day to speak with Angelo, the guy who answered said he didn't know anything about that and couldn't do anything about that. I called at 9:30 the next morning, there was no answer, eventually a recording comes on saying the message box is full. Disconnects me. I searched for an email address and found one and emailed about the overcharge, two business days, no response whatsoever. I called again today in the early afternoon and asked to speak with Angelo, the woman who answered said he's not there, call before 10 AM tomorrow. I told her what happened when I tried to call last, she told me to try again and just instantly hung up on me. Clearly, these are great and professional people, and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that they deal with exactly these kinds of contacts regularly. Trying to dispute the charge with Venmo is a convoluted maze of nonstop bullshit, discouraging, disheartening, not even fucking worth it. You can steal $18 from me, fab, but this is the price. This and the several other reviews I will write and post publicly. You destroyed a wonderful place, made it into a craven shithole, and you steal from and abuse people who once loved you, at Christmastime. May it all circle back on you, triple hard. read more

Maybe because I ignored the bartender while walking straight to the restroom to use it, or i am asian. After using the restroom, I asked the bartender for a drink, he checks my id and says ok. He makes a drink for another customer, then proceeds to eat lunch without making my drink. bye felicia read more

Solid little dive bar that gets packed and rambunctious as the night goes on. Sticky tables, torn up seats with decal stickers and movie/celebrity posters on the walls would be more endearing if there wasn't a hint of vomit every now and then. Otherwise, this is a bar with regulars! Bartender was nice and I liked the solid drinks they had given the price. The hot toddy advertisement on the board outside drew me in and was perfect to warm me up and clear my throat. The bf's gin and tonic was strong. There is a pool table and a backroom for dancing. The music was jacked up by the time we left! read more

Delirium - Gin + Tonic & Hot Toddy - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thursday night Apr 4, 2024 The skinny bartender with blond long hair refused to take the order of my friends and she loudly yelled to him: YOUR GROUP WON'T BE SERVED ANYMORE BECAUSE YOUR FRIEND DIDN'T TIP EARLIER!!!! I know tipping culture is fundamentally broken in Murica and it's crazy how customers have to justify themselves for not giving more of their hard earned money. But here we are: I ordered a round for my group. Sometimes I tip, sometimes I don't. If the service requires 2min of your time, why should I pay another $15 on top of that? The other bar prior to this I tipped, because it was a cocktail that gentleman made. At Delirium we ordered simple Jägerbombs. Those were already $82, ain't paying more than that. Now people will say all sorts of shits like "If you can't afford to tip don't go out". I'm sure everyone can afford to tip but we as customers are not responsible for your salary. My money, my choice. The action of that bartender cost this bar $82. Another $82 the bar owner could've made within a few min if it wasn't for entitled workers. You don't like your pay? Ask your boss for a fair salary! read more

Went out here after here before Thanksgiving weekend which was really fun and tons of friends and tons of memories I won't forget! Was drinking ADIOS MF, some tequila shots and they play good music here as well read more

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What an interesting spot. Definitely a dive bar but pretty good vibes all around. On the weekends they have music, and sometimes a DJ? During the week it is quiet. The drinks are pretty cheap and there's a pool table in the back. All sorts of characters stop by for a drink here, which makes this place pretty interesting. There's a back room with a photo booth as well! Service was prompt and the bartenders are friendly. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a dive bar in the Mission! read more

This is a pretty grungy, dark dive bar so I was out of place reading a book at the bar on a Friday at 2 but I did it anyway! I grabbed a local beer and stayed for just a bit. Seems more fitting as a place to go with a crew late night. Kind of reminds me of bars on 6th street in Austin. read more

Delirium - Bathroom - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went here at around 12am on a Sat & it was poppin. They played a good 90s/2000s mix of rap which was cool. Service was ok, pretty slow (definitely need more than 2 bartenders). They also have a pool table, which is cool. Crowd was very diverse which was also a good sight. read more

Delirium, service for the sick! The bartenders are awesome, good drinks and vibes. They usually have a DJ on weekends but even when they don't there's always great music on. Occasionally I do food pop ups here as well as other food vendors so it's worth checking out if anyone is serving food read more

Came on a Thursday night. It was throwback Thursdays so I enjoyed the music. Wasn't too crowded. Got service quickly. Didn't try any food not sure if they serve food. read more

Delirium - Bar - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic bar great atmosphere got to love this place. It's a staple for me. Love the drinks

Came here after a few other bars in the area. I will say that if I had a few more drinks in me this place would have been more fun, but the crowd here is definitely a bit too rowdy and inconsiderate. The place itself is a bit older looking, could use an update. The people working here were nice enough, but the drinks were very much kinda half-heartedly put together. Overall not somewhere on my list to revisit. read more

Delirium - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is literally a locals home. Straight San Francisco love in that bar. From the updated jute to the graffiti covered dark walls it just feels like home. This bar knows no color, creed, or denomination and I've personally witnessed this time and time again. Atmosphere: dark, lazy, and wooden. Doesn't sound like much but to a person getting off a 12 hour shift and wants to see familiar faces, this place is great. Plenty of seating and even a back room for dancing. There is also a pool table but what sucks is you have to pay to play. I understand they want to make money but I'm already paying money for drinks... this is a good tactic though to keep the "bar sleepers" out. I didn't check out the video games but the machines were still there. Staff was nice but a little slow to make the drinks. Then announced she had to walk the bars resident dog. Gross. Will I come back? I always do. Even with 3 stars I keep coming to see the people I've known for years and to meet new ones. read more

Delirium - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

For sure one of the best dives around. Right slabbed amongst the super gentrified Valencia st, delirium feels like home and a diamond in the rough, what a bar should be in every sense. No frills, cheap drinks, nice layout and friendly staff, bartenders and security included. For sure has some characters every now and then (myself included) but that's apart of the charm and I wouldn't have it any other way. Happy hour is a steal in an otherwise pricey neighborhood and music is just right. Can't wait again for dj nights in the back post pandemic read more

Delirium - Sign - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visiting from out of town chill spot to drink and watch the game. Great atmosphere of people. extremely nice staff and security! read more

Delirium - SERVICE FOR THE SICK - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

At approximately 5 PM on Sunday, the new shift bartender came in, pushed people aside that were standing and chatting, and moved customers out of a bench seat so she could put her dog there. She was very rude. read more

Update: 10/20/2007 After having dinner at We Be Sushi, my roomie and I decided to head over to Delirium because it was closer than Zeitgeist. It was crowded as always. We ordered our cold pint of Stella Artois and walked towards the back only to find out that smoking was not allowed anymore. Bummer. NO SMOKING. I guess it's better for all of us that smoking is not permitted inside the bar anymore. As we light up with other smokers outside the bar, we saw some pretty crazy people. A woman on the phone in tears screaming at what it seems like a boyfriend, or girlfriend, then minutes later after hanging up, making out with a guy which obviously she just met. Gross. Inside, more interesting individuals. A woman at a bar by herself talking to a group of random guys. She was nice. I think her name was Nicole. One of the guy she was talking to approached my roommate. Got a little too close. Random Guy: "Want to smoke some weed." Si-Eun: ignoring Random Guy: "Wanna go home with me... no pressure." Si-Eun: "What do you mean?" Random Guy: "Is that a no." Then he started mumbling to himself. Si-Eun: continued to ignore Random Guy: flips her off. What an as*hole. We downed our beers and headed home, wishing we never left our perfect neighborhood, The North Beach. As we walked towards BART, I kept saying in my head... "there's no place like home, there's no place like home," over and over and over until finally we made it home :-)! ---------*----------------*--------------*------------* Thursday: 12/72006 - 10:10p Arrival - 11:30p Departure I like this bar, but not when it's crowded because some people are just so rude and doesn't know how to say "excuse me." There's a pool table and a separate smoking room. The bartender was extra nice and attentive considering how crowded it was. Pints of PBR just kept on comin' -- 4 each to be exact :-)! I was digging the bathroom -- I liked all the graffiti on the wall given it smelled and was very dirty. Tagging on a public bathroom wall was fun. There was a pink Sharpie pen by the sink -- I picked up the pen, wrote my name on the wall, then took a picture of it to post on Yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/LIjMD-PXdrjEAykKVoAiLw?select=yO74nUMNO73rTD0xhZr2iQ). I think I've inhaled the most second hand smoke I have ever had last night at Delirium's smoking room. It didn't help that my date smoked like a camel (a cigarette every 5 minutes) either. Would go back here again, but will totally try to avoid going into the smoking room even though it was awesome watching people bumping and grinding on the dance floor. read more

Delirium - Women's Bathroom (12.07.06) - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Your neighborhood door guy love all the ppl and regulars that come in keep coming and enjoying the time y'all

It's sad you can't take accountability for your employees services because we can say the same thing regarding age discrimination when all of us in fact were 21+ since she served drinks already without even asking for an ID in the first place. The bar next door said your bar has plenty of bad stories regarding that you have kicked out old people in your bar because they were too old. Run your establishment better. I appreciate honest managers and honest reviews too. Shut your bar down if you wanna accommodate. read more

I read the reviews. Bah Humbug, I say! I'm 66 years old and never felt discriminated against. Always included in conversations. Bar staff are as congenial as you could want. The drinks are poured wiv a heavy hand. The graffiti and old look lend to it's genuineness. If you dont like this, then dont go to landmark bars. Old San Francisco and hope it never changes. read more

Came here the other night for a night of dancing. Definitely chose the wrong day as everyone was trying to stay indoor from all the heavy smoke, but i diverge. Delirium is a nice divey bar with good price drinks, fun crowd, and a nice back room where the music gets lit. They music ranges from current pop, to hip hop, to top forties, so it's a nice mixture. I can imagine that the back room can get grimy and super stuffy when it's packed, but hey, maybe that's your scene? Although it wasn't super popping the night we went, we had a nice time having a nice corner of the dance floor to ourselves and had a nice convo with the bartenders. On another note, there is also a pool table. If you're more into EDM, this probably isn't your spot, but nonetheless drinks were on the cheaper side and it was fun. Probably will come back everytime we hit up the mission. read more

One of the better dive bars I've been to in SF! First of all, the prices cannot be beat. The drink menu contains the regula dive bar standbys of beer and well drinks. However, I was delighted to see a cocktail of the day! I had to order it, and was very pleased with the flavor and amount of booze. Delerium does not serve food (wisely) but it allows patrons to bring takeout food into the bar from neighboring restaurants. This is a very cost effective establishment. We will be making it a destination for cheap drinks and good times in The Mission! read more

bar tender gave my credit card to someone else last night. have to cancel my card 2 days before Xmas. i went to leave and my card was already gone. so setup.​ read more

Just moved to the area and came to watch a movie at the ROXY next door... I was killing time before my film started and stumbled across the perfect place to grab a quick drink. Service was friendly and nice, juke box was playing cool tunes. This place is a gem with a cool neighborhood bar atmosphere. Not many places like this are left in the Bay Area, I will definitely be back. read more

Delirium - Draft beer! - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I adore the dj on Wednesday. Drinks are fair prices and they have specials and you get a tecate if you check in. This is a cool place to bring your friends and family if they have never been to SF and want to see some anti-tech. WEDNESDAYS! read more

Seems like the atmosphere changes a bit depending on when you come here. Early evening during a weekday, it's a bit empty with what seemed like a few regulars hanging out. It was interesting hearing them interact while I was watching an NBA game on one of their TV screens. The other time I've been here was probably around 12AM or 1AM. More of a crowd and actual music playing. You get the divey bar feel regardless of what time you go. Great prices for drinks even when it's not happy hour. read more

$5 cover on a Saturday night. Minimum tab of $20 to pay by credit card. This place was pretty crowded around 11pm, but we managed to snag a spot near the bar. Drinks are cheap and place has a good vibe. There is a pool table and dance floor in the back, but didn't venture over there since it was too crowded. Overall, liked the place although sometimes it was a bit loud. read more

Definitely a dive bar with a room to dance in the back! You enter into a long bar and if you make your way to the back, there's a pool table. There's a separate area with a dance floor. The DJ plays some bumpin hits that go along with the music videos on the TV. So why the 3 stars-- there's a $5 cover. Not totally worth it for this divey joint. And once you leave, there's no re-entry. Also, the bar is cash only. How weird. read more

Dear Straight Boys of Delirium: I am a patron of Delirium on the weekends. I would like for you to talk to me. When you see me chatting with my friends (who even if they are boys are not my boyfriend!), I am hoping you will ask me to dance / buy me a drink. Whenever I am at Delirium, I feel like I am in jr. high again except I am not in a brand new JC Penney's dress, I am wearing something far prettier. I have wanted to go up to you except you are standing with all of your guy friends, or you just started dancing with some other girl, or forgive me, I have spent the entire night trying to figure out whether you are gay or not. I dance to the eighties pop tunes, trying to appear uninhibited, to look as though I am radiating the pleasure of Saturday nights out. I buy drinks to give my hands something to do, to give me liquid courage in case I might work up the nerve to talk to your messy handsomeness, or your mild mannered gentle face or maybe your intimidating drop dead prettiness. I am having a good time with my friends. I enjoy hearing Wire, and Iggy Pop blaring in a bar on the weekends. The beer I drink goes to my head and makes me giggle. I am happy I am not at home. A few words from you would complete my evenings nicely. Love, Netty read more

Delirium - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had been playing Batman on PS3 for 11 hours straight when I was persuaded to head out. Could I make myself leave? I was just about to whoop up on Poison Ivy, should I really break my groove just to go drink? Hmmm.... Dennis is convincing, I was sold on the premise of pool so off I went to the Mission. Kilowatt was an epic fail with about 20 people waiting around to play. What the hell is that? I stood there for a minute trying to think... there was a bar around here that had a pool table, what was it... oh yah, Delirium! Delirium served it's purpose well, the PBR is cheap, the people friendly, and the pool table... um... pool table-ish. At any given time only 1 or 2 people waiting to play, not bad at all. I'd still be standing at Kilowat today 4 days later, waiting on my turn. If you're some fancy schmancy pool player with your own cue and high expectations, hold up. The pool table is merely satisfactory, this is no pool hall. The walls are so close you have to angle the cue at 45 degrees to make half the shots. There are 8 solids and 6 stripes. There are 20 people milling about near the table, messing up your shot at any given time. But if you're one like me who enjoys shooting some pool (regardless of quality) while hanging with pals, then this is the place. Next time Gestalt or Kilowatt are overflowing with people trying to flex their pool skills just say fuck it and roll to Delirium. I'd rather play on a so-so table than stand around not playing on good ones. read more

Pretty cool dive. Friendly bartender. Was here on a Saturday and they played nothing but hip hop. Hip hop is fine in my book but it'd be cool to have some variety. read more

I had a great time here last night with my girlfriends. The bartender was fast and friendly, and they had a nice hazy IPA on tap, so I'm a fan. I liked that this place has a chill vibe in the front, with plenty of places to sit, TVs, and pool table, but then it's high energy in the back room which is great. The music was good, the ambiance was good especially considering there's no cover, and the crowd was fun. I remember the people when I go places, and the people working here were fantastic. The service at the bar was fast, and the bartender even offered to take a photo for us when it was slow. My friend knocked over a full pint of beer and they were totally cool about it, even joking about it later on. The only thing I wish was different would be gender-neutral bathrooms. As always, when there's a men's and women's restroom at a bar or club, you can count on three men relieving themselves for every one woman. I don't know how the men's restroom was set up, but many of us ladies were tempted to go rogue and use it, so a gender-neutral sign would have made that a-okay which would have been dope. read more

Came here for my sister's 21 and had so much fun! Andrew and Chris were super nice in serving us and talking. Didn't take too long to get our drinks and the drinks were good! read more

Delirium - Chris served us drinks the whole night and was super cool - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

The music is so loud I can't hear myself think. The bartender once noticed that my friends and I were having a conversation. She looked me right in the eye as she walked over to the stereo and jacked up the volume to the point where we couldn't hear each other even if we were shouting into each other's ears. Also, I live a block away, so I am rarely not hearing their music in the background and people are always leaving the bar to pee and fist fight and yell at each other right outside my window. Not my favorite place. read more

Delirium is your neighborhood dive bar. Eff-to-the-yes! Straight out of SJ, I felt so out of place but I liked it......the first 15 minutes! Made me feel like a rockstar with funny looks by random strangers and a bartender who was a complete douche-bag d*** (I'll just say PRICK). I came in out of curiosity after hearing about the random rants of good music, cheap drinks, and happy hour. Let me tell you, NOT worth it at all!!! The place is clean, great jukebox selection, easy to enjoy video games, tv screens, and a free pool table. I like these perks. Especially with a cheap drink in hand. The problem...bartender. Yeah, cheap thrills for nothing! I kindly asked for a Steam Anchor hoping to get the $2-3 happy hour deal. Nope. I didn't get it at all. I was ripped off from the get-go. With the sign "service for the sick", I was literally sick of this place the minute he gave attitude, threw my coaster and pounded my beer down the table. What is your problem?! They have their so-called daily happy hour until 7pm for their $2 Tecate, PBR Pints and their other beer for $3 excludes Chimay. If you come in for their happy hour deal on their food, be aware it's only for their already placed paper plate of 5 BBQ wings, one small plate of wilted lettuce and carrots, and hot dogs split s*** in half and give you old-crummy hot dog buns with their $2 minimum charge of a drink. Glamorous? HA! The place was okay for the warm tasting beer but I never want to touch their BBQ chicken again! Who the hell made that crap?! The bartender? I bet it was him because he was nothing but rude!! I guess I wasn't trashy enough to be in the bar. Thanks for nothing a**hole! Oh....tip? Here's a tip....you're probably delirious but you better be nice to your customers before the bar goes into s***!! Worst service I've received in SF from a dive bar. I've been to better places but I'm never coming here again. No wonder this place has low star ratings. read more

I had no idea there was a back room. The back room is what totally makes this place awesome. They were playing all sorts of great music back here and it's a good place to chill in the back. Last time I was here they were playing punk and it seemed more divey-dive and cramped and crowded. Not sure if the back room is a new edition but it totally makes it worthwhile. I also spied pinball in the back...who wants to play? read more