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.

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!

I came here with friends for a weekend night out clubbing and was met with incredibly mid vibes…read more There was a $10 cash cover charge per person, and while I acknowledge it's not a lot by SF standards, it was definitely not worth it for the approximate hour we spent inside clutching our phones and trying to dance to incredibly mid music. In fact the vibes were so bad that none of us even got a drink, and we eventually decided to take the L, call it a night, and just get some pizza.

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.

Li Po Cocktail Lounge is one of those places that makes you feel like you've stepped straight into…read moreold San Francisco. Dark, moody, a little mysterious, and packed with Chinatown character -- exactly the kind of bar I love. The cocktails are great, the atmosphere is even better, and you absolutely have to try their famous Chinese Mai Tai. Just be warned: those Mai Tais are dangerously delicious and stronger than they taste. A couple of those and you may find yourself headed into outer space. No frills, tons of history and personality, and an SF experience that hasn't been polished into something it's not. Li Po is a Chinatown classic and always a fun stop for a night out.

Popped in to try their famous Chinese Mai Tai, and this place was packed. I could barely squeeze my…read moreway through the crowd to get to the bar, but eventually made it. Despite how busy it was, the two bartenders were super fast and attentive to everyone waiting to order. Our Mai Tais came in paper cups, which was totally fine given the crowd. The drink itself was dangerously easy to sip but definitely strong. My only complaint is that there isn't a ton of actual drink in the cup--by the end, about a third of it is just ice and pulp. Easiest fix? Always grab two. LOL. Fun spot overall! I'd come back with friends, but probably on a weekday.

Cash only live music, a good saloon. My wife found it and we wandered in, a great bit of history.read more

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!

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.

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!

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.

Honestly, I thought this was such a cute and laidback sea-themed spot! Definitely a nice…read moreneighborhood gem with some pretty fun/interesting cocktails to choose from. I had the Soft Porn and it was absolutely delicious! Literally just tasted like tropical juice! I also had a bit of my friend's cheese slice and it was surprisingly light, crispy, and yummy. They also left us with a whole bottle of ranch to use for the single slice of pizza lol. Overall, awesome spot and I'd definitely be back to check out their other options if I'm in the area visiting my friend.

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.

Where to go on a work trip where people will be less likely to find you?! lol. Enter Rumpus Room…read more I enjoy dive bars regardless and stumbled upon this place while walking around in search of a bar that wasn't filled with conference attendees. Staff are nice. Drinks flowing. Good beer on tap.

May is the best. Drinks are strong and a good time If…read moreyou're in town looking for a good bar this is it !

Don't know why I decided to stop in, but I'm sure glad I did! Perfect little neighborhood dive bar…read more Will definitely be back whenever I'm in town.