Best bar in Dogpatch, one of the best in whole San Francisco. Relaxed atmosphere, easy to meet new people. Great selection of beers and whiskeys. Friendly staff. read more

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Pretty chill bar - not too divey or pretentious. Would come back here to grab a drink, though the ambiance is not super quiet if you're looking for a place to carry a conversation. Dressed up or dressed down, you'll fit in (thanks to the dimmer lighting). There was a good sized crowd - not overly packed for a Saturday night. Drinks are decent and pricing is about average (~$9 to $10 each). read more

Nice local spot with a laid back, divey/pub feel. It can get pretty busy, but it's not usually difficult to find seating as it's a pretty big space. It's a pretty diverse crowd too (as most divey type bars tend to be) which makes it feel laid back and welcoming. They had a few TVs with sports on but it didn't dominate the vibe, which I appreciated. It's a little noisy, but not over the top. The cocktails were fantastic! I especially enjoyed the Waco Kid, which was a spicy tequila-based drink. It was strong with well-balanced flavors, and the price was definitely right for SF at $10! Draft beer selection was on the smaller side, but had good variety and interesting local options. Would definitely come back to hang out and try more of the cocktails! read more

This is definitely one of my favorite bars in San Francisco! The overall aesthetic is pleasing as the bar itself resides in a neighborhood reminiscent of San Diego's North Park area. As a very OUT trans-woman, I was reluctant to even venture inside after hearing people say what type of yuppified San Francisco "elite" matriculate the establishment. But, clearly all that talk was nonsense as when I walked in there were no neggy-vibes from either the patrons or staff. As far as drinks go, I was super pleased with my Sauvignon Blanc and its pour.. .. the music was lively and even while there was a Giants game playing--the overall scene wasn't rowdy and annoying and testorone driven. Dogpatch Saloon is the cat's meow.. read more

Whoa - this bar was a pleasant boozy surprise! I came in here before a Giants game not too long ago. My original plan was to grab a drink @ Serpentine across the street, but alas it was close until 5pm. So I looked across the street and the friendly vibes of Dogpatch Saloon called out to me and lured me in. This is definitely a casual, no-frills neighborhood bar filled with colorful local characters & regulars. It reminded me a little bit of Elixir in the Mission. What really amazed me about the place was the high caliber of their cocktail program. At first glance, you wouldn't expect a place like this to have in-house mixologists and cocktails made with obscure spirits & ingredients. I ordered two beverages - one was made with Mezcal, and the other was bourbon-based (I wish I could recall the drink names, but they don't have the menu posted online). In any case, both cocktails were fantastically refreshing and well balanced (and certainly packed quite a punch!). By the time I left the bar, I was stumbling a little bit in the direction of the ballpark. All in all, the Dogpatch Saloon does the neighborhood proud, and I would totally come back to do some pre-game tailgating! read more

Classic dive bar with some old school decor. Hard to hear if you sit far from each other but otherwise it has great drinks and a lively atmosphere read more

Really? I can't shake the new crowd's vibe, It's like being at a mandatory office party.... Total bummer. I'm taking it to the Goat... Gone in 3x with new operators. 1st time - not that crowded, stood around waiting for a drink. 2 bartenders - noone even looked at us. 7 min in we left. 2nd time - more crowded, but really really weird vibe. Not at all the neighborhood people. Maybe I was feeling off. Couldnt get to bar to order drink, not that I was persistent. 3rd time - walked in said hi, friend wanted to bounce... You know what would be amazing? Is a bar with NO FRICKIN OVERPRICED SIGNATURE COCKTAILS. That's so 2007. Yawn. read more

You could not pay me to go this bar again. I had not had a single thing to drink - and was helping me friend who had too much to drink in the restroom. I came out to get her water and back again to look after her. When I got her safely in an Uber, I went to the bar and grabbed a drink. The bartender yelled loudly for everybody to hear that "I think you've had way too f*ing much to drink". I hadn't had a sip of anything other than water and it was humiliating in front of an entire crowd of people. People need to learn to respect one another and talk to each other as humans. read more

So this rude bartender, Chris, has become a frequent topic of discussion among my friends. As far as we can tell, he's the only bad thing about this otherwise vibrant neighborhood saloon. In an attempt to start fresh and be more than fair to Chris, I have tried to be as friendly as possible to him every time he serves us. Unfortunately, he apparently can't speak to another human without coming off as a condescending douchebag. Even through the slightest turn of phrase, he can always find a way to belittle a customer. I'm actually quite impressed. On this particular night (tonight), he managed to insult my intelligence when I asked for "a few ice cubes" with my whiskey. His retort was, "a few is not a number." Of course this sounds trivial, except when you consider the tone with which it was delivered. That tone being "a few is not a number (your fucking moron)." So in short, great bar as long as you don't have to interact with Chris. read more

I had a very interesting experience here and it's not entirely on the establishment itself, but mainly the patrons. I was here with a bunch of ladies a couple of weeks ago for a bachelorette party. We had already been drinking. Some more than others. We were standing at the end of the bar by the handicap seating where there were 3 people sitting there. Two guys and oen girl. A few of the girls ordered 4 shots of Fernet. After they got there shots placed on the table, I ordered my drink and I can't remember which one I got, but I think it was the Soca Warrior. Once the bartender started making my drink, is when the crap hit the fan. First off, while waiting for my drink, I saw that there was one shot of Fernet still sitting on the table. One of the guys that was closest to me, grabbed the shot and drank it! He drank it and I called him out on it and he drunkenly try to say one of my friends offered it to him. It I brought it to the girls' attention, which they weren't happy about it and confronted him. Probably less than 30 seconds later, the same friend tells us to look down. I look, and now the other guy is feeling up my friend while his girlfriend is just sitting there!!! So things went south quick and not everyone was aware what had happened so the rest of our time there was a big mess and we ended up leaving. To end this review, some of the patrons here are pretty trashy, but I have to thank the bartenders for putting up with us, hence the 3 stars. Crap always goes down in the Dogpatch neighborhood. read more

4 stars for the relaxed vibe and a great Saturday afternoon for day drinking with good friends 2 star for unnecessary rudeness by the female bartender (wish I had gotten her name) which I didn't realize until later My two friends and I walked in after brunch around 2:30 pm to grab a few drinks and ran into old friends who live in the neighborhood. My iPhone battery was dead so I asked the said bartender if she had a charger and she willingly obliged. We bought a bottle of wine and settled at a table. I had to message another friend who was supposed to meet us so I asked the bartender if I could use my phone and once I was done asked if she could charge it again. All through this I didn't sense any animosity from her and we even made small talk about her squeezing fresh citrus for cocktails etc., Two hours and several drinks later when we were getting ready to leave I walked over to get my phone and she had an audience around her...and when I asked her for my phone back..she made an offhanded comment about "and now the peanut gallery is here" There was a guy in the group who caught my reaction and smiled quizzically wondering why she had said that. It all happened so fast and I had an Uber waiting outside so I didn't process or react. But her comment really bothered me and I wish I had reacted openly or asked her what prompted that comment. I kept wondering what I had done or said to have her say that. I hope my race or gender didn't prompt this as I am south Asian and female. It would be a shame to lose a neighborhood watering hole in sf for underhanded racism and rudeness read more

No star if I could. Honestly the worst experience with the bartender on a Saturday afternoon. Racist lady bartender and gave us nothing but the terrible time. read more

I used to live next door to the DPS. I'm now around the corner, but never make it there as much as I used to due to children, not the distance. With the new ownership, I miss certain elements of the old crusty bar: the eccentric owner who once gave my daughter a stuffed cat that looked, well, dead, instead of a typical stuffed animal, the jukebox, the free, but questionable popcorn and pretzels. Despite lacking these elements, the new version of the bar is an improvement. First, there are windows. Amazing what some fresh air and light will do for a place. Second, I thought the bartenders were great and they are clearly invested in their craft. Finally, there is now a cocktail menu and far more variety on the menu. All in all, the DPS is no longer divey (note: autocorrect tried to change "divey" to "dicey" which is not far off...), but even with all of the hipstery improvements, it remains welcoming and friendly. I'll be back. read more

As another bartender in the hood . That's what I do . Christopher at Dogpatch has displayed an honesty and integrity that I have not see in our business in a long time . I dropped my tips from my night of work out of my pocket . I am a regular . Tonight I came in and he handed them to me . I did not even know I had lost them . What a gentleman . They make excellent drinks . They are always wonderful . Veronica , Edward , Matt , Christina and Craig . As side from the fact it's a wonderful bar . I am in the business . Christopher's actions have given me belief that good people still exist . Go in have a drink and tip a little extra as this level of honesty is hard to find . Thank you Christopher . read more

Friendly staff. Great customers. Excellent drinks. Cool building. Will definitely visit again.

********************* 1517 ********************** What not to love about this saloon? When nothing else in the Dogpatch area opens, we come here! One good old neighborhood bar with good people. And it's cleaner than most dive bars I've been too. read more

Stopped in for a beer and some cards after catching up with friends across the street at Smokestack. It's a cute, cozy, divey but clean atmosphere that kept us all warm, watered, and happy for the hour or so we hung out there. Cheap beers and lots of options. I'm a fan. read more

Perfect neighborhood bar. Allows food, good drinks, allows dogs, good seating. We'll be back. read more

The service is pretty slow , I don't regularly wait 20min to have my ID seen and let sit again. All in all rustic and dog friendly. But at a mild hour very slow read more

Stopped in here for drinks pre and post dinner. The bartender was friendly and personable. Their specialized cocktail menu had interesting drinks. I like craft cocktails that are individual to a specific bar, but the real test of a bar is if the classics can be done as well. Some drinks were better than others, but they delivered on both. The bar has been redone beautifully. There's still an old San Francisco vibe, but the remodel brings it up to date. There's several different areas of seating: bar seats, tables near the windows, tables and couches around the wood stove, I like that there's a variety of places to congregate. Whether you're there alone, or with a large group, this is a great bar to be at. It was definitely busier when we came back after dinner, but it never felt too packed, or crazy crowded. I hope this bar does well in their new form, they deserve it. read more

I must say being a formal bartender in Chicago and knowing the game, Chris brings me back here. I always bring friends and other drinkers to this place and he always makes me feel like I'm back in Chicago. It's about personality ,knowing your stuff and just keeping it real, that is what this job is about. I have had crap service in this town, because of the "too cool for school kids" . This is an art that this town is lacking, and Chris brings it home. Did I mention he knows his jams too ! read more

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This is a great neighborhood bar. Friendly staff, good cocktails, interesting beers on tap. They always have the games on but its not overwhelming so its good if you have a mix of sports fans not sports fans. The best thing though is the dogs! so many good pups in the bar at all times. The bartenders always have a treat for any dog who comes in so its a great place to get some quality dogwatching in. read more

A little divey, but the staff is friendly and they allow dogs. My drink (Bully's Pulpit) was amazing... I never finish anything before my boyfriend, but I finished this long before he finished his Whiskey Snap, and didn't even notice! Would definitely come again. It looks like it would be good for groups or a party. read more

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Super chill bar, great atmosphere, and cool drinks. they have a great beer selection, which I truly appreciate, and creative cocktails. And best of all, they allow our furry friends to come around, too. One note - though they don't serve food here, they are totally cool with you brining in pizza from down the street, which I've done several times. Ho yeah! read more

We came in after a yelp event across the street. It's definitely a saloon. The decor and whole feel of it reminds me of a saloon. There's limited seating with small tables here and there as well as seating at the bar but that just means there's a lot of places to stand and mingle. My 3 friends and I found a small table in the middle of the saloon on the Tuesday night. There was still a good amount of people in there that all the tables were filled and a small crowd of people were by the bar. We ordered kamikazes all night & they were just right! read more

Real neighborhood germ Quick note to ensure that Dogpatch Saloon is a real neighborhood germ: no fuss but honest, genuine and great bar service for your time to wind down. read more

It's difficult to find a bar that feels like a bar San Francisco. It's even rarer still to find one that is dog friendly and makes cocktails that are worth their weight. Dogpatch Saloon nails all three. read more

I am writing this because this is our favorite neighborhood bar! My hubby and I, and of course our pugglish dog Lola all enjoy coming here, yummy cocktails, friendly staff and always a nice group of people. Try it out, especially if you enjoy local bars with a friendly neighborhood feel and hangin with cute dogs! read more

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I love the local saloon feel here (true saloon with the piano in the corner, swinging doors, and all). It's a low key place with a neighborhood feel. They actually have some pretty good handcrafted cocktails despite the more low frills vibe. - Pendennis cocktail: beautifully pink, just the right amount of bitterness (bitters, grapefruit) - Whiskey snap: more manly than my pink drink, pretty smooth ... Then there was another one with sparkling ginger beer that was really good, too, and I don't even like ginger.. Cocktails are $8-10 each, and they're open even during the day. The best part was he cute bar dog walking around inside. read more

Great neighborhood bar. Wonderful old woody interior and not noisy. Very good cocktails that don't cost an arm and a leg and nice bartenders. Great beer on tap selection as well. Attracts a diverse and friendly crowd. read more

It's the neighborhood "Cheers". For you Gen Z types, what I mean by that is that the Saloon is an unpretentious bar that incentivizes repeat patrons, and where for the locals, 'everyone knows your name'. Great spirits selection, great cocktails, affordable beers (and usually a cider) on draft. read more

Let me start by saying that I have never written a yelp review before because I have never felt the need. But I don't want this experience to go unshared. I have been going to this bar for years. It's right across the street from my climbing gym, it's low key, has a nice vibe and multiple TVs to watch games on. Great! I will not be returning. On Thursday evening I went there to watch Thursday Night Football. The game was a shut out, so the last 5 minutes were obviously not going to change the outcome. Which is fine, happens in football all the time. The bartender came to the back area (by an old piano) where my friend and I were actively watching the game, cheering and high-fiving, and changed the channel. No big deal, maybe he didn't see us. We asked him to change it back. He did, after arguing with us and trying to explain the rules of football to us. We are both women. We both play fantasy football, so the last minutes of games matter to us, and we both know the rules of the game. I have never been spoken to this way by a bartender/server/service provider of any sort before. In 2018 I should not have to defend my love of sports to an insecure man. In those last 5 minutes, there was a touchdown and an onside kick. Pretty fun to watch, especially with both teams crossing their fingers to make it to the wildcard. This bar has at least 4 other televisions and the bar was mostly empty, no customer was wanting our game changed. Again, I should not have to defend my love or knowledge of sports to an insecure man. read more

Great selection of booze with a cool vibe. I loved my Moscow Mule with a super ornate copper mug. This place was the perfect choice for a pre-drink before the Warriors game at Chase Center. read more

One of my favorite spots for a cheeky afternoon beer or two. Packed with fuzzy dogs. Watched the World Cup here a few times and loved it.

Great little hole in the wall! No food just great service and an occasional crooked smile!

After a recent facelift, the formerly tatty Dogpatch Saloon, is looking pretty good. In a nod to the on-going gentrification of the neighborhood, Dogpatch Saloon now sports new seating and window treatments. The tattered pool table is gone, but the TVs are still on, and the 'Patch is still a good place to watch the game. With a full bar and at least six semi-craft beers on tap, there are libations for everyone. Unlike some other establishments in the area (I'm looking at you, Serpentine), drink prices are still reasonable. The Dogpatch Saloon is no longer a "joint," but rather an almost hip watering hole for denizens of the southern part of The City. read more

Use to come to this bar when I was a kid, it has improved. They really try to be inventive with cocktails and flavors but miss the mark. Doesn't help that they carefully pour out from bottles but use crapola soda gun. Regardless, I like the location, beer and nostalgia. Just dial in those cocktails!. read more

DO NOT GO HERE, unless you enjoy discrimination. This bar is inconsiderate to casual bar patrons. If you are looking for a place that will accept you, DO NOT GO HERE. We went in and sat at the bar where no one was present. The bartenders told us we were not allowed to sit at the bar even though no one was present. When the said party that has control of the space returned after 30+ minutes, we conversed with them and they were kind and willing to share. When we went back for a second drink, the bartender was extremely rude to my friend telling her we were distend the regular patrons (who we conversed with and we're open to returning their seats if they asked) and we were generally treated with a sea we on disgust. We were open to conversations and respect but the staff immediately presumes that any "non-regular" in their terms is less deserving of standard treatment should be shamed into whatever they determine as desirable behavior. This employee attitude should be rejected as it alienates anyone who the casual bar staff deems "unsatisfactory". I have never encountered such a staff that feels comfortable telling their patrons they are unwelcome like I did at Dogpatch saloon tonight. I repeat DO NOT GO HERE read more

Love it. Great local bar, good service and selection of both beer and spirits. Had many of fun evening at this place.

The cheating bartender added a $0 to the $2 dollar tip on my visa receipt and ripped me off for the tip. Way to treat customers Dog Patch Saloon. Sad...;-( read more