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    Heart and Dagger Saloon

    3.8 (409 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    HEART AND DAGGER SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual

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    Cocktail
    Bridget O.

    I came in seeking shelter from the rain storm and found myself bellying up to the bar. Pretty much every seat at the bar was taken and there was a large group playing pool. Per usual, the drinks were strong, inexpensive and spot on but to be fair my order is not very complicated. The music teleported me to something reminiscent of a KMEL Summer Jam. Thumbs up for that. And I happened to be there as someone celebrated their birthday. The bartender was kind enough to gift him a free shot and led the crowd shouting birthday pleasantries....with a touch of profanity.

    Red Pool Table
    JoAnn S.

    OK, I am not an expert on the Heart and Dagger Saloon. I've only been inside there once, even though I've walked by many, many times. It was a rather gloomy Saturday afternoon--after going to the farmer's market. It was quite welcoming from the street with its yellow stairs and bold signage. They have a low fence to separate their business from the sidewalk. The green painted cement patio gives a feeling of urban grass. There is a bike rack, lots of big plants in large containers, and some tables with umbrellas. Seeing how I like to take pictures, I thought this place had a lot of potential as I am enjoying snapping pics with my phone. Outside there was a small sandwich board proclaiming that they had some inexpensive drinks including $3 beers--which brought us in door --along with the fact that there was a pop-up restaurant out front, that was cooking Filipino food. It was way less expensive than the foods we saw earlier at the farmers market. We enjoyed the food we got from "Compost Kitchen: Filipino Comfort Food," and we were allowed to take it into the bar. You might want to go see if a pop-up is happening at Instantgram HeartandDaggerSaloon. We climbed the golden staircase, and as we entered, we were greeted by a bouncer who carded us. Then I was surprised to see a bright red pool table and a large bar that looked like it came out of an old black and white movie. They have a patio for drinking and smoking (ashtrays were available--not my preference but...), and hanging out with friends.

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    Sherrell D.

    Place is cash only. -No problem. Nicole the bartender and another guy on staff were rude for no reason. We asked what the issue was and got no response just attitude. Me and my party weren't disrespectful or rude but that was the treatment we received . Why? Again, the reason was unknown. - Big Problem. Poor treatment of paying customers is bad for business. Happily Never coming back here. Thanks to Schmit (bouncer) for hearing us out and allowing us to finish our drinks we paid for. Why make our drinks and take them back before we have an opportunity to pay? Never got an answer. We ordered, paid for and attempted to enjoy our drinks. Again, Nicole was being disrespectful to us for no reason. Plus the drinks were weak. Bad for business, no wonder the place was dead.

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    Indiana A.

    Super welcoming, relaxed environment, great location and friendly staff. Not to mention GREAT (AND clean!!) bathroom for that classic #bathroomSelfie

    Alex H.

    Drinks are great, service is awesome, the place is awesome, the patio is super cool too.

    Cheers.. 4 drink excellent..
    linda h.

    The place is so awesome.. nice clean ( bathroom ) relax. Best professional bartender ( Mr Eric ) I saw this place 5 years. Walk pass every time. One day my boss bring me here. Love it. This is a place relax after work. Not too high class.. no low . Feeling like home.the price drink is reasonable.. good quality drink. Friendly service ..

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    Kathryn M.

    Halloween and me and 2 other fem friends sit at the bar in our awesome costumes chatting and making friends. Some gross 30 something gym rat of a man decides to touch my friends head cuz he can't tell if it's her real hair. After the exchange of informing him that's worse, and no Halloween isn't an excuse. He comes back around again to assert dominance on my other friend and gropes her arm. I jump up to follow him as he swiftly walks out the front door. My friend holds me back and I tell to the Mandalorian at the door to not let that guy back in he's touched us twice. I got a head knod and signal he would stay out. But here's the thing, I was super flattered when he took 45 seconds to look at my ID but I was born in 1988 so it's pretty easy to ready IDs these days to know if someone is close to 21. But homie couldn't see through this helmet he told me so. Kind of a bad costume for a door person, especially one that took his job so very seriously he couldn't possibly leave his post to go escort the man out once we located him again. I know Charles and if he had been there that night this would have not happened. Yea, he walked right back in. Ran his hands for a third time across one of my friends. We located him told the bartenders and managers what happened because it's a crowded bar during Covid but I assure you, I was ready to handle this myself after years of men treating me like this working behind the bar. And I should have. Because none of the 3 white men working valued our safety over the awkward exchange of telling another man he's lying and needs to leave. To that joke of a manager literally saying, "you have to understand I didn't see it." I hope you hear that directed at you soon in your life This was the door man our night, guess he already has a reputation.

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    awesome sauce its pretty awesome because they actually dont scam you and they are cool

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    Great place with friendly service. We can't wait to go again. We really enjoyed the vibe.

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    BREAKING NEWS: This place is still the best. Don't act like an asshole and you won't get treated like one. Case closed!

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    This is a friendly bar with a great patio in back. It's dog friendly and a great place to day drink.

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    I visited The Alley for their famous piano bar and sing-along. The atmosphere was definitely lively…read moreand the place was packed, but the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. It was pretty frustrating at the start. Starting with the parking situation, couldn't find parking anywhere but what do you expect from San Francisco... When we got inside it was super busy and we couldn't find a place to sit, and no one really stepped in to help us. After wandering around for about 15 minutes, we finally snagged a spot at a long shared table. Luckily, a bench table right next to the piano opened up shortly after and we jumped on it. I ended up facing the opposite direction, so I didn't have much of a view, but at least my sister and girlfriend got a front-row seat to the show! The drinks were just mediocre, and it took about 5-10 minutes for them to arrive. For the price and the wait, I was hoping for something a bit better. Why it's a 3-star review: Despite the rough start, there were three things that really saved the night: The theme is awesome. There is so much detail on the walls; you can tell a lot of work went into the decorations. Our waiter was great. Even though the place was slammed, he checked on us constantly to see how we were doing and if we needed another round. The piano player was the highlight. He really knew how to hype up the crowd and his skills were top-notch. Overall, a cool spot for the history and the music, but the seating and drink wait can be a challenge. Glad the girls got to see the show, as they are more interested in piano bars than I am.

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    This place is great! The drinks are delicious and very affordable. Service can be a little slow at…read moretimes but that's completely understandable since it's usually packed. Making drinks for a crowd takes time and the staff always does their best. The people who come here are super friendly which adds to the welcoming, cozy vibe of the place. It's the kind of spot where you instantly feel comfortable. If you love a good martini this is definitely a place you should check out.

    I'll give it to them, Tallboy is a solid concept with their "tinis & weenies". However, a clever…read moreconcept can carry a place so far. Customer service is a close second to concept. Tallboy's martini menu is well-executed. While I didn't personally try one of the slushies, a friend ordered the espresso martini version and gave it a solid thumbs-up. Unfortunately, the experience falls apart when it comes to food and service. Waiting 30+ minutes for two hot dogs (after paying) is hard to justify. When I checked in with a server, she was curt and dismissive. She was quick to explain there was only one person in the kitchen, with no effort to offer a solution, timeline, or even basic courtesy. I understand staffing issues happen. However, customer service is a close second to concept. How an issue is communicated and addressed is what separates good service from bad. What's more frustrating is that these aren't customer problems to absorb. If the kitchen is understaffed, if tables aren't being cleared in a timely manner at a seat-yourself spot, those are management problems. Guests should not have to choose to leave without the food we paid for. There's a lot of competition out there, and concepts alone aren't enough to bring people back. I genuinely wanted that hot dog. That's probably the most disappointing part of the whole experience. Great drinks, solid ambiance, but the service needs serious attention.

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    Date: 2/22/2025. Time: 4:00 PM. 63°. Sunny…read more I was supposed to be at 1701, but they are not opened yet. Thus, I met my friend next door at Space Lounge for drinks. Usually I don't imbibe. I am not much of drinking the Henny. All their cocktails have exactly that. The only one that looked appealing to me was the expresso martini. The service could be a little more attentive. My friend and I were the only two people in the lounge at the time. We sat and waited for somebody to come by to ask what would I like to drink. It did not happen; thus, my friend had to go the bar and purchase the expresso martini. The expresso martini was smooth and mellow. The only time I had the Henny was years ago at a Chinese wedding banquet. I added some to the shark fin soup, which enhanced the flavor of the soup. Yes, I enjoyed the expresso martini. The atmosphere of the lounge is one of sophistication and upscale. Comfortable seating all around. Nice place to hang out, do some chillaxin' with friends. Rating: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.

    Super chill spot with hella cool people! Wandered in here with a friend while waiting for a concert…read moreat Fox. So we had a few drinks and chatted it up with Rick. He's super knowledgeable AND passionate about his craft, plus an overall fun person to hangout with. We heard that this spot isn't getting much love these days and just wanna say it's totally worth the visit! You get excellent service, people who love what they do, community and also some bomb a** lumpia if you show up when the lumpia ladies are taking orders! Come thru!

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    Was feeling fancy , they knew what was going on ! Champagne was amazing ! Vibes on vibes baby . Oakland shows the most love

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