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Happy hour specials

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Saddle Bronc
Josh M.

Great outdoor spot. Bartenders are so awesome. My friends loved the swings and the saddle...he fell out of this after this. Everyone laughed. Good bar. Do it.

Jaxson Photobooth where I lost 4 earrings lol
Ramona G.

My friend and I stumbled upon Jaxson on our girls night in SF. We didn't know what this place was but after passing it a couple of times that night and persuasion from the doormen, we decided to check it out. Jaxson is a country bar that also plays pop music and top hits. At this point in the evening my friend and I were already feeling our drinks from previous bars lol. We just had well drinks here at Jaxson. We had a lot of fun on the dancefloor and even made some friends. They have an outdoor section that also has a bar, a photobooth and some couches. We stayed longer than planned but overall we had a good time here.

Hello, I am writing in regards to a situation that occurred on June 29,2024. Your bartender, who I learned goes by the name of Danny, has wrongly taken my boyfriend's drivers license and snapped it in half. The ID is no longer useable. My boyfriend needed that drivers license to fly home tomorrow and will no longer able to because of this inconvenience. This is not to mention that actions that took place after your bartender took the drivers license and snapped it in half, he proceeded to parade and showcase the ID to everyone sitting at the bar and guests who walked in to the establishment. It was cruel and humiliating to have him showcase the ID and point at us as he laughed. After calling the police and waiting for an hour, the bartender came up to us and said he would like to make a "compromise" and return the broken the ID. This is not just destruction of property but makes me consider discrimination. The bartender had no problem accepting every other form of ID that walked into the establishment but had to snap my boyfriend's CA drivers license? Interestingly the establishment already embodies a very American style culture and my boyfriend's last name is Ramirez Lopez. As I type this waiting for the police to show up, the new bouncer who showed up accepted a photo of an ID instead of a physical copy which is ILLEGAL!!!! Luckily I have photo evidence. Another crime to report. So your company has accepted an illegal from of ID but has also destroyed property and is getting away with this!!!!! Expect to hear from me in court. *UPDATE: Cops showed up and we retrieved the broken drivers license. We did fill a report with the police and will be filing a report with the better business bureau as well!

If they're hosting outdoor shows, more space heaters are needed.
Tracey A.

Eyeballing the Jaxson photos here on yelp is some sort of sped-up snapshot of life over the past few years. The oldest photos show a rowdy Marina-district bar filled with young adults doing what that demographic does. Then we segue to 2020 and 2021 to find an outdoor space with distanced picnic tables and barrels, socially distanced people, and nobody looking to be having much fun at all. I recently attended a comedy show here (Hella Secret Outdoor Comedy Night) in that outdoor space and came away thinking that the overall 3-star rating Jaxson is sporting is perfectly on point. I'd not be lying if I said that I had a choice of things to review here: * Jaxson itself, the venue that provided the venue, cocktails, and food/ cocktail servers for the event; * Hella Secret Comedy, whose tickets are often promoted on johnnyfuncheap, for different pop-up events throughout the Bay Area; and * Food from any of the 3 pop-up vendors being featured (Tijuana Taquero, Melted Youth, and Empanadas de Calle). FIrst the venue: Jaxson's outdoor space is probably not ideal for watching comedy. The stage is close to the street with a Muni bus stop immediately behind it. The sound system was adequate but the space heater situation was not; it was freezing. Food and cocktail service was friendly but petered out quickly. The first round of drinks arrived as expected but service was MIA by the end of the event when I was wandering around looking for someone to close out my tab. My Hot Toddy tasted mostly like warm lemon juice and I noticed that my friend never said a word (nor did she finish) her virgin daiquiri. With 3 pop-up food vendors on offer, I sampled only from Tijuana Taquero. The Quesadilla ($10; flour tortilla, melted cheese, sour cream) was what I'd have made at age 9. It cried out for some salsa or pico de gallo. Quesabirria Tacos ($14) were a far better choice; greasy and rich, I'd order them again here. The bottom line on Jaxson's, at least at this time, is that they do a perfectly acceptable job of hosting a show. If I again wanted to go out and saw something happening here, the venue wouldn't keep me from attending. I'd likely choose canned beer over cocktails and probably opt to get my dinner elsewhere (though technically, right now, county ordinances require that food is required to be purchased in order to consume alcohol). I applaud Jaxson's for providing a venue to bring people out during this middling time where we're still most comfortable outside and distanced. It was fun even if far from perfect.

Empanada
Janine D.

We stopped here for a drink and appetizers before dinner. This is a great, fun bar! Of course, I am partial to Country Music, so that was icing on the cake (next trip I'm bring my red boots!). We enjoyed their cold beer, delicious tacos and empanadas. This place is is very popular. At the time of our visit everything was still outdoors and socially distanced. The (handsome) doorman was making sure things remained compliant .

Dance area
Ethan C.

We went during halloween. I really enjoyed it - everyone there was pretty friendly. We hung out mostly in the indoor area. Some of my friends didn't like the music selection but I enjoyed it. I liked the country selection and the mix of pop here and there We got a bunch of AMFs which got us going. We had plenty of room to dance which was nice. There is also both an indoor and outdoor area which is pretty rad. There was a $5 cover at the door though.

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Anthony and Leon welcomed us with open arms. One of the best places to visit in the city!

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Awesome ambience on a Saturday get ready to rock with the best bartender rain or shine Lindsey she will take care of you !!!!!

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Why bother? Normal mixed drinks and ladies only after 11? Doesn't seem worth the effort.

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7 years ago

Stop blasting your music so louddddd!!! The neighborhood cannot sleep! I'm calling the police !

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Anthony and Leon are so kind and amazing hosts! Jaxson is a great place to go. Thank you for staying strong!

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Sully's Marina Lounge - Thanksgiving spread on the pool table.

Sully's Marina Lounge

4.2(155 reviews)
0.2 miMarina/Cow Hollow
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This is a FABulous, family-owned and operated bar that absolutely does take credit cards, despite…read moremany reviews (connected to prior owners perhaps) saying they don't. We were there for Thanksgiving and Sully was working non-stop behind the bar, his wife turned the pool table into a Thanksgiving day spread that could have competed with grandma's dinner! All were invited to a California-style holiday, where you could bring the family you chose to spend the day with, while making new friends if you were interested in doing that. No shopping, cooking or cleaning up. And amazingly they didn't even charge visitors for the meal! Everything was wonderful! Another guest brought an addictive, spicy, NOLA influenced oyster stuffing that we must come back for next year! OMG I don't know if there's any food normally, but we were very lucky to have discovered this bar, any day of the year! And with Sully and his wife's decades in this business, they've created a very friendly, but also extremely professional , local neighborhood bar. They've also lined the walls with great, music-themed photos and Bay Area concert posters that add to the vibe! And while their Irish coffee is as good as The Buena Vista, the price is much more palatable !

This place is the perfect sports/dive/music chattin' bar. Cool Knick knacks and memorabilia line…read morethe walls and the patrons inside are so rich in knowledge of the area. They were so warm on arrival and the bartender on Monday afternoon/ early evenings was like having a badass uncle to shoot the sh*t with and talk about life, music, and anything you can think of. This is the perfect spot to stop into for a quick drink or multiple while catching up with friends or doing a little walking and shopping. Oh! And it's pupper friendly! Definitely will be back!!

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Sully's Marina Lounge - Pool table and arcade games

Pool table and arcade games

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Sully's Marina Lounge - Even cooler decor.

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Even cooler decor.

Mauna Loa Club

Mauna Loa Club

3.6(261 reviews)
0.2 miMarina/Cow Hollow
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I came in around 1230am bc my apartment building across from the Brixton was having plumbing…read moreproblems. I wanted to come to the bar and have a beer and use the restroom before it was too late since I wouldn't have any other way till 6 or 7 or 8am. ** Still got 10 more mins. Didn't need to be told that I needed to leave because it was 1:30. If that's the truth THEN CHANGE UR HOURS ON EVERYTHING and don't lie to me about you throwing out half my beer and then being pissed off that you need to pour me another one when YOURE THE ONE WHO WASTED IT WHITE BOY ahahahahaha (Im only being offensive because he called me drunk multiple times, accused me of not knowing what beer I ordered, & was just a condescending asshole to me for no absolute reason. --- ) Quit hiring incels. He kept calling me drunk and even said "do you remember what beer you even ordered" then denied ever saying any of that to me afterwards. Quit letting people work for you that treat ur customers like shit for no entire reason.

Amazing service! Dolores is the best and I have to commend her for her conflict resolution skills…read more Witnessed a gnarly incident and she handled it with so much grace. The team is so lucky to have her. Ambiance wise, this place is a good place to go for inexpensive drinks. Mai tai suffices my Hawaiian Mai tai cravings and they have a nice beer collection. Note - they have an outdoor patio that is open until 10 pm that is great for mini get togethers! Highly recommend this place for inexpensive drinks in the city

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Mauna Loa Club - At the bar

At the bar

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Rick and Roxy’s - Roxy's disco

Rick and Roxy’s

4.5(41 reviews)
0.0 miMarina/Cow Hollow

Thanks for waiving the cover for my birthday weekend…read more Vibes are great here, there's a chiller side where you can just sit down, enjoy drinks and play with the board games they provide. The other side is for when you're ready hit the dance floor. Tried their p martini and it was too citrusy and not enough passionfruit flavor for me. Water is very accessible on both sides which is great. Would come again for sure!

I came to Rick & Roxy's with a 222 group after dinner at nearby Hinodeya. We finished dinner early,…read moreso we were the first ones to arrive, and it was super chill and very empty, which was actually nice not having to compete with a large crowd to order drinks. I was excited to see that the first cocktail listed on the menu was the Porn Star. I don't often see this drink offered, so it was a nice surprise. The version here is mixed with vodka but no bubbles. It's barely noticeable though because they made it into such a fruity concoction, I couldn't even taste the alcohol. My group threw some darts, mingled with and chatted up others as they arrived, and eventually migrated to the nightclub side of the bar. I thought the experience was pretty good at first, but after a while I got bored, so I went to join other friends at White Rabbit and continue the night. I definitely think this is a good bar to include in the rotation for bar hopping nights in the Marina.

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Rick and Roxy’s - Kind of a Big Dill

Kind of a Big Dill

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Travis Marina Bar - View from the place.

Travis Marina Bar

4.4(44 reviews)
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Quick heads up: I am on the tarmac and didn't have plans of eating here. After a few minutes of…read moresetting my stuff down, I was greeted by the cook, John, who offered me some food and water. It was a slow day, and the food didn't seem all that complicated, so I accepted. Even with no staff, John cooked me a burger, gave me some chips, and handed it off to me. The couch was soft and pillows were plush. I was initially on the fence about accepting a free meal, but I am glad now that I was welcomed into such a vibrant atmosphere. The hospitality is a big plus. The crowds can get big in the evening, so I suggest making reservations ahead of time. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge is the big highlight as well as looking at the king fishers and blue herons. I wish they would add some aquariums. Would be a nice touch.

What a view! The last time I was here was a number of years ago. A friend suggested getting lunch…read moreand drinks here with a group of girlfriends which was a lot of fun! The lady behind the bar, I failed to get her name was very sweet and friendly. We each ordered a drink and a burger and she did it all! I ordered the regular burger and a mock tail made out of club soda and pineapple juice. The drink was recommended by the bartender and I enjoyed it. We had a great time here with fantastic views of the GG bridge and the Sausalito Marina. I am definitely going to come back more frequently for the great service and views!

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Travis Marina Bar - Enjoyed a Fort Point KSA beer and Sauvignon blanc. They had mixed drinks too!

Enjoyed a Fort Point KSA beer and Sauvignon blanc. They had mixed drinks too!

Travis Marina Bar
Travis Marina Bar

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Campus - Casamigos Blanco | $12 each

Campus

3.8(164 reviews)
0.2 miMarina/Cow Hollow
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Solid drinks for a reasonable price point and atmosphere. We stopped by here after a happy hour…read morenearby on a Friday. It wasn't too crowded inside, but outside was full. We were easily able to sit at a booth area inside. We got a lychee martini and espresso martini. When we read some past reviews before coming here, people had mentioned a pistachio espresso martini drink, but we didn't see that on the menu. For $14, the martinis were solid. I love a good lychee martini and this one didn't disappoint. My partner's espresso martini was a bit too sweet for our liking though. It was great for the first few sips, but by the end of the drink it was overwhelmingly too sweet. Overall, I liked the vibe of this place and enjoyed our drinks. I would come back here for a casual drink with friends, and maybe check out their outside area in the back.

Came here to celebrate a birthday and we were able to reserve part of the outdoor back area, which…read morewas perfect for a group. Atmosphere Campus Bar is a super cute spot with outdoor seating. I can imagine it being great on a warm day in the city. Since we came at night, we ended up sitting around the fire pits, which made it cozy and fun. What I Tried Spicy margarita Espresso martini Lychee martini (sipped from a friend's) The Experience The drinks were pretty average overall, but not too pricey from what I remember. The service made up for it though, the staff came by often to check in and make sure we had drinks, which was really nice. Also loved that they let us bring our own food, which was fab for a birthday hangout. Final Thoughts This is a great spot for group celebrations since you can reserve tables and even bring in your own food. I'd come back again if someone suggested it, especially for another group outing.

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Aperol Spritz

Campus - Aperol Spritz

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Espresso Martini

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