Philosopher's Club is the kind of neighborhood bar that reminds you why people fall in love with…read moreWest Portal. It serves as a true hub for the community. The owners clearly care about both their establishment and the neighborhood. They regularly host fundraisers for the local elementary school and run a holiday toy drive in conjunction with SFFD, which says a lot about where their priorities sit. As for the bar itself, the spirit selection is excellent and the prices are refreshingly reasonable. Adena and Brett are two of the best bartenders in the city. They pour with skill, remember people, and set the tone that makes the place feel welcoming. There's also a charming little patio out back that many people miss. It's worth seeking out if you want a quieter spot to enjoy your drink. A standout of a neighborhood bar and an easy place to become a regular.

Bad quality drinks, sloppy service to downright rude service. Went last week during the weekday…read morenight. 4 people there at 7pm. Go down to McCarthy or Dubliner. Places packed.

Friendly staff and great local crowd! I'm not sure about the specifics, but customers are able to…read moreorder dinner from Frescas, and are able to eat in the bar. Well worth asking the bartender on duty.

This is a fantastic Irish bar in the West Portal area. I was riding my scooter in the area looking…read moreat apartments for rent and to kill time before going to the next area, I decided it best to peruse West Portal as I have about a hr til the next appointment. This is definitely a spot I would frequent regularly if I move into this area, service is great and the vibe is chill.

Went there on their 10th Anniversary Party on Saturday and had a good time. I remember back in the…read moreday when it was an old man bar. They had drink specials and it was packed, nuts to butts. Grabbed a few doubles with my friends so we would have to go back as quick and sat outside. They had the sidewalk and a parking spot filled up with tables and chairs for the event. The weather was nice and I was in shorts sleeves and I was fine. Finished our drinks and ran off to get food. Stiff drinks, cool bartenders and a good time. I recommend.

I was looking for food but they do not serve food . The bartender was really nice he was helpful…read more The place was nice and the decor was really interesting. Lots of pictures and collections.

Another visit, another five stars! I love this place! The Sherwood is so cozy, trendy and just the…read moreperfect neighborhood cocktail bar. This recent visit was to grab a couple of drinks before dinner. The afterglow is still a top choice for me. The friendly bartender recommended peas, prosper & paper and that was delicious too. It was light and refreshing, full of cucumber flavor. This is definitely becoming a regular hangout for me and that's dangerous!

The Sherwood is a nice chill neighborhood cocktail lounge with something for everyone. It's easily…read moreaccessible via public transit and isn't super busy during happy hour. Unlike other bars, clubs, or lounges that blast music and induce overstimulation, the vibe at The Sherwood is much calmer, which makes the venue conducive for conversations in a more intimate setting. It's great having a space like this on the west side of the city and look forward to visiting again.

What more could you want? Great beer selection, crafted cocktails, great food (the fish sandwich…read moreand fries are my go-tos), and live music. This is essentially a community gathering place. Not a sports bar, but they'll happily put muted games on the tv. Friendly staff that has been there for years...and the owner is frequently there as well. Ocean Ave wouldn't be the same without this place!

Amazing local spot. The owner, Miles, is a very accommodating and knowledgeable worker. Cool vibes…read moreinside: music, local concerts, and a back patio. The food is super yummy and beer menu is also local and pretty extensive. I highly recommend the place. I'll for sure be coming back.

I've been looking for a reason to stop by the halfway club for a handful of years. So I came here…read morewith a first date to see what it's all about. Arrived about an hour after opening and immediately loved the interior! From the bricks to the orange cushioned bench seating to the nostalgic movies playing in the rear seating area's background, and the picnic tables on the patio, this place knows how to decorate! The sandwich, waffle fries side, salad, and cocktail totaled $60 and filled us up. Really crispy fries and awesome crispy edges to the smash burger! The salad left something to be desired despite a large portion size. I think I'll ask for dressing on the side if I order that item again. I did have to get up a couple times to close the door, but the staff caught on and paid attention to when it was ajar. The servers were friendly and checked on us three or four times but didn't try to convince us to order more, which was appreciated. Apparently Tuesdays are trivia nights 7-9 and it looks like a lively, friendly yet competitive crowd. Will definitely return one week to test my Jeopardy seasoned trivia knowledge. I would recommend this place!

Stopped in with my wife for a couple cocktails. I had the Bobby Burns which has…read more Highland Park 12, Benedictine and Sweet Vermouth. It was sweet, roasty and smokey in perfect balance. The bar was cozy and felt like all the best aspects of bars I'd come to love in my younger days. The service was quick and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back for food next time, I'm looking forward to it.

Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 Time: around 11:15pm…read moreParty of: 5 *Tito's ($11) x3 *Jameson ($10) x3 *Old Fashion ($14) I met up with some friends after seeing a show. They weren't sure where to go, so I quickly yelped bars and this one popped. It wasn't super busy, so we easily grabbed a table. Kinda divey, kinda neighborhoody, and they played good music. Very much my group's style with the old school r&b and hip hop. Drink prices above were reasonable. I got one round and my friend got the other one. Each round averaged 3.5 drinks and about $41.50 each. $52 each with tip. Nice place to hit up if you're it the neighborhood and looking for a night cap of sorts. Music was a little loud, so talking can be a challenge, but we had a good time. REVIEW #3826

Perfectly fine cocktail bar, nominally themed for the Thin Man. Meaning, they have large portraits…read moreof Myrna Loy, William Powell, and Asta, over the bar. I walked in to a thumping beat on a Saturday evening, just killing time, really. The music was unnecessary, or at least unnecessarily loud. It was a small crowd that had nothing better to do on Valentine's night. The bartender and I had to lean towards each other to get my order right. I just had a dirty vodka martini, competently made. Nonfood available, but there was a box of pretzel snacks sitting in the bar, which she handed me. More brightly lit than an ordinary dive bar, but so much more could be done with it.

I always start the bar hop at lost and found and return there. For some reason this bar just vibes…read morewell with me. I just remember 3 years ago this place was the best place to meet ABGs. (Asian baby girls) But the guys they bring play defense so you better up your game. Chicken wings here are delicious per usual, I should try something else next time. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards.

Came here for a friends birthday celebration! Overall such a great time, nice room, good song…read moreselection and ability to use YouTube too. Drinks were nice and food was honesty delicious - we had fries, garlic noodles, orders of Tom yum Mac and cheese and more. You do need to go down to order and they don't take your order from the room. Also there was some difficulties with the sound set up which my friend was left to try and fix on her own (thankfully she did it) but the staff were very accommodating and offered some kind solutions. Would definitely come back and certainly the nicest karaoke rooms I've seen in the sf area.

Invited by a friend to watch a football game, I accepted. Having never been to Miraloma Club I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find a sparkling, bright, friendly, club. I was introduced to the owner Jill (very gracious woman) who shared the story of the renovation when I commented on what a lovely place. Apparently, a car drove thru the front window where her husband was sitting by the way,, he is back on the road to recovery. Decision was to renovate and what a great place it is. Bartender, Christina was friendly and I could not believe how clean the bar was, bottles actually sparkled. Drinks were reasonable and the ambiance was quite inviting. I intend to revisit to add photos. In the meantime, if your in the neighborhood, nice place to have a cocktail in a nice mellow environment.

Sadly, at the moment, the Miraloma Club is temporarily closed. It is a regular, no-frills…read moreneighborhood bar, but one of the rare ones that lets the sunlight in through a row of front windows. During my childhood, the place was called Harpo's (which had nothing to do with a rendition of "San Francisco Nights" made popular in Uppsala by the '70's Swedish pop sensation, Harpo). Aside from the renamed Tower Market and the Miraloma Market, this is the last nostalgic outpost on the Miraloma Park strip mall dating back to the mid-20th century.

Headline: I found Jesus in the bar tonight and it was good…read more No it was not some long haired patron but instead this awesome themed bar in San Francisco. This place had a nice chill vibe despite being crazy busy. We were still able to find some decent seats and bask in the glow of good old JC. The place almost had a hall in the wall vibe with the twinkle lights but still boasted an impressive selection of drinks. Despite how busy it was, the staff was super friendly and bartenders were moving fast through the requests. Sometime at a bar you can feel ignored but it was not like that here. Cellphone signal is not great but they have wifi inside as well.

Myself, my partner, and my friends went here on April 4th 2026 to celebrate my partner's birthday…read moreand our drinks were amazing! I got the Matriarch, my partner got Midas Touch, one of my friends got Sacred Valley, and my other friend got Immortal. I thought my friend's drink, Immortal, was disgusting - it was so bitter, but that's just my taste! Midas Touch is very banana-y and sweet, and mine was very lemon-like. My friend's drink, Sacred Valley, was the sweetest at our table. I loved the experience here, but service was a tad bit slow due to how many people were there. The ambience was perfect too, I loved the decorations on the walls!