On a recent visit to San Francisco, Barebottle Brewing was top of my list to visit thanks to many…read moreexcellent can selections we've gotten at the local bottle shop. Their beer is excellent, and I've heard nothing but great things about the place and people. We visited on a Sunday and met friends, who said it took a while to get a big table for us; it was surprisingly packed! It's a large industrial brewery, with the equipment chained off at the back. They make great use of the rest of the building with large tables, small tables, bar seating/standing room, plus an arcade area, outside seating area, and a few cozy living room style areas with stuffed furniture at the back. To the right on entry is the canned beer for takeout, to the left is their large bar and impressive tap list. We mostly get IPAs, so it was fun to try their other styles like rice lagers and a barleywine, everything was excellent. Their flights are huge, basically half size goblet pours in a six rack. Prices are reasonable for the well developed beer. They also had a food vendor outside, which we loved (see separate review). It's great to see a place equally rock great beer and a fun experience, I definitely look forward to returning sometime soon.

Service was acceptable, and the space itself is spacious without feeling crowded. However, the…read moreexperience falls short on value, quality, and atmosphere. $13.50 for a pour is steep, especially when served half-full in a small glass. The stout was, to be polite, thin in texture. The aromas were present, but I winced with each taste of the lukewarm, harshly burnt flavor of acid. It didn't get better with each sip. For a moderately quiet Friday, I had to shout to people next to me due to the acoustics of the space. If you prefer traditional, additive-free brewing and full pints, there are far better options.

The menu at some restaurants in SF can be overwhelming. I seen restaurants have Cheesecake Factory…read morelike menus which has more pages than some books on Amazon. These restaurants seem to wear a lot of hats with different cuisines from everywhere and offering everything . Then there is the minimalist menu restaurants which is more like a one pager of all they offer. One place which should have an one pager is a pizza place. There is a pizza spot in the Mission District which makes extra cheesy pizza in SF. On the menu you will not find no ravioli or angel hair pasta.The menu is not high capping and it's on Valencia street. It's has pizza with mushrooms , sausage and Buffalo Chicken. Dave Portnoy's of One Bite Pizza reviews during this years Super Bowl weekend called this place and Tony's Pizza the best pizza in San Francisco and in the San Francisco Bay Area region and ranked it Elite Tier and it's called Hi Hat. On a September Fall stroll also known as the San Francisco Summer on Valencia street I landed at Hi Hat. Inside it's part bar and part restaurant and the walls are filled with art work. I decided to get the Pepperoni pizza which was delicious with zesty sauce and had crunchy pepperoni. It was also cheesy with extra Parmesan on top and is becoming one my new favorite pizzas in SF. The crust wasn't flaky like some in SF and it had a fold. I washed it down with a STS Russian River which was smooth and a Cherry Limeade which was sour like some in SF and topped it off with a refreshing Shirley Temple with a cherry on top. The Mission District is becoming one of the best place to grab pizza in the city with Angie's , Corey's , The Pizza Place, Pink Onion, and Delfina's . No cap and hats off to Hi Hat for putting Mission District pizza on the map in SF. The Mission is the hot spot for pizza in SF so start the pizza "mapping "this pizza is "packing "a lot punch and a place where you can hear a lot " yapping " and is called Hi Hat but isn't " Hi Capping" They got drinks like Cherry Limeade and an award winning beer from Russian River called "STS" and the pizza has flavor and isn't too saucy so you won't make such a "mess"all courtesy of Hi Hat staff Behind The Sauce also known as "BTS" its located in the Mission between 25th and 26th street in SF and 1432 Valencia street is the "address"

Amazing pizza place in the Mission! Came here on a Friday night with a large party (7 people),…read morewaited ~30 mins for a table. The pizza took a while to come out, but every trying was very fresh and piping hot. Restaurant felt very cozy and staff were friendly. Spicy vodka pizza: my favorite out of the ones we ordered. Super flavorful and refreshing. The cheese and sauce was delicious! Mushroom pizza: this one was also delicious. Would highly recommend if you're a mushroom lover. Had a very unique and mushroom-forward flavor Pesto pizza: this was also great but I would skip next time. The pesto made the pizza very oily and there was not too much flavor other than the pesto

Last call 6:30pm so get your beer before then…read more Great quiet spot to hangout or meet up a friend and chat over beer Tried the flight $18 you can pick and write on a paper what you want Played board games, some were missing pieces

A great place to pick up some interesting brews! I'm partial to sours and theirs are always yum…read more The bar/tasting room is smaller these days but they still have a fridge of canned items to go if you don't have time to sit and drink something. The place is tidy and service is friendly and helpful. They have branded items for sale as well - shirts, hoodies, stickers - that make great gifts! Plenty of street parking and a short walk away from a couple of T Third stops.

Super cute bar in SF! Went here at night with friends. The decor is kinda crazy but fits with the…read morename of the restaurant. Was really impressed with the design of the menu! There's plenty of tables and seats inside! All the drinks were great and strong. We tried the Sacred Valley which was fun! Definitely had a fruity taste, followed by a strong vodka aftertaste. They provided water and lemonade for those of us who didn't want to drink. They also had special branded cups, which was a nice touch!

On a visit to San Francisco after an evening at a brewery nearby, we weren't ready to let the night…read moreend so we walked to Holy Water. This is a gorgeous spot; the detail from the welcoming greens sign, to the cozy lighting, tasteful religious kitsch, and well thought out style, we had a wonderful visit. The decor made us explore the bar before we sat down; they have tables and different seating areas around, but it seemed like the bar was the place to be. They have a full selection of liquor, plus a cocktail menu, and killer tap list of mostly local draft beer. I absolutely loved their glassware too! The bartender was very friendly; I failed to notice the tap list above the bar was different from the menu so I was glad that was pointed out for my second beer. Prices are reasonable for the experience of being here. The other clientele at the bar were also friendly, it has a neighborhood vibe but is welcoming to all.

Tons of fun great company, cold Beer, good Tequila and one of the few places where they will allow…read moreyou to smoke. The Owner is kinda suss though, I once saw him give a hair clipper to someone who proceeded to shave some poor drunk's right eyebrow off! But I have to admit it was Hilarious!

Some of my most fun and memorable nights took place here. Great place to throw a couple back or…read moredance the night away (which I have probably done one to many times). Crowd is always fun and friendly, feels like a family almost. Can't wait to go back!!!

I heard Ocean Ale House had a great fish sandwich and my brother and I decided to check it out…read more We really enjoyed them. For $18 we get red snapper fish as opposed to cod on specialty bread from Pacifica that is buttered and seared with a nice crisp. The tartar sauce could very well be housemade. The half order of thick cut fries for $5 was just the right amount. We went on a Thursday and they have trivia night at 6PM. Clearly, this event brings out a lot of folks. Looking forward to returning to try the $30 fish and chips:)

This place truly is phenomenal! The kale salad was the perfect balance of crunchy leaves, parm…read morecheese, dressing and we got to get cod on top! The patty melt was marvelous with the sautéed onions Service was great! The elderflower old fashion was amazing and strong!

I can't believe it's taken me this long to check this place out. Super chill atmosphere and the…read morebartender was excellent. Hyper-aware service and was very nice as well. The food was so good that I'm dreaming of it now and I only had it less than 12 hours ago. We ordered: Fried Chicken Sando - juicy and crunchy at the same time! And i usually hate potato bread but this one was yum! Next time i'll ask for no jalapeno though because the pepper was beyond my scoville tolerance. Garlic fries - top notch. Well seasoned and wonderful texture. Thin style Falafel burger / sandwich - I didn't try this one but my sis said it was good Battered maitake - not my favorite but my sis said she liked it. Definitely coming back soon!

Out the Road is fantastic and I can't believe I haven't written a review for it yet, given that…read moreI've been here a number of times! Good drinks, tasty food, great service, and a spacious, open space. This is a great venue for casual and semi-private / private events! Tonight, I was at Out the Road for a staff appreciation event my daughter's school was hosting. The venue provided a nice mix of foods (pizza, chicken nuggets, fried mushroom and cauliflower fritters, kale salad, etc). I enjoyed my Sauvignon Blancs and liked their drink ticket system - our party planner gave each attendee 2 drink tickets to use at the bar. The bartenders/staff were very friendly, warm, and welcoming! Deb was especially lovely. The space is spacious, with plenty of place for folks to mingle standing up, as well as sit down. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning! (In fact, parents from our school will be heading here this Saturday night after an event at school!)

Attended the first annual Cosmic Chili Cookoff event at this space-themed bar in SF this past…read moreweekend. It was $15 for competitors to participate and $5 for attendees to sample all of the chilis and cast a People's Choice vote. My mouth was on fire from one of the participants who used six ghost peppers in his concoction. And there were certainly some unique ingredients in some of the recipes, including jerk chicken and secret alien sauce. There were only seven competitors, but the helpings were large cups, so we were stuffed from all the chili goodness by late afternoon. Live country music played in the background, and both the indoor space and outdoor patio were lovely and created an inviting setting. There were giant TV screens inside too, playing the fifa world cup while we were there. We had a couple beers and the ten forward cocktail off the menu, which had a light and fruity flavor I enjoyed. My bf also tried the Nixta corn whiskey, which was definitely unique. The bartender and staff here were friendly, and there was even an adorable cat roaming around on site. We enjoyed our visit on this laid back Sunday in July.

Fun bar, creative reasonably-priced cocktails, friendly service and cool out-of-this-world…read moreambiance. We got there around 7:30 PM to grab some drinks and talk. They had a DJ come in around 8 PM and it got a bit too loud for us, so decided to head out. Karaoke on Wednesday nights apparently. Would come back for the cocktails and friendly staff.

Tasty beer from one of the Bay Area's best breweries paired with delicious food. What's not to…read morelike. Nice ambience and great service when we went,it wasn't crowded. The beet salad (this might be better described as "kitchen sink salad with beets") was big, super fresh, highly nutritious, and bursting with flavors. Any of the Detroit style pizzas are delicious. We keep coming back to this place (for lunch when it's not busy is a perfect time).

Beer - great! Snagged a flight and the beers were delicious…read more Service- quick, attentive and they made sure I had everything I needed. Seating was limited but I found a spot near the bar. Didn't try the food but next time I visit I'll make sure to.

I like this place so much I bought merch…read more They have so much space and I love sitting outside and not smelling disgusting city smells/feeling cramped for space. I only ever get their rosé saison and I think I'll probably get a growler to bring home next time. It's the perfect blend of being an effervescent rosé and I say this is someone who dislikes beer but sometimes finds wine abv is too much.

Really cool spot. Has indoor and outdoor seating for a nice day and a few TVs to watch games…read more Staff is super nice and they keep long lines moving quick. Only downside is 1) they don't serve food at all. Sometimes they have a little pop up but it's very limited. They sell chips but it would be great if they sold some more snacks or minimal small plates. Lots of drinking beer + no food can be tough! But, they do allow outside food to be brought in which is nice. Mostly we just have some pizzas delivered. 2) the audio in the room is pretty bad. The TV speakers are so high up it just echos throughout the entire room and you can't hear a word, especially during a popular game. They should bring the speakers down do about 10feet so we can hear the sports broadcast.