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    The Bitter End

    3.8 (465 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Dive Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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    Tiffany T.

    A friend invited me here for Tuesday Trivia and I'm so glad I came! Trivia starts at 8 and I got there around 7:50 and it was already pretty packed. The vibes were so cute, they decorated the place with so many lights and holiday decorations. There's also a 2nd floor with more tables and pool as well. You order at the bar and our table got the sampler platter, fish and chips and bitter end burger. Loved everything! Trivia was very fun, Tim was the host and it seemed like there were many regulars. Would definitely come again!

    Jessica O.

    This is a cool 2-story dive bar in the Richmond, with pool tables, foosball, darts upstairs and ample seating downstairs. The drinks are relatively cheap and their bar bites looked a good price too. There was confusion with our tab since there were 2 cards with the same first name, and the bartender told my boyfriend she lost his card before she dug around some more to find it. I think they ended up charging someone else's tab onto our card, but we closed out every time after that initial mix-up with the tabs. I guess if you have a common name, be careful about keeping a tab open. Other than that, there was a younger crowd upstairs by the pool tables and a chiller crowd downstairs. Service was a little slow, but there were only two bartenders to a pretty large crowd. Bathrooms were actually pretty clean and usually no wait. This is definitely a good bar to stop by!

    Evan Y.

    The BitterEnd is a staple to the Irish, and anyone lucky enough to live in the Richmond. The Motley Crue of Seamus, Ryan, and Pascal always makes for great company. Theres another woman who works there who I think might be someone's meemaw? She does more talking than serving, and unfortunately I'm too impatient to wait for no joke 20 minutes before I get my beer even if there's only 10 people in the entire establishment. The food is otherworldly love the pepper steak, Tim's trivia, and the curry fries. Fun place to destroy college kids on the pool table too. Even funnier to watch the awful first dates. Vibes are high, lights are bright, just be careful what you say as it's an old converted theatre and voices carry

    Mozarella stick and chicken tenders.
    David T.

    Food - 5.5/10, but you're not coming here for the food I've come to the Bitter End dozens of times for Trivia night, which is great and boosts the rating. I've managed to try most of the menu in the course of these visits. Here are my thoughts. Note that the menus tend to be inaccurately priced, so expect to pay more than what you see. Drinks are sometimes in stock, and sometimes not in stock. Fries - they're usually pretty good. Get the garlic and cheese ones for some extra decadence. Clubhouse sandwich - a sizeable plate. comes with fries. Cheese could be better, seems like it might be like Kraft or something but overall fairly solid and a big portion. The chicken they use in this is the same as in a number of the other chicken dishes and you can taste the "grill" marks. I'm going to assume this is frozen/pre-cooked. Fish and Chips - Fish was pretty bland. Two small-ish pieces. Felt like it was mostly fries so value wasn't really there. Shepherd's pie - surprisingly pretty good, pretty sizeable portion, but nothing mindblowing Sampler platter - Not sure if bad luck but the wings were way too salty to the point where I didn't want to eat them. The Zuchini stix were overcooked and bad. Fries, Chicken, Mozarella sticks were fine. Onion rings weren't great, mostly breading that came off easily. Chicken "Curry" - The chicken was like a pre-cooked grilled chicken that was heated up and diced. Dry, overcooked. The "curry" was more like gravy. Not a good dish. Chicken tenders - one of my go to's since it's usually pretty good. You get 6 pieces and some ranch sauce. Calamari - Appearance reminds one of onion rings. Okay, I guess? The seasoning and breading is like what you'd find on a tyson chicken tender. Salty. Bacon Avocado Burger - A decent burger. Comes with fries Onion Rings - Meh. On the lower end of onion rings. Salmon - shockingly not that bad. Mozarella sticks - are what you'd expect. Comes with ranch which is somewhat disappointing as a marinara sauce would be much better. You're not coming here for the food, but if you want some food while you're here, it's okay.

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    Frank L.

    This is a down-to-Earth, basic bar for drink. The entrance welcomes you with older, smoother wood paneling on wall and floor. The bar sits in the back on the left. The building has tables, booths, and high tops in the back along the wall plus upstairs seating. The mood is chill and respectful save for trivia on Tuesday nights. Not only does it stock my favorite oat sodas and whiskey, it also has an affordable food menu. Yes, $18.95 for a steak dinner. I had it once, and it was tasty. As public transportation goes, the 38 Geary is a couple blocks south. The Bitter End opens at 4pm, always, and without fail, around 6pm the doorman begins checking IDs.

    Vivi B.

    Super fun local spot with a full bar. Only 1 bartender and I felt for her! Strong martinis for only $9. For SF that is the best deal! Everyone is laughing and having a great time. Upstairs there is a pool table and darts. The best part is selecting music from the CD machine - what a throw back.

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    Good food good service good atmosphere Great people I'm hooked go as often as possible

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    Good cocktail, friendly bartender, relaxed vibe. Didn't try the food but maybe next time.

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    Interesting vibes, the two female bartenders were crying which felt uncomfortable to ask for a drink.

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    How many people per Trivia team?

    What time does trivia start?

    8pm! Used to start at 9 before Covid lockdowns and then they moved the start up an hour after the bar opened up again.

    Do they allow dogs?

    Yes, dogs allowed ,on leash

    Do you have to be 21 to go in?

    Yes, bouncer

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    Trivia night (which I don't attend), good atmosphere for Football games on TV, and within stones throw of 4 other bars.

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