This is a review of another kind. While the ambiance and vibe of the bar are very cool, local and friendly, our interaction was one of a more personal nature. My 8 year old niece had a difficult personal loss, and we asked to use the bar bathroom. The kindness and warmth with which the bartender, and especially the manager on duty reacted was exceptional. Laurie, the manager, not only checked in with a neighborhood group to try to locate the stolen item, but followed up with us days later, to make sure we were doing ok. So far above and beyond. Its rare to find a business with so much kindness and heart. I will go have a drink there when I am in SF, for the rest of my life. We cannot thank Red Jack Saloon enough for their humanity and thoughtfulness. Support this business-they support the community. read more

Really can't say much about this place. Feels like an old school bar with crazy stuff all over the walls. This is your neighborhood bar and it was a great escape from all the tourists and crowds of the warf. The prices for the drinks were reasonably priced. we were able to grab a table and the bartender was quick. We order a gin and tonic, pineapple and vodka and two proseccos. Hung out for a while, drank a couple of drinks and headed to another bar. They have this creepy guy in the corner which we played with a bit hahahah. Hit this place up if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Amazing service ! Nick was a super friendly bartender and took great care of our group. Ambiance and Vibes were great. Drinks were good! 10/10 would recommend. There's darts and a juke box! read more

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If I could give zero starts I would. I had never experienced such racism like I did today. Bartender wouldn't serve us because we had Mexican ID,s. Given its SF and tourists are always everywhere. I always show that ID and had no problem before in every other place. It's insane. read more

If you're looking for a hidden gem in San Francisco, Red Jack Saloon is it. This cozy, clean, and personable bar has everything you want in a neighborhood spot -- great vibes, great people, and great drinks. The owners are fantastic, and Laurie absolutely crushed it behind the bar all day. She's got a magnetic energy that makes you feel instantly welcome -- the kind of vibe you don't want to miss. Whether you're a regular or just passing through, you'll feel like part of the crew. NFL Sundays? They open early and are ready to roll with multiple TVs so you won't miss a play. It's the perfect place to catch the game with a cold drink and good company. Highly recommend stopping by. Red Jack Saloon is the kind of place that turns first-timers into regulars. If you get a flashlight, you know it's been a good time. read more

I really wanted to like or even love this place. I love dive bars. Upon entering last night there were only about 2 people in the bar. The bartender seemed to be talking to his friend/girlfriend/co worker? He completely ignored me and seemed troubled when I asked him for a pint of beer. He never engaged me in any type of conversation. I felt that I was bothering him. It was only 10pm and I left after a couple of sips due to the fact that he wasn't paying attention to anyone while talking to this person. Would probably come back on another Bartenders shift. He should be engaging people to keep them there longer. Now I know why it was so slow on a Wednesday!! read more

After our trip to Alacatraz, my bf and I were walking back to Chinatown and came across The Red Jack Saloon. It was literally across from Pier 33 off Bay st so we went in for a drink. We met the nicest person ever! Laurie! Such a gem. This place was nice and clean and drinks were amazing! So glad we stopped in. If you're in the neighborhood and looking for a good place for a drink, this is it! Will def be returning when we visit SF again! -Jess & Shaun Laurie, sorry if I misspelled your name. Haha hope to see you again soon! read more

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Laurie was so welcoming to us Dodgers fans fans !! We honestly had the most enjoyable time here. Cool spot. Super clean. Loved the law enforcement patches throughout the bar area. We also met our friend Charlie there. We will be back in September for another round of baseball ! Go DODGERS read more

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Bathrooms were dirty and had piss all over the floor and the service was horrible. It was some guy who was rude and was clearly having a bad day. I don't recommend this place at all. Go else where. read more

Really enjoyed this place, especially with the breeze coming in from the front doors. Really good service (one bartender - female, handled the bar like a breeze), huge and clean one-person bathrooms, clean, pretty area. Plenty of TVs, different channels. Clientele was truly lovely, someone bought us a round and they and others offered great recommendations on where to go for dinner! We took their advice and were not disappointed! Even wanted to go back later that night, so that's a pretty good experience! :) Thought I had photos but couldnt find any :( Did not require proof of vaccination at time of our visit. *full disclosure - tourist review* read more

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Great dive/sports bar with a dartboard (steel tip) and around a dozen beers on tap. Nice spot with cool bartenders not far Fisherman's Wharf/Embarcadero. read more

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My friend from New England was in town and we wanted to find a Boston dive bar to watch the Celtics game. This was indeed that bar. Probably the highlight is they have a photo of Saddam Hussein in a Yankees hat, which is pretty funny. read more

Came in here to kill some time before heading to another bar. This place is pretty cool. The bartender was really nice and they have a dart board to use. The drinks are super good and there is a nice atmosphere inside. read more

My favorite bar to go to in San Francisco. It's low key and everyone is grown. I love it

Great bar great atmosphere greater bartender. Ask for Kurtis! Will definitely be back!

Make sure to bring proof of vaccination otherwise you won't be allowed in! I showed a picture of my card and it was fine, but they take it pretty seriously - I saw the bartender turn a couple away who didn't have proof of their vaccination. But overall this is a great little hole in the wall. Lots of locals coming in and out, watching sports and chatting it up. The bartender was friendly and drinks are a decent price. read more

Great ambience and crowd. Real SF vibes! Bartenders were attentive and very friendly. Always try to find a new spot for a drink every time I'm in SF, but this will definitely be on repeat! read more

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We moved to the city not knowing anyone. The owners treated us like family and gave us great recommendations to experience the city! We met amazing friends and have such great memories at this spot. read more

I will never step foot in this establishment again. The bartender Danielle is very rude. This was my first time coming here and she had an attitude with my friend ( who had been there before) for a claim she never tipped. The drink she made was disgusting(she did it on purpose) The experience was horrible I did not feel welcomed at all, I was told to get out after I had done nothing at all. She was rushing to get out of work saying she had 3 jobs and she doesn't have time for this.. you need to treat the customers with a higher level of customer service.. you never know who's going to walk in there. Get rid of her or this bar is going to go downhill. read more

Stopped by here because I needed to rinse my mouth out from the Dewar's tasting at Fort Mason Center. My friends and I enjoyed Johnnie Walker Black on the rocks. MUCH better than any of the Dewar's products. Actually, whenever I am in the area, I stop at The Red Jack Saloon. The place is always fun with lively characters coming through. I have gone to the Red Jack for the last two years. Each year taking special care to make their annual Xmas fundraiser. This place is a great community gem that goes above and beyond what is required for good business in SF. It is a pleasure to support such a great establishment with great employees and great owners. I'd highly recommend that you stop by and show your support, if you are in the area. read more

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Cool bar. The perfect neighborhood bar that reminded me of my hometown bar. It was exactly what I was looking for after a day walking around Fisherman's Wharf. I didn't want a touristy bar and Red Jack hit the spot. Great Bartender by the way. read more

Great local boston sports bar. Very friendly and welcoming. I would come back if wasnt visiting read more

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A really cool bar. The drinks were really good and the bartender was very friendly. We even got to play a few rounds of darts in between our drinks and they have a cool what I am assuming Hannibal lecter doll or statue in the front. read more

Jimmy the "bouncer" was very rude and kept looking at our table in an uncomfortable way the whole time. My party of 5 spent $400+ and Jimmy kept harassing us the entire time coming over. One star because our groups experience was so negatively affected by Jimmy the "bouncer". read more

This is a true neighborhood bar. Everybody knows everybody and we all hang out and watch sports. Sometimes there's a potluck. Very tourist friendly. read more

Best Bloody Mary in SF and great renovations. Good beer selection and a really cool staff. Dog friendly with the best treats!

I loved The Red Jack Saloon! In a city like San Francisco where there are so many tourists spots it's so nice to be able to escape to a local watering hole. I enjoy local bars where tourists don't really venture into. Of course I was the only tourist in the place and I was totally fine with that. There was a group of locals celebrating a friends birthday, and a few other regulars. Just the way it's meant to be. The thing that brought me here was a fellow Yelper posted a picture of the taps, and Red Jack has my absolute favorite beer! So not only is it a local spot but they have the best beer of course I had to go. I really enjoyed my time here and the bar tender that night was super nice, and he chatted with me for a while which made me feel welcome. I cannot wait to get back to San Francisco but I'm also looking forward to having a great beer again with the locals. read more

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A neighborhood bar in a touristy neighborhood, The Red Jack Saloon exudes plenty of its own charm. If you're a fan of Boston sports teams, this is your spot. Daily drinks specials and a nice selection of brews on tap. The interior of the bar feels a little dated but the patio area is nice to spend a lazy afternoon if the sun's out. Check out the huge Patriot's mural made out of bottle caps! Typically friendly bartenders serve you and a big plus that they take cards too. The Red Jack Saloon is a neighborhood stalwart for thirsty locals and home-sick Bostonians. read more

Kick back and enjoy the local pub atmosphere even on your first visit. That's how it was for me. Free hot dogs, a great bartender and friendly people inside. Even the pets were nice. The dogs, that are obviously regulars patrons, rushed the counter knowing the were gonna get a treat from the bartender. That should tell you how friendly this place was. I will visit this place every time I visit San Francisco. read more

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Excellent dive bar. Exceptional bar tender (unfortunately I didn't get her name). I wanted to watch the OU/TCU game and unbeknownst to me is a Red Sox bar (and the playoff game was on). They didn't hesitate to put the OU game on one of their TVs. read more

I'm so psyched Red Jack is back open again! Great classic New Englander bar with friendly and prompt service and reasonable prices. In this post pandemic world, they're asking for vaccination proof, so make sure you bring a photo of your shot card(s). Enjoy this bar while the crowds are still low, because they'll be back. Take care! read more

Horrible bar tender. Gave my group (4 of us) major attitude when we came in an hour before they close. Cuz she was trying to leave "early". Talking shit to her OOMPALOOMPA friend. Like we don't hear shit. Esp since we ain't local. We ordered two rounds of shots and two mix drinks. I tipped (very well) and regret it. Another member of our group tipped. But (ONE ) person didn't tip. Because of all the shit talking . So OOMPALOOMPA came after us. " You didn't tip her ....you didn't tip her" why the fuck are you chasing after people for money. if you need your (money so bad) stop buying two pizzas for yourself and be useful. Horrible bar. horrible bar tender unless your a local dont bother. They can go fuck themselves. (BOUNCER WAS COOL THO) ... NON gay friendly read more

Good atmosphere great drinks. Always a good time Nick the bartender is awesome always on task you'll never have an empty glass. Has a juke box , dart game, pinball machine and a trivia video machine. You can have an assortment of chips or you can have food delivered. read more

There's a local vibe about this bar that's so close to the waterfront activity (Wharf & Embarcadero). Unlike the Jefferson St restaurant bars, this little joint seems to be a rest stop for those who just clocked out and nearby residents out for some socializing. No food here, just booze. The small bar seats a few on stools and the low top tables with chairs and the former church pew along the wall seat a few more. I saw one video game, a digital jukebox, a dart board, and a number of TV's (6?) for viewing the current sports broadcast (basketball and football on this evening) - don't get too comfortable, the games switch TV's; makes things moving I suppose. There's a small patio in the rear with a couple picnic tables. I liked this place, in part, because of the lack of pomp & circumstance that touristas have come to expect. It's a clean divey bar. It was a nice place to sit down, relax, drink a couple, and watch a game. Order pizza to be delivered, if you're hungry. It is slightly residential with neighbors living quarters next door on both sides. Be polite and keep the riot quiet when out front. Service was ok at best. Ordering at the bar and getting the tenders attention was a task. He didn't seem to notice peeps waiting to order unless flailing their arms for attention. I'll be sure to remember it's here for the next time I'm walking the wharf area and just want to sneak away for a calm beverage. read more

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Attention bostonians, red sox fans or whoever.... red sox-dive bar alert right here in SF! If you ever wondered where all those really cool and relatively unknown dive bars are hiding.... Well I just discovered one the other night. The selfish part of me was reluctant to write this review for fear of letting the secret out..... but since I love you yelpers so much I decided to share. because sharing is caring. and i care. Ok I lied... a little. I didn't exactly find the Red Jack Saloon myself.... a friend is in town right now visiting from boston and he actually found it. after pre-drinks at michelle's we headed out to fishermans wharf to watch the Sox game. The first thing I said when I walked inside was, "huh? No f'ing WAY is a bar this perfect in fishermans wharf!" Its certainly not my usual cup of tea..... but i knew i had stumbled upon something really good. Its very low key and you can almost feel the history pouring out of the walls. The best feature to me was nice local vibe. Everyone we met knew each other already.... And when we walked in, we instantly became a part of their family. We were there on Wednesday which they call "Whatever Wednesday".... Meaning whatever drink the bartender chooses that night (he gave us 3 options) is $3.50 yes $3.50-- all night long. way CHEAP! I picked the rum. naturally. They also have darts.... Or as my boston friend called it "daahts". Then, there's a jukebox-- YAY! And just when you thought it couldn't get any better.... They have a great little outdoor patio are in back for smokers. The entire back wall is painted like the Green Monster so you feel like you're sitting in Fenway Park. And speaking of cool...... one of the regulars here is a former inmate of Alcatraz. Yes, its true. His name is Darwin Coon and he was an inmate there from 1959 to 1963. yes i asked, he was in for bank robbery. We were trying to get him to tell us some good prison stories but the Sox game was on and we had our priorites...... anyway, he was a nice old guy and when he left I actually gave him a big hug. See what a little rum will do? Here's a great story about him: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2000/08/14/MN88235.DTL Really, how much more do you need? Red Jack Saloon has "daahts", a jukebox, red sox fans, a smoking patio with the green monster, cheap drinks, Alcatraz inmates and a lot of history..... i for one will be back. in fact, its been awhile since i've done this but....yes i think a little Yelp outing here might be in order. stay tuned read more

Some fun facts about this bar: - They have $4 basic spirits (aka well drinks) on a Thursday - The bar lady was super friendly and welcoming - They do soft drink refills for free - There was a jukebox - They have Ms Pacman - It's close to the departure point for Alcatraz but is very much a local bar and not touristy at all This is one of the coolest bars we visited in San Fran. I liked the vibe, enjoyed having somewhere to relax and the patrons were friendly. Thank Yelp for this place, otherwise I'm sure we'd ended up at some awful tourist trap nearby. read more

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The best place to watch the Washington Redskins this, and any season. We aim to be the largest and best 'Skins bar in SF by the end of the year. Please come out and see for yourself. We took this bar by storm last year and the owners could not have been any more pleased. They are by far the friendliest and most welcoming bar owners I have met in SF. Go Skins! See you on Sunday for the Hall of Fame game against Indy. Kickoff is at 5PM PST. read more

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After a brief stay at a party at the aquarium that we-thought-was-open-bar-but-disappointedly-wasn't, we needed a drink and fast! My bf remembered stumbling by a bar on Bay Street a while ago and led the way to where he thought the bar was. Luckily, he was pretty accurate and we arrived at the Red Jack Saloon! The bar was filled with festive, fun Halloween decorations and lots of Red Sox and Patriots paraphernalia (a Boston fan we were with and I were excited!). The drink special of the night was $3 Red Stripe beers. So for 4 pints of beer, one vodka-pineapple, and one cosmo, the total was only $21. I love cheap drinks!!! They also have great drink specials every night- margarita Monday's, rum cocktail Tuesdays, and so on... We found a table and so many fun games. Immediately, we started in on our own Connect Four tournament then Jenga then darts. Fun! The bar was not too packed but definitely had its fans. Also, the girls' bathroom was kind of interesting in a fun way (but you'll have to see for yourself what I mean...). I was so energized after a fun night at the Red Jack Saloon that I raced the mile home, uphill, in heels since we couldn't find a cab... I'll be back! read more

Nice little bar, fun people!. We enjoyed our time here, and had some fun people to hang out with.

If dive bars are your thing, you'll be very happy with Red Jack Saloon. We attended on a Friday night. We'd just finished dinner at Pier 39 with some friends who were visiting for the weekend. The tourist thing is fine for dinner and shopping, but I wasn't about to drink there. A quick Google Maps search for "Dive Bar" leads me 3 blocks to Red Jack Saloon, and what a bulls-eye that was. The bartender was friendly, welcomed us, and took our drink orders as soon as we were ready. We all started with delightfully stiff vodka sodas for $4 a piece, a pretty unbeatable price in the city. I eventually switched to my favorite Belgian beer (Palm) that I was so surprised and pleased to find stocked here, also for $4 a piece. The place is small, quiet, cozy, good dive-y atmosphere. We grabbed a table by the front window to visit and were really comfortable the whole night. There's really not a lot more to tell - friendly bartender, friendly atmosphere, stiff drinks, good prices. A+ if you're looking for a dive bar. read more

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