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    The Royale

    3.8 (282 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE ROYALE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Live music
    Classy
    Casual

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    Anna F.

    Loved visiting this bar! Such a fun and lively vibe. Their drinks were top shelf, and very good! The bartender was very attentive and friendly. I had fun exploring this bar with a friend. We also went to the second floor which had additional seating and open windows. Very pretty views and they even have a photobooth! Makes for a great souvenir/memory. I will definitely be back!

    James M.

    This is quickly becoming one of my fave spots to grab drinks with coworkers on a Friday. It has a cozy feel to it and a diverse crowd. The bartenders are nice without attitude and there is a pool table we usually spend an hour on. The location is great as well, right on the corner and close to food. Oh and live music later in the evenings Pros: solid drinks, cozy, pool table, diverse crowd and nice Bartenders Cons: only one pool table

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    Brian B.

    What a lovely night at The Royale! The live music was fantastic, the bartenders were friendly, and the drinks were great. The vibes at this place are immaculate. It's a great spot to unwind and I'm definitely gonna come back!

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    Peter L.

    Update: seeing only desserts on the wall menu now. no more foods? A pint of Guinness and three Coronas came out to $17. But, one Chimay (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PDhkPTeEjGRgqvVyl3Wbzg?userid=09T1oyi6c-9lvyt7gQCD2w) was $7.50. They also serve food here - and not finger foods either, but pot pies and such. Definitely a bit above average pub fare. It could be a bar, a lounge or a cafe. Kind of odd, but it works. On a previous visit, the largest wall had human cardboard cutouts, each wearing a different version of "The Loin" and other neighborhood motifs. On the last visit, those were no longer there, but pieces of paintings remain. There is a pool table (75 cents per game). Went here for a monthly free comedy event - "Monday Happy Hour Comedy" (http://www.yelp.com/biz/monday-happy-hour-comedy-san-francisco).

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    Best barista I've ever met in my whole life. I will come back over and over and over again.

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    Great place with music a few nights per week. Excellent vibe and nice bartenders. And pool

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    This is my go to spot in SF when I visit. Live music is always on point. I love the beer selection & friendly bartenders.

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    Visited during my stay in San Francisco and it was a great place to hang out. I'd come here again during my next visit.

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    7 years ago

    Super low key spot with good vibes. They play dope old school rap. A good amount of a Tribe Called Quest. Drinks are pretty solid.

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    Absolutely electric atmosphere. The Photo Booth really makes it pop. Ask for Steve he'll make your night!

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    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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    Hot Take: Weeknights are better than weekends for going out…read more Chill, less of a crowd, a locals vibe, and to avoid amateur hour. I'm personally over (and too old) dealing with sloppy drunks spilling drinks on you, getting pushed around in a crowd or end up in a middle of a brawl Blind Pig is that perfect spot, well at least on a weeknight: chill, low-key, and moody. And, most importantly comfy seating AND solid AZN inspired craft cocktails ($18-$19). Cocktails with black sesame, taro, pandan, mapo tofu, tea, and hot pot flavors? YAS! D R I N K S * Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ Iichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18 x2) The sichuan hot pot inspired cocktail was silky smooth from the milk-washed gin, nicely balanced - sweet (but not too sweet) and sour with a subtle málà numbing spice. Stiff yet easy to drink. The manager/bartender, Leo was awesome with great hospitality. Background lounge-y music is not too loud so you can yap and catch-up with friends. Overall, Blind Pig is a great place to unwind after work or start the night off. If it's too tamed for you, you can always go next door to XEX to make bad decisions - no judgement cuz we've all been there! ;) O T H E R I N F O * Walk-in only. PW to enter is on IG. * Blind Pig originally opened in Chinatown in a larger space but they're now in a more intimate space on Polk. * Blind Pig is under Mins Group (Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon, The Roll, The Buoy, Dento Piano Cafe, Dragon Horse, and more.) * No snacks/food but plenty of food options within walking distance.

    Ah, I wanted to love Blind Pig, but I just couldn't get into it. This San Francisco speakeasy is an…read moreAsian-influenced bar looking to bring Asian flavors and liquors to the bar scene. I think in many ways, Blind Pig just fell a little flat. I would like to say that the service here was amazing. A bartender who sat with you to talk about the menu, the process, and your experience very passionately and intently.  However, I think that the bar program is a little unrefined. Every drink had 10,000 ingredients, and most of them did not work together. If the drink did work together, you just tasted nothing because everything blended together and you couldn't taste any special or fun ingredients.  Unfortunately, I don't think this spot is worth looking for.

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    4.5(763 reviews)
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    My wife & I visited SF for the 1st time & stayed at Hotel Emblem next door. We noticed so many…read morepeople coming in to this place we decided to look it up & see what the fuss was about. Seeing that it was named one of the top 50 best bars in North American, we had to check it out! We came in a Thursday night in mid-April about 9:45 PM. They have security outside thar checks IDs & also manages the queue in case the bar gets too crowded. We had no issues getting in, but there were zero indoor seats available - both the bar & table seating. Thankfully, they have a really cozy & well-lit patio area. The waitress let us know that even the outdoor patio has table-side service, so we made ourselves comfortable on the outdoor bench & within seconds she had brought us waters & cocktail menus. Weather outside was really nice, so I'm glad we actually sat outside. Each cocktail is $20, which definitely is a little steep, but I think the creativity, quality, & prestige of being named a top 50 bar supports the price. Each part of the menu is organized by liquor ie whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, etc. We tried 4 drinks total. I only took menu photos of the pages we ordered from but they have a lot more selections. We ordered the Kung Fu Pandan, Silky Street, Rice Rice Baby, & Tropical Gangsta. We had some favorites over others, but all were very well crafted! The drinks came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. The only hiccup was our final drink took quite a while. Turns out the ticket machine malfunctioned & deleted orders put in & caused a back-up. The waitress was so apologetic & ended up comp-ing 2 drinks, which she definitely didn't have to but it speaks volumes to the high standards they hold themselves to & their customer service. Overall, highly highly recommend checking this place out for a fun night out or post-dinner treat! Glad we made the decision to stop in!

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