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    The Rumpus Room

    4.4 (80 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Ed U.

    So who knew you could have a drink in relative comfort on 6th Street? Well, 'relative' is a relative term. I'm sure I won't be able to convince everybody to come to the sketchy block between Market and Mission to patronize this watering hole. At the same time, I can tell you I wasn't hassled when I entered this unassuming bar with the provocative neon sign above (photo: https://bit.ly/3OO5aiq). It was late afternoon, and the bar was pretty empty. I just asked the bartender if she had any Makers Mark. She didn't, but she offered Barrell. I went for it with ginger ale, and it cost me $11 (photo: https://bit.ly/3OLJN0T). Not a bad price and the drink went down smoothly even as I saw a trio of hipster colleagues come in with their outdoor voices intact. Oh well, I can think of worse things spilling in from 6th Street. DRINKS - 4 stars...a smooth libation before facing 6th Street again AMBIANCE - 4 stars...more relaxing than I expected SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty professional (she's probably seen it all) TOTAL - 4 stars...good to know there's one escape route on 6th Street RELATED - Exploring 6th Street? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NNz312

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    Nina Z.

    Been meaning to check out this place for the longest time and finally got the chance to do so. It's close to the theatres, which makes it a convenient spot to stop by before or after a show and BART accessible. Plus, karaoke nights on Tuesdays wit KJ Lauren Yellow! Not in the best of areas, but there is a bouncer at the door. Drinks are reasonably-priced, especially compared to other bars in the area. I had their Moscow Mule, which was definitely one of the best Moscow Mules I've ever had. Not sure why, but it tasted different from any other Moscow Mule I had. Definitely will keep in mind next time I'm in the area!

    We came from out of town and Sarah served us. She was absolutely incredible. The night we visited was extremely busy and she, on her own, gave everyone equally timely and kind service. To see a bartender have this amount of charisma and skill is rare.

    The bar and it's draft list. $1 off during happy hour!
    Nick H.

    Don't let the rough exterior fool you - it's all part of the charm of this gorgeous dive (said with the most love and meant as the highest compliment) bar. The owner Roxanne slings drinks behind the bar that many brings many of the locals in. Their happy hour is nothing to scoff at either, where else can you find a $3 draft? It's a beloved place where people come in and know each other by name. The drinks are stiff and the interior is gorgeous art deco. The Warfield is right across the street, a prime music/concert venue. Roxanne can give you the history of the place - the building itself is from the 1900s - and has a strong claim to be one of the oldest gay bars in SF (but don't take my word for it). The neon was commissioned (not to give it away) to look authentic and it does. They have bands and DJs, and karaokes on Tuesday nights. Take a deep breath, think of how thirsty you are, and lean into it: the rumpus room awaits.

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    Aubany G.

    I can appreciate a good dive bar and prefer them, but this one just didn't do it for me. The service was a tad moody and it was still early (perhaps the end of that shift, idk) but we didn't feel too welcome. The restroom of course was on par for a dive bar so is a 1/5. Our drinks were okay. I tried a cosmo here and it was a run of the mill cosmo, nothing special. My partner had the special that was a Cucumber Spritzer and it was pretty good, but neither tasted like they had much actual alcohol. The reviews I read ahead of coming made me excited to try this place, but our experience wasn't the same, unfortunately. (We chose this place bc of the proximity to our dinner reservation at The Pawn Shop and knew we'd have time for a drink post show at The Orpheum and pre- dinner).

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    Jessica S.

    A good nearby bar for early happy hour (starts at 2pm) and holds govt hours (nice if those are your hours--or if you happen to work on east coast time). Suitably dark with good background music, a small stage, a full bar and decently priced drinks on tap (I had cider) for less than $10/pint. Will be back to see what that upstairs is all about :3

    Colleen M.

    Great no-nonsense dive bar with a decent ambiance and the cheapest drinks you'll get this close to Market Street! You're on 6th Street but get over it, you'll survive. Bar can get a little understaffed, but $7 for a beer and a shot? Just wait it out and don't forget to tip. Fun photo booth downstairs with a surprisingly Instagram friendly upstairs if you're sober enough to get up the oddly beautiful spiral staircase in back. Friendly faces here and honestly just a great place for a drink with some friends. Feels like how San Francisco used to be pre-tech money in all the best ways.

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    Great cheap drinks and beers! Very laidback atmosphere! Great bar!!! I highly recommend this bar!!!

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    They mailed my credit card back to me when I left it at the bar. Thank you! Good drinks at cheap prices as well

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    Great vibe. Great Manhattan. Highly recommend. Love the music, disco ball, and will come back for upstairs lounge and photo booth.

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    True dive bar with reasonable prices. Great for a quick drink or to hang out. And don't forget the Jell-O shots

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    4.0(841 reviews)
    1.0 miChinatown
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    The first time I came to Li Po's was for Halloween in 2024. I didn't eat enough before coming here,…read moreso this was my final bar of the night. Flash forward to now. I finally made a comeback over this last weekend when I went with a group of friends after dinner nearby at China Live. I saw a whole new side to the bar. Previously, I didn't realize that they have a basement section, which in my opinion is worth checking out and way better than staying on the first floor. My group headed downstairs as soon as we entered and lined up to buy drinks. I ordered one of their infamous mai tai's, the same drink that pushed me over the edge a couple years ago. It was just as sweet as I remembered, but since I'd just eaten, I didn't feel jittery or like it was too much at all. There's just something about being served a cold cocktail in a paper cup. I have no complaints. It was filled to the brim with the frothy drink. I hope using disposable cups makes the staff's cleanup faster and easier. I'm really glad i visited this familiar yet transformed haunt with a different group of friends in a new year. It was so good to be back.

    This lounge is one I would take my friends visiting from out of town. Give them a sense of San…read moreFrancisco throwback, nostalgia, and one of a kind bar in the City. Known for their "patented" chinese Mai Tai, it's a go to drink to try while hanging out in this hideaway lounge in the heart of Chinatown. It can get a bit crowded, but it's a great place to lay low and take in the vibe. Mai Tai is a tad pricey but it's a deal if your not there often, or be it a one time experience. No frills, expect no updated modern chic vibe, its a bar in Chinatown.

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    3.7(612 reviews)
    1.3 miSouth Beach, Embarcadero
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    Hi Dive is one of those places we kept walking by and finally decided to stop into and I'm so glad…read morewe did. Being new to the area, it's also right across the street from our temporary housing, so it felt long overdue. We stopped in on a Saturday night and the vibe was immediately great. Super relaxed, fun, and easygoing. It honestly looked like Christmas threw up inside, which I absolutely loved. All the decorations made the place feel festive, cozy, and full of character. The two waitresses working that night were amazing. They were clearly working their asses off but still stayed friendly, welcoming, and on top of everything. You could tell they knew how to hustle while keeping the energy positive, which really made the night better. They had a fun variety of holiday drinks along with plenty of non-holiday options. Drinks were solid, food was good, and everything came out smoothly even with the crowd. Hi Dive checks all the boxes great vibe, awesome staff, festive atmosphere, and solid food and drinks. We'll definitely be back and are happy to have this spot so close by.

    it took me a while to write this because we are bay area locals and we have actually been coming…read morehere for years, but after our last experience it's safe to say we will never be back. while there, my partners drink was stolen and when he tried to talk to the guy who did it, in the process of standing up, he knocked over his chair. we had no prior alcohol in our system and sure my partner was loud(he has conductive hearing loss). instead of being helpful with the situation we ended up getting kicked out by some older white woman bar tender who seemed to be on a power trip. she didn't ask us what happened she didn't see if we needed help she just said "it's time for you to get out". she treated us horribly and tossed a drink at my partner and said "get out" again. maybe she was racist? maybe she was angry about her own life? maybe having a bad day? any way, it was no way to treat once-loyal customers. she was quite frankly very rude and i would never give my money to a place that treats me or anyone i love like that. do better hi dive before you fall off the deep end.

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