Visiting from TX and found this place by accident. It reminded us of our hometown hang out spot. Everyone made us feel welcome as soon as we came in. Not just the bartender but the manager and the locals hanging out. The drinks were great and the company even better. They gave us some amazing recommendations for some local restaurants and they were all perfect! We will visit again if we ever make it back to San Fran. read more

The Showdown - High noon - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I recently came to this bar with a few friends. One friend was a bit intoxicated and wasn't allowed in, which was fine and not an issue AT ALL. While we were outside, we made friendly conversation with a bartender. I overheard another bartender come out for a cigarette and call him by name, so I jokingly used his name while asking if we could come in. At that point, the bartender became extremely aggressive, got in my face, and said, "Say his name one more f*cking time," repeatedly. I was genuinely confused and asked what she meant. Shortly after, a friend who was already inside came out simply to check on us and see why we were still outside. The bartender then told her to "get the f*ck out of my face" and instructed staff not to let her or us in, even though my friend hadn't done anything wrong. It was so confusing and extremely inappropriate. The behavior was unnecessarily hostile and disrespectful. This bar does not treat its customers with basic courtesy, and that bartender showed zero professionalism or customer service skills. read more

Came here on a Friday night for drinks and bites with a girlfriend and we got super lucky with two seats at the bar! The drinks were super yummy and the food was a great size. Totally surprised me for bar food but it was tasty and a great price! The vibes are casual and more sports bar vibes but I really liked it, a great chill place for good drinks and yummy bar bites! read more

Denied me entry with my government issued state ID claiming it was fake. Refused to accept that I also had my social security card, student ID and cards that all matched. I asked for a manager or a supervisor to come and verify my ID and was then asked to leave. read more

My favorite spot in the city to watch the Warriors and Niners games, so much fun and great staff on every shift, no matter what day I'm there! Dog friendly with homemade treats for my pooch, what's not to love?! That pineapple marg with the foam on top paired with a hangry meal for my brunch is the best start to the weekend! read more

The Showdown - Pineapple Margarita - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Their bouncer, the tall guy with dreads, cussed out and physically threatened my friend as he gave him his ID, first accusing him of being too drunk (he'd not had anything to drink) and of giving him a fake ID (his ID was from California, and very real). We turned around and left, and as this idiot continued to hollar "b**** a** n****" from across the street and telling us to not show our face there again. All totally unprovoked. Sheesh. read more

James. The end. We were looking for brunch and Moes had a line so we walked by, came in an were hesitant as my husband wanted an omelette. James sold us. House made biscuits, the Hangry meal. Ok. We sat down, had a drink and done. Amazing food. The vibe is relaxed and home feeling and just inclusive, inviting, fun and just right. All James. We will be back. We live 2 blocks over. Split my time between LA and SF and this place is a gem. read more

The Showdown - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a horrible experience at this bar. My wallet was pickpocket from my purse. I was not the only one who had this happen that night. A girl outside told me her friend also had her wallet stolen the week prior. I did tell the bouncer and my boyfriend told the bartender and they didn't provide any assistance read more

Super cool place. Straight forward menu , service was efficient and kind . Smash burgers totally slap for lunch. read more

The Showdown - The Black and Blue & The O.G. - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our favorite bar in San Francisco!! Everything they do here is creative, thoughtful, and well executed. Their food is some of the best bar food Ive ever had, we honestly just come for dinner a few times a week. And the cocktails are better than most cocktail bars around and about half the price. The bartenders and staff are so much fun and make anyone coming in feel like they are home. Also the BEST bar in North Beach for Football sundays!!!! read more

The Showdown - hangry meal - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here and had a weird experience at the bar. We ordered a specific tequila that was $18 each which was fine. While making the drinks the bartender was looking away and clearly spilled about half the shot outside of the glass. The people sitting next to us at the bar saw it happen too and called it out too. When we pointed it out he got defensive instead of just fixing it. He said he already pours more than 2 oz which did not seem true based on what everyone just watched. He then made a strange comment about us being single and that being why he pours heavy which was uncomfortable and unnecessary. The comments really killed the vibe. For the price I expected more professionalism. Will not be back. read more

Don't know if security is third party but, we're no help when needed. My partner was drunk and was trying to use the bathroom to puke an not make a mess. While waiting a good amount of time for them I got worried. Security would not listen. Had to get a bartender which interrupted work flow for st. Patrick's. Which also led to a mess in the bathroom which could have possibly been avoided but for that who knows. If anything don't go to their security no help.. read more

Rodeo cheese. Fried cheese is a yes... hot honey no, maybe cayenne powder? I'm drunk though so five stars.

The service and the drinks here are super. My old fashioned was a true old fashion' I'm tired of these fake old fashion cocktails with crushed ice (lol). Make sure you hit up Joe for the best experience. If you fancy, there is also a pool table that is pretty busy. I haven't had the food here but their hangry special for 15$ can't be beat ! read more

The Showdown - All Yelpers welcome! - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for a spot to play a board game and it was absolutely amazing. Such chill vibe. Patrons AND bartender were adding. Enjoyed my time here. Also by far one of the best/freshest Shirley temples I've ever had. They used their cherry juice to make it, as opposed to bottled grenadine. Such a chill spot, especially for a random Sunday (close at 2am). Will definitely be back. read more

The Showdown - "7 wonders Duel" game we played all afternoon / evening. Such great vibes - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm a local and if you want a fun, friendly and tasty bar vibe in North Beach this is your spot. Can't say enough about the great staff too. read more

The Showdown - Boston 3 Ways! - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

A block off the main strip but I really liked it here with a fun bar menu. The gentleman helping me was very nice... -- I initially wanted the espresso martini on the menu with tequila. However, it seemed that it was already premade. A lot of places that I've been to just leave it at that but the bartender took it upon himself to make it with a little twist. So that was pretty cool. It started to get crowded after a while but he was attentive and kept checking up. The drinks were really delicious. Usually, I try a special cocktail and then resort to tequila sodas after. But I had a few of these bad boys, perfectly crafted. I didn't try any of the food but they had a selection of salads, corn dogs, etc. I'm not in the city too often but I'd definitely come back here again if in the area. read more

The Showdown - Espresso Martini but with Tequila - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited The Showdown today on our walk through North Beach. James was a wealth of information, recommending bars, restaurants in the area. Super personable and our kind of dive bar with several taps and interesting cocktails. Food selection looked amazing, so next time we plan to eat! Great place! read more

5 years ago I met a girl here and in that moment fell in love, we talked all night about our lives and passions but when the time came for me to remember her name I fumbled and said "it's beautiful". Anywho I blame the great drinks served here paired with efficient, rapid, attentive service for my blunder. Do I regret not remembering her name sure, do I regret drinking at The Showdown...never. Place is a vibe 10/10 We met after that night but it didn't work out since I had a wife and kids. read more

Food is amazing and came with legos. Great service, great beers and coffee. I got the hangry meal and loved it. read more

The Showdown - Hangry meal, delicious Egg & Cheese Biscuit, great vibes, and better service! - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my favorite neighborhood bar to go to. They have a great selection of drinks and the bartenders are always there to suggest new drinks to try. I got the Cheesesteak eggrolls on my last visit and they didn't disappoint. Every food item I've had for brunch or the regular menu is unbelievably good. Must visit! read more

The Showdown - Cheesesteak Eggrolls - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

The only bar in San Francisco that doesn't own a broom. Every night glass bottles broken outside the bar and never cleaned up... These people are clueless. read more

The doorman is actually awesome! There was a weirdo hanging out at the bar and he kept harassing me. The doorman seen what was going on and kicked him out lol, s/o to him read more

Good vibes from customers and staff!!! Really clean place with great food options if u come on time 12am at bar Mexican restaurant next door recommended, open til 2am and they have 2 pool tables read more

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I have been coming to this establishment since it opened and I feel like we need a real review from a frequent flyer. Not only does this place have some of the best bites in the city, the bartenders (including but not limited to Jacob) are the best. Kind, funny, and know what they are talking about when it comes to cocktails. Couldn't recommend this place more. Come and come back again read more

Go to spot in North Beach. Comfortable vibe with a great selection of beers. Best selection in SF. Make it a point to stop in for a beer before dinner in North Beach. Var tenders are friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Looking for a cool spot in lil Italy. This bar is dope. Many of the surrounding bars are cash only and if not cash only, it's a 20 minimum if you want to use your credit card. So this spot is winning based on the fact that they don't hit you with all that. The smah burger and garlic fries are a big deal. The bartender Zack, is not only cool and on point, but his music selections had me stuck (80's /90s Hip-Hop). Differently the best bar in lil Italy to me, for those reason.. read more

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Fun bar for cocktails and pool. It was pretty busy when we arrived which was a good vibe. They also have food that we tried. Highly recommended the popper and fried chicken sandwich. Also outdoor seating which is nice for the nice warm day which happened to be the case. Service was kind of slow as there was only two bar staff working, taking orders and making drinks. If ordering food, a pager is given to you. When food is ready, you have to come back ti the bar to pick up. read more

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Bartender so drunk she couldn't take my order without 3 tries. Later asked me back to back if I wanted to order last call food before it closed. If you don't have other options this is certainly a place that technically ticks the boxes of being a restaurant or bar. read more

Best bar in San Francisco by far! The food is absolutely unbelievable, they have some of the best craft cocktails in the city. They use locally sourced and fresh ingredients for all their cocktails. Awesome place to watch football on a Sunday. read more

Get a new doorman. Tall guy with dreads cussed out all my friends unprovoked as he checked our IDs, which was just confusing and startling. When we remarked how unprofessional that was, he threatened to hit us, and followed us down the block. Shame, you had a big group of people ready to spend a good time here. read more

Great food, great staff, great drinks, awesome Prices! TVs are solid, always showing the right games! Bartenders are always accommodating to get the games you want, if they can!( (.networks these days). Pool table is on point! Food is always on point! In my opinion, niot going to get better grub in the hood if your looking for games And a party' 5*****! Check it! You won't be disappointed Looking for some fun, snacks,. Burger, best in the hood! Amongst other things and all around good times ! Good people watching too with giant windows! Always a good time!!! read more

Jess and Juan were amazing! They are very attentive to all of their customers. Jess is hilarious and super hot! Juan's playlist is good vibes, so come on by Fridays and Saturdays if you wanna have a good time! read more

This was a great place to come for lunch. They had the game on, good food, good drinks, and great ambiance. Food and drinks were served promptly. Would come back again! read more

Last night was such an amazing experience. There was a great crew behind the bar. No wait time even though the bar was busy. I will definitely be back to visit!! read more

Great spot for drinks, snacks, and/or pool! Right now they have some very tasty seasonal holiday drinks available (I liked the son of a nutcracker one with creme de violet!). Service was fast and the ambiance is laidback, but festive. Never a bad choice to come here! read more

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Super cute place. The bartenders all complimented me which was super sweet. And the lemon pepper strips are what made me write the review. That f**king slapped. Also Valentyna was super cool. read more

The Showdown - Garlic fries lemon pepper chicken fries - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was hankering a burger, but not the fast food kind, so finally gave this place a try. Since it was lunch and I was working from home (alone), I skipped any drinks to go. I'm pleased to report that there were some really tasty food items, even without the help of alcohol! Pantera Double SmashBurger: This was really solid for a pub burger! Sometimes the focus is too heavy on cocktails and beer, that the food is an afterthought. But not here. This had a lot of the good qualities of an In-N-Out burger, but less of a fast food feel because of thicker patties. I really liked the sauteed chopped onions, they were teeming with flavor that carried through the whole burger. The cheese was really good, seemed to be the right sharpness to add some flavor without being too sharp as to dominate. And the bun seemed to have butter or something making it even richer with a nice crispness. Chicken Sando: Sadly, this wasn't quite the same caliber as the burger. The breast meat was a tad dry. The breading wasn't that thick or that crunchy. And there was nothing really remarkable about the toppings, kinda bland. Morale of the story, stick with the burger! Delicata Rings: Normally I'm not a big veggie guy, especially when grabbing pub food, but these were very memorable. The shape of delicata squash is actually a brilliant choice for a riff on onion rings since it's essentially a ring when cut cross-sectionally. When battered and deep fried, it reminded me a bit of kabocha tempura, which is another favorite of mine. Loved how the squash was pasty and soft while the batter was thick and crispy. Only thing worth noting is that they're a lot more filling that onion rings, so you're gonna feel stuffed if you have this with your burger. read more

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Can't give it the full five stars as I didn't eat on this visit, but I'll update soon. Drinks were great (thanks James), and the overall vibe of the place was spot on. Everyone seemed to be having a great time, but no one was too rowdy, which was a welcomed change compared to some of the other bars in North Beach. read more

It's a fine bar for a quick drink but it has its hits and misses. No happy hour per se but all-day drink specials like greyhounds and shot + beer are a nice touch. They also have a kitchen and I really enjoyed the burger here. Well-seasoned and the patty had the crunchy charred bits you've expect from a smashburger. Choice of salad or smashed potatoes as a side. Now the fried chicken sandwich on the other hand was a weird miss.The fried chicken was fine but the slaw was oddly sour which threw the whole thing off. The vibe's trying to be a little fauxthentic blue-collar if you will and it can get loud. Turning the chapter from King of Thai to The Showdown. It's fine but probably not going to be a regular neighborhood hangout. read more

The Showdown - Burger (top) and fried chicken sandwich - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California