We stumbled upon Third Rail after watching a basketball game at Chase Center, and it ended up being such a gem! The atmosphere was great. It was busy on a Saturday night without feeling overwhelming and the whole place had a really fun relaxed energy to it. The staff was also fantastic and super helpful with all of our questions. We tried an Old Fashioned and the Third Rail cocktail, which was similar to a sour, and both were phenomenal. Seriously some amazing drinks. We didn't get a chance to try any of their jerky this time around, but we'll definitely be back for it! read more

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Third Rail is an awesome bar! The cocktails are great, they have some interesting beers, and serve jerky. I have only tried the cocktails and have been very impressed in the quality, presentation, and service. They do a fun combo of a beer, shot, and jerky, which I haven't tried, but it always looks fun when I see it. My major gripe here is that every time I have been here, they keep the door open, and it is absolutely freezing inside. It is near the water, so you get a cold breeze running through the bar. I don't know if it is some legal reason, but that would make this bar even better if they just closed the door. read more

Alex & his coworker were absolutely lovely! The jerky was so dang good wow. Had a nice little stop for a beer & it was super chill on a Sunday around 4PM. Would like to come back another time! read more

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Such a fun spot - highly recommend! Came in on Saturday before a concert at Chase and it was busy but not so busy that you couldn't find a seat/have a conversation. The bar team is supper attentive and makes great drinks! My husband throughly enjoyed the rail bar shot combo and loved the sriracha beef jerky. They have a good list of cocktails and I really enjoyed the strawberry one. Particular shout out to Regina for all the wonderful drinks but also a very good vodka martini!!! Would come back for event days at Chase or just for fun! read more

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We stopped here for an after-dinner drink and jerky one night. Since it was still pretty early, the bar was only about 1/3 full. Looking through the drink menu, I had to get the Pawloma since proceeds from this cocktail goes towards Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. Our orders were placed at the bar and the drinks were made quickly. Jerky was brought out fast too. The vibe is chill and there were two people and their dog enjoying drinks inside. Wish we had more time to spend there but will just need to venture back sometime in the near future. read more

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Such an interesting and niche bar to visit, not because of the decor or interior but because they have a JERKY bar!! Highly recommend giving this place a visit for their strong and delicious drinks but also their jerky that somehow pairs perfectly. Ambiance is great. It's very relaxed and laidback, and there's tons of seating for smaller and larger groups. It's also situated in a fantastic location if looking to pregame before an event at the Chase Center or the Midway! read more

Cocktails, wonderful bartenders & Sophia! The music, the neighborhood vibe!! The jerky!! I was skeptical, too, but the jerky is amazing. Everyone was having a beautiful cocktails with jerky and talking to each other. It was such a wonderful live at this bar. I love it. There is an outdoor area too, and dogs are welcome everywhere inside and out. read more

Not much needs to be said other than it's fantastic. One of the best cocktail bars in the city (if not THE best). Beverages are boozy, but perfectly blended to the point they almost taste like juice (in the BEST way possible). Staff is very friendly, not to mention talented, and the ambiance is more than welcoming. Third Rail is also doggo friendly, so by all means bring your four legged friends with you. Seek this spot out if you haven't already, you will not be disappointed. ONE THING: On a hot day, think 85+, it'll be hot AF in there so plan on sitting outside to enjoy your refreshing beverage. read more

I've been here at some weird hours, and the staff has always been very pleasant. The drinks are good and strong, but the real champion here is the jerky. The vibe is relaxed but not quite as "casual neighborhood bar" as some other local bars are. If nothing has changed there's a shot + tap beer + jerky deal that's super reasonable and will let you test out the different jerkies to see which one it is you like. Not all these jerkies were created equal - most are good but there's a few amazing ones. read more

Small little bar in dogpatch focused on dogs and jerky! They have a rail shot, which features a shot of liquor, a glass of beer and a type of jerky. I got the pawloma and really enjoyed it. The stainless straw was also a nice touch. My friend got the rail shot but I just wasn't a fan of the jerky. read more

It was a nice and chill place I went with 7 friends and the drinks were really good, the staff was attentive and our drink came out really fast read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't crowded at all. The bartender was friendly and answered all our questions about the drinks. I had the Yuzu Cute and my boyfriend had the Strawberry Blonde. Both drinks were dangerously delicious. They both had a nice fruity citrus taste. read more

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Came here for a few drinks -- loved the vibe and the cocktails. Our bartender Chris came up with a few original drinks per our requests and was super friendly. Highly recommend :) read more

Solid cocktails, great ambiance & music, pricey jerky - what's not to like? Definitely enjoy the drinks here more than around Aura Cinema (which are fine, don't get me wrong). Everyone was super friendly and plenty of seats on a Friday night 9pm-ish. Great bar in Dogpatch to catch up with a friend 1:1 or with a group :) read more

Such a hidden gem!!! We randomly walked in because we wanted to grab drinks before dinner. They offer what they call a rail shot which is a shot, a beer, and a sample of their jerky. For $13 you can't beat this deal!! The jerky was really good. The beer selection is small but features a lot of local breweries. Staff was really chill and friendly. Would definitely come back!! read more

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NOT group friendly. Very much a quiet couples bar. We were a group of nurses coming off our shift after a bad day needing to unwind. We were polite, and all of us ordered drinks and jerky. We were shushed twice by the bar staff. The second time they made it clear we were not welcome. Didn't realize you could be too loud for a bar. There were maybe 6 other people in the bar and 3 were bartenders. Not a neighborhood spot like it once was. Female bartenders were super rude and dismissive, which is a shame because we used to come here after shift to unwind all the time. Not sure what changed; maybe the previous staff were just more accepting of others. Anywho I guess Seastar is our next spot. read more

Small intimate bar in the Dog Patch that offers cocktails, wine and local beer. They also offer a variety of jerky to accompany your drink. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and fast. I like the beer, shot and jerky pairing for $13. A fun pit stop if you're in the area. read more

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It was a cute lil bar! Perfect for a date night! We ordered at the bar and sat down at a 2-seater. The person taking our order appeared to be the bar back. He was very friendly, answered all our questions and provided a taster of a liqueur I didn't know. I'd like to comment that the bartended appeared like she didn't want to be there was probably having a bad night. She was just going through the motions. Thankful for the bar back. He delivered our drinks to our table. I ordered Evil Twin, fruity and citrusy. Bf ordered an IPA. We ordered Red Eye jerky, coffee and spicy flavors. Very good. We'd definitely go back to try other drinks. read more

Third Rail - Evil Twin. IPA. Red Eye jerky. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Third rail is awesome. I visited here few years back with my co workers and had a pleasant time. I heard they often get very crowded but everytime i visited it was spacious and not many people were around. Second time I came we came on a early friday evening and there was plenty of space for us, and the drinks were fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

Small bar but quite laid back. Very little amount of seats and more standing space. I enjoyed the cocktails a lot (fruity and yummy). Probably a good location if you want to pregame before going to an event at the Chase Center. However, after the game / event, this venue is pretty packed. read more

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Third Rail is a nice chill bar in the Dogpatch. My party of 4 came by Saturday night around 9:30 pm and it wasn't crowded at all. We were able to snag seats. Metered street parking also wasn't hard to find nearby, though it was paid until 10 pm. They have a special called the Rail Shot, which comes with a beer on tap + shot + jerky for only $12. We didn't get it, though I saw plenty of others ordering it. All cocktails run $14, and they have beer and wine as well. I tried two cocktails, the Electric Feel and the Butter be Good. The Electric Feel was my favorite of the two, as it was a sweeter drink. The Butter Be Good was quite strong and I had to slowly sip it. My vegetarian friend tried the mushroom jerky and we both didn't like it. I'd come back again if I'm in the area and looking for a chill spot to hang. read more

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Very, very limited food. People .... Usually, Don't go there for the food. The drinks were on point. I don't mind telling the Bartender that I actually enjoy the drinks and I couldn't get drunk if I wanted to. No ' excess' alcohol, I love the actual drink. The service was kool. He was very accommodating. The place has a kool ambiance. Dog Patch has definitely changed. Changed ownership , changed the workers, in addition to the 'new' clientele. Around the corner there was a place, we named, The Bucket of Blood! Now, today everything is cl read more

Finally tried them, they're a little off the beaten path but worth a visit. Comfy vibe, friendly service, good selection of drinks. I got the Electric Feel: Bombay sapphire gin, passion fruit, electric dust& Cointreau, loved it!!!! I'm sure it was the "electric dust" lol. Also tried some of their jerky. Beef with pepper, brown sugar, coriander & salt. Addictive. read more

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Came in for cocktails and beef jerky. We all had a fantastic experience at the bar. The bartender delivered all our drinks exactly as we wanted and even created delicious cocktails when we asked for surprises based on our favorite spirits. Definitely will come back! read more

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Cool bar with plenty of space on a weekday evening. I had two drinks here that were plenty strong because I left and wasn't sure how I got home. read more

The ambiance was really nice in this bar and the cocktail was light and refreshing which was perfect for a hot day. Skip the jerky, flavors were decent but the texture was way too hard to be palatable. read more

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This is a nice and chill bar to go with friends on a Friday night. I ordered the rail shot and got the IPA beer, a tequila shot and the sriracha jerky. The IPA had a nice flavor but I liked the cider beer more (my boyfriend got this one and I ended up switching with him). The cider just had a sweeter flavor than the IPA but that is expected! What surprised me was the jerky, it has a good texture that I think is better than most jerky's you buy in store and the flavor was superb! Not too salty, it compliments the drinks very well. read more

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Our go-to when we're in the area. Honestly 6 stars - great service, excellent value for drinks, and amazing jerky. Their cocktails are also great, but we go straight for the rail shot every time. Shot + beer + JERKY, who knew that would be the perfect combo. Choose from any well shot + beer on tap & chase with one of their homemade jerky (my fave is the red eye).. utter perfection. Great for a "chill" night out or as a pregame, I highly recommend! read more

A dogpatch fave!! Our first time at Third Rail we loved our bartender, Andy! I asked her for something spicy with mezcal, and the drink she made me was perfect. They always have a special "drink of the week," so the possibilities are endless! :0 they also have different flavors of jerky that pair well with each of their beers, which is frickin genius if you ask me. The space is pretty small, but they have a nice large booth at the front entrance as well as a few tables of outdoor seating. We had so much fun we came back for my birthday and are looking forward to going more regularly :) read more

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Amazing drinks, great place to go with friends, pleasant staff! I've had Third Rail on my bookmark for a while but never made it out there because I've felt it was too far to go for just drinks. Little did I know that there were tons of great restaurants near by. I was able to walk over to Third Rail from grubbing on the street beforehand. On a Friday afternoon, the bar isn't too crowded yet. I came in a group of 3 and we were able to find seating around the bar. They also have outdoor seating and are dog friendly as well. They have a great back bar with a variety selection of whiskey. They had a few fun infused drinks which I absolutely loved. They also have events throughout the week and partner with food so I'd recommend following them on Instagram for the full agenda. We didn't try any of the jerky but they had some fun pairings that you could do. Overall, a great place for drinks and to hang out with friends. If you're not really into whiskey, they do have alternative options for you as well. read more

Great atmosphere! Loved the playlist they had on; it was a mix of various r&b songs. We ordered their special drink in which part of the proceeds go to the Maui fires. Will be back again! read more

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Came wanting just a drink, but due to city ordinance, you have to get food as well We decided it was worth it to get the food in order to get drinks. Ordering online only, so put in order from phone in front of their well setup social distancing barrier Citrusy drinks come in orders of 2 or 5 portions. Got the eponymous Third Rail. Comes in a nice jar and it tastes great. They also give you a citrus peel to put into the drink Even though the food was an afterthought, it was delicious. We got the Chile Verde tacos which are beautifully barbecued and full of flavor. Comes packed with some cheese and slaw on the side Technically the food is from nearby Wooly Pig? Food from wooly pig not available after 3pm, so if ordering drinks you'll need to get whatever is still available on the menu. they might still have jerky The takeout bag nicely packaged. They also give a complementary hand sanitizer as a promotion for a new sanitizer brand read more

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Great bar off the beaten path. The drinks are pretty good but what I really love is the beef jerky tasting. Super addicting and a nice complement to the drinks they serve. The bar staff are friendly and will teach you a bit about jerky! read more

Love this great little place. We had Quentin who was delightful. Great place a hidden gem.

I was looking to catch up with friends at Third Rail and had a great experience! The venue is a humble, intimate space that seems to be frequented by locals who live or work around the area. The bartenders have always been candid, friendly, and make great drinks. The walls portray a simple, lined mural of the former neighborhood in San Francisco's past. They also have a hidden TV that they'll display now and then and a Wall of Jerky! I have tried the following so far: Cocktails: The Detour - This was one of my favorite cocktails. More spirit-forward, the marriage between coffee, mezcal, and orange truly make a beautiful pair (...or is it a threesome?). Escape to Jerez - This one might be my very favorite. A lovely and delicious blend of flavors. Refreshing and boozy! The Loveless - Tasty and boozy, but not memorable for me. Evil Twin - This was tasty, boozy, and spicy, but also not as memorable for me. Jerky: Sriracha - Spicy, savory, a little zesty, and tender -- one of my favorites! Red Eye - Unique! You can certainly taste the coffee. I like this with The Detour (but I think I like The Detour with anything). Rope A Dope - This was more of a Slim Jim-style. I liked this one! Simple, tasty. Sonoma - One of my favorites, because of the cut of the meat. Chunkier, satisfying bite. Spicy Grandma (?) - I think that was the name...She was definitely full of flavor! Very tasty. Spiced Almonds - Not a jerky, but must be mentioned. Pre-packaged but I enjoyed having something other than a meat product or alcohol. Plus points for being convenient to take home. Great experience here! Really enjoy this place, looking forward to more snacks and cocktails! read more

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Pretty cool place. There is street parking around the corner and more if you don't mind walking a bit. The place is tiny but it's clean with a variety of places to sit (bar, table, couch, etc). I got the the rail shot which is $10 for a shot, beer, and some jerky. They have some good beer and tasty jerky. They don't give you a whole lot; however, it's the perfect amount to just hang out while enjoying a good snack. read more

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Cozy, low-key cocktail bar feautring outstanding jerky. Loved the Red Eye, Mighty Meat and the Spicy Beef Candy! Can't get enough of their signature Mighty Meat jerky, and the Red Eye is a must as well - excellent depth and flavor from the coffee and chili rub. Mighty Meat - black pepper, paprika, coriande Red Eye - coffee, morita chili, arbol chili cumin Spicy Beef Candy-  brown sugar, chili flake, sea salt Jerky is sold in drink pairings (mix and match!) and also by the oz. ($4.50 per oz). The Rail Shot features your choice of one of each: - 8 oz beer (Kolsch, IPA, Bock, Red Ale) - 1 oz. Shot (Bourbon, Tequila, Mezcal, Fernet Branca) - 1/2 oz. Jerky (Red Eye, Mighty Meat, Sonoma, Cajun) Delicious drinks featuring full list of house cocktails. Especially loved the Comeback mezcal cocktail, served up with genepy, poppy amaro, lemon - one of the most memorable cocktails I've ever had. Friend loved the drink of the week, Ryeceratops ftw! Rye whiskey, amaro, grapefruit liqueur, cinnamon bitters, served on a large rock. Had a great time at the bar and highly recommend their bartender. read more

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Well crafted cocktails with outdoor seating. Dog friendly patio in the dog patch. The bar tender was extremely helpful in helping me decide on a cocktail and also supplementing the ingredients since I'm allergic to pineapple. Drinks are well priced and would love to try the jerky there next time! read more

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Stopped in here to grab a drink before our late dinner reservation and we were pleasantly surprised. The bartenders were very welcoming when we walked in, so we ended up sitting at the bar. I got the Tea Thyme and my boyfriend got the Third Rail. Both of these drinks were well balanced and really delicious. In addition to our drinks, we also decided to try some of their jerky as an appetizer. We got the Sonoma, Mighty and Sriracha flavors. I really liked the Sonoma jerky and my boyfriend liked the Mighty. Would definitely recommend trying some of the jerky when you go! read more

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We needed a place we could come to prior to our dinner reservations, so we popped on Yelp to provide the recommendation. I am NEVER disappointed by Yelp and this place has turned to my hidden gem of 2021. When you approach the place, you'll notice the parklets offering a few outdoor dining tables. Inside, the place is low lit, dark wooden panels, large clocks on the wall, and then there's the bar area. The bar is lit up and definitely the attention focus. It's filled with tons of bottles of spirits and also a "Wall of Jerky." What is this place?! A quick search online reveals that this place is known for their cocktails and oddly enough, their jerky. When we approached the bar, the mixologists were hard at work, creating orders, but super personable! I can't for the life of me, remember their names but there were two gentlemen running the bar and truly the highlight of experience. They were nice, funny and super patient with us as searched for our drinks. As for our drinks and food, here's what we got: Each jerky ounce is about $4.50. We got three to try: the rope a dope, Sonoma and Mighty. They are served on a wooden platter with butcher paper lined on the bottom and a cute stamp on the paper with the type of jerky you ordered - nice touch! - Mighty Meat - black pepper, paprika, coriander - Sonoma - smoked beef, ginger, brown sugar, onion, soy sauce (from Sonoma County Meat Co.) - Rope a Dope - rope style jerky with brown sugar and garlic My favorites were the sonoma and rope a dope. They were complex, easy to chew and had a hint of sweetness that made the flavor dynamic. Great taste! We loved it so much, we went home with a few ounces of each. FWIW, the bartenders mentioned that the Sonoma, Sriracha, and rope dope are made from Sonoma Jerky Company; the rest are made from the owner of this bar. We also got the Evil Twin cocktail for $13. It's made with Mezcal tequila, aperol, grapefruit, lemon, habanero and topped with a lemon rind slice. OH EM GEE - this cocktail was fantastic. Loved that the mezcal was prominent and yet delicate. The grapefruit and lemon citrus helped to tone the tequila flavor down. It's served in a coupe cocktail glass and so so good! I enjoyed every minute of my THREE servings of this. Listen, don't sleep on Dogpatch. It's up and coming and has some really great businesses like Third Rail. This place is a gem and I can't wait to return. Our bartenders gave us a token for a free drink, so that we would return. Token or not, we'll definitely be back! read more

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