Arrived a little after 5 on a Friday and the place was busy but not crazy. Bartenders were friendly, attentive, and mosti importantly skilled. Cocktail menu is awesome because it's organized by type of drink you'd be in the mood for. Among the group, we had 6 different drinks and they were all fantastic - some dangerously so, others potently so. Great use of fresh ingredients, good vibe (not douche-y). Would buy again. read more

$10 Dolla Holla. Awesome cocktails ($10) - really layered drinks and awesome price! I like the feel inside this place. It's dark, intimate but towards the front, there is a good area for standing room/mingling. The place is clean and put together. I kind of like how this place is out by Dogpatch. It's not as hectic! But, at the same time it can get loud and busy in here. Really depends on the crowd :) Bone Machine + Tally Ho + Casio Tone = all of these were awesome. Bone Machine - a gentleman's fave ;) Tally Ho - my fave as I love Gin! Casio Tone - very well balanced. ** really love how the drink menu is sorted out. Can't wait to be back to try the seasonal drinks + jerky!! Really excited I discovered this spot :) read more

I just love this cocktail bar. It's got a beautiful design, feels like a good old Chicago or NYC speakeasy, and offers reasonably priced cocktails and a nice selection of delicious Beef Jerky made on premise including a vegetarian variety. II prefer going off menu, but the hand picked cocktails by the owner, who also mixes on a regular basis, are quite nice. read more

This place is too awesome! It's a small dim bar with a speakeasy feel. I ordered the Rail Shot where you pick a beer, shot, and jerky for $10. I got the Scrimshaw, Mezcal, and Mighty Meat. Fantastic, and you can't beat that price! My favorite part of it all? Of course the jerky! I later ordered a mushroom jerky as well. It was interesting, but delicious. I was headed to a concert so I only wish I had more time here. I'll definitely try to come back next time I'm back in town. read more

Third Rail - Where's "all of the above"? - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice place to have a strong drink. The bartenders are knowledgable and not as snooty as the usual hipsters (mixologists). They have yummy jerky that can accompany all their drinks. This place isn't looking to pull in the average sunday funday goer. Our group got some pretty annoyed looks, but we managed to stay for a good four hours. This place is often dead until the night, so it's a nice place to go if you are looking for a seat, solace, and a stiff one. My favorite thing: These bartenders do not cut people off, then continue you to pour drinks, but omit the alcohol. I guess it is there way of sticking it to over the top drunks. My friend had at least two $15 drinks he loudly raved about that were made up of flower essence and kiddy punch. read more

I came here since 7x7 featured Third Rail's Mt. Tam. Personally, not for me though I enjoyed our little show from our Bartender. She slapped a bay leaf above the drink to bring out its juices or just for a cool effect and to wow us haha :). What I did like were the Tally Ho's and the rhubarb drink (tasted like rhubarb pie). Drinks are good and strong and reasonably priced ($10). Would definitely go back! read more

Quickly becoming my favorite cocktail bar in the city. Cozy atmosphere, trendy vibe, friendly staff. We've been here a few times and loved every drink. I prefer lighter tasting drinks (gin/vodka), so the Pin Up, Sloe Ride, Tally Ho, Harvest Moon, and Tiki Torch were perfect. My boyfriend likes whisky/bourbon based drinks, so he's had the American Gothic, Loch Ness, and Third Rail. We tried their jerky once and it was really tasty. What a great combination! read more

Third Rail - The Harvest Moon - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a great Manhattan and some Mushroom Jerky - Yep, Mushroom! It was awesome - seriously why can't I get this everywhere! read more

Third Rail - Yep, Jerky made from Mushrooms - Awesome!!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Beer, Shot, Jerky combo for a steal of $10. Does it really get any better than that?! I was extremely excited to check this place out. Arrived around midnight on a Friday and was thrilled to find that it wasn't crowded at all. My cousin, sister, and I were able to snag seats at the bar with no issue. It's in a bit of a secluded area. If you go for the $10 deal, which you should... You get to choose from 4 beer options, shot options, and jerky options. You get a good size portion of beer and jerky (shot is standard shot glass). Between me & my sister, we got to try all jerky options and each one was really great! Good flavor & texture with my favorite being the Mighty Meat. Bartenders were all friendly and helpful. This would definitely be a regular spot for me if I was from the area! read more

Got the jiggly puff + jerky pairing during happy hour and it was bomb. Jiggly puff is gin...13 dollars but 2 dollars off during happy hour which ends at 6pm. There's no food here....just good alcohol and beef jerry! Best combo!! There is happy hour from 4 to 6pm, which is 2 dollars off on everything on the first 3 pages! read more

I like the jerky! It's a little silly and gimmicky, but it's also an awesome thing to chew on when you're drinking beer. In other news, boy this neighborhood sure has changed. read more

Great addition to this neighborhood. It is not a bar that you should travel across town for, but for its casual setting and above average cocktails. This is the bar to be shall you find yourself in dog patch. Most cocktail are bourbon based. The Third Rail and Double Date are my favorite. As with all the new bars and restaurants in this town, the acoustic is terrible. If your group is larger than 3, prepare to lose your voice. The beef jerky is a the only snack available and sold by the oz. Four kind made in house. Best one is Red Eye. Bought some to take home with me. A real treat. read more

Uhmmmmm Errrrrrr well Ok... I live a mere two blocks away....so Ive been waiting for evah to see how me old fave Retox has been upgraded to chic to meet our ever growing & demanding & desired & deserving Dogpatch destinations for a libation and hangout... The unique fancy bourgeois Third Rail is an "okay" for now... If you read my reviews you will see Im easy.....Im real easy after a libation if you really want to know... So they have some good cocktails...cool menu... Of course I dont know how much anything costs yet... And I did order a drink that requires Ginger Ale.... Ooooops. Go figure. They dont have it...oh and OH No. You tell me...I do live steps away & perhaps being a local... Im happy to say there are other choices nearby... Choices where the Staff and Service and extraordinary... Now Im not knocking service here just yet.... But first thought and experience is I really should. (Sigh) there is about 1 bartender for 3 customers... Maybe great attentive friendly Service is something you would automatically expect.... I will cross my fingers - perhaps next time... ( read between the lines ) this time Service was a disappointment. Interiors - Awesome Music - Awesome Jerky - Awesome Ambiance - Awesome Cleanliness - Awesome Service - Heavy Sigh Prices - Fair Maybe next time....we have some great places a couple blocks away - in one direction you get views of the city... in the other direction you can sit next to the water... read more

Put this place on your list. The atmosphere is old school San Francisco. It may be a bit hipster but the drinks are engaging and creative. The bartenders are great! read more

This place is literally hidden from the outside. They have good cocktails, chill atmosphere. great service. read more

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Must return again for the following: Mt. Tam Tally-Ho Double Date Envy (Not necessarily in that order--and not all in one visit) read more

I spent a few hours here catching up with friends on evening. It's a cool little spot that has some nice cocktails for everyone's taste. I would suggest arriving a little early if you have any interest in grabbing a seat, but the crowd was cool and I'd definitely return. read more

I love this place. Craft cocktails & a wide variety of jerky, always a lovely sensory experience. They live up to their name, what they offer is electrifying. read more

My favorite post-Giants game spot for a quality cocktail and delicious jerky. Seriously, the 3rd Rail jerky is no joke! After the game, take a brisk walk down 3rd into the Dogpatch. A few years ago this was a desolate walk but now hipster gentrification and UCSF has turned Mission Bay into a thriving neighborhood. Have a drink or 3 at 3rd Rail then jump into an Uber or the 23rd Street Caltrain to find your way home. 3rd Rail makes seriously good craft cocktails, I take my friends here for an after work / pre dinner cocktail from time to time and it's always a hit. If you just want a beer, pass up 3rd Rail and hit up the Dogpatch Saloon just a few blocks away. read more

We had drinks here before our last dinner club at Long Bridge and loved the spot. The decor is really cool and where else can you get some good drinks along with beef jerky? Our bartender wasn't the friendliest but the drink she made was good. I got the Third Rail (can't go wrong with a drink the bar is named after). Everyone else ordered different drinks and we enjoyed all of them. I also got the Cowboy jerky and thought it was really good. Great little hip spot in the Dogpatch. read more

Beer AND meat! Beef jerky to be exact. This bar is hidden in dog patch near dog patch boulders. They do beer and jerky tastings. But best of all, they have a $10 deal for a shot, beer and jerky! Tip: Try the candy jerky! Its deceivingly spicy read more

Their Whiskey + Beer + jerky combo is deadly.... in a good way! The combo is about $10-15 depending on what you choose, and gets you drunk fast! What I normally do is just keep drinking, while saving the jerky, and then eat all of it at once when I'm drunk. But! To each their own method. The jerky is actually surprisingly great! I expected to get the generic thin jerky you see at gas stations, but their jerky is thick cut and stored in these massive jars on the wall. The jerky is moist, and wont rip out your teeth when trying to eat it. The place is a tad small, so get there early if you want to seat a large group. Small groups are definitely manageable at any time during the prime times. read more

Their jerky is very good, but their drinks are better. My personal favorite is the Riding Hood (vodka, strawberry, rhubarb, lemon, vanilla, served up), which tastes just like summer and you can have 3 or 4 in a row without even thinking about it. My bar of choice for catching up with people! read more

Very chill neighborhood bar serving stiff,tasty drinks. Pair your drink of choice with their delicious jerky and you are in major business. MUST TRY COCKTAIL: 12 angry men read more

The first time I went here, I loved the aura of the place. Now it being my 3rd time, I noticed the menu changed! Not many bars change their drink specials, and that is one of the things I like about Third Rail! There is always something new! The bartenders are great! read more

Whiskey and jerky pairings? Wow, who knew you needed them together, but excellent! Manhattans were sublime. Bartenders had zero personality but made some mean drinks. No tvs, no art but great music selection. Sidled right up to the bar on a Saturday night around 8. Small and quiet. Great for conversation. Had some couches too. Crowd was a mix of people in sweatshirts and jeans and those fresh from the shower with cologne ready to get their party on. Warning on the Caribbean Jerk jerky.. holy hot tamales!!! The Sonoma was EXCELLENT. read more

They have simple and delicious cocktails with top shelf spirits at pedestrian prices. read more

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My fav spot to grab a drink in Dogpatch. Great selection of cocktails. The team is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to make what you want on or off the menu. read more

This is my new favorite local bar. Very laid back, and nice atmosphere. It's a great way to catch up with friends in the early evening before dinner or hitting the town. I almost always go for the beer/shot/jerky combination. My favorite combination is the Old Brick Bitter, Bourbon, Jerky Jerky. One serving is enough to make my evening. Kind concerned about this place getting too popular and losing its character. But so far so good. read more

Sat at bar with friend, one other person in Bar at 6:30pm on a Friday night. Asked bartendress for a side glass of water with my martini rocks and she told me to get up and get the water from the water station. I watched the other bartender pour water for other guests 1/2 hour later, now maybe 8 people in the bar. Interesting. Spent over $100 in about 1.5hrs, left generous tip but will never return. We work in hospitality in Dogpatch a few blocks away, such a disappointment to watch a person lean with nothing to do, no guests to serve, pretentious hospitality. read more

Excellent bar! I've always had fantastic drinks and friendly service here. They really care about quality and having happy customers. Good, varied menu, and they're adept at creating anything else that your whimsical self may be in the mood for. Plus, I don't like my drinks with ice (it just gets in the way of the booze!), and they've always been gracious about adapting their drinks to suit my "up" requests. Plus, gotta love the jerky. But... consider whether you're with someone who you're happy gnawing along with. First date gnawfest? Your call. Also, love the space -- very clean and comfortable with various seating options. read more

This is slowly becoming my new favorite bar. If I'm feeling lazy on a Friday night and just want to go out for a drink or two, I usually make my way down to Third Rail. Parking is super easy. All their cocktails are $10. It's never crowded and I'm always able to find a seat. AND they have beef jerky. read more

Drinks were expensive....but, like anything handcrafted and made with love, it was worth it. There are numerous drink choices to be crafted before you, but I went with whiskey-based drinks. I don't remember the names of the beverages I ordered, but they were deliciously intoxicating. I'd recommend this place to anyone that has an affinity for handcrafted cocktails. read more

Excellent hipster cocktail bar. Best aviation I have ever had.

Swanky in the right way. Outstanding cocktails. They really did a make-over of this place if you remember what it used to look like as Retox. I'm hoping they figure out someway to get the basement area going again. I had lots of fun times down there. read more

Get decor trendy. Came on a random night and quiet... that's fine, however, bartender was unapproachable as fuck and uninterested in interaction. Ok. No tip for you... next! read more

Great bar with amazing cocktails and service. Love everything about this place. I'm afraid to write too much because I don't want the bar to get too crowded. UPDATE: I changed my rating from five stars because there is one bartender who consistently makes bad drinks. When you watch him making the drinks, you can tell he puts a lot of effort and care into it, and it looks impressive and you get excited because you think it's gonna be the best drink ever, but then you taste it and it's almost undrinkable. I once asked for a different bartender and got attitude for it, like, "No, we all make our drinks identically," but sure enough, the drinks were way better made by a different bartender. The last time I got stuck with the bad drink-maker, I decided to stop coming to this bar. read more

Visited Dog Patch for the first time for a birthday at Third Rail. Drinks were great for only $10 a pop!! PLUS you can pair with delicious in homemade beef jerky? I must say, the Dog Patch area was sort of a wasteland of cold empty upscale condo's with not much else to offer in sight. But I'm glad there are a few places like the Third Rail, that made my awkward walk all the way from the Embacadero worth it. read more

Super cute, low-key bar in Dogpatch. Nice place away from the bustle of SOMA. All the cocktails we had were delish, esp the Third Rail.

Phil and Justin made sure that my girlfriend's birthday went off without a hitch. The reservation process was simple, although I made it probably more complicated by asking a lot of questions (all of this was handled via e-mail and one call)...but simply put, all you have to do is drop a credit card to hold your place, give them a general head count a few days out, and they'll have some tables set up for you. The card isn't charged; you just have to give 48 hours advance notice if you cancel or you get some type of drink credit if you don't show up and/or less than 48 hours notice. But as long as you show up on your scheduled day/time...you're money. We had the tables near the back, so we had easy access to the bartenders the entire night. The place got pretty packed throughout the evening, so I was glad we set up some tables. Justin introduced himself to me when I arrived just to give me the general lay of the land and let me know how everything would work. The drinks were flowing (Third Rail was my favorite), the jerky was eaten, and all seemed to be happy. It gets kind of hot in here if there's a lot of people, since the only real ventilation is the front door, so make sure to keep yourself cool. Sweet cocktail place in the vast terrain known as the Dogpatch. read more