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    Winters Tavern

    3.9 (209 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    WINTERS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Annabelle R.

    The halloween-themed Pacifica Rock n Roll Flea Market this past Sunday featured live music which was super loud but super good! Surf Monster, Insect Surfers, Douglas Von Irvin's Carnival, The Freak Accident... all of the bands were amazing! Lots of awesome surf music and rock tunes, and more importantly a decent sound system. Great atmosphere, the tavern walls and ceiling covered with colorful surfboards, skateboards, a skate bike (unicycle with skateboard rear wheels), stickers, posters, customized license plates, and a bit of halloween decor for this special event. A pool table, shuffleboard, and pinball machines in the back as well. We had no problems finding seating inside, with a good view of the stage, even with a growing crowd. More tables and seating were available outside, with a flea market set up in the outdoor area in the back, vendors selling all kinds of merchandise including cute purses and customized lamps, and a boatload of record stands too. The bar staff provided helpful and sufficient service. I enjoyed the alpha acid west coast IPA, though there were plenty of beer options to choose from on the menu. There was also a food truck out front, so we had a bite to eat from Satay By The Bay while enjoying our time at Winters Tavern.

    Carrie Z.

    Serving Pliny the Younger during a blackout? Five stars! $10 pours. The power cost me an ice cold beer, but 2025's version is delicious, and I didn't need to stand in line for hours to get to try it. Props to the band as well!

    Live and loud band!!
    Joyce W.

    Don't find these classic old-school taverns around anymore. It is a divey bar so expect strong drinks, lots of memorabilia and time worn interior. What they have is live music from eclectic local bands. With that, the crowd is a mix of college to senior crowd. The senior crowd actually got quite raucous, almost creating a mosh pit! The young gentleman working the bar kept the drinks flowing and made them strong as I requested. **They have a great set of rotating local beers on tap** In and outdoor seating. There was a lot of toilet paper rolls in the bathroom that I appreciate. The sink had warm water and soap! I appreciate that, too!

    Kathleen O.

    Dropped by last Saturday night and it was a lot of fun. It's what a Tavern should be, happy people, drinking and enjoying the music. I had one of their delicious hot steak sandwiches that were being grilled outside. The two young guys who opened up for another band were having a great time jamming and playing their guitars. No pretentiousness, put a smile on my face!

    Fellow musicians - avoid this guy if you can when dealing with band comps and payout, or risk verbal disrespect without warrant.
    Miss T.

    Played a gig at Winters Tavern this afternoon. Some conditions of the payout changed without communication. When I brought this up to the fellow who paid us he shrugged us off and told us to take it up with CJ, the booker/manager/owner(?). Fair enough, and I suppose our fault for not confirming details since the last gig. We were not pleased, but we accepted our defeat. Then as we're walking out the door, he calls out to us loudly for the whole bar to hear, "and if you don't like it, get the fuck out!" Literally, verbatim, this is what he said to us. This was after we entertained their patrons for almost 2 1/2 hours for a measly $26.50 per band member. Clearly, we're not in this for the pay. The vibes have always been good at Winter's and that's why we have returned year after year, but to be spoken to like this...it was beyond disrespectful. Please believe I responded to him...ahem...appropriately... Still the whole interaction was awful. Sullied what was a pretty fun gig. Bottom line - I will never return, neither to play a gig or as a patron.

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    4 years ago

    The place is cool but one of the bartenders had a very light pour for mixed drinks fyi. The live events are worth going to.

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    I got the beer. Taste good. It's telling me I'm 58 characters away so let's try to submit now.

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    7 years ago

    Went 2 weeks ago, no service after 10 minutes and left. Didnt seem that busy for a Thursday night either.

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    7 years ago

    Best dive bar in town. Love that they have open mic. Having popcorn there to snack on is always a plus.

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    Vinyl Room - Where the room glows and the records breathe.

    Vinyl Room

    4.0(526 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    I was at a local mixer event when we decided to come by here and continue the party. The Vinyl Room…read moreis always a solid choice because of the drinks, but especially because of the no cover charge at the door. The DJ was pretty good that night and he covered top music from 90's to today. Drinks were sooooo good!! We started off with just tequila and soda, but as the night got later I needed a little pick me up. I was initially going for an espresso martini, but I saw After Hours which consisted of Tequila Reposado, Espresso Liquor 43, Coconut and Milk Wash and ofc I had to get that... All I can say is WOW!! There were other drinks that looked really interesting too, but I wasn't trying to get too faded, so I'll have to come back and check them out. Service was very prompt and friendly despite it being pretty busy.

    I went to Vinyl Room on 4/21/26 around 10pm with my friend, her boyfriend, and my wife and it was…read moresuper fun! Not a lot of people were there, so it was a relaxing environment to talk to them in. We got so many drinks -- they're typical prices for bars, but I am very glad about my selection being drinks I thoroughly enjoyed. Jarrito Jam was my first one, it was delicious, but I honestly bought it to hold the little clay pot it came in. Nutty By Nature was my second drink. I enjoyed it, but it lacked the pistachio aspect of the flavorings. Orange Crush was my third drink and I loved it more than Nutty By Nature. My spouse got a Tiki Track and Tropicana and loved both of them a lot! I also loved my spouse's Tropicana drink and plan on getting it tonight when we go back to get my wallet I left there! Thank you to the people who picked up the phone today and helped me locate my wallet!

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    Vinyl Room - Cocktails stirred slow.
Records played all the way through.

    Cocktails stirred slow. Records played all the way through.

    Vinyl Room - Needle Drop.
Full tracks. No rush. Let it play.

    Needle Drop. Full tracks. No rush. Let it play.

    Vinyl Room - Our main bar -- where the records spin and the night begins.

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    Our main bar -- where the records spin and the night begins.

    Bottom of the Hill - Ponty's Revenge.

    Bottom of the Hill

    4.3(591 reviews)
    10.2 mi•Potrero Hill
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    What a cool place! I cannot believe this is supposedly closing! We were dragged in for the closing…read morefestival a few weeks ago by a fan of the Noise Pop Festival (obv. a friend of ours)! The ladies restrooms were the best seat to hear the music and relax as an introvert in a need for a break from crowds. I really welcomed that on that day. There are also seats and tables in the back in front of the merch people. The walls are full of great posters and mementos, and the front room is decorated with whimsical faux rooftops. The sign is an incredibly intricate and well designed Neon Sign, I hope that goes to a museum somewhere close, if it must be detached from the building. We didn't have food, but saw people eat and they looked alright during and after their chewing sessions.

    Went out to Bottom of the Hill last night to catch an absolutely killer lineup: Honey Run, Noelle…read moreand the Deserters, and the Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit. What a show! All three bands brought serious energy, great vibes, and fantastic performances. The venue itself is everything you want in a classic San Francisco rock club -- intimate, gritty in the best way, with excellent sound and that unbeatable up-close-and-personal feel. You can tell it's a place with real history and character. It's sad to think this might be one of the last times getting to experience a night like this there. Hate to see them go. Bottom of the Hill has hosted so many unforgettable evenings over the years, and this was another one for the books. If you're in SF and love live music, do yourself a favor and get out to this legendary spot while you still can.

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    Bottom of the Hill - Outside

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    Bottom of the Hill - Dog Party.

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    The Independent - Front of the venue, in line

    The Independent

    4.2(863 reviews)
    10.0 mi•Alamo Square
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    I'm so glad we have the Independent for live music. It's a great smaller venue. We've seen Julia…read moreJacklin, Dr. Dog, Destroy Boys, and other artists here and it's always been great. When we saw Dr. Dog here, the band surprised the whole audience with pizzas and they were all passed around and we ate pizza while watching Dr. Dog. The sight lines are great everywhere and I have always been pleased with the sound. There's also a cool arcade down the street and the BBQ place across the street is excellent. I also want to say the staff here is like the best venue staff I have ever encountered. We had an issue a few months ago and each of the door staff were so patient and kind as they tried to help us figure out the situation and in the end it all did work out. They really weren't obligated to do that for us, but they saved our night. Thank you to the Independent staff!

    San Francisco has countless small music venues that offer a lot of good and interesting…read moreperformances. You can add "The Independent" to that list. I went and saw the "US National Air Guitar Championships". Wasn't sure what I was going to get. But, it was a blast! The balcony was sectioned off for kids on one side and judges on the other. Standing in the back by the bar gave you a good feel for the place and still have a good view of the stage. Definitely worth checking out.

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    The Independent - From roof

    From roof

    The Independent - The stage (instagram: wooneats)

    The stage (instagram: wooneats)

    The Independent - Dj opener for the main show

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    Dj opener for the main show

    Winters Tavern - bars - Updated September 2026

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