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The Blue Light

The Blue Light

Bars & Breweries in San Francisco

4.7 1,201 Google reviews$10–20

+1 415 746 99 981979 Union St, San Francisco, California 94123 · Union Street

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1979 Union St, San Francisco, California 94123

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About

The Blue Light is a sports bar and bar & grill on Union Street in San Francisco's Marina District, built around game-day viewing, casual food, cocktails and late-night entertainment. Guests can watch major sports across 19 HD screens, order wings, burgers, sandwiches and other bar favorites, enjoy signature drinks including the Wet Woody, frozen slushies and shareable Scorpion Bowls, or relax on the outdoor patio. The location also hosts trivia, bar bingo, karaoke, DJ dance parties and private events for birthdays, office gatherings and celebrations. Online ordering is available when active. Visit The Blue Light for the next game, a night out or a group event in the Marina.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Monday
5 PM to 1 AM
Tuesday
5 PM to 1:30 AM
Wednesday
5 PM to 1:30 AM
Thursday
11 AM to 1:30 AM
Friday
11 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
9 AM to 2 AM
Sunday
10 AM to 2 AM

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