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For The Record Cocktail bar
Retro themed Cocktail Bar with era-appropriate vibe, drinks, and food.
Fort Point | Ferry Building Brewery
Good beer for everyone
Frankie's Java House Sports bar
Frankie’s opened in 1912 on the Embarcadero and still serves classic dishes, cold drinks, and clear bay views. Stop in before or after a Giants game. Relax on the waterfront, watch sports, or grab takeout. The Heffernan family purchased the restaurant in 2018 to honor Frankie Michael Heffernan, a lifelong Giants fan. The South Beach Pier 40 location is known for brunch, fish tacos, smash burgers, craft cocktails, clam chowder, and outdoor seating with a bay view. We are open 2.5 hours before first pitch every Giants home game regardless what our hours say!
Frenchie Wine Bar Wine bar
Frenchie Wine Bar is an intimate wine bar in San Francisco where every bottle tells a story. We specialize in small-batch wines and artisan wines crafted with care and respect for the earth, sourced exclusively from small, passionate family growers. Paired with a seasonal food menu and set in a cozy, romantic atmosphere, Frenchie is the perfect spot for a date night, a special celebration, or a relaxed evening with friends. Located in San Francisco's vibrant wine scene, we are your go-to destination for wine testing in, privet events, and curated wine experiences in SF. Whether you're a wine lover, a wine enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique bar in San Francisco - we have a glass waiting for you.
Friends Bar Bar
Friends is a classy neighborhood bar, women owned since 1997. The perfect place to relax and take a break from all your worries. Play a game of pool for only 50 cents or an exciting game of foosball on our Tornado table. Big screen TV’s to watch all your favorite sports. Sit back and enjoy music you like on our Internet Jukebox or chill out in the back patio area. We love to host your small group event or special occasion. A friendly spot welcoming friendly dogs too!
Geneva Pub Pub
1196 Geneva Ave
Gestalt Craft Beer Bar Bar
Bar & grill known for its specialty sandwiches, beer menu & collection of pinball machines.
GiGi’s Bar
299 Divisadero St
Gino & Carlo Bar
Gino & Carlo is a historic neighborhood bar in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach, serving locals and visitors since 1942. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, cold beer, classic cocktails, pool tables, and lively sports crowds, it’s a place where regulars and newcomers always feel at home. Stop by for a drink, catch a game, shoot some pool, or experience one of North Beach’s most enduring gathering places. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Glen Park Station (Bar) Bar
Laid-back watering hole offering lots of TVs for watching local teams & a high-tech jukebox.
GluGlu Wine bar
GluGlu is that thirst-quenching sound you make when drinking something delicious and refreshing. Our dishes come with succulent flavors to go with these thirst quenching wines. Come GluGlu with us. Where is your glass? Happy hour from 4pm to 6pm Tuesday through Saturday!
Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery Tasting Room Distillery
Gold Bar Distillery & Tasting Room on Treasure Island is a historic 1930s Art Deco waterfront venue with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy handcrafted whiskey and gin cocktails, flights, and tasting experiences featuring Gold Bar Whiskey and Pacific House Gin, plus a full food menu. Join our award-winning San Francisco cocktail class with 500+ five-star reviews and 10,000+ guests served. We host weekly live jazz and DJs, as well as public concerts and festivals, and private events for 20 to 5,000 guests. Book your cocktail class or event today.
Gold Cane Cocktail Lounge Lounge bar
Long-standing casual bar with a back patio, pool, multiple televisions & a lounge area.
Golden Gate Tap Room Pub
The Golden Gate Tap Room is now open, SF’s new Barbary Coast modern playground. Serving over 100 beers, the Golden Gate Tap Room features game hall classics like shuffleboard, SkeeBall, Foosball, arcade games, and pool tables. And for the modern sports fan we have over 30 screens showing favorite live sporting events.
Golden Sardine Wine bar
A fish with frog’s eyes. Creation is perfect. Wine bar, shop, & poetry bookstore in North Beach.
Grandma's Saloon Bar
1016 Taraval St
Gratta Wines Market, Winery and Lounge Wine bar
Our Market, Bar and Bites is located at 5273 3RD ST with a rear entry (and street parking) at 2022 Lane ST. Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 3-9pm, Fri 3-10pm. It is an intimate neighborhood setting which includes our longstanding wine bar, with additional seating and specialty market providing local Bayview Makers goods, Italian specialty items, Gratta Wines, Italian Reds, Whites, Sparkling and Beer. All bottles are available to go. Our Italian themed menu includes appetizers, small plates, subs, panini, salads, pasta, pizza. Our Winery and Wine Lounge is located at 5299 3RD ST. Hours: Saturday 3-10pm and Sunday 4-8pm. Check our website and IG for special events to include music, open mic, tastings, pairings and pop ups. Closed Monday-Tuesday
Greens Sports Bar Sports bar
Great Locals Hangout 18 Draft Beers 25 TV's / HDTV All Sports /Every Game San Francisco Legend Est.1988
Grumpy's Restaurant & Pub Pub
We are excited for the return of Grumpys Pub and Pizza! Refreshed and reopened, by the same ownership team behind nearby Old Ship Saloon and High Horse.
Happy Lounge Bar
3745 Geary Blvd
Harlan Records Cocktail bar
Cocktails & Music Harlan Records is built around the idea to "listen more", inspired by our personal connection with music, local heritage, Japanese listening bars and the intangible effect of good spirits and great company. Uniquely located near San Francisco's Jazz and Blues music scene of the 50's and 60's where Union Square was the epicenter. Coalesced by vintage high fidelity to achieve the truest sound of the time resonates through a vintage Thorens TD124 powered by a McIntosh 2210 amp and JBL L100 and Sony SS-7300 speakers to fill the space. Drawing locals and tourists alike, Harlan Records features full-sides of long play vinyl records in a comfortable urban environment and a cocktail program inspired by classic recipes.
Harmonic Brewing Thrive City Brewpub
The Bay Area's premier craft beer gathering place, located adjacent to the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors. Open to the general public, all ages welcome. Enjoy stunning Bay and park views from our expansive patio, and catch a game on our indoor TVs. Our menu features Harmonic's own balanced ales & lagers, along with guest taps from our favorite brewers, cidermakers, and winemakers. Accompany your beverage with tasty bar bites like empanads, nachos, salads, and more.
Harper & Rye Cocktail bar
Bi-level bar with a piano & a pool table offers a host of drinks including beer, cocktails & punch.
Harrington's Bar and Grill - Irish Pub Irish pub
Step into Harrington's Bar and Grill, your neighborhood Irish pub nestled in the heart of San Francisco. Experience the warm embrace of a classic bar & grill, where friendly faces and hearty fare meet. Catch the game with fellow sports enthusiasts in our lively atmosphere, or simply unwind with a perfectly poured pint. Harrington's offers a taste of Ireland with an authentic San Francisco twist. Discover your new favorite local spot today!
Harry's Bar SF Sports bar
HARRY’S BAR OPENED IN 1984 IN THE HISTORIC PACIFIC HEIGHTS/FILLMORE DISTRICT. A TRUE MODERN CLASSIC. THE DARK MAHOGANY WOOD, TIMELESS ARTWORK AND ANTIQUE BRASS CREATE AN ELEGANT, COMFORTABLE AND INVITING ATMOSPHERE. A NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE AND ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO’S MOST LEGENDARY BARS.
Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge Cocktail bar
Weekdays - Happy Hours with drink specials and more. Weekends: 21+ over only. It's no secret, San Francisco likes a good cocktail & great music. Step inside this rebuilt subterranean bar & feel it's spirited past come to life! We offer: • Signature Craft Cocktails • Group Cocktails • Full Wine Collection • Extensive & Rare Spirits Menu • Lounge Seating • Bottle Service - Table Reservations On weekends, we have different themed music nights including Top 40, Hip hop, Classics, throwbacks and party anthems. Visit our website to get on the guest list or to secure your table reservation for any special occasion: bachelorette / bachelor parties, birthdays, holiday party.
Hearth Bar Bar
Cozy neighborhood dive bar. Pool table, darts, video games & jukebox. Lots of draft beers & full bar
Hi Tops San Francisco Sports bar
Neighborhood gay sports bar, great food and cocktails!
Hi-Lo Club Bar
Great neighborhood, cocktail bar. A wonderful place to relax and meet old friends and even make new ones. An eclectic California draft selection and extended bottle list. Local wines and good tunes. Come get your Hi’s and soothe your Lo’s.
High Horse Cocktail bar
Cocktails • Spirits • Beer • Wine • Fine Fare
High Treason Wine bar
High Treason is a neighborhood wine bar and bottle shop on Clement Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond, founded in 2016 by sommeliers John Vuong (Gary Danko, Ame) and Michael Ireland (The French Laundry, Quince). Ten years in, we're still pouring 50+ offerings by the glass — wine, beer, sake, cider, amaro, and non-alcoholic. Come as you are: hoodies welcome, exceptional wine, zero attitude. Murals by artist David Kim, vinyl on the turntables, and Unco Frank's Hawaiian kitchen as a permanent resident rounding out the night. A true neighborhood spot beloved by locals and wine lovers alike
Hockey Haven Bar
Neighborhood Bar
Holy Water Cocktail bar
You won’t find your local pastor at Holy Water bar. Located in Bernal Height, Holy Water’s decor pays homage to religious figures. We hope you will find our beer and cocktail offerings divine. Holy Water has the most meticulously curated craft beer selections in San Francisco from both local and esoteric breweries. Featured handcrafted cocktails on the Holy Water menu have something for everyone. Try Holy Water's bourbon fueled After the Gold Rush, a gin based Southern Exposure with celery juice, or The Texan with mezcal. The best kept secret are the extraordinary private barrel selections of Bourbon. You’re sure to encounter a new selection upon every visit. We look forward to serving you and hope you’ll pull up a pew and take a load off.
Hop Oast Pub & Brewery Brewery
Nano brewery (3 barrels) focusing on a broad array of beer styles all brewed on premise. Food menu consisting of sausages, sandwiches, house-made pretzels and snacks.
Horseshoe Tavern Bar
Basic watering hole dating from 1934, showing sports on TV & offering a number of beers on tap.
Horsies Market & Saloon Wine bar
Quaint and cozy wine bar with low ABV vermouth cocktails, plus a bottle shop in the back. Live music occasionally. Community focused.
Hotel San Francisco Bar
A nice surprise, bring your alibis...
Howells Wine bar
New American plates & an ambitious wine list served in homey, bi-level quarters with a handmade bar.
Humble Sea Brewing Co. Beer garden
Humble Sea Taproom and Beer Garden located in San Francisco's Pier 39
Hyde Out Bar
Neigborhood watering hole with TV sports & board games plus cozy upstairs seating. Cash only.
Hôtel Biron Wine bar
We are a cozy wine bar & art gallery on Rose St. in San Francisco, CA.
Ideale Wine bar
*Just awarded the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" for being one of the best Italian restaurants in America* "For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out." (Zagat) . A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing Rome to North Beach for 30 yrs now with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from 4 generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, Serafina. The pastas & breads are all homemade & the ingredients are hand-picked daily. Zagat wrote, the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries
Indie Wine and Beer Bar Wine bar
175 Green St
InoVino Wine bar
Italian-centric wines, by the glass or in mini decanters, with salumi & cheeses in a slick boîte.
International Sports Bar Sports bar
Dollar bills hang from the ceiling of this no-frills, game-day spot with a full bar & pool tables.
Ireland's 32 Bar
Irish sports bar and grill. Located in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. The spacious and authentically Irish atmosphere features Live Music, DJs, Special Events, Live Sports, Private Parties, and a full kitchen. The bar boasts 15 HD TVs and 2 HD Projectors, a dance floor, a main stage capable of hosting world-class bands, a custom DJ booth, and a private upstairs banquet facility with full bar and service.
Irish Times Irish pub
Since 2010, The Irish Times has been your go-to downtown pub for warm vibes, traditional fare, and great craic. We’re a family-owned Irish bar known for top-notch staff, cozy charm, and serious sports coverage - UFC, NFL, Soccer, Baseball . Stop by for the food, stay for the fun, and become part of our pub family. Cheers!
Iron Horse Cocktails Cocktail bar
Iron Horse is located on iconic Maiden Lane in downtown SF. Its a lovely small bar for a date (has an intimate mezzanine), and perfect for enjoying a cocktail on the lane, on a warm summer evening. Our cocktails are classic and not pretentious. We often host corporate events, private parties, and DJ events, so please reach out if you are interested in learning more....or just come in and have a drink!
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