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Horsies Market & Saloon
Horsies is a tiny horse-themed bar in the Mission that serves vermouth cocktails and, for some reason, hot dogs.
Moongate Lounge
The spot above Mister Jiu’s is straight up sexy, and serves excellent cocktails inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar.
Pandora Karaoke & Bar
Pandora is a karaoke bar in Union Square with a public stage, private rooms downstairs, and a full bar.
The Best Bars To Watch Sports In SF
When you want to watch a Bay team on TV outside your home, go to one of these bars.
Fort Point Valencia
Fort Point Valencia is a beer hall from the team at Fort Point Beer Co. with a long selection of beers on tap and a surprisingly great burger.
Mission Bar
Mission Bar is—surprise—a bar in the Mission. Come for cheap classic cocktails and to play pool in the back.
Pop's
Pop’s is a versatile dive bar in the Mission with disco ball-fueled dance parties every weekend.
Bender's Bar & Grill
Bender’s is a Mission dive with tons of space, a pool table, and rock ‘n’ roll blasting from the jukebox.
Latin American Club
Latin American Club is a Mission dive with margaritas so strong you might not even remember drinking one.
Casements
Casements is a queer-friendly Irish pub in the Mission with an excellent whisky selection and a thriving back patio.
Left Door
Left Door is a fancy cocktail lounge in Cow Hollow with velvet couches, mood lighting, and floral wallpaper.
Violet’s
Violet’s is an American restaurant and cocktail bar in the Richmond with a solid $35 tasting menu.
Yokai
Yokai is a Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant in SoMa, where you can eat charcoal-grilled skewers while listening to vinyl.
Macondray
Macondray is a plant-filled cocktail bar in Russian Hill with lobster rolls, deviled eggs, and burgers.
Persona
Persona is a dramatic cocktail bar in Lower Nob Hill, and one of the more spacious places to drink in the city.