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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.
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14 bars and restaurants for when you don’t just want a drink - you need a martini.
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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.
Dalva
Dalva is a Mission cocktail bar serving excellent drinks, and is the ideal pre- or post-date night spot.