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About 10Best's recommendations for San Francisco's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in San Francisco. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of San Francisco's Best Bars.
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 201 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
A penchant for the dramatic colors this entire enterprise, which is simultaneously a restaurant, bar and (downstairs) dance club. An Asian theme is served by shoji screens, bamboo accents and a recurring dragon motif. Perhaps, though, the most intriguing aspect of Asia SF is that servers are also female impersonators (or "gender illusionists," as...
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 1633 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Great cocktails abound at this area bar, and young professionals pack the place in after-work flocks. Martinis are a house specialty, and sitting amid exotic furnishings and subtle lighting, you'll feel as if you're in another place or era. The bar has been around since the 1940s, and its accomplished sense of hospitality and quirkiness keeps...
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 540 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Blondie's is a local favorite for a variety of reasons: jazz and blues music, a hip crowd, and a relaxed atmosphere, courtesy of large windows that open out to the street. Enjoy well-mixed cocktails during happy hour, and make sure to try one of their martinis – a house specialty. A pool table is available for friendly competition.
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 2765 Hyde St, Hyde and Beach Sts, San Francisco, CA 94109
This area cafe serves as an especially pleasant stop for late-nighters looking to have a drink with friends. It's also notable for having been a setting in the movie "When a Man Loves a Woman," with Meg Ryan. Drinks range from cocktails to specialty coffees, and the Irish coffee has earned quite a loyal following. Expect crowds too, because the...
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 2575 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Casual atmosphere and a laid-back attitude collaborate to cure what ails you at this popular place. Retro decor adds to the charm, and an intriguing cross-section of folks frequents the long-lived establishment. Although it's usually crowded, Doc's offers a great opportunity to meet with friends for a drink and a round or two of shuffleboard....
O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 622 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
If you're in the mood for a stout ale or a tasty pint of Guinness, O'Reilly's should be your first stop. At happy hour, folks jockey for position at the bar, sipping favorite brews and munching appetizers. The outdoor patio is ideal for warm weather dining and drinking, or perhaps just enjoying a terrific Irish coffee. The food menu includes...
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
The Cellar, with its dim, underground ambience, ably lives up to its name. Awash in atmospheric charm, it also makes a good first-date spot, as the crowd of young San Franciscans attests. A large beer and wine selection satisfies most thirsts, and mixed drinks are also available. Talented DJs, live music performances, and folks on the dance floor...
Tonga Room Hurricane Restaurant & Bar
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 950 Mason St, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA 94108
The Tonga Room offers drinks, dancing, great Asian cuisine, and a festive atmosphere, including a simulated tropical rainstorm that shakes things up every twenty minutes. Expansive windows provide views of the bustling streetscape, and live music and dancing take place nightly. The popular restaurant and bar also host a well-attended happy hour...
Category: Bars - San Francisco Nightlife
Address: 242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
A perfectly polished mahogany bar invites guests to linger over a well-mixed cocktail (don't neglect the martinis and cosmopolitans!) or a steaming espresso at this time-tested, appealing bar. The North Beach neighborhood lounge draws a diverse crowd, who relish punching in a favorite song on the jukebox and relaxing in a comfortable booth. Be...
