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Dive bar night

Dive bar night in San Francisco

Cheap, unpretentious, locals-first.

Example nights

Real San Francisco venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Games at Delirium in Mission Dolores, then dinner at Rudi’s Sports Bar & Restaurant.

  • 01DeliriumMission Dolores · $
  • 02Rudi’s Sports Bar & RestaurantMission Dolores · $

Games at Molotov's in Lower Haight, then dinner at Toronado.

  • 01Molotov'sLower Haight · $
  • 02ToronadoLower Haight · $

Games at Horseshoe Tavern in Marina District, then dinner at Jake's Steaks.

  • 01Horseshoe TavernMarina District · $
  • 02Jake's SteaksMarina District · $

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Clooney's Pub

    Mission District · $

    Horseshoe-shaped bar starts pouring ale at sunrise and the pub grub includes roast beef & more.

  2. 02

    Horseshoe Tavern

    Marina District · $

    Basic watering hole dating from 1934, showing sports on TV & offering a number of beers on tap.

  3. 03

    Silver Spur

    Outer Sunset · $

    Laid-back, old-school sports bar offering TVs, jukebox tunes, pool & pitchers of beer.

  4. 04

    Molotov's

    Lower Haight · $

    A good choice of beers, a pool table & punk rock on the jukebox are all found at this dimly lit bar.

  5. 05

    O'Keeffe's Bar

    Inner Richmond · $

    A laid-back vibe informs this dark, cash-only pub pairing its booze with pool tables & a jukebox.

  6. 06

    The Bitter End

    Inner Richmond · $

    Darts & pool upstairs, plus a wide selection of draft beer & pub grub like calamari & Buffalo wings.

  7. 07

    Bender's Bar & Grill

    Mission District · $

    Pool tables, pinball & a jukebox loaded with punk & metal set the tone for this neighborhood bar.

  8. 08

    Delirium

    Mission Dolores · $

    No-frills bar serving up beer & pinball, along with a back room that hosts occasional dance parties.

  9. 09

    Route 101

    Lower Nob Hill · $

    Pinball, pool & a jukebox divert a crowd of regulars who come here for liquor, beer & no frills.

  10. 10

    The Lucky Horseshoe

    Bernal Heights · $

    Laid-back hangout with craft beers, pool tables & sports on TV, plus live music & Sunday bluegrass.

  11. 11

    Li Po Cocktail Lounge

    Chinatown · $

    Long-standing no-pretenses Chinatown bar attracting a diverse crowd with signature Chinese mai tais.

  12. 12

    The Geary Club

    Lower Nob Hill · $