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Come grab a drink at these great bars in San Francisco

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Deidre Curiel

I’m not a club girly, but I sure do love a fun dive bar/chill bar! I have a list of dive bars, chill craft bars, and bars where you can play pool, have a seat and listen to great music!

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Deep dive bars

Nicer vibes, still chill bars

Craft cocktail bars

Deep dive bars

Another deep dive! Come in and have a shot! Low key vibes.

PHONE BOOTH - Updated May 2025 - 49 Photos & 275 Reviews

I love the decor in here! Tons of seating. Truly one of my fave bars in the city

Casanova Lounge

Such a unique bar! They play porn in the background sometimes and have bras hanging on the bar lol. I love this spot. Chill vibes.

Kozy Kar

In the heart of the mission! Super unique decor lol. I have a great time every time I’m here.

Doc's Clock

In the heart of haight and ashbury! I love playing pool here. Queer owned bar.

Trax

I’ve seen some great artists perform here. A cool place to chill and hang out.

Milk Bar - O'Reilly's Pub Sf Presents

Deep deep dive bar here! Super chill, live music sometimes!

Knockout

I love this spot. The biggest dive bar I’ve ever been to. Two pool tables!

Route 101

This place has been here for AGES! One of the cheapest and oldest bars still in San Francisco.

The Peaks

Super fun, quirky spot in the marina.

Bus Stop

This place is HUGE! They have darts, pool, pin ball, shuffle board and plenty of tables and tv’s to watch sports! I love it here!

The BAR – on Dolores

A Castro dive bar! They have a pool table. Bartenders are always super nice. Cool, fun drinks

Moby Dick - 4049 18th St, San Francisco, California

They have a ton of fun, pop up, thrift events! I come here for the music and dancing!

Make-Out Room

This bar is open at 6am if you need a ‘hair of the dog’. Someone will sell food from time to time, but the bar serves only drinks.

Clooney's Pub - 1401 Valencia St, San Francisco, California

Nicer vibes, still chill bars

The lark has been remodeled and moved to a great location!

The Lark

Right in the center of downtown, always packed. Very knowledgeable bartenders. They can make you anything!

The House Of Shields

A San Francisco staple! I love the games they have here.

JACKALOPE - Home

I love this place! Still a bar, but feel free to get up and dance!

DecoDance Bar

El rio is the heart and soul of fun, music and drinks. They have so many events here. But overall an amazing bar!!! Karaoke on thursdays!

El Rio

I love this place! Dim lighting, outside area! The cocktails are amazing, but I love coming in and taking some shots.

MOTHERSHIP

Small bar, they have a pool table and a Photo Booth!

Rock Bar

Super fun, western type bar! They have a mechanical Bull!

Westwood

Very chill bar with plenty of seating and an inside smoking area! Cute outside patio as well!

The Valley Tavern

In the heart of the Castro! So fun, tons of music and dancing! The views are incredible

Lookout

Tons of local dj’s play here! Tons of events, super fun. Always a great time when I’m here! Another ‘Castro bar’

The Cafe

Craft cocktail bars

So cute! I love the decors here! They have lovely cocktails.

Wildhawk

This prohibition bar has live music most nights! Very low key, dim lighting! Wonderful vibes

Local Edition

Dawn club is a cute little jazz bar on market street! Amazing service, great cocktails and great music!

Dawn Club

This spot has a great outside area! Cocktails are amazing! They have food too but I have yet to try! Looks yummy!

Casements Bar

Super fun, craft cocktails! They have a pool table. I love the drinks and customer service here! A bit upscale, but so nice!

Blackbird