Best Bars in San Francisco

4.4(18,175 reviews)

Sourdough specialists since the Gold Rush, baking loaves and serving bowls daily

4.6(8,105 reviews)

Historic waterfront bar where Irish coffee was introduced to America

4.6(3,997 reviews)

Bay-sourced oysters and a bar that celebrates the local harvest

4.6(3,941 reviews)

Outdoor beer garden with rotating food trucks, fire pits, and Bay views

4.5(4,424 reviews)

Seafood towers and bay views on the Embarcadero waterfront

4.4(4,913 reviews)

Neighborhood bar serving hearty American comfort food in a relaxed setting

4.5(3,463 reviews)

North Beach institution serving hearty Italian-American classics and strong drinks

4.5(3,343 reviews)

Mission district mainstay pairing inventive cocktails with California-Med fare

4.5(2,989 reviews)

Upscale American comfort food meets craft cocktails in a bustling downtown tavern

4.3(3,849 reviews)

Chinatown mainstay where families and friends gather over salt and pepper crab

4.6(2,128 reviews)

Fine dining bar with French-inspired cocktails in a refined, intimate setting

4.3(3,106 reviews)

Sprawling beer garden serving up craft brews and an unpretentious local vibe

4.3(2,587 reviews)

Legendary corner bistro with a roast chicken everyone talks about

4.2(2,985 reviews)

Modern Chinatown bar with craft cocktails and dim sum bites in a bustling market hall

4.5(911 reviews)

Classic clubhouse bar with panoramic city views and a welcoming, easygoing vibe

4.6(692 reviews)

Private social club blending classic cocktails, modern American fare, and harbor views

4.5(732 reviews)

Lively Mediterranean bar where San Francisco gathers for mezze and cocktails

4.1(903 reviews)

Nikkei fusion from a London-born name, blending Japanese and Peruvian plates