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Bender's Bar & Grill

Dive Bar and Burger Joint$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Bender's Bar & Grill

8.5^/10

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Ranked #8 for dive bars in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from SFist and SF Weekly
"weekly specials like Whiskey Wednesdays and Mojito Mondays"(4 Tips)
"Two pool tables, Pliny the Elder on tap and cheap drinks."(4 Tips)
"Pinball machines, pool, tasty burgers and good beer"(3 Tips)
"Two pool tables and a great beer and cocktail list."(10 Tips)

108 Tips and reviews

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tater tots
pool tables
beer
vegetarian food
pinball
sandwiches
great value
biking
good for groups
Pabst Blue Ribbon
beef jerky
poutine
happy hour
casual
karaoke
bacon
good for singles
margaritas
pickles
music
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DustinFebruary 8, 2017
Super hipster place. Bikes hanging on the walls.
Jeshua BorgesMarch 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great beer selection and pool tables.
Wayne PanJuly 4, 2018
Cash only but worth it
Jaymie R.June 6, 2012
Ask for tator tots with bacon and cheese form the cute kitchen slave. Fucking good.
John DennettAugust 10, 2014
Don't sleep on the delicious burgers!
Kylie FDecember 11, 2013
There's a wall with a giant bender head.... How can't u love this place?!
DonaldJanuary 31, 2012
I am in love with their live rock on the weekends (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Corinna PSeptember 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
DIY shot and a beer special. Pliny plus Bushmills, done and done.
Erika KaliJuly 2, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Try the alcohol.
Brad GrahamMay 10, 2014
Great place for live rock and roll.
Avery EpsteinMay 18, 2016
neighborhood go-to for drinks & games
Andy RaymondMarch 17, 2013
Cheapest drinks in sf. And Metallica is mandatory.
JB DavisFebruary 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The pool table is fast and the food is slapping.
Arvind R.January 5, 2013
Had the whiskey burger. It hit the spot.
Doc PopMarch 18, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Order an Underberg bitters with a bottle Bundaberg Ginger Beer. Poor 'em together in large glass with ice. Enjoy with a delicious bacon and whiskey infused burger from the grill.
Cesar AbidesDecember 19, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Tip the cook, the food is always top class and damn tasty. Perfect tater tots, yo.
Michael KeatingJuly 18, 2013
New best pulled pork sandwich in SF. Awesome.
Kevin O'ConnellJune 27, 2009
Sunday is free burgers on the grill. leave a tip in the jar for the guy cos he makes an awesome burger. buy beers so they can continue to do this.
Dave ZissouMarch 17, 2015
barbeques and burgers on sundays!
Nate MDecember 27, 2015
Love the live music
PaulMarch 17, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Burgers & Pliny on tap
Jennifer BurlingtonApril 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
They have Mega Touch!
Kimberly PyeJune 2, 2013
Don't accidentally come here when the kitchen is closed and normals are butchering Bukowksi poems while trying to get drunk.
Dave ZissouMay 5, 2012
Avocado themed food here rules, veggie taco!
Ian WestcottOctober 11, 2009
Have the chef (Justin?) fry up some fish for you. If you ask nicely he may be very generous and throw in some bacon as well.
Niki Baker of foreignspellJanuary 2, 2012
Fried pickles. Lots of liquor for a relatively low price.
ClareJanuary 12, 2015
Clean women's restroom for a dive bar
Micha Hernandez van LeuffenFebruary 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Get the fried seitan and hang your bike if you got one
Matt SanfordMay 13, 2014
Pliny The Elder on tap, in pints.
Marshall St. ClairOctober 4, 2018
Mac & Cheese
Trey CruzOctober 8, 2013
"The best place to do a shot of vinegar."
H FDecember 29, 2009
The name describes this place perfectly. Order a tecate and shot of cazadores...and then another.
nora walkerDecember 24, 2017
Been here 5+ times
TOTS + FRICKLES
Kevin BurgMarch 5, 2016
Whiskey Wednesdays.
Efren BarreraJune 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
My bar when I'm not at the wharf!!
Renée VargasApril 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
$5 tots!!!
Britt SelvitelleSeptember 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
SF's best not-gross gross looking dive toilet. Go here for a poop.
Daniel PotgieterJuly 28, 2016
Bent burger
Zachary Reiss-DavisJuly 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The perfect big dove bar with food.
Corinna PAugust 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Naked photo hunt! And tater tots!
Micah SnyderMarch 18, 2009
Whiskey Wednesday! Beer and a shot for $5, wash it all down with a bacon burger and fries.
toddOctober 26, 2012
Makers & pabst
tony changAugust 5, 2010
Been here 10+ times
For a good time, tell kevmo they're out of seitan.
c bJuly 22, 2011
Been here 25+ times
west coast ipa on draft.
Michael GargasSeptember 8, 2009
the catered sushi at benders on mondays is amazing
sadia harperOctober 10, 2009
take advantage of whiskey wednesday...pbr and jameson for $5...nuf said
Aaron DerapsDecember 31, 2009
Perfect for us vegetarian alcoholics.
Chris FisherMarch 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Still serving tater-tots! Fuck the nasty Internet rumors.
Daymon De La MuertoJanuary 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
we love Kevin..DPW S/F...
Monkey MenschMarch 31, 2009
Any day of the week, stop by for a Beef Jerky bloody Mary and some Seitan Hells Fish

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