having a beer on the lawn on a rare sunny day is the best thing to do in san francisco
Huge back patio. Perfect place to take a large group of people. Great place to hang out on a nice day and sit outside. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
The patio out back is where it's at on a nice day. Shade & sun seating, buy a baguette, some cheese, and a bottle of wine (from the connected wine shop) and while away the hours.
Have a drink in the funky garden out back, one of best bar gardens in SF. Garden closes around 10pm.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST WATERFRONT BARThe un-San Franciscan ambiance includes a claim to fame as the one tavern in SF where you can fish while drinking. Read more.
On a warm summers day, there's nothing better than visiting this excellent ballpark, supping a cool beer and taking in a game.
SF: A real biker bar with heart. It’s the last bastion of the pre dot-com rebel/artist. Park benches on a dirt lot; it's like drinking in a junkyard and is one of SF's most loved hangouts. -IFC Staff
Grab a seat outside at this romantic Irish Pub and order up a perfectly poured Guinness and delicious Fish and Chip or Shepherd’s pie.
Dine under the stars on dishes such as seared ahi tuna with herb-citrus vinaigrette, filet mignon steak tartar with quail egg or ginger-soy glazed baby back ribs and apple-pepper slaw. Read more.
An authentic outdoor German beer garden, serving 6 Germanic beers on tap by the liter and half-liter. Food'll include two bigger-than-at-Suppenkuche pretzel offerings. Read more.
Snag a seat out back by the fire and order the Joan Harris flight. Start with truffled popcorn and see where the evening takes you...
We love this place. Good food. Great patio with awesome view of the Bay. We've had many Laughing Squid Drinkups here over the years.
Best out door patio with view of the Bay Bridge, excellent bartenders and great snacks from Chef Paul Arenstam. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
A local hangout with a great view of the bay! As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Awesome picnic tables out front, cheap good beer and amazing sage fries with the best dipping sauce.
Get tipsy on craft beers in the back garden or score the front booth for its famous mac ’n’ cheese. Read more.
Beer outside on the docks for happy hour is great. Can't beat the location and $3 pints. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sam's outdoor deck is one of the nation's most picturesque places to drink. Good luck biking back to the city.
Lunch on their patio makes me happy I live in CA. Love the palm trees, view of SF, and delish grilled cheese and tomato soup!
