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Blackthorn Tavern

Pub and Rock Club$$$$

Inner Sunset, San Francisco

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Blackthorn Tavern

7.6^/10

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Ranked #4 for trivia in San Francisco
"Great place to watch UFC Fights"(3 Tips)
"9pm round of trivia at Blackthorn"(7 Tips)
"Wed Night great Funky Jazz by the SmokeDaddies & Thurs"(3 Tips)
"Karaoke Tuesday is great!"(9 Tips)

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WhiskeyAvengerJune 12, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Small but excellent whisk(e)y selection as well as good list of cocktails. The back patio makes for a great spot to smoke a cigar.
WhiskeyAvengerJune 16, 2018
Been here 10+ times
The best place in the Sunset to watch sports.
CNNJanuary 15, 2015
Large windows. Spacious booths. TVs practically in your lap. These are a few of the reasons that fans have been returning to Blackthorn, near Golden Gate Park, for more than two decades. Read more
Kenneth (KJKendo) Fate JrDecember 2, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Blackthorn Karaoke Tuesdays! Starts at 9:30 PM. A great staff and down to earth neighborhood people. Darts, Pool, Patio (all night), and of course karaoke. Read more
ClandestineDrinkerAugust 14, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Great place to sip an assortment of great whisk{e}ys while smoking a cigar on the back patio.
NikoAugust 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Come here for a sports game. Gets busy though. PS you can bring in food from nearby restaurants.
WhiskeyAvengerAugust 12, 2019
Been here 10+ times
This is the best bar in the sunset to smoke a cigar with a good glass of whisk{e}y.
Cesar AbellaOctober 19, 2012
Great bar! The bartenders are really friendly and it's a great place to watch sports games.
Len SuguitanAugust 13, 2014
Free pool during set times, outdoor patio, allows outside food to be consumed inside
Andrew SprungJanuary 20, 2016
Lot of TV's for the viewing of sports and trivia on Mondays!
Sherry LiMay 10, 2015
$1 off during happy hour. There are nice booth seats for watching the game.
Ashley BorneJanuary 24, 2016
Susie, the bartender, is the best!
James TMarch 18, 2017
Ask for a shot of Guinness in your Bloody Mary.
Scott AskewDecember 2, 2012
Really good Bloody Mary's. Get 'em spicy.
Rally by EventbriteSeptember 2, 2016
Monday Night Football and a 9pm round of trivia at Blackthorn to kick off the week? Don’t mind if we do. Read more
TenderKnob.comMarch 15, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Wed Night great Funky Jazz by the SmokeDaddies & Thurs Night Industry night $1 off all drinks, FREE POOL & $1 PINTS of Freshly made MARGARITA's
Jane MarqueMarch 27, 2013
Great place to play pool or watch sports games
Jamie Lynn 🌭 ClineAugust 3, 2019
This place is bullshit. Dog friendly on the patio, but Lil 🐻 was denied entry because he is half pit.
Alex PriestOctober 20, 2016
Dog "friendly" but sometimes they are shitty about it and pretend they have a "no dogs after 7pm" rule.
frostyJanuary 3, 2012
great place to watch games.. bring tour pup!! and karaoke night is stellar.
James TOctober 15, 2014
MNF followed by great trivia, is the best way to start the week.
Heather TerrellNovember 18, 2013
For the casual quiz group, challenging but not TOO challenging trivia night.
James TAugust 21, 2014
Carries every UFC fight. Gets crowded fast.
Tapesh BardiaJune 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Pool for 1$, can't go wrong there.
Greg DewarJanuary 13, 2013
Try a snakebite (crispin cider with Guinness) sometime. Very refreshing!
James TAugust 21, 2014
Can usually bring in Patxis during games and fights.
David UyJanuary 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Thursday night special - come here after california academy of science nightlife and bring you ticket to get a drink discount
c bJune 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
best condition medieval madness pinball table in the city
danielle sJuly 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great place to watch UFC Fights
Dan KimNovember 22, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite watering holes in the city.
Chris AniszczykApril 24, 2012
The bar is dog friendly!
Alden HarburgSeptember 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Be obnoxious here every Tuesday! It is Karaoke night after all.
Janet TOctober 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Monday: trivia night
Heyward GignilliatDecember 7, 2009
Check out the Smokedaddies on Wednesday nights at 10pm for some solid classic rock covers.
joe chickosJuly 16, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Hot Pocket playing some bomb music Thursday night!
ErinDecember 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Tip Joe well. He's a great guy.
James TAugust 21, 2014
Monday trivia, Tuesday karaoke.
Skott BennettMarch 13, 2010
Properly poured Guinness, every time. Good Craic w Zoo Station too.
Justin RobinsonAugust 7, 2009
don't come on Saturday night it's super crowded, but otherwise a great place...and they take credit cards
nancy t.May 18, 2012
Trivia is on Monday nights! Starts at 9pm.
Jason EngbergJuly 9, 2014
Great karaoke!
joe chickosMarch 21, 2010
Been here 100+ times
$1 Margaritas Every Thursday From 9-9:30pmFree Pool And Darts Every Thursday
JuliaJune 12, 2012
Love this place, best hangout spot
Tiesha PerryApril 29, 2016
UFC Fights
phuong maiJanuary 15, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Bloody Marys and football!!
Borden OrnelazJune 29, 2011
Been here 50+ times
i don't want my home pub turning into a hipster joint.
TenderKnob.comJanuary 7, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Yip Wednesday night after 10pm is awsom with the SmokeDaddies
Kenneth (KJKendo) Fate JrMarch 18, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Average 12-16 karaoke singers an hour on Tuesday Nights starting at 9:30 PM.
joe chickosJuly 21, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Karaoke Tuesday! Fun for all.
joe chickosJune 30, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Karaoke Tuesday is great!

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