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Dalva

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Mission Dolores, San Francisco

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Dalva

7.2^/10

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"Used to be goldfish, but now it's Costco style trail mix."(3 Tips)
"The bar in the back is intimate and fun with amazing cocktails"(3 Tips)
"The tiny back bar is great, but very crowded."(2 Tips)
"They have High West Whiskey!!! It's so good."(3 Tips)

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Jon B.March 25, 2017
Another smaller, intimate place great for a drink and a chat. Excellent beer on tap, and good cocktails too.
Time Out San FranciscoSeptember 12, 2014
The jukebox, named Orpheus, carries a wonderfully diverse array of sounds, from Cuban music to tiki kitsch. When it's not on, DJs spin drum 'n' bass, jazz, soul, funk, salsa and other odds and sods. Read more
Tom CoatesJune 1, 2018
Nice bar that has some atmosphere and decent drinks. Better for slightly larger groups and good for meeting up with groups of friends.
Will BertelsenMarch 5, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Apparently they have karaoke on some (non-strict) subset of Sunday nights. The space isn't great for this but it livens the place up. The pro move is (as always) get a hideout drink and bring it out.
Phillip ChinJanuary 1, 2011
They have a pretty decent selection of Belgium style beers. Try getting a bottle of Lindemans Framboise Lambic. It's a Belgium style sour beer and it's only $15. Light and refreshing. A good value.
Mika JainJanuary 12, 2015
Order the special 'bourbon and ginger cocktail' (not on the menu) from the speakeasy cocktail bar inside.
SF WeeklyMay 24, 2011
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST BAR INSIDE A BARA small and intimate craft-cocktail bar in the back of Dalva that serves up some deliciously serious concoctions... Read more
Kevin BurgJuly 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Order beer here, but head to Hideout in the back for some bomb cocktails.
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012
It's no longer much of a secret, but tucked in back of the Mission District dive classic Dalva, the Hideout is proof of the neighborhood's secret desire to embrace cocktaildom.
Jonathan PercySeptember 21, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Sure Third Eye Blind wrote a song about this bar, but it is my favorite bar in the Mission. As the bartender for some goldfish.
Frances JamesDecember 1, 2014
Head all the way to the bar in the back to order off the "real" cocktail menu
Sabina B.October 21, 2014
Walk through to the back and grab a seat at the secret cocktail bar.
Joey CombsMarch 11, 2016
They make a mean Moscow Mule here with ginger syrup, not beer! It's so much better.
Kyle MinorSeptember 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
A no bs bar with bartenders who know their stuff. No cocktails list, so come armed with your favorite classic -- but no Cosmos, please! They're plain sick of them. Read more
Lea Dessi-OliveJanuary 31, 2015
Awesome gluten free beer on tap! Check out the hideout in the back
Ted ConnSeptember 28, 2013
Hideout in the back is where it's at!
DaveNovember 15, 2015
Great cocktails hiding in the back, but it's cash only
Chris H.July 12, 2015
Used to be goldfish, but now it's Costco style trail mix. Ask for it!
Elyse EstradaSeptember 26, 2012
They have High West Whiskey!!! It's so good. Have one in the rocks.
JennySeptember 30, 2014
You can reserve the upstairs room for free if you have a party of 25+!
Vivian WangJuly 11, 2015
Cheap beers and a good place to hang if hideout is too crowded
Gilda JaimeJune 4, 2012
Very cool place. Sangria is yummy. Hideout is in the back - better drinking ?
BommyJanuary 24, 2015
Check out hideout in the back for cocktails.
Jessica ChanOctober 7, 2012
The bar in the back is intimate and fun with amazing cocktails
David AdamsJanuary 12, 2010
Been here 25+ times
If you get peckish while you're imbibing, head next door to Truly Mediterranean and bring back some tasty felafel to go with your beer.
DonaldJanuary 31, 2012
Sangria during happy hour for $3 can't beat those prices (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
William GunnOctober 1, 2015
The tiny back bar is great, but very crowded.
judyJanuary 24, 2010
Been here 10+ times
check out the hideout in the back... only open on busy nights, but cozy speakeasy with yummy cocktails in the rear
David AdamsJune 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Head all the way back to the Hideout for some of the best cocktails in the area.
David BrahlerFebruary 9, 2015
Nice dive-y cocktail bar
Pete SchirmerAugust 15, 2011
the hideout in the back can be reserved for private parties
Trumer PilsSeptember 2, 2010
Buy any call drink on a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday and get a Trumer for just $1!
Gerard ReyesMarch 9, 2015
Head to the back bar
Justin MaxsonAugust 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
AMAZING specialty cocktails in the Hideout! Read more
Max KMay 19, 2013
Ask for goldfish
ScottyApril 27, 2011
The nameless animal taps look tempting, but don't trust them! (learn from my mistake)
Seth BensonSeptember 26, 2013
Old stomping grounds. Karaoke on Sundays.
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
Mission bar Dalva was named after a a book of the same name by Jim Harrison.
Melanie DuveSeptember 22, 2012
Say hello to Travis the doorman!
G KMay 12, 2012
Bring your dog for beer
David RuizApril 4, 2011
go Sunday and visit mike. free crepes. !!!!
Kate SwansonMay 25, 2010
If you like bourbon, order the rattlesnake...
Carole ReyesJanuary 17, 2011
try the sangria
Chuck RoslofJune 20, 2016
Skip it and go to Hideout instead.
judyAugust 16, 2009
Been here 10+ times
love going on weds night for toph!
Isaac WJune 19, 2010
Death and taxes!
judyAugust 22, 2009
Been here 10+ times
have a fernet with the bartender
MetalMomentMay 7, 2011
They have Hitachino Nest Beef
em bJune 14, 2014
PSA: the manager is a dick.
Matt KMay 7, 2009
there are pretty Asian girls here and the mint leaves look sad :(

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