Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The Foursquare City Guide app officially sunset on December 15, 2024, with the web version following in early 2025. However, your check-in journey doesn’t end here! Join us on Swarm, where new adventures await.
Learn more
SF To Try Bars
Kennedy's Irish Pub & Indian Curry House is one of SF To Try Bars.

1. Kennedy's Irish Pub & Indian Curry House

1040 Columbus Ave (btwn Taylor & Chestnut St), San Francisco, CA
Irish Pub · North Beach · 119 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Guinness, pool, PLUS curry? Samosas are good

Bamboo Hut is one of SF To Try Bars.

2. Bamboo Hut

479 Broadway (at Columbus), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Jackson Square · 34 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Sand on floor, faux Polynesian statues, flaming drinks

International Sports Club is one of SF To Try Bars.

3. International Sports Club

5.9
1000 Columbus Ave (at Chestnut St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 20 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Free pool on Wednesdays, happy hour 4-8. $2.50 drafts?

Molotov's is one of SF To Try Bars.

4. Molotov's

7.6
582 Haight St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 49 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. That one that's kinda scary but that you always want

Yancy's Saloon is one of SF To Try Bars.

5. Yancy's Saloon

6.4
734 Irving St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · Inner Sunset · 48 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Darts, cozy corners, popcorn machine. Cheap bloody Mary's and mimosas on Sunday's

The Bitter End is one of SF To Try Bars.

6. The Bitter End

7.4
441 Clement St (at 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Pub · Inner Richmond · 30 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Tuesday trivia, $10 for chicken strips, buffalo wings, zucchini strips, onion rings, cheese sticks and fries. Fireplace. Darts. Pool

Silver Spur is one of SF To Try Bars.

7. Silver Spur

6.3
1914 Irving St (at 20th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Outer Sunset · 20 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Apple pie moonshine supposed to be good

Kozy Kar Bar is one of SF To Try Bars.

8. Kozy Kar Bar

6.6
1548 Polk St (at Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Polk Gulch · 55 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Water beds. Eccentric. Watch out for the porn

Latin American Club is one of SF To Try Bars.

9. Latin American Club

7.8
3286 22nd St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Mission District · 126 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Strong margaritas

Buddha Lounge is one of SF To Try Bars.

10. Buddha Lounge

7.4
901 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Chinatown · 31 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Fun Chinatown bar with crazy bathroom

Hi Dive is one of SF To Try Bars.

11. Hi Dive

8.3
501 The Embarcadero (at Bryant (Pier 28 1/2)), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Rincon Hill · 85 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Great view. Close to ball park. Good bloody Mary's

Li Po Cocktail Lounge is one of SF To Try Bars.

12. Li Po Cocktail Lounge

8.1
916 Grant Ave (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Chinatown · 112 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Over the top Chinese kitch. Chinese Mai tais.

The Hearth is one of SF To Try Bars.

13. The Hearth

8.1
4701 Geary Blvd (at 11th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Inner Richmond · 18 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Dive. Neighborhood bar. Pool. Cozy.

Radio Habana Social Club is one of SF To Try Bars.

14. Radio Habana Social Club

8.8
1109 Valencia St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Cuban Restaurant · Mission District · 17 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Forever wanted to go to this place! Looks like No Se in Antigua.

Bar Tartine is one of SF To Try Bars.

15. Bar Tartine

561 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Looks so fancy and fun!

Horsefeather is one of SF To Try Bars.

16. Horsefeather

8.9
528 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Alamo Square · 48 tips and reviews

J K.J K: That fancy looking cocktail lounge I've wanted to try near home.

Marianne's is one of SF To Try Bars.

17. Marianne's

8.4
360 Jessie St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · SoMa · 8 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Used to be a members only secret bar. Now open but quiet.

18. Buckshot

3848 Geary Blvd (3rd Avenu), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Inner Richmond · No tips or reviews
The Residence is one of SF To Try Bars.

19. The Residence

718 14th St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Duboce Triangle · 54 tips and reviews

J K.J K: plush Victorian-style decor and eccentric upholstery. delectable cocktail menu translates nicely into a lengthy visit, and the dim lighting is forgiving of even the most rain-soaked of patrons

1300 on Fillmore is one of SF To Try Bars.

20. 1300 on Fillmore

1300 Fillmore St (btwn Ellis St & Eddy St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 69 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Comfortable swanky couches and chairs. Great happy hour weekdays from 5:30-7:30 pm and all Thursday. Cornmeal fried oysters, fried chicken sliders, and Southern-inspired cocktails starting at $5.

Two Sisters Bar & Books is one of SF To Try Bars.

21. Two Sisters Bar & Books

579 Hayes St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hayes Valley · 101 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Sidle up to a stool, get yourself an artisan cocktail (they particularly know their way around whiskey and gin), borrow a book from their shelves, and watch the hours dissolve.

Fireside Bar is one of SF To Try Bars.

22. Fireside Bar

7.4
603 Irving St (at 7th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Inner Sunset · 35 tips and reviews

J K.J K: working hearth, overstuffed couches

Sweetie's Art Bar is one of SF To Try Bars.

23. Sweetie's Art Bar

6.4
475 Francisco St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · North Beach · 15 tips and reviews

J K.J K: pool table is free, and they’ll even make you a pizza if you’re so inclined. Don’t forget to rub the Buddha statue at the entrance for good luck.

Zam Zam is one of SF To Try Bars.

24. Zam Zam

8.0
1633 Haight St (at Clayton St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Haight Ashbury · 22 tips and reviews

J K.J K: Cozy. Always dark, always lovely, the worn-velvet-and-brass vibe is the perfect invitation for a glass of Scotch or a hot toddy.