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Toronado

Toronado

Dive Bar and Beer Bar$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
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    Go here. Experience the draft beer. It's worth it.
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    Matthew L.
    "The Pliny is amazing, but I recommend Blind Pig IPA."(32 Tips)
    Leah W.
    "Super laid-back, awesome selection of beers, can't wait to go back!"(68 Tips)
    tina h.
    "blind pig IPA"(6 Tips)
    chris t.
    "Best beer bar in SF if not the US."(4 Tips)
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  • Chris G.heart icon on user image
    Chris GoldenJanuary 19, 2015
    Looking for a quieter but just as fun place to watch football? Back room of Toronado
  • Lucas M.
    Lucas MacallanFebruary 8, 2015
    one of my favorite bars in the city. Beer snobs rejoice!
  • Joan C.heart icon on user image
    Joan CardonaApril 6, 2018
    The best bar in the area
  • Rodney A.
    Rodney AAugust 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great beer selection, love the Rosamunde connection, needs more non-white peops and females
  • Erik C.heart icon on user image
    Erik CoxNovember 8, 2015
    They have a huge beer selection. Rosamunde's next door will deliver food here.
  • ViatorStaff
    ViatorStaffAugust 13, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a sausage from Rosamunde next door and settle in with a giant German beer. Or just get option paralysis from the dozens of beer choices on tap.
  • Kacy F.heart icon on user image
    Kacy FortnerJuly 2, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    never👏🏻wave 👏🏻your👏🏻money. unless you want to get yelled at or ignored all night. tip strong. respect the legacy. come at happy hour for a $1 off all drafts.
  • Russell
    RussellOctober 21, 2018
    Iconic SF beer spot. Cash only don’t bring your mom
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam ScottAugust 3, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Know what you want when you go to order and be nice!
  • Tantek Ç.heart icon on user image
    Tantek ÇelikNovember 15, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Drivers, check out the non-alcoholic menu behind the bartender. I recommend the root beer.
  • Chris S.
    Chris SarandosAugust 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Outstanding beer selection. You better know what you want when they ask you or you will get passed up, it's usually busy
  • Estefania H.heart icon on user image
    Estefania HMarch 8, 2015
    Although they have a selection of some artisanal beers, the offer is not outstanding. The place has a bad smell.
  • Christopher M.
    Christopher MaujeanFebruary 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't offer to flip a coin for the seat that belongs to Mike the doorman. You could get yourself kicked the fuck out of there. That seat is his, and not to be disputed. He (sic)Has a Short Fuse.
  • Thomas M.heart icon on user image
    Thomas MeyerNovember 22, 2015
    Some serious beer business. Great combination with sausage place next door
  • Ludek M.heart icon on user image
    Ludek MotyckaJuly 16, 2018
    Great beer selection, reasonable prices
  • Petko M.
    Petko MinkovAugust 13, 2012
    They were playing Pantera when I entered. Bonus points for the good beer selection as well.
  • Kacy F.heart icon on user image
    Kacy FortnerJuly 2, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    use the back bathroom. it's kind if hidden and usually cleaner
  • Kyle M.heart icon on user image
    Kyle MeyerNovember 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get your beer snob on. Go next door to Rosamunde and bring your sausage back to Toronado.
  • The Daily Meal
    The Daily MealMarch 17, 2011
    Dozens of tap handles lining the walls and more than 40 craft beers, most sold for barely more than the price of a Bud. -- Joshua M. Bernstein, The Daily Meal Read more
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofAugust 23, 2015
    Fantastic beer list at unbeatable prices.
  • Greg W.
    Greg WohlenbergOctober 13, 2010
    Tremendous beer selection and casual atmosphere in the Haight. You can buy sausages/hot dogs next door and bring them in for free!
  • Frank D.heart icon on user image
    Frank DieboldAugust 30, 2015
    Rainbow neon color pallette with fantastic beer selection.
  • Miki R.
    Miki ReynoldsMay 15, 2011
    Van Steenberg Bornem Triple. You are welcome. Oh, and grab a beer sausage next-door then come grab a beer.
  • Mark G.
    Mark GeyerAugust 7, 2014
    Lots of beer handles on he wall. The bartender on this night was a douche!!!
  • Galley S.
    Galley SaraiApril 29, 2014
    Loud and interesting!!! Very casual place!
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofAugust 23, 2015
    Don't rely on the draft list on their website—it's almost certainly out-of-date.
  • Rebekah W.
    Rebekah WolfSeptember 8, 2014
    Good beer and the sweetest chihuahua in all the land.
  • jcIIheart icon on user image
    jcIIJanuary 16, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    If its busy you get one question about one beer. Not two. If you don't like the answer have a set backup or you're waiting a few minutes.
  • Connor H.heart icon on user image
    Connor HayesSeptember 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome beer list, Russian River beers.
  • Paul P.
    Paul PoppletonApril 21, 2010
    They have one of my favorite beers here. It is usually on tap. Schneider Aventinus. Delicious and rare to find in America!
  • Charlie F.
    Charlie FerreiraMarch 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Ayn Rand was inspired to write "The Fountainhead" after drinking a Pliny the Younger in a table in the backroom.
  • Andrew S.
    Andrew SprungNovember 17, 2012
    Lots of amazing beer! Cash only so bring plenty of money
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DewaldAugust 13, 2018
    Cash only. OG craft beer bar.
  • Kari
    KariDecember 27, 2011
    Father of SF's dive bars. Bad music, too loud. Good selection of beers from the US and Europe. Try sausages from the next door.
  • Bob R.heart icon on user image
    Bob RafieFebruary 15, 2015
    Great beer, (one) fascist bartender
  • David ☕️ K.heart icon on user image
    David ☕️ KleinAugust 7, 2014
    One of the best beer selections in SF.
  • Lorene C.
    Lorene CarlstonDecember 8, 2013
    Excellent tasty beer selection, very rude bartenders.
  • Adam B.
    Adam BrodyOctober 19, 2010
    Great beer selection. Get a sausage next door at Rosamunde, and take it in to Toronado and enjoy a Pliny the Elder.
  • A B.heart icon on user image
    A BallesterosJune 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    If you don't like IPAs like I do, get a Reality Czeck Pils.
  • Lennart L.heart icon on user image
    Lennart LövstrandNovember 11, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Awesome beer selection, great prices!
  • Jeff L.heart icon on user image
    Jeff LeeFebruary 17, 2016
    World class beer selection.
  • 💕Linds💕
    💕Linds💕August 12, 2014
    Vast beer selection. Cash only.
  • Jesse A.heart icon on user image
    Jesse AtkinsonJuly 24, 2015
    Great beer. Too loud. Good music.
  • David P.
    David PascualJuly 13, 2012
    best bar for beers, order from Rosamunde Sausage next door!
  • Dalton C.
    Dalton CrosthwaitJuly 13, 2010
    If you're lucky enough to venture into this wondrous tavern - try ANYTHING they have from Stone Brewery. Guaranteed to be wonderful.
  • Untappd
    UntappdDecember 29, 2012
    If we have to tell you why you need to go here - you shouldn't be here. Cash only!
  • Raj S.heart icon on user image
    Raj S.August 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    They don't sell liquor here but if you want to switch things up with the beer order a digestif shot.
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ScottAugust 13, 2014
    Cash only - craft and high end imported beer only.
  • Justin M.heart icon on user image
    Justin McClintickNovember 17, 2013
    Great beer selection!
  • Adam R.
    Adam ROctober 14, 2015
    Incredible beer selection
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