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Toronado
Dive Bar and Beer Bar$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
Go here. Experience the draft beer. It's worth it.
"The Pliny is amazing, but I recommend Blind Pig IPA."(32 Tips)
"Super laid-back, awesome selection of beers, can't wait to go back!"(68 Tips)
"blind pig IPA"(6 Tips)
"Best beer bar in SF if not the US."(4 Tips)
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Derek PeplauApril 5, 2013If you're reading this, it's already too late, but they are cash ONLY. Please to enjoy $1.50 ATM fee under the "Toronado by Oldsmobile" sign at the back.
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.
Greg WohlenbergOctober 13, 2010Tremendous beer selection and casual atmosphere in the Haight. You can buy sausages/hot dogs next door and bring them in for free!
Ayn Rand was inspired to write "The Fountainhead" after drinking a Pliny the Younger in a table in the backroom.
Greatest beer bar on the west coast, maybe the world. The barleywine festival has to be witnessed to be believed. Grab pizza from Mythic next door and go to town on these amazing beers. Dont forget to
Estefania HMarch 8, 2015Although they have a selection of some artisanal beers, the offer is not outstanding. The place has a bad smell.
Miki ReynoldsMay 15, 2011Van Steenberg Bornem Triple. You are welcome. Oh, and grab a beer sausage next-door then come grab a beer.
If the Cuban guy at the bar tells you he saw a black panther in a field in Pennsylvania, Don't trust him
Chris GoldenJanuary 19, 2015Looking for a quieter but just as fun place to watch football? Back room of Toronado
The Daily MealMarch 17, 2011Dozens 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
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.
If its busy, know what you want. If you don't know, don't come in when its busy. Look at the board straight ahead when you walk in. Don't order Bud, Heineken, Stella, Guinness.
Paul PoppletonApril 21, 2010They have one of my favorite beers here. It is usually on tap. Schneider Aventinus. Delicious and rare to find in America!
They don't sell liquor here but if you want to switch things up with the beer order a digestif shot.
Dalton CrosthwaitJuly 13, 2010If you're lucky enough to venture into this wondrous tavern - try ANYTHING they have from Stone Brewery. Guaranteed to be wonderful.- Chuck RoslofAugust 23, 2015Don't rely on the draft list on their website—it's almost certainly out-of-date.
KariDecember 27, 2011Father of SF's dive bars. Bad music, too loud. Good selection of beers from the US and Europe. Try sausages from the next door.
Kasie VinsonApril 27, 2011'da best! Get a sausage (veggie) next store at Rosamunde's and enjoy yourself a pint.
Gene KeenanAugust 4, 2012A great place on a late SF afternoon before hitting the city up for some grub.
If you don't like IPAs like I do, get a Reality Czeck Pils.
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.
Petko MinkovAugust 13, 2012They were playing Pantera when I entered. Bonus points for the good beer selection as well.
it's gotten surprisingly douchey over the past year, but they still have the best selection in town.
UntappdDecember 29, 2012If we have to tell you why you need to go here - you shouldn't be here. Cash only!
bolandAugust 17, 2010If You find a seat in the back be forewarned that the acoustics sux, however a small price to pay for such good beer choices!
ClandestineDrinkerAugust 14, 2019Rude,slow service, great beer selection. As long as you’re cool to the bartenders you’ll get to experience the latter and not the former.
Madison SmithApril 10, 2012Famous for their beer selection and general beer snobbery. Both are true.
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Toronado
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St)
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
We have over 40 great beers on tap at any given time!
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(415) 863-2276
View menu on http://www.toronado.com/whats-on-tap
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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