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Toronado

Dive Bar and Beer Bar$$$$

Lower Haight, San Francisco

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Toronado

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Ranked #2 for dive bars in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Men's Health Mag and Serious Eats
"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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Taylor LapeyreAugust 7, 2014
Beer, draft beers
UntappdDecember 29, 2012
If we have to tell you why you need to go here - you shouldn't be here. Cash only!
Fredrik SelarpJanuary 20, 2015
For those who likes beer it's paradice.
Graham HOctober 2, 2013
Good beer but sometimes raucous and uncontrollable crowd.
Madeline LynchJuly 19, 2011
Starting off with the Damnation Ale from Russian River and then moving on to Death and Taxes!
Jason UntulisMarch 25, 2009
Been here 100+ times
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.
Jess LMarch 11, 2016
The surly bartenders are part of the experience
c bJuly 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
it's gotten surprisingly douchey over the past year, but they still have the best selection in town.
Neel HajareNovember 8, 2017
Solid beer list
Theresa GarritanoJuly 23, 2015
Great bear selection
Adam LowryFebruary 23, 2014
BRING CASH, whether you like it or not!!
Kasie VinsonApril 27, 2011
'da best! Get a sausage (veggie) next store at Rosamunde's and enjoy yourself a pint.
ClandestineDrinkerAugust 14, 2019
Rude,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.
Joel BonaseraSeptember 6, 2014
Bring cash. Drink beer.
Gene KeenanAugust 4, 2012
A great place on a late SF afternoon before hitting the city up for some grub.
Madison SmithApril 10, 2012
Famous for their beer selection and general beer snobbery. Both are true.
Deon NashFebruary 19, 2015
Best bear place in all of the Bay! Read more
Ken RoweJune 14, 2019
Been here 25+ times
What’s not to like?
Roberto Rawbirdtoe 🐴June 10, 2011
Great beer joint. Grab a Pliny, if on tap!
WebsuccessMay 9, 2010
Great homade beets. Ask yhe bartender to recommend a beer. They will choose a brewbased on your preferences.
John DohertySeptember 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best beer bar in San Francisco!
Mike FazzoneJanuary 16, 2014
Russian River. Pliny the Elder. End of story.
James TegelaarAugust 7, 2014
World class beer bar!
Chris SoukupApril 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If you know your beer, then you are in heaven.
Jenna SJune 15, 2016
great beer bar
Karen OliverJune 5, 2013
The pomegranate cider is delicious!!
Benjamin ChongAugust 2, 2011
The Festina Peche is pretty sour with a strong aftertaste of barley. Reminds me of 'wort'. Not unpleasant but I'll probably get a Pliny the Elder next!
Andrei ZmievskiApril 4, 2009
Been here 50+ times
Ask for their bottle menu - they have some really good Belgian and Belgian-style beers. Order La Folie if you want to splurge and impress.
Austin RheeJanuary 25, 2016
Amazing beer selection.
Angela KleinDecember 8, 2014
It's an experience if nothing else. Be prepared and bring cash.
Joe CaputoJune 1, 2012
Unreal beer selection. Good crowd too!
Sam SpadeFebruary 11, 2013
The bartenders are quite mean. Beer selection is great though.
Ben BarclayMay 11, 2016
Pliny the Elder on tap -- say no more.
Carl J.June 16, 2012
They are just "mean" Californians but nothing compared to New Yorker haha to us they are nice!!
Patrick KochJune 22, 2015
Try the Craft Beer Dawg
cami j.May 21, 2016
awesome selection.
John DohertyAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best beer bar in SF
David J. NeffMarch 23, 2013
Try the Pliny the Elder.
Mansi ShahMarch 3, 2016
Great beer selection
Sean SavageFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Todd seriously enjoys Pliny the Younger.
Valerio SoldaniAugust 15, 2014
Awesome ales and anniversary beers
Rafael GuzmanSeptember 10, 2016
Beer. Cash Only!!
bolandAugust 17, 2010
If You find a seat in the back be forewarned that the acoustics sux, however a small price to pay for such good beer choices!
TV Food MapsSeptember 2, 2014
Check out Toronado Bar as seen on The Layover Read more
Kian LaviJanuary 19, 2016
Get some Rosamunde's and kick back with a beer
Travis LibbyNovember 27, 2011
Been here 10+ times
You can get bottles of beer to go which is pretty cool!
Christian BakerFebruary 16, 2015
SF's craft beer scene has caught up enough that there's no need to endure an asshat bartender to get the goods. Toronado SF should take a page from Toronado SD's book. Beers go great w/ smiles, dudes
Jordan FineJuly 31, 2015
Cheap beer 👌🏼
ted hertegDecember 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Pliny the elder and a beer sausage from next door. And let life be embraced with awesomeness!
Ben McChesneyAugust 19, 2014
Great beer selection

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