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Tunnel Top

Tunnel Top

Dive Bar and Night Club$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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    Gaby E.
    "Best watermelon gimlet ever!!! Bring cash!"(3 Tips)
    Ivan R.
    "Cash only, but great upstairs and good atmosphere on Monday nights."(2 Tips)
    Patrick L.
    "The Dark and stormy is pretty good too"(2 Tips)
    Jason S.
    "great after work happy hour."(3 Tips)
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  • Zack W.heart icon on user image
    Zack WilliamsJanuary 10, 2017
    Great cocktails (Gimlets especially good) great classic US dive bar vibe being channeled in here.
  • Troy F.heart icon on user image
    Troy FlintJuly 4, 2015
    A refreshing spot with character in an increasingly homogenous part of town. No pretense, good liquor selection, and a cool second floor to watch the crowd below.
  • Carina A.heart icon on user image
    Carina AndersenMarch 25, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the bartenders here; generous pours and always a nice spot to stop by for the perfect sazerac. Cash only. Try the cucumber-basil martini as well!
  • Morten A.heart icon on user image
    Morten AuthenNovember 13, 2017
    My favourite bar in San Francisco ❤️ Great staff and great coctails 🍹👍🏻
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJune 19, 2011
    An awesome bar located on top of the Stockton Street Tunnel, serving cheap drinks (cash only) and is generally packed after-work and on the weekends.
  • Eli H.heart icon on user image
    Eli HickoxFebruary 28, 2016
    My most frequented bar. Interesting location, quirky interior. What's not to love?
  • Troy F.heart icon on user image
    Troy FlintJuly 4, 2015
    Heavy pours, good happy hour, comfortable, cozy atmosphere that can turn live at the drop of a hat.
  • Guillaume F.heart icon on user image
    Guillaume FlandreNovember 7, 2014
    Pretty cool bar with 9% beer. Don't miss the possibly unique scale ATM in America.
  • Alex V.heart icon on user image
    Alex VolkovAugust 25, 2015
    Great place for a cocktail and people watching, go upstairs, it's less crowded
  • Rob R.heart icon on user image
    Rob RoyJuly 28, 2015
    I like the atmosphere. It's a little bit to loud for a normal Conversation
  • Modern Hombre
    Modern HombreApril 5, 2011
    Quintessential San Francisco spot: located above an iconic massage parlor/brothel, at the bottom of a huge hill, and way cooler inside than the outside would ever promise.
  • Kevin V.
    Kevin Van NessAugust 2, 2011
    Give the Full Boar a try on tap. It's only $4 and is very tasty. Slightly hoppy at first with a great aftertaste. 7.4% abv, so drink responsibly!
  • A S.
    A SSeptember 15, 2016
    It is actually on the tunnel top. Nice bar, it is not overcrowded, nice music and prices.
  • Jaimy S.
    Jaimy SzymanskiJune 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Cash only is kind of annoying, but it's a great atmosphere and the fresh fruit used in mixers is fantastic.
  • Maddie Mae
    Maddie MaeAugust 22, 2014
    Awesome people-watching, best enjoyed with a cynical friend.
  • Simon C.heart icon on user image
    Simon CheadleNovember 1, 2015
    Good beer and lively crowd in this rough round the edges bar
  • Nick H.heart icon on user image
    Nick HolroydJune 12, 2015
    Cool and unique spot to grab a beer.
  • Alex H.
    Alex HDecember 5, 2011
    While waiting in line for the bathroom, be sure to look up. Great views at the edge of the balcony, NAWHATIMSAYIN?!
  • Donald
    DonaldFebruary 2, 2012
    This place has very bad air circulation and on a very busy t can get super crowded but it is so much fun (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Carina A.heart icon on user image
    Carina AndersenJune 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Ps! Tunnel top is no longer cash only - cards now accepted
  • Greg V.
    Greg Van BelleApril 12, 2013
    This place is a crazy mix of hipsters, bar rats, and neighborhood locals. Cash only bar and some seriously loud music.
  • Mario T.
    Mario TeiguerosFebruary 11, 2012
    Great value and if you get hungry, go next door for an excellent burger
  • Bravo
    BravoNovember 11, 2010
    Totally hip place with an upstairs. A good after work hangout. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
  • Devin B.heart icon on user image
    Devin BasileMarch 6, 2016
    Great old fashion plain and simple.
  • Joey S.
    Joey SilveiraApril 14, 2012
    Great upstairs and crowd. Chandelier made of wine bottles - awesome!
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SprungJanuary 6, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    They now take cards!
  • Siv
    SivDecember 22, 2012
    Cash only. Slightly annoying, but I suppose to be expected from a "dive bar."
  • Tim W.
    Tim WasslerMay 11, 2011
    Definitely try the BEER. It is quite great. Im on top of a tunnel!!
  • Corinna P.
    Corinna PAugust 7, 2011
    Do you like random? Excellent, that's what you're going to get. This bar is radical bodacious.
  • Kyle B.
    Kyle BunchJuly 15, 2009
    Order a mojito. Go sit in the corner by the window. Enjoy a drink on the edge of the ledge.
  • Bryan W.
    Bryan W.October 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Tunnel top is wack. Too much Pop music and the crowd is lame, hipster types.
  • Di
    DiFebruary 13, 2012
    Come on Sat night; BEST music mix ever!!
  • Marjorie B.
    Marjorie BarengNovember 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Smoke a blunt upstairs by the window. then take a shot.
  • David L.
    David LightOctober 11, 2011
    They make great Caparino's with the REAL Brazilian Rum, not that PR stuff.
  • Sejal
    SejalJuly 26, 2013
    Good drinks. Cash only
  • Michael R.
    Michael RobinsonMay 22, 2014
    Chill spot w/good music.
  • Patrick L.
    Patrick LeeJanuary 8, 2011
    Cash only...so prepare for that. The Dark and stormy is pretty good too
  • Pete M.heart icon on user image
    Pete MarcusJune 23, 2022
    Archetypal American dive bar
  • Jason S.
    Jason StandifordJanuary 4, 2011
    great after work happy hour. come on Monday. its not crowded.
  • Devils Canyon Brewery ..
    Devils Canyon Brewery .July 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Drink the Scotch ale its your local beer!
  • Ilia G.heart icon on user image
    Ilia GlazkovFebruary 22, 2014
    Two white russians for two white russians!
  • Vardan N.
    Vardan NazinyanJanuary 17, 2015
    Perfect bar
  • Esther A.
    Esther AssaadJuly 4, 2010
    Cozy little spot. Cash only, but worth it.
  • Kate C.
    Kate CareyNovember 20, 2009
    Go early happy hour on a Thursday, get a comfy seat mid-bar, order a Gimlet, enjoy.
  • Charlie M.heart icon on user image
    Charlie McCoyJanuary 29, 2015
    Good martinis
  • Jonathan P.
    Jonathan PercySeptember 21, 2010
    The mojitos here will make you wish the next day you could sleep in.
  • M.Syd H.
    M.Syd HaltermanMay 22, 2010
    Good vibe to this place. DJs after 10 pm. Cash only, kids.
  • John S.
    John SampognaMay 18, 2012
    Great spot for jello shots
  • KNOW B.
    KNOW BODDIEOctober 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Cucumber basil martini: $7. Delicioso!
  • Gaby E.
    Gaby EscobarAugust 5, 2010
    Best watermelon gimlet ever!!! Bring cash!
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