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The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and desirable cities in the nation, if not the world.

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  1. DrinkPubChinatown-North Beach

    Vesuvio's

    This quirky and historic bar was founded in 1948, and is famous for its association with jazz, poetry, and the Beat Generation. Neal Cassidy first made a pit stop here in the mid-1950s, and ever since it became a favorite hangout for literati celebrities, including Jack Kerouac. While you're there, why not order "The Jack Kerouac" — a healthy dose of tequila, rum, and cranberry juice. The bar is located next-door to the iconic City Lights Book store and what is now known as "Jack Kerouac Alley".

    6AM-2AM daily

  2. DrinkBarChinatown-North Beach

    The Saloon

    Old Blues/Jazz bar that has survived the raucous Barbary Coast and the 1906 earthquake. This is the oldest bar in San Francisco and it certainly looks like it too — it's grotty and rough looking inside and out, and it's extremely loud, but it can also be great fun and a must if you love the Blues.

    Noon-2AM daily · Weekends — $5 cover charge · Live music · Wheelchair accessible

  3. DrinkPubThe Avenues

    The Little Shamrock

    The oldest Irish pub in San Francisco. Here you will find free popcorn for patrons, a few TVs tuned into all manner of sports, eclectic but cozy furniture, a shelf full of games at the back, and a fireplace. With very kind bartenders (and regulars), the Little Shamrock feels like a safe cozy den on any weeknight. Due to the fact that it serves Irish Coffee, it's also got coffee all night.

    Mon-Thu 3PM-2AM, Fri 2PM-2AM, Sat Sun 1PM-2AM · Wheelchair accessible

  4. DrinkNightclubNob Hill-Russian Hill

    Bimbo's 365 Club

    Bimbo's is a glamorous upscale event venue and nightclub that holds up to 700 people. It has three bars, a dance floor and stage. Robin Williams did his act here quite regularly.

    Box office: Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM, Club hours: Vary

  5. DrinkNightclubSoMa

    DNA Lounge

    The DNA Lounge is a 2-story club which often caters to the geekier "digerati" crowd. One of the founders is Jamie Zawinski, a former Netscape superstar and Internet nabob. Events feature themed electronica dance nights (Industrial, Techno, Trance, etc.) and live bands. Open on Christmas for goth night.

    There is usually a cover between $3 and $25 (for the bands)

  6. DrinkBarMission

    ABV

    Excellent cocktail bar with food until midnight, popular with industry types. No TVs and no Santas.

    4pm-2am daily · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  7. DrinkCaféThe Avenues

    Blue Danube

    Small coffee shop with good sandwiches and a few sidewalk tables. Paid wi-fi available.

    Mon-Thu Sun 7AM-10PM, Fri Sat 7AM-11PM · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  8. DrinkCaféChinatown-North Beach

    Caffe Greco

    Probably North Beach's most popular cafe, especially with locals. It has a real European atmosphere and imports its coffee from Italy. Curbside tables add to the ambiance.

    Sun-Thu 7AM-11:30PM, Fri-Sat 7AM-midnight · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

  9. DrinkCaféHaight

    Coffee to the People

    A favorite community gathering spot, Coffee to the People serves giant sandwiches, hearty soups, and organic and fair trade coffee and tea. Their croissant breakfast sandwiches are especially popular with locals. The shop is laptop/work friendly, with free wi-fi and almost a dedicated section to people working around notepads and notebooks. The shop has an overtly political theme and decor and is a good spot for people watching.

    Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat Sun 7AM-9PM · Wi-Fi · Vegetarian options

  10. DrinkFisherman's Wharf

    Pier 23 Cafe

    Lively and colorful, you can't miss this place on your way down the piers of the Embarcadero. It's part bar, part restaurant, and part cafe — ever popular with locals, it has an outdoor drinking deck.

    Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2AM, Sat 10AM-2AM, Sun 10AM-10PM · Takeaway · Outdoor seating

  11. DrinkBarHaight

    The Alembic

    Styling itself a 'Whiskey Bar', the Alembic is a place to have classic cocktails as well as original creations. The house Manhattan, made with Rye Whiskey, is phenomenal.

    Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 16:00-24:00; Su 14:00-22:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  12. DrinkBarMission

    Asiento

    Relatively new bar with a great selection of beer, wine, and spirits. Awesome tapas. The "Queso Fundido" is wicked and it packs enough calories to keep you dancing until 4AM. Audio and video feeds of live DJs are streamed in to work around current license restrictions. This place is fun when it's packed and when it's empty.

    Sun-Tue 5PM-midnight, Wed Thu 5PM-1AM, Fri Sat 5PM-2AM · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible

  13. DrinkPubHaight

    Aub Zam-Zam

    A 1930s vintage cocktail bar with a beautifully restored arabesque art-deco decor. Written up in 'W' and 'Newsweek' magazines for the best martinis in the US back in the 80s. Drinks are moderately expensive but of exceptional quality, even from the well. An intimate and classy setting for a romantic evening with a juke box that leans toward swing and big band music. Named for the Well of Zamzam, one of the holiest places in Islam, a source of blessed beverages.

    Mon-Fri 3PM-2AM, Sat Sun 1PM-2AM · Wheelchair accessible

  14. DrinkBarMission

    Blondies

    Drinks are not cheap (several dollars more than every other bar on the block, but also twice as large), although to be fair the drinks are well made and strong. Truly good martinis, admittedly. Live music with older crowds M-W, DJs for the younger weekend crowds.

    Mon-Thu 4PM-2AM, Fri-Sun 2PM-2AM · Wheelchair accessible

  15. DrinkCaféChinatown-North Beach

    Caffe Trieste

    Has become a North Beach landmark. Although a little bit scruffy, it has excellent coffee — certainly one of the best cups of coffee in North Beach, and it's very popular with the locals. One famous local patron was Jack Kerouac and reportedly Francis Ford Copolla wrote part of the Godfather here.

    Sun-Thu 6:30AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 6:30AM-midnight · Wi-Fi · Takeaway

  16. DrinkBarMission

    Casanova Lounge

    An awesome cross between a stylish lounge and hipster joint with the best ambiance of any Mission bar. DJs spin a wide variety of music nightly. Enjoy the 1970s era velvet paintings of topless women, some posing with wild animals, and the black Burt Reynolds.

    4PM-2AM daily · Wheelchair accessible

  17. DrinkPubHaight

    Danny Coyle's

    Irish pub where the Guinness is served with a smile, and if you're lucky, an Irish accent to match.

    Mon-Thu 2PM-2AM, Fri noon-2AM, Sat Sun 7AM-2AM · Wheelchair accessible

  18. DrinkPubMission

    Elixir

    One of the oldest bars in San Francisco, since 1858. Rock music, Pub quiz, charity events, great drink specials and a warm vibe. One of the largest whiskey selections in the city, especially scotch.

    Mon-Fri 3PM-2AM, Sat noon-2AM, Sun 11AM-2AM · Built 1858

  19. DrinkPubCivic Center-Tenderloin

    Ha-Ra Club

    Standard but friendly dive-bar in the Tenderloin that serves cheap drinks. It was co-founded by pro-wrestler Hank Hanastead and boxer Ralph Figari. Great place if you're into the 'Loin's no nonsense dive bars.

    9:30AM-2AM daily · Wheelchair accessible

  20. DrinkBarNob Hill-Russian Hill

    Hi-Lo Club

    A new venture by veterans of the Tenderloin bar scene. Nice, craft cocktails, signature house creations, and an impressive beer menu are set in a swanky new/old interior that intentionally has no TV.

    Tue-Sun 4PM-midnight (later on the weekends) · Wheelchair accessible

  21. DrinkPubUnion Square-Financial District

    Irish Bank

    An old-style Irish pub, walls adorned with antiques, with a great selection of whiskey, imports, and microbrewed beer, and good pub food. The Bank has plenty of outdoor sitting, ideal for a warm day.

    Su,Mo,Tu 11:30-23:00; We,Th 11:30-00:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-02:00 · Outdoor seating

  22. DrinkBarCastro-Noe Valley

    Mix

    Billing itself as a "neighborhood bar", Mix has strong drinks and a great back patio.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-2AM, Sat-Sun 6AM-2AM · Wheelchair accessible

  23. DrinkPubHaight

    Molotov's

    Leans towards rockabilly and mohawk crowd. Dog and food friendly.

    15:00-02:00 · Wheelchair accessible

  24. DrinkBarSoMa

    Press Club

    This bar focuses on wine, with some of the finest from the nearby Wine Country. Sneak a peek at the wine cellar, and don't be surprised if you're super critical of the next glass of wine you drain outside the Press Club. Be prepared, however, to put a dent in your credit card or wallet by the end of the night.

    Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00+; Sa 14:00+; Su closed · Wheelchair accessible

  25. DrinkBarChinatown-North Beach

    Red's Place

    It is the oldest operating bar in Chinatown. It's a quiet place, ideal for conversations.

    11AM-2AM daily · Limited wheelchair access

  26. DrinkPubUnion Square-Financial District

    Tunnel Top

    This two-floor, cash-only bar is a neighborhood staple, where you'll find an eclectic mix of locals downing the very excellent mojitos, shots of Fernet-Branca (the unofficial drink of San Francisco), or egging on the bartenders to make up a new drink.

    Mo-Su,PH 16:00-02:00 · Limited wheelchair access

  27. DrinkPubMission

    Zeitgeist

    Cool motorcycle/bike courier punk rock-ish alterna-crowd. The bartenders can (and almost always do) often drip with attitude. They, and the regulars, can be fiercely protective of their little hideaway. Awesome and huge backyard (i.e. beer garden). Rowdy on weekend nights and they bbq too.

    9AM-2AM daily · Outdoor seating

  28. DrinkBeer gardenWestern Addition

    Biergarten

    Do not expect a picturesque Bavarian scene but you will find familiar beer and food.

    We-Th 15:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00 · Outdoor seating

  29. DrinkPubHaight

    Magnolia

    Serves solid food and microbrews, including some excellent cask conditioned beers.

    Mo-Th,Su 12:00-24:00; Fr 12:00-01:00; Sa 11:00-01:00 · Wheelchair accessible

  30. DrinkBarMission

    Rite Spot

    A longstanding neighborhood dive bar with live music every night. No cover, mostly locals.

    Tue Wed 5-11PM, Thu-Sat 5PM-midnight · Wheelchair accessible