

McTeague's Saloon
McTeague’s Saloon, located at 1237 Polk Street on the block running between Bush and Pine Streets, is a literary landmark of sorts,...


Pier 23 Cafe
A long-time San Francisco institution, Pier 23 Cafe was already a popular spot for drinks and live music with a colorful history when...


Cafe du Nord
Having celebrated its centennial in 2007, Cafe du Nord is a San Francisco institution, a subterranean haven for food, drink, and music...


ThirstyBear Organic Brewing Co.
Now, common sense most likely, and any reputable camping guide certainly will tell you that a thirsty bear—never mind a hungry one—is...


HiDive
On San Francisco’s Embarcadero, opposite the foot of Bryant Street and adjacent to Pier 28 (the official address is Pier 28 1/2), there’s...


Lucky 13
While many so-called dive bars in San Francisco of more recent vintage evolved in much the same way as pre-torn denim jeans, in other...


Sweetie's Art Bar
Just a quick walk from the heavily tourist-trafficked Embarcadero, in the nebulous zone where the Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach...


Twin Peaks Tavern
In a choice spot at the corner of 17th and Castro Streets where the two meet Market Street in the neighborhood's major intersection, the...


Toronado Pub
My interest in going to Toronado Pub was piqued when the first review I read mentioned the “extremely nude bartenders” (strangely it was...


SF Brew Ride
If you are a beer lover and are looking for a unique way to explore microbreweries in San Francisco, then look no further than an SF Brew...