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(415) 567-7441
1176 Sutter St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.7879
-122.4196
Neighborhoods: Civic Center, Northeast
Last updated 6.04.11
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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What People Are Saying About R Bar
Featured Review
Patrick Heig
Contributor
The two veteran bartenders/owners of this Polk Gulch "industry" spot invest quality time in customer conversation, with neighborhood locals or after-work regulars, and often join them for a shot of Fernet. That bitter appertif, served SF-style with a ginger ale chaser, is the poison of choice among the city's bar and restaurant workers, who make up a large part of the clientele here. Besides the art deco mahogany bar, there's nothing special about the place itself, yet virtually every night of the week there's a jostling crowd of giddy, attractive and tipsy twenty-somethings three deep at the…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- They always stock $2 cans of the watery Olympia beer, which ironically boasts, "It's all in the water."
- The Extras:
- Four TVs, each with their own receiver, provide sports-viewing options. Later in the evenings, comedy movies steal the show.
- Save Time:
- Lucky Strikes and Kools are available for $5, but head outside to smoke.
- Know Before You Go:
- The bar generally opens in the afternoon on weekends, but hours vary by each week's game schedule. Call ahead for details.
06/18/08
R - Bar
by VonSalzman
A must stop when I am in town. Miles of smiles and friendly locals - sports friendly, or not - best bartenders and a real place, not artificial in any way.
11/08/07
Perfect during the week bar!
by patricescott
Great bartenders, atmosphere and people(before the 12th drink!). Don't let the outside appareance fool you, you have a lot of regulars and a great jukebox. Can get a bit crowed on the weekends, it's a perfect during the week bar to get your drinks on! Big time Oregon Ducks bar!
- Pros: prices, service, attitude of people, jukebox
- Cons: space, amatuers,
08/10/05
i love this frat scene!
by jwlee113
the crowd usually consists of a lot of guys in button down stripe shirts (ladies, read the stripe shirt guy article in the bathroom!) and i always kick and scream when i get dragged there by friends. but every single time, i end up getting drunk and having a great time! must be something in the drinks...
- Pros: friendly crowd
05/10/04
Great Find
by hlittle1908
As a San Francisco native it was really nice to come across a place where so many other natives come to hang out. You are likely to run into all your favorite bartenders from other spots throughout the city here. They all tend to hang out at the R Bar. Very diverse crowd and lots of fun. They also have a wide variety of different cocktails. You'll love it!
- Pros: Inexpensive
03/18/04
Great Bar
by hubbell
The bartenders make everyone feel special, men and women, and they get your drinks fast. They put on a show somewhat reminiscent of the movie "Cocktail". Oh, and they aren't shy about pouring a great, strong drink. Love this place!!
- Pros: Fast Service, Excellent Drinks, Handsome Bartenders
