Matador
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 863-4629
- Cross Street:
- Stevenson Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue 5pm-10pm, Wed 5pm-1am, Thu-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 7:30pm-2am
Editorial Review for Matador – by David MacFadden-Elliott
In Short
Most recently incarnated as the loved-and-loathed Arrow Bar, the space on a seedy stretch of Sixth Street was revamped in 2007 as an homage to Tauromaquia. The drink menu is short but sufficient: Classics like the Sazerac are countered with two takes on the margarita and a pair of energy-inflected cocktails inspired by the matador's nemesis: the bull. Patrons are wise to party responsibly, as a newly enshrined two-way mirror above the bar lets the proprietors know when carousing becomes careless.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe bar itself is a gorgeous art-deco installment that has outlasted owners and survived barroom brawls unscathed; it has, however, recently been adorned with a pair of bullhorns.
Know Before You GoThe bar is cash only; an ATM is on premises.
User Reviews for Matador
05/18/2008 Posted by cantgetmembername
not the best area to be walking around in late at night, but once inside the Matador its fun fun! great drinks and good people.
Pros: good drinks, good prices, nice bartenders
Cons: parking, hood.
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