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Dalva

3121 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103-3327
Phone: (415) 252-7740
Dalva
Cross Street:
Albion Street
Hours:
Daily 4pm-2am

Editorial Review for Dalva – by Erika Stalder

In Short
The look is Old World, but the music and clientele are trendy. From paint-chipped doors to wrought-iron windows, hints of provincial France dominate the decor. Wooden tables extend from mustard-colored walls, offering a charming take on cocktail-style seating. The space is small, but high ceilings, a stockpile of hanging art and a faux balcony suggest otherwise.

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Know Before You Go

Bring cash. Dalva doesn't accept credit cards. The nearest ATM is located at the liquor store next door.

Save Money

Daily happy hour is 4pm-7pm. All beer, sangria and wells are $2.75. A late-night happy hour (Sunday-Thursday, 11:30pm-close) features pints, Fernet and Hornitos Sauza shots for $3.

What to Drink

There are 11 tap beers, including Tecate and Death and Taxes.

User Reviews for Dalva

Citysearch (6), InsiderPages (2 ), All (8)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/21/2006 Posted by hermommy

This is a great place to go if you want to stay away from all the trendy poser-type bars...just a comfy neighborhood place to get a drink at happy hour...not pretentious whatsoever. Word of caution: the sangria is very tasty and potent.....drink it s-l-o-w!! Parking is non-existent.....and it can be loud at times.

Pros: Good Sangria at Happy Hour

Cons: No parking nearby....but that's the case everywhere in this city.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/01/2006 Posted by kimchee_lady

I've been going to Dalva ever since I got a job in the Mission and have always enjoyed the sangria, selection of beers on tap, and the classy but mellow atmosphere compared to nearby hangouts. I recently had a bon voyage party there (thanks to the awesome manager, Eric) and my love for Dalva has grown. We had a great setup in the back room, serving food early in the night, then transforming it into a nano-version of "1984" a la cat club. This was only possible b/c the bartenders were so cool about letting me play my 80s playlist. Thanks to Craig, Jimmy, and Peter for helping my friends and I have some seriously good times. Dalva deserves an '11' on this rate-o-meter.

Pros: cool bartenders, great manager, back room

Cons: can't think of any

Schedule

07/30/2008 Red Wine Social
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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Bring cash. Dalva doesn't accept credit cards. The nearest ATM is located at the liquor store next door.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • DJ
  • Lounge
  • Bars
  • DJ - Rock
  • 21 & Over
  • After Work
  • Happy Hour
  • DJ - Reggae
  • Late-Night Scene
  • Singles
  • Romantic
  • DJ - Rap
  • DJ - Soul & Funk
  • Neighborhood
  • DJ - Electronica
  • DJ - R&B
  • DJ - House

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 4pm-2am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Cash

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