Zeitgeist

A massive, sun soaked beer garden, a huge supply of quality brew and biker bar 'tude make this Mission bar a classic.

(415) 692-6839

199 Valencia St (at Duboce Avenue)
San Francisco, CA 94103 37.7699 -122.4222

Neighborhoods: Mission Dolores (Hub, Mid-Market), Central, Mission Dolores

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Hours:

Daily 9am-2am

Last updated 6.25.09

What People Are Saying About Zeitgeist

The Owner

Zeitgeist

Owner

Zeitgeist is a bar and guesthouse offering guests an outdoor deck, BBQ and over 20 German beers. Hotel rooms are located right above the bar and priced at $30 a night. Among some of the beers include Hubsch Marzen Hubsch Hefe-weizen, Spaten Premium Lager, Steelhead Pale Ale, Paulaner Hefe Weizen and Lind Drake's Ale, to name a few.

The Editor

Patrick Heig

Citysearch

Stepping into Zeitgeist, you can imagine what a dime-a-dozen dive it would be--a few pinball machines, a pool table, signs like "The place for warm beer and cold women," and "Hangovers installed and serviced" above the bar--without its glorious beer garden. A quarter-acre of sun baked picnic tables, the dappled shade of a willow tree, and rock music blasting while everyone from bike messengers with neck-tats to bond-traders with Bluetooths order round after round. There are over 30 Euro and micro varieties on tap, served by the glass or by the pitcher, and the with plenty of 'tude (especially towards the Bluetoothified) but that's part of the charm of this all-city, outdoor-drinking classic. There's also a full bar; try the famous bloody marys, appropriately spicy and anchored with green beans and olives, good for both curing hangovers and causing them.

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User Reviews

SFFoodDude

November 20, 2008

What more do you need? Tamales? Oh wait, she comes here every hour or so. This place is nirvana. I also love the beer selection, and the bloodies here are top notch. The only thing I could do without is the smoke of the grill and the stink of the portapottys but that is part of the ambience.

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allentomdude

November 19, 2008

The beer garden in the back is my favorite place to down a pitcher. There's never a wait to use the bathroom because there's a row of port-o-lets right there in the patio. You also don't need to worry about your bicycle, because you can just bring your ride in with you. The Tamale Lady is usually there selling her delicious pork tamales, which go perfectly with the beer. One thing to watch out is that they kick everyone out at 1:45am sharp. They'll literally grab you and toss you out onto the sidewalk.

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cptnspooky

June 20, 2008

Great Burgers - great patio - the only thing i dont dig about ZG is they have an issue with folks taking pictures back there that they defend rather rdiculously - whats the deal with that?

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The Details on Zeitgeist

Know Before You Go:

This place only accepts cash, but there's an ATM on-site.

The Extras:

A hotel above the bar is available for those who've consumed too much or met a new love. Inquire about rates at the bar.

Parking:

Metered spaces are typically available on the surrounding blocks.

Fun Fact:

Just how popular is Zeitgeist? Rumor has it that the dayshift bartenders make over a grand in tips on sunny Saturdays.

On the Menu:

The kitchen serves up monstrous burgers and other grillchow; when your order's up, they'll scream your name out, as if to say, "Come get your $#%$$%& burger!"