Wild Side West
San Francisco, CA 94110-5538
Phone: (415) 647-3099
- Cross Street:
- Andover Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Neighborhood Bar 2007, Outdoor Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 1pm-2am
Editorial Review for Wild Side West – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The interior of Wild Side West resembles an old-style saloon, with a wooden structure, mismatched collection of tables and chairs for card playing, and lots of silly knickknacks on the walls. There are a couple of pool tables and sports on the television sets, so they're not too strict with the theme. It also features more outdoor space than indoor--with lower- and upper-level patios and a shrubbery and sculpture garden.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThere are often mosquitoes in the garden. You may consider wearing bug repellent or sitting next to someone smoking.
Where to SitThe garden closes at 10pm to reduce noise for the bar's neighbors. The upper patio remains open, though, so smokers don't have to pace the front sidewalk.
Look GoodWith its quirky charm and quiet character, it's a great place to bring a first date.
Save TimeThis place only accepts cash. There's an ATM located across the street.
User Reviews for Wild Side West
05/02/2007 Posted by freshy
I live across town and at least 2x month make my way over to suburb-in-the-city eclectic Bernal and the welcoming bar on Cortland, Wild Side West. I am not a lesbian, yet they make me and my husband always feel welcome. I am surprised another person rated this bar as unfriendly, because I find just the opposite (maybe the bartender was just busy, because there's usually only one and the place does get pretty crowded.) My advice is to go on a Wednesday or Thursday night when the place has more of a local vibe. Be prepared to be hungover because they make a stiff, and I mean stiff, drink! Amen!! (P.S. great place to pick up a game of pool).
03/29/2007 Posted by arpngup
Been there 3 times and i must say that the place looked too good to be true. The atmosphere was vivid, the location couldn't be better and 3 dollar beers is something you don't find around very much. I was even lucky enough to be served by a very nice and polite bartender who reminded me of a of a good italian friend from highschool. However, last time i was there (and actually the first one as well) a short blond bartender went out of her way to make us (i was with a couple of friends who live around the corner) feel unwelcome. i guess taking money from straight people is all good but showing some good manners to them is just out of the question. Being part of the hospitality industry for the past 12 years, i can tell when some people just don't wanna deal with certain customers and despite our effort to show we were decent, good paying customers, we still got treated poorly, to say the least. don't get me wrong, the place, the people (most of them anyways) that go there are very nice and down to earth, but i think certain employees should show common sense and treat all paying customers with the respect they deserve.
Pros: great location, good prices, cool patrons, usually neighborhood people
Cons: bartenders
