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Sadie's Flying Elephant

491 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110-1429
Phone: (415) 551-7988
Sadie's Flying Elephant
Cross Street:
Mariposa Street
Best of Citysearch:
Dive Bar 2006, Dive Bar 2005
Hours:
Daily 4pm-2am

Editorial Review for Sadie's Flying Elephant – by Anna Balkrishna

In Short
This is a top-notch neighborhood bar. It's sort of unkempt, but in a cozy way. Sadie's three rooms are cluttered with old, overstuffed armchairs (some repaired lovingly with duct tape), two pool tables, an excellent jukebox (from Nina Simone to The Clash) and a small library for literary drinkers. There's also a bizarre art selection--including a blow-up sex doll astride a trapeze--donated by regulars and staff throughout the years.

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The Extras

In the front room, there's a popcorn machine stocked with all the free popcorn you can eat.

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

User Reviews for Sadie's Flying Elephant

Citysearch (5), InsiderPages (1 ), All (6)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/30/2007 Posted by erik67

I was in San Francisco to enjoy the city and meet a friend who lives near this bar and found it to be a great place to have a conversation. What really sold me on the bar was the excellent jukebox--we're talking 80s punk/pop. Also, the bartenders are extremely attentive and very polite, not what I expected in this softly lit watering hole. The only downside is there's a pool table that's a little too close to the bar, so you gotta do some acrobatics every few minutes to allow players enough elbow room for a clear shot.

Pros: Jukebox & Strong drinks

Cons: Pool table placement

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/02/2006 Posted by nightwatch

So much better without the clutter, the cold, and the chalk..Be there for the change, it will definately payout big on some Friday night where that Bartender is funny and cute as hell...without the Donuts.

Pros: no thugs, Hiding places, strong Drinks

Cons: going home, that loud guy

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Editor's Review

A funky Potrero Hill hangout with a standout jukebox and free popcorn.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

In the front room, there's a popcorn machine stocked with all the free popcorn you can eat.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • Neighborhood
  • Billiards Bar
  • 21 & Over
  • DJ - Country

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 4pm-2am

Payment Types

  • ATM
  • Cash

Recognition for Sadie's Flying Elephant

2006 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2005 Audience Winner - Dive Bar

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