Sadie's Flying Elephant

(415) 551-7988

491 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110 37.7633 -122.407

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Neighborhoods: Potrero, Central East

Sadie's Flying Elephant

Sadie's Flying Elephant

What People Are Saying About Sadie's Flying Elephant

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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. – –

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/30/07

Great dive for chatting

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

03/02/06

The New Sadies Rocks!

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
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/27/06

Improving Sadie's

by gorillawhip

I think Sadie's is improving under the 'NEW' management. Great new juke-box selections (3 songs for a buck is a bummer), new pool tables (.75 cents a game, instead of .50) and strong drinks -- not outrageous changes! I always thought some of the bartenders were aloof and inattentive.

The Details on Sadie's Flying Elephant

The Extras:

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

Know Before You Go:

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

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Billiards Bars

Payment Methods:

Cash, Debit Card

Bar & Club Type of Music:

DJ - Country

Bar & Club Special Features:

21 & Over

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