Hobson's Choice Bar
(415) 621-5859
1601 Haight St
San Francisco,
CA
94117
37.7695
-122.4487
Neighborhoods: Haight, Central
Last updated 6.25.09
What People Are Saying About Hobson's Choice Bar
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The Scene
The decor is early Victorian, but the atmosphere is young and somewhat upwardly mobile. Stuffed with antique couches and internists from UCSF, Hobson's gets raucous on the weekends (it's a wonder the faux-Tiffany lamps survive). Regulars grab a coveted perch by the full-length windows to peep the Haight Street goings-on, or linger at the expansive bar to savor some heady conversation. The upstairs balcony helps folks keep tabs on the eligible, well-built patrons.
The Draw
Rum by the barrel-full is the house specialty--including its own brand--and the mixologists behind the bar are experts on the merits of punch, warm or cold. They also know their way around a mai tai and zombie. There's also plenty of beer on tap and shelf at hand. Bartenders pick the tunes, which range from college rock to hip-hop to cheeky retro flashbacks.
User Reviews
IamUncivilized
January 12, 2009
great bar, great service, great location. the only thing I would change is the Juke Box; it needs some umph. The lack of choice music doesn't keep me from coming in here, though, cuz as I've said, the place is great.
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Anonymous
November 26, 2007
my favorite bartender used to work here. he made the place like home! the vibe is so laid back, the people are always a good time. whether visiting the place on a date or before the club, during the haight st fair or to meet some friends.. Hobson's is always the right choice!!!
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yappie
September 21, 2007
I can't believe this place only has three reviews - this is possibly my favorite bar of all time. The atmophere is relaxed and friendly - it's the perfect place to grab a few drinks with friends any day of the week. It's definitely not a meat market - although people are friendly you don't feel like you're being evaluated the minute you walk in. The jukebox has a great mix of alternative, indie rock, and good hip hop and customers happily pick the tunes. You can order any drink you want, but you should at least try the yummy rum punches from the bowls on the bar - I like the red. You can get here conveniently after work via the N or any of the Haight Street buslines.
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Save Time:
Order eats from the bar: It serves food till 10pm every day from Asqew Grill--featuring the very latest in skewered foods (think shish kebab).
Save Money:
Happy hour (Mon-Fri, 5pm-7pm) features $2 draft beers, house punch and call daiquiris. Each night also boasts a different special discounted drink, from mojitos on Tuesdays to festive Friday shots.
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Minimum Age:
21
