Vesuvio

Cozy. Comfortable. Colorful. Gezellig.. The Bohemian atmosphere feels thick with creativity. Every nook and cranny has character. It's an awesome bar with fair prices. I like sitting upstairs and watching the charades below (both in the bar and outside).

Outside there's often some form of quality "street theatre" starring the various vandals, vagrants and other random people who hang out by the big mural in the alley next door.

Vesuvio's is by far my favorite bar in San Francisco.…

Citysearch Editorial Review. A gaslit candle chandelier hangs above a mirror-backed bar, where a black cat statue is startled stiff. Jazzy art posters fill nearly every square inch of the walls, while couples spanning several generations buzz over a Van Morrison soundtrack. Next to the bookshelf littered with Cuban literature, a wood staircase winds toward the balcony. Upstairs, tons of tables and a couple of coveted booths overlook the first-floor action, while windows rising from the floor offer views of the North Beach strip. This spot is steeped in Beat history and emits a bohemian vibe. It's a prerequisite on any classic SF bar crawl, yet manages to eschew tourist trappings. Pitchers of the 10 tap beers are available (including Chimay), making Vesuvio an ideal place to commune with friends. No wonder it was a Jack Kerouac hangout, and hasn't lost much popularity since it opened in 1949. And hey, early birds: it opens at 6am.…

Soak in all the atmosphere of city. You can almost hear "Hey Jack Kerouac"... when you grab a seat by the upstairs windows.  Enjoy the excellent food, vintage wine. Soak in all the atmosphere of city as you sip your fav cocktail and be at your most bohemian best.

Relax, enjoy, take a deep breath, and be thankful you live in San Francisco :)…

A must if you're in North Beach. Vesuvio is one of the best bars in Sf. It caters to a wide array of different people. It's full of history, great social scene, and very awesome drinks. They don't skimp on the quality of their alcohol. Try and go up stairs to the "John Wilkes Booth" its got waitresses who are highly attentive evenm if the bar is full to the brim with people. If you're in North Beach you absolutely must go!…