San Francisco, CA Metro Local Lists
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by Gina Goff
Citysearch Editor
The pretty faces, the designer duds, the distinctly Abercrombie vibe--chances are what you've heard about the Marina bar scene is (mostly) true. And while trendy lounges and raucous, bar-like restaurants dominate Marina nightlife, there are plenty of… more
In this list: Horseshoe Tavern, Black Horse London Pub, Marina Lounge, Bar None,
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by Gina Goff
Citysearch Editor
The Haight is a neighborhood simultaneously celebrated for its rich history and shrouded by its current reputation as home to teenage runaways. But, look beyond the tourists snapping pictures of the Haight and Ashbury intersection and the Marin kids squatting… more
In this list: Kezar Pub & Restaurant, Magnolia Pub & Brewery, Hobson's Choice Bar, Trax,
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by Christopher Caughman
Citysearch Editor
If bars grew on trees, you might consider Polk Street the Baobab of San Francisco's nightlife savanna. Bearing prolific and diverse fruit, this tree of life sustains thriving communities of vodka-tonic-swilling Marina expatriates and no-nonsense Tendernob… more
In this list: Shanghai Kelly's, Bigfoot Lodge, Nick's Crispy Taco's, Amelie Wine Bar,
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by Gina Goff
Citysearch Editor
While the Castro's vibrant LGBT-friendly nightlife scene is best known to outsiders for tight tees, cheap cocktails and throbbing dance music, insiders know there's more to Castro bars than sweaty clubs and drunken boys. Stroll through the few square blocks… more
In this list: Cafe Du NordTwin Peaks TavernBadlandsLucky 13
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by Patrick Heig
Citysearch Editor
Nightlife can get a little stale in San Francisco, but this year's unusually awesome crop of new bars should keep it interesting for years to come. The team behind Bourbon & Branch built another temple to top-notch cocktails in the FiDi, a hunting-lodge-themed… more
In this list: The Triple CrownBloodhoundThe Tipsy PigBlackbird
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Best of Citysearch: Nightlife in SF
We love the nightlife. And we know you do too. That's why we've launched our new Best of Citysearch campaign to find out where your favorite places are for after-hours fun. Know of the absolute best mojito in town? Coolest hotel bar? Happy hour haunt you just… more
In this list: Zeitgeist330 RitchBacchus Wine BarBlondie's Bar & No Grill
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Bar Hopping: Tenderloin Nightlife
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. You could spend your Saturday night with a paper-sacked 40 of Olde E on the corner of Turk and Taylor, but we wouldn't recommend it. Instead, pop into one of these intimidating-from-the-outside, enjoyable-on-the-inside bars for… more
In this list: Temple Bar & BistroThe WarfieldEdinburgh CastleGreat American Music Hall
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Bar Hopping: Mission Nightlife
Swanky lounges sit next to grubby dives in this mecca for the city's revelers and night owls. Whether the plan is an all-night pub crawl, an evening of rocking and rolling or a romantic after-dinner specialty drink, these places are the cream of the… more
In this list: ZeitgeistUptownThieves TavernElbo Room
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by sfgirl06
Citysearch Editor
What were San Francisco's best new nightspots this year? From quaint, quiet wine bars and hotel lounges with celebrity mixologists to hyped-up megaclubs, these 10 new bars and clubs made a splash on the San Francisco nightlife scene in the last 12 months.… more
In this list: Temple NightclubThe AlembicAmbassadorDistrict Wine Lounge
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by sfgirl06
Citysearch Editor
San Francisco Gallery/Bar Scenes
These trendy San Francisco bars get a splash of color as art and cocktails collide.
In this list: Cafe Royale111 Minna GalleryHotel BironVarnish Fine Art








