Day Drinking

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Buddy is a chill, casual wine bar in the Mission we wish existed in every neighborhood in the city.

Lani Conway

September 20, 2022

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Stop by Radhaus after a day around Fort Mason for some German beers and food like bratwurst and schnitzel.

Will Kamensky

August 22, 2022

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Rooftop 25 is a bar located above 25 Lusk in Mission Bay. They have downtown views and wood-fired pizzas.

Lani Conway

May 13, 2022

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Speakeasy Ales & Lagers is a Bayview-Hunters Point brewery with a huge patio and rotating food trucks.

Lani Conway

May 10, 2022

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El Rio in Bernal Heights is a dive bar that also hosts themed dance parties, drag shows, and live music.

Lani Conway

May 9, 2022

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Red’s Java House is a classic SF stop off for a burger and a cold beer on the Embarcadero.

Team Infatuation

April 4, 2022

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Causwells is a brunch spot in the Marina that also works well any time of day, especially since the Americana burger is always on the menu.

Team Infatuation

January 22, 2022

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Hog Island Oyster Bar on the Embarcadero has spectacular views and great fresh seafood.

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The upscale Mexican at Flores is a nice change of pace for Cow Hollow. You just have to do this place right.

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Balboa Cafe is a throwback spot in Cow Hollow whose best asset is the Bloody Marys.

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A rooftop bar in the Mission, El Techo de Lolinda is where you should be when the sun’s out.

Lani Conway

January 14, 2022

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With both food from the 50s and kale, in a pseudo country club environment. Presidio Social Club works out better than we’d have expected.

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Located right on the edge of the Richmond, Park Chalet serves cheap beer they brew themselves and has a great oyster Happy Hour.

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Will Kamensky

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Charmaine’s is the rooftop bar at the San Francisco Proper hotel in Civic Center.

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Fish in Sausalito is serving up seafood good enough to convince your East Coast family to relocate.

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A solid North Beach brunch option, which, get this: actually takes reservations. Don’t sleep on Park Tavern.

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A Mission beer drinking spot with plenty of room for big groups.

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Sparrow is an oasis in the Haight, with a great patio and excellent happy hour.

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You don’t need us to tell you that Swan Oyster Depot is great. But we’re going to anyway.

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Andrew Steinthal

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Hit Palm House’s Happy Hour in Cow Hollow for alcoholic slushies and Caribbean bar food.

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A classic dive bar in the Mission, with a stellar patio.

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Black Hammer Brewing in SoMa makes great beer in a space that looks like an artist’s den.

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Will Kamensky

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A casual taco spot in SoMa with lots of outdoor seating, Uno Dos Tacos doesn’t have amazing food, but it’s perfect for your next work team outing.

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An oasis in San Francisco’s barren desert of BBQ. Enjoy it in daytime, in sunlight, with a beer, on the patio.

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Garaje in SoMa does three things well: beer, sports, and Mexican food stuffed with french fries and guacamole.