The Best Bars in San Francisco

Make-Out Room

A great place to grab a beer, chill with a friend and mingle with a very diverse group of locals. The Make-Out Room serves up some great cocktails and has a long bar and a lounge area in the back where candle lit tables abound. A lush draped curtain... more

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Manny's

Manny's is a new civic social gathering space that combines a cafe, bar, and restaurant, with a political bookshop and large civic event space at the corner of 16th and Valencia in the heart of San Francisco. more

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Marianne's

Marianne's is located INSIDE The Cavalier restaurant at 360 Jessie Street. Upon checking in at The Cavalier, the host will direct you to Marianne's. After 10pm access Marianne's through the back door entrance on Jessie Alley. Entry pending capacity,... more

Marina Lounge

Friendly bartenders, drinks are good for a decent price, there's a pool table, Ms. Pacman and a trusty jukebox. more

Maritime Wine Tasting

Since 2008 we've been importing wines from around the world and making wine in our home state of California. Now, we are delighted to offer you tastes, flights and the opportunity to purchase bottles and cases from our entire collection of thoughtful... more

Marlowe

Executive Chef, Jennifer Puccio created a menu of affordable, affable New American bistro favorites with unique and flavorful twists . Home to “the best burger in the Bay Area” according to the San Francisco Chronicle, Marlowe however "is... more

mars bar & restaurant

Mars Bar is the cozy south of market oasis now open 7 days a week where you can sit and enjoy the sunshine on their (heated!) outdoor garden patio or cozy up inside with the bartenders. Order great burgers and fresh salads for lunch or weekday happy... more

Martuni's

Great little bar scene for the Duboce Triangle / Upper Market area. Many evenings, the piano in the back room resonates with singing and music. The martini menu compels with inventive concoctions and twists on old- fashioned favorites, like a pear... more

Mauna Loa Club

The Mauna Loa Club, located in the Marina District is justifiably popular with the locals. It doesn't emanate a 'yuppie vibe' like the Balboa Café, but does exude its own individual charm and appeal. There's a section near the main bar for peo... more

McCarthy's Irish Bar

Local Irish bar with the best regulars around. We've partnered with our neighbor Franco's Latin Table to offer some appetizers. All of our seating is outdoors so please don't forget your masks and jackets before you swing by. We hope to see you soon! more

McTeague's Saloon

Located in the heart of San Francisco, McTeague's is a modern day Barbary Coast saloon featuring local draft beers and stiff cocktails. more

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Merkado SF

Merkado is a tequila and mezcal-focused Mexican restaurant and open-air market in the heart of South Beach, one block from Oracle Ballpark, in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. Chef de Cuisine Lorenzo Cauich's menu, inspired by authentic Jalis... more

Meski

Meski is a high-end Ethiopian and Afro-Latin fusion restaurant that brings together chefs Nelson German and Guma Fassil with Warriors' future HOF star, Draymond Green. Meski aims to be a late-night hotspot celebrating Black culture in SF. ~~~ G... more

Mezcalito

Neighborhood craft cocktail bar with Mezcal and Tequila spirits. Two Happy Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-6:30pm / Thursday-Saturday 10pm-11pm The Food Embracing the "piña" — heart of Oaxaca in Spirits and Small Plates, a modern Mexi... more

Midnight Sun

There are probably more risqué interpretations of the name 'Midnight Sun,' but for the more discreet barfly, it ostensibly refers to the large screen televisions that hang at either side of the bar. more

Mikkeller Bar SF

Located on the ground floor of a 1907 Victorian building at 34 Mason Street San Francisco. Conveniently located in LoMa (Lower Mason) 1 block from Powell BART station and two blocks from Union Square. We feature 40 taps from the best breweries in... more

Millay

Millay is a neighborhood sake + wine bottle shop and bar. We sell what we like to drink and we like to drink wines farmed organically, made by good people that use the least amount of intervention to make the wines. more

Milo Lounge SF

Milo Lounge embodies a fun evening of drinking, singing, and dancing with friends, coworkers.  The lounge area boasts comfortable seating with bartender and waitress serving and a private room for group karaoke partying. more

Mini Bar SF

Great little neighborhood bar.   Nice little nugget, they serve up Russian River's Pliny the Elder. more

Mission Bar

"Bar" in red block letters, bluntly marks Mission Bar at 23rd and Mission St. This minimalism also pervades the interior where practically bare walls, one very long mirror, and scant lighting create a rather undively surrealness. The $2.75 price for... more

Mission Hill Saloon

A local dive bar in the Mission - near SF General. more

Mission Rock

Bring your sunglasses, because Mission Rock Resort is San Francisco's destination for fun in the sun, our vibe is casual and our food is phenomenal. And now it's in the center of San Francisco's game day neighborhood. Outdoor patios are equipped with... more

Mister Jiu's

Mister Jiu's is a contemporary Chinese American restaurant and bar located in a historic Chinatown building which previously housed the iconic Four Seas and Hang Far Low restaurants. Mister Jiu's opens with a five-course set-price menu, whose d... more

Mixiote

Mixiote is a small run family business based in San Francisco. Mixiote captures the flavors of Mexico in a very unique way that is rarely found in other types of Mexican food. The technique of marinating the selected protein or vegetables in our guaj... more

MKT at the Four Seasons Hotel

The striking “urban chic” destination offers the finest California grown steaks, small plate communal dining, and handcrafted cocktails. MKT offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, as well as room service and catering for the... more

Moby Dick

Moby Dick has steadily evolved over the years from a divey neighborhood watering hole to a busy, more tourist-friendly Castro gay bar. - digitalcity.com Drink Specials -------------- sunday - beer bust (3 to 8 pm), $3 bloody marys, and 2 for 1 froz... more

Modernist

Modernist is a Private Social Club with an molecular cocktail program. The club only uses premium spirits and homemade unique ingredients and botanicals. Our cocktails are made by cocktail chefs led by famed bar chef Carlo Splendorini. Each evening... more

Molotov's

A great little dive bar perfect for the neighborhood. more

Monaghan's Bar

You out in the Marina and just want a no frills bar to drink a beer and watch a game?    more

Monarch

Welcome to Monarch, the throne of San Francisco's nightlife dynasty. This radically remodeled bi-level bar and nightclub located on the edge of SOMA encapsulates the shared vision of four deeply rooted industry veterans: Om Records label owner and fo... more

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Monroe

Monroe the embodiment of old Hollywood glamour and modern artistic creativity. An upscale lounge experience infused with the classic taste of yesterday. The perfect escape following a long day, Monroe offers a variety of bites, cocktails, beer and wi... more

Monte Cristo Social Club

Founded in 1928, The Monte Cristo Club is one of the oldest, continuously operating private Italian social clubs in San Francisco. Throughout its history the Club has emphasized fellowship and traditional Italian cuisine. more

Moongate Lounge

Join us for a cocktail and bar snacks in Moongate Lounge, located on the top floor above Mister Jiu's. more

Moseley's

Jonny Moseley (local Olympic Gold Medal winner and Karen Goldberg creator of Playa, Tamalpie Pizzeria, and most recently Moseley’s Sports Bar) join together to bring Marin its first Sports Bar! We have a state of the art audio visual system, 12 larg... more

Mosto

Mosto focuses on mainly small bar bites (at a soft opening, they offered two really tasty tacos: the Al Pastor, featuring pork and pineapple and the De Nopal, filled with veggies), but the real draw is the extensive tequila and mezcal list. There are... more

Mothership

Mothership takes over for Virgil's Sea Room. The bar features a great patio are, nice cocktails and a friendly environment in the Mid-Mission neighborhood; next door to El Rio. more

Mr. Bing's

Mr. Bing's is a classic bar that's been on the map as a must-visit stop in San Francisco. It's old school, it's kitschy, and it's the perfect place to get a drink or two before continuing on to whatever the evening holds. more

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Mr. Mahjong's

Mr. Mahjong's menu offers a vibrant array of dishes, from artfully crafted dim sum, like dumplings and crispy spring rolls, to our take on the classic Vietnamese banh mi with its savory meats, tangy pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. Don't miss our wi... more

Mr. Tipple's

Mr. Tipple, a laughable bloke hailing from London, will often say he's running a recording studio, but more often he can be found spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, Mr. Tipple usually just sits back and enjoys the music, havi... more

Mucky Duck

A friendly pub that features over 10 TVs - there's almost always a game on. more

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