The Best Bars in Peninsula

3rd Ave Sports Bar & Grill

Solid beer selection, reasonably priced drinks, in addition to burgers and wings options, makes this a main San Mateo spot. This place can seat a lot of people but can also get crowded on big game nights. more

47 Hills Brewing Company

John Tucci, President & Founder, started his brewing career in Munich, Germany in 1992 where he lived and worked for six years. There, he studied brewing and malting science and worked at Paulaner Brewery, Bavaria's largest brewery. Upon return t... more

7 Mile House

Established in 1853, the historic 7 Mile House is a family and dog-friendly restaurant, sports bar, and live music venue, serving up a unique mix of homestyle Italian/American/Filipino food. Located in the San Francisco/Bay Area for over 160 years, 7... more

840 Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge

A little off the beaten path in Redwood City, this cozy bar and lounge has an extensive wine list, new and old-favorite cocktails, and a small but respectable beer list. more

Ale Arsenal

Ale Arsenal features a rotating menu of craft beers and 100 bottles that you can enjoy at the bar or take home. Fresh local IPAs, barrel aged stouts, sours, ciders & more! ~~~~~~~~ Great read: https://www.sfgate.com/bars/article/Ale-Arsenal-San-Car... more

Alhambra Irish House

Alhambra Irish House is both a pub and a restaurant paying homage to seasonal Irish pub cuisine. We are passionate about showing our guests what true Irish hospitality really is. more

American Bull Bar & Grill

24 wide screen plasma and LCD TVs broadcasting Direct TV nonstop in 1080 High Definition, are mounted specifically so you can catch every game and highlight.  We feature NFL Ticket, NBA League Pass, MLB Extra Innings, College Basketball and more... more

Antone's Cocktail Lounge

Antone's has been a family run business for years, continuing to be the greatest local dive bar in San Mateo. more

Apple Jack's Bar

Apple Jacks is an old soul trapped in an even older log cabin. Where drinking your beer and making conversation with the person on the barstool next to you is favored over taking a picture of it and putting it on Instagram. more

Attic

Our cuisine is a modern interpretation of dishes from Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Korea, and more. We strive to use local and sustainable ingredients and always stay true to the cultural identities of each region we un... more

B Street Station

B Street Station has an ambience unique to San Mateo for people to gather and indulge in a selection of classic cocktails in a classy, casual environment. in the heart of downtown San Mateo. more

Barrelhouse

Barrelhouse is a friendly, contemporary bar located in downtown Burlingame. Offers an eclectic beer, wine, and spirits selection. Great for walk-ins, large groups, or company events.  Food includes a variety of Empanadas and Charcuterie. more

Bay Cafe at Palo Alto Muncipal Golf Course

The restaurant is open daily from 6:30am - 2pm for breakfast and lunch, and our bar is open daily from 10am to sunset.  Happy Hour is from 4pm - close. Our breakfast menu includes everything from Made-To-Order omelets and hearty breakfast burri... more

Blue Oak Brewing Company

Blue Oak Brewing Company is a 7 barrel microbrewery in industrial San Carlos. We focus on true-to-style beers including Belgians, lagers and a wide variety of flavorful ales. Most of our beers are currently one off experiments within certain styles,... more

British Bankers Club

Aptly located in a historic bank building, the British Bankers Club hosts all sorts of eclectic events, from fashion shows to jazz brunches, along with karaoke, DJ nights and even World Cup coverage. more

Cafe Zoe

Cafe Zoe is a place for peace hope and community. Located in the heart of the Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park, Cafe Zoe aims to be your local community coffee shop and music venue where you can rely on a good cup of coffee, glass of wine or beer,... more

Craft & Code - San Mateo Marriott

CRAFT/CODE kitchen & cocktails at San Mateo Marriott offers a menu focused on artisanal products, local and regional craft beers and wine, fresh seafood, and creative California dishes. With three different dining areas to choose from, you can opt to... more

Dave & Buster's - Serramonte Center

The family-friendly chain offers a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.   Good for birthdays. more

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company, located in the heart of the San Francisco bay area peninsula, produces award-winning, handcrafted beer and root beer centered on the most premium ingredients. Since opening our doors in 2001, Devil's Canyon Brewery has... more

Fiddler's Green

Fiddlers is a traditional pub & restaurant. We offer a variety of food and beverages along with our Irish hospitality that will make you feel right at home!  more

Fieldwork San Mateo

Fieldwork Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in Berkeley with a focus on exceptional, honest beer-making. more

Flights Burlingame

FLIGHTS was founded with FUN in mind. Restaurantuer, Alex Hult, and his wife, Sarah Hult, created this concept on a vacation to Hawaii in search of the perfect flight of cocktails. FLIGHTS is a comfort food / tapas style restaurant with an incredible... more

Fog City Hookah

A hookah spot in Daly City! Good place to relax and chill from 5 to 8pm, but once it hits 9pm, that's when the party starts with DJ's and dancing! more

Freewheel Brewing Company

English-style cask ales made exactly as our friends do across the pond. This family-friendly, community-driven pub does free brewery tours, live entertainment and it has a dog-friendly garden patio. The cask conditioned beers are made in-house. They... more

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Gilman Brewing Company - Daly City

Our Daly City Restaurant & Taproom is a newly renovated space, complete with a woodstone pizza oven, rustic interior details, and a shaded outdoor patio, with a list of fantastic Gilman brews to choose from. We're known for our award-winning farmhous... more

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a warm, friendly oceanfront restaurant and brew pub situated on Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, California. more

Hangar Steak - SFO

Hotel guests and locals alike are drawn to Hangar Steak Restaurant - a modern American Steakhouse – with a subtle, welcoming glow and sleek, understated décor. The views are amazing during the day, but become exceptional at night with tw... more

Harry's Hofbrau Redwood City

The cornerstone of Harry's is, and always has been, our famous whole roasted turkey. Served as sandwiches, a dinner or a special dish. more

Hometown Heroes - Hidden Spot

Founded in June of 2015 Hometown Heroes goal was to bring an authentic sports bar feel to Grand Ave. With specials going on almost every night to having the best sports games playing live on TV you can't go wrong coming in. more

Humble Sea Brewing Taproom - Pacifica

We are Humble Sea started as a fiercely underfunded collaboration between 3 childhood friends from the Santa Cruz Mountains. The brewery was bootstrapped on a 1 barrel brewing system our cofounder,Nick's grandmother-in-law's farm in rural Ben Lomond... more

Intramuros Restaurant

Filipino cuisine turned on it's fancy head.  Featuring some classic dishes mixed with great presentation.  Favorites include lumpanitas, stuffed shrimp rolls, pinakbet, sizzling bangus sisig, bistecca manila, garlic rice, and bibingka souff... more

Last Stop

A good place to watch the game and get a drink. DJs late. Top of Hill on Mission Street. more

Longboard Margarita Bar

The Longboard Margarita Bar is a friendly neighborhood bar offering a warm, living room style atmosphere. We specialize in an array of delicious margaritas using fresh ingredients including fresh squeezed lime juice, agave nectar and our fresh fruit... more

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