The Best Bars in Mission

500 Club

Located on the corner of Guerrero and 17th Street, the 500 is an oasis from the trendiness of Valencia Street. Locals mix with resident hipsters, weekend slummers, and skate kids. Drinks and tunes from the stellar jukebox both flow all night long. Th... more

ABV

Looking for an unpretentious cocktail bar? ABV is the place. Open 4 pm - 2 am / EVERY DAY - KITCHEN until MIDNIGHT daily more

Alamo Drafthouse

My new favorite place to watch a movie. Where else can I catch a film and order a shot of Fortaleza? Close to BART and all the happenings of the Mission and Valencia. -------- Cold beer, hot movies, and delicious snacks and meals; The Alamo Dra... more

Alma Cocina

Alma Cocina SF. Peruvian cuisine at its finest. We can't wait to have you dine with us and see what our cuisine has to offer. www.almacocinasf.com more

Arcana

Plant Shop - Wine Bar - Entertainment Venue Plant Shop Hours: Wed-Sat 11 am - Midnight Wine Bar Opens at 5:30 pm NEW SUNDAY HOURS Plant Shop 11 am - 9 pm Wine Bar Opens at 2 pm Arcana is a source of help and comfort to the neighborhood, fam... more

Asiento

Asiento has been a neighborhood bar and staple in the community for 12 years (est 2010). After the pandemic, we decided to do a pop up as Madam Racecar to try out some different things. We are back to Asiento now! We have taken the best from the po... more

Bar Part Time

Wine Bar. Bottle Shop. Dance Hall. more

Barzotto

Barzotto is an American Pasta Bar in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission, and we hope we’ll be your home away from home.  We know that Italian wines can be confusing, so we’ve made it simple for you: all of the wines at Barzo... more

Beer Nerds

A bar where the servers and are excited about beer.  They love talking about it, sharing stories about it in a casual environment. Various pizzas and a decent selection of wines by the glass are also on the menu. more

Benders Bar and Grill

A neighborhood dive bar with the kind of charm only the Mission can guarantee. Food, booze, art shows, live music, a staff comprised mostly of musicians without egos and patrons from every walk of life make this an excellent choice for imbibing in th... more

Beretta

Beretta serves inventive cocktails, thin crust pizzas, and contemporary italian comfort food in the mission district. everything on the menu is always fresh, seasonal, and sourced from local farmers. we use organic ingredients whenever possible, a... more

Big Finish

Come in, grab a seat, and enjoy wine from around the world in a comfortable atmosphere with the good company of our team and your community. With more than 50 wines by-the-glass, including a few non-alcoholic wines, and many other options for wetting... more

Bissap Baobab

Bissap Baobab is a restaurant serving dinner nightly and a multi-cultural events venue hosting regular international dance & music Latin and Afrobeat events on Friday and Saturday nights. Stop by for a delicious meal and cocktail. Baobab's men... more

Blind Cat

A neighborhood dive that has a jukebox, pinball & good selection of beer & whiskey. more

Blondie's Bar

A classic bar and music venue in the Mission. Martinis served in a 16 oz. glass. Need we say more? Blondie's is one of the most diverse and popular bars in San Francisco, packing in up to 250 people on weekends. You will find an energetic and ecl... more

Bon Voyage

Delicious nibbles - Fried Rice / Spring Rolls - and a wonderful selection of classic cocktails.  It's not the focus but a decent selection of wine and beer is also available. more

BrewVino

Restaurant & Retail Spot in the historic Mission District in San Francisco. Serving up pizza, salads, soup and sides! BrewVino's mission is to provide a space where all feel welcomed. As a women-owned business in the heart of The Mission's Latino Cul... more

Brick & Mortar Music Hall

A great place to catch a show. Convenient location, small bar, club, dance floor. more

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buddy

Buddy is a neighborhood wine bar that features natural wines, cocktails and a complimentary "snack heavy" menu. more

Cava 22

A fun, festive bar scene accompanies the restaurant which features a complete menu of Mexican delights and Mariachi music. We are a family operated restaurant located in the heart of the Mission District.  more

Clooney's Pub

A kitchy neighborhood dive bar in a great area on Valencia. more

Curio Bar SF

A cocktail bar and restaurant offering new regional American food and culturally infused cocktails. Curio is in the same building as The Chapel. more

Dahlia

Sinfully delicious, classy drinks in a beautiful lounge. "Drinks you can't put down" more

Dalva

Dalva is a classic Mission bar.   Next to The Roxie, the long, slim bar has hosted many a raucous evening.    more

Delirium Bar

2022 marks our notorious dive bar's 20th anniversary! We open at 10am and also have fun events every night of the week except for Tuesdays. We boast the cheapest drinks in the area with fun specials such as our "Flavor of the Week Jell-O Shot." We us... more

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Double Dutch

Hip-hop dance club in San Francisco's Mission District. DJs playing the best of 80's, 90's and current hits every night.  No cover before 10pm, cheap drinks, ATM inside. more

El Techo

The iconic rooftop space atop Lolinda restaurant is a lively, all-weather destination for classic Latino cocktails, cerveza, and Latin street food. Located in the heart of the Mission, the roof stays open come rain or come shine, thanks to heat lamp... more

El Valenciano Restaurant & Bar

A good location to go out and do a little salsa dancing. Every Sunday live music at Cuba Descarga / Todos los domingos, música en vivo en Cuba Descarga Sundays 6pm - 7pm Cuban Salsa class (Casino Dance). Take the class and enjoy the rest of... more

Elixir

ELIXIR is San Francisco's 2nd oldest continually operating saloon and it defines the "exceptional neighborhood bar". We have world class cocktails, a wide variety of beers, all of the amenities of a comfortable local bar, sports TV during the day, lo... more

Etcetera Wine Bar

Etcetera Wine Bar and Cafe is a wine and tapas bar in the Mission district of San Francisco serving wines from around the world and small plates. Etcetera supports local artists with a different artist featured on our walls and an art reception to... more

Evil Eye

The buzz is all about the Evil Eye, the Mission's newest cocktail and small bites destination. This couple-owned bar, situated between beloved Al's Place and La Taqueria, evdevours to create a complimentary space in this old-school historic neighborh... more

Flanerie Wine

From meticulously curated wine lists to tailored food and wine pairings, we specialize in crafting bespoke experiences that elevate every venue, restaurant, and occasion. more

Flying Pig Bistro

The Flying Pig Bistro Pub offers a little bit of everything for everyone. 15 Beers on Draft - featuring local beers, sandwiches, sports TVs, WiFi, soups and salads, organic coffee and espresso. more

Foreign Cinema

To the surprise of many, Foreign Cinema not only survived the dot-com era, but the pandemic as well. The restaurant has actually shed some of its pretentiousness and thrived to become a staple of the Mission District nightlife scene. And the food's... more

Fort Point Taproom on Valencia

Fort Point is an independent San Francisco beer company made up of people who believe the simple things in life can be a whole lot better. The warm, inviting Fort Point taproom is a wonderful open environment for drinking and hanging out with friend... more

Gestalt Haus

Beer, Brats, Bikes and Pinball.   A beer bar with a few very interesting sandwich options. more

Hawker Fare

A Lao Isaan Eatery, invites you to jam some fun tunes, and be loud with a drink in hand while sharing plates of food and eating with your hands. Tiki Hour: Monday - Thursday from 5:30pm - 7pm for cocktails and punch bowls. more

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Holey Moley Golf Club

We're a mini golf course and bar that turns traditional putt putt into a multi-sensory labyrinth of unique holes. It's nifty, it's nostalgic, it's a bit '80s, and a bit '90s. Mostly, it's the craziest round of mini golf you've ever played. And with d... more

Holy Mountain

The Wizard Oil Company, Christ Aivaliotis and Troy Bayless, have worked side by side, slinging drinks, managing and consulting bars for eight years in the Bay Area. Holy Mountain, named in homage of the 1973 film by Alejandro Jodorowsky, is their int... more

Ivory & Vine

Ivory & Vine is an inviting Mission district wine bar/piano cafe celebrating live acoustic music, fine wine, craft beer and tasty Greek fare. more

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