The Best Bars in Mission

Kilowatt made its name when it used to feature alternative rock, college, grunge, and punk music. But nowadays it's just a dive bar that caters to locals. It's a great stop on your bar-hopping adventures along 16th Street. more

Kimbara

Kimbara features a solid menu that features delicious Peruvian cuisine, from antichuchos to ceviche to lomo saltado to yummy pisco cocktails. And when the kitchen closes on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, from 10pm - 1:45am, Kimbara turns into... more

L'Emigrante

At L’emigrante, the goal is to bring world inexpensive unique wines to serve in a cozy European atmosphere. The menu includes small snacks, bruschetta, charcuterie, cheese, salads, and sandwiches. more

Laszlo Bar

Laszlo, an alias for the infamous French bad boy in Jean Luc Godard's "Breathless", is a multi-level DJ bar located in the heart of the Mission serving a variety of beats, cocktails and appetizers from Foreign Cinema (next door) in a setting fit for... more

Latin American Club

One of several Mission circuit bars which attracts a young, open-minded and festive crowd. The Latin serves hard liquor and tap beer only, with two people-watching window seats, a long bar, a pool table, and an array of deco kitchen tables for social... more

Limón on Valencia

Recognized as one of San Francisco's finest since 2002, Executive Chef Martin Castillo has created Limón's inspiring and culture blending dishes. This innovating Peruvian restaurant consolidated itself as a trendy destination for diners. Chef Alex... more

Little Baobab

Little Baobab, part of Bissap Boabab Village, is an intimate restaurant and dance club located on 19th Street between Mission and Capp Street, in San Francisco's Mission District. From 5:30pm-10pm the restaurant features recipes from islands of th... more

Lost Resort

Feeling a little lost? Yeah, we know. WE'RE OPEN, come over! Ahoy. Lost resort and it's beautiful back patio is a home away from home for all to join. Cocktails by Captain Brad and excellent complimentary bites from our kitchen make it a destinatio... more

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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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

Myriad Gastropub

Myriad Gastropub is a neighborhood gathering-place, a relaxed and friendly environment where boldly flavored, thoughtfully sourced food and drinks bring friends and family together and nourish the soul.  Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10... more

Napper Tandy

The Napper Tandy's is an Irish owned and operated establishment. For over a decade we have served our homemade dishes and breads, which are tried and true from our family recipes. more

Paprika

Great service, sausage and beer. more

Phone Booth

Old-timers, lesbians and hipsters alike frequent this tiny locale. Weekends get crowded but during all in all, it's a great dive. Stuart, of Broke-Ass Stuart fame, gives a wonderful ode to this classic watering hole - https://www.sfgate.com/bars... more

Pi Bar

Craft beer (Pliny) and delicious pizza. more

Pop's Bar

POP'S BAR, keeping you in good spirits since 1937. Pop's is a classic Mission dive bar. Good place to get an early drink - ie. before most have gotten their first cup of Joe. more

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Radio Habana Social Club

The venue that was home to Cafe Valencia is still an great place to relax with food, drink, and friends at this neighborhood landmark in the Mission. more

Rite Spot Cafe

With lounge bars all the rage, the Rite Spot is the only one without the added attitude. While candles and white linen tablecloths may give the illusion of upscale, it's still really a dive at heart. Yummy Food Full Bar Live Music more

Roccapulco

For the dance enthusiasts we proudly present Salsa Lessons every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Nights! Our gracious and talented dance instructors will quickly get you going while the fantastic bands and DJ's play your favorite Latin & Tropical hit... more

Rosamunde Sausage Grill

Grilled Sausage & Craft Beer Since 1998 - in San Francisco, Oakland & Brooklyn, NY. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Visit the website for hours, menus (including brunch at a few locations) and more. Rosamunde Sausage Grill serves... more

Shotwell's

We take a lot of pride in this old Mission District bar and would love to see you here for a drink. We serve only Beer, Wine & Cider / BYO Food encouraged. more

Shuggie's

Shuggie's is a climate-friendly restaurant and natural wine bar in San Francisco's Mission District. We're making seasonal pizzas and sexy share plates. more

Skylark Bar

A cool little dive that has music or DJs on many evenings and a great little scene during the weekdays. One of the first lounge / DJ bars on 16th Street in the Valencia area. more

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Slate Bar

Slate is a womxn-owned, Asian-owned, queer-friendly San Francisco Mission District lounge with plenty of space for your dance moves, live band performances, dj parties, karaoke nights, comedy shows, and always good vibes. Select drinks from a great l... more

Southern Pacific Brewing

Southern Pacific Brewing (SPB) owes its name to the Southern Pacific railroad line that ran down Harrison Street in the early 1900s, transporting the products of San Francisco factories and craftspeople to points throughout the West. A ten thousand s... more

Standard Deviant Brewing

A beautiful new craft beer spot, run by a veterans of the SF beer / bar scene. These guys really love beer. more

Tacolicious - Mission

Tacolicious features tacos, along with a number of snacks and other small bites.   Having an adjoining tequila bar, Mosto, next door is a huge plus, as the selection of tequila, mescal and mixed drinks is awesome.   This is definitely a won... more

Teeth

San Francisco's much-anticipated muppet-themed bar, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, has at last opened its doors. "Mayhem" will serve infantilized pub-style food, such as fried chicken with a jelly doughnut, although there's allegedly a burger ga... more

The Beehive

Stylish and buzzing (no pun intended), The Beehive took the Mission by storm since opening its doors earlier this year. The cocktails err on the sweeter side, with standouts like the passion fruit-infused Thunderbird, but the most curious feature is... more

The Chapel

The Chapel, in the heart of the Mission District, is in a 1914 building that was originally built as a mortuary. It has been completely renovated and the beautiful chapel, with its 40-foot high arched ceiling, is one of the best music rooms in the ci... more

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The Crafty Fox

A welcome addition to the local beer scene.   Great location.  Once the home of Woodward's Garden. In this bar, you have found the fox's lair, tucked into the city.   Cars pass over and along, unknowing that tasty beer is flowing.... more

The Homestead

Homestead is an institution; established in 1902. The neighborhood bar is all about community and the drinks. more

The Phoenix Bar

Phoenix Irish Bar & Gathering House is your friendly local neighborhood pub located on Valencia & 19th in the heart of the Mission District. We show all major sports games on our 9 large HD flat screen TVs. Nightly dinner specials & drink... more

The Sycamore

A cool pub in the Mission. They don't take reservations. Happy Hour: Daily 4pm - 7pm Weekend Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 10am - 3pm more

The Uptown

You could easily stroll by the signless Uptown on 17th and Capp and have no idea that you're overlooking one of the coolest Mission dives. The jukebox pumps out new wave, punk, jazz, classic rock, country, and hip-hop, so all kinds of people can get... more

The Valencia Room

The Valencia Room takes over for the longtime mainstay, Elbo Room. They aim is to preserve the culture and heritage of this location by continuing in its tradition of providing the highest caliber of diverse local and touring artists. more

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The Vestry

The Vestry resides in the beautifully restored historic building at 777 Valencia, in the heart of the Mission dining scene. The menu features seasonal contemporary Californian cuisine with influences from France, Italy and the Mediterranean, served o... more

True Laurel

Amazing cocktails and drinks in the Mission District. Opened by David Barzelay (Lazy Bear) and Nicolas Torres. They also serve a complimentary menu featuring unique selections that can be classified as bar / comfort food. more

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