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Toronado

Toronado

Dive Bar and Beer Bar$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
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    Matthew L.
    "The Pliny is amazing, but I recommend Blind Pig IPA."(32 Tips)
    Leah W.
    "Super laid-back, awesome selection of beers, can't wait to go back!"(68 Tips)
    tina h.
    "blind pig IPA"(6 Tips)
    chris t.
    "Best beer bar in SF if not the US."(4 Tips)
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  • Lennart L.heart icon on user image
    Lennart LövstrandJanuary 21, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Fantastic beer selection at very decent prices! Usually two cask condition "real ale" beers available too.
  • James P.
    James Pimentel-PintoNovember 7, 2012
    The chillest place for any afternoon beer drinking . The best selection of global beers and you are guaranteed to meet a new friend every time you hit this place
  • ᴡ T.
    ᴡ TeykaertsSeptember 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Greatest beer bar on the west coast, maybe the world. The barleywine festival has to be witnessed to be believed. Grab pizza from Mythic next door and go to town on these amazing beers. Dont forget to
  • Tim H.heart icon on user image
    Tim HarrisonAugust 6, 2014
    Always a great tap and bottle selection. I never leave without having at least something that's new to me.
  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LaCroixMay 15, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Consistently great beer list. Grab a sausage next door at Rosamunde if you need some food after a few brews.
  • Derek P.
    Derek PeplauApril 5, 2013
    Any bar that has a jukebox with a Naked Raygun CD in it (even if it's a greatest hits) deserves some serious respect. I recommend 'Treason'.
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan StensonAugust 15, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    For tap takeovers make sure you order by number and in order. Prepare for it to take a while so order a few at a time.
  • Kevin-John B.heart icon on user image
    Kevin-John BlackNovember 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Go early if you want a seat at the bar. Great selection of beers from all over.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CassilloApril 2, 2019
    Arguably the best beer bar in SF. Cash-only, however.
  • Jeremy F.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy FroncekJuly 20, 2013
    Great selection, good vibes, good neighborhood. My favorite bar in San Francisco. Try something you've never heard of!
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuMarch 21, 2016
    Great beer selection. Order sausages next door and eat it in toronado with sides of beer.
  • Jim S.
    Jim S.September 1, 2013
    Fantastic beer selection with 5 cask beers to choose from. Unspoken rule for ordering in this joint to wait until you are are asked.
  • Drew M.heart icon on user image
    Drew MilamMarch 7, 2016
    Can't go wrong with Pliny. Know what you want at the bar and bring cash. Cash only!
  • Team S.
    Team SlobbrAugust 25, 2015
    Dogs are allowed inside (and on top of tables)...a very dog friendly, dog-friendly place!
  • Sydney M.heart icon on user image
    Sydney MMarch 16, 2018
    Best list of beer on the Bay Area. Small, grungy, relaxed space
  • Paul S.heart icon on user image
    Paul SMarch 29, 2014
    Cash only! Great selection of beers on tap and in the bottle! Don't forget your Toronado's tee for only $15!
  • Kevin R.heart icon on user image
    Kevin RipperMay 20, 2015
    Long happy hour, great selection, and a great place to eat some sausages from Rosamunde. Beautiful place
  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PAugust 29, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Bartenders are pretty great overall, despite their grumpy reputation. Absolutely worth getting a beer (or four...)
  • Taylenheart icon on user image
    TaylenJune 18, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Constantly rotating selection of local and micro brews. Easily one of the top tap lists in the city.
  • Ellen S.heart icon on user image
    Ellen S. P.May 20, 2015
    Great place for trying lots of beers. Fun tappers from old kegs line the room.
  • Justin H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HAugust 20, 2018
    Amazing selection of craft beers. A must visit for any beer nerd.
  • Josh W.
    Josh WindsorOctober 18, 2012
    Noisy and packed with people. Worth it if you are looking for a great tap selection - although a little heavy on the IPA's.
  • Leah W.heart icon on user image
    Leah W.June 27, 2015
    Super laid-back, awesome selection of beers, can't wait to go back!
  • Marcus E.
    Marcus EricssonJuly 18, 2016
    Awesome beer selection. Try Pliny the Elder or any hand pulled beers!
  • Erikheart icon on user image
    ErikDecember 11, 2014
    Great selection of beers served by a helpful bunch of guys. Ask them for some recommendations.
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    August 11, 2014
    Get a sour! Best are usually from Russian River, e.g. the heavenly Supplication
  • Michael B.
    Michael BDecember 17, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    If the Cuban guy at the bar tells you he saw a black panther in a field in Pennsylvania, Don't trust him
  • Aruheart icon on user image
    AruOctober 9, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    don't wave your money around to get the bartenders' attention. they see you and will get to you when they're ready. be patient and they'll be nice to you.
  • Hiro A.heart icon on user image
    Hiro AsariMarch 6, 2017
    Great beer selection. Cash only (has an ATM inside).
  • Mazda
    MazdaNovember 22, 2010
    Arguably one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area. They update their menu daily, so there's always a new beer to try.
  • Christian V.heart icon on user image
    Christian Van Der Henst S.August 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great selection of beers. They dont sell food, but get mexican nachos, burritos or hotdogs from nearby.
  • Sherry L.heart icon on user image
    Sherry LiJune 6, 2015
    Lots of beer options. Quick service. You can get food from Rosamunde or the pizza place next door.
  • Tyler G.
    Tyler GalpinMay 18, 2018
    For a place that tries it's hardest to be "chill" and "not pretentious" it was difficult for them to pull that off up on their high horse. Don't you dare order anything other than beer. They scream.
  • Hans D.heart icon on user image
    Hans De LeenheerFebruary 24, 2013
    I am Belgian and this is the ONLY place in SF that could satisfy my needs :-) Tip: Old Embalmer. Read more
  • Derek P.
    Derek PeplauApril 5, 2013
    If you're reading this, it's already too late, but they are cash ONLY. Please to enjoy $1.50 ATM fee under the "Toronado by Oldsmobile" sign at the back.
  • Dustinheart icon on user image
    DustinFebruary 8, 2017
    Huge beer selection. Hipster crowd. Bartenders who don't put up with shit. Worth checking out.
  • Donald
    DonaldJanuary 31, 2012
    What a great selection of local and international brews. One of the better brew bars in the city (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Bachelor10
    Bachelor10April 27, 2011
    Try a hand-pumped beer. It may take you a minute to get over the lukewarm, slightly flat texture, but you can forever after be the obnoxious beer expert at the party. Read more
  • Matthew L.
    Matthew LockJuly 31, 2011
    The Pliny is amazing, but I recommend Blind Pig IPA. It's possible to drink a few of these and still be able to talk.
  • Nanaheart icon on user image
    NanaSeptember 3, 2016
    Cool bar, good beer selection, grab a 🌭 next door and chill 🍻
  • Kevin B.heart icon on user image
    Kevin BurgJune 7, 2014
    There is a very large beer list here. Try something new. Also it's cash only.
  • Al S.heart icon on user image
    Al SSeptember 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Cable Car, Cable Car, Cable Car. (Cable Car.)
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff Cutler™August 22, 2013
    Don't be intimidated by the bouncer or bartender...unless you're a hipster doofus. Both seem to have dealt with LOTS of hipsters and their patience has worn thin.
  • Akiko I.heart icon on user image
    Akiko IAugust 14, 2014
    Nicer dive bar w hip SF vibe n interesting craft beers. Parking wd b tough..
  • atom
    atomFebruary 2, 2012
    Ask about the beers on the board, and have the bartender tell you to get a fucking beer guide! Best bar ever!
  • Matt L.
    Matt LAugust 21, 2011
    If you don't want the sausage from next door, there's some great taco joints in the Haight to bring in from and have with your Pliny
  • Leilani C.
    Leilani CarraraJuly 11, 2011
    So many brews, so little time. This place quickly gets full, but sneak over to the side room to see if you can score a couple of seats. Read more
  • Vegard H.heart icon on user image
    Vegard HellandMay 7, 2015
    Excellent beer selection and great atmosphere. Bar staff is funny as.
  • Tianna J.
    Tianna JohnsonJuly 27, 2012
    Great cheap beer! You can take food in from surrounding restaurants AND it is pet friendly!!
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MeadOctober 30, 2017
    Pliny on tap. Just wish they had more cider options.
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