Suggestions for Dive Bar near Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco

Gregory T. • June 24, 2018Amber makes a killer Manhattan, and beer, and good conversation.

Chris W. • June 27, 2019Beautiful space, great cocktails and a very diverse crowd so people watching is top notch

William R. • March 5, 2009this is the awesome-est dive bar, ever.

Thomas D. • May 20, 2022Cool decor and great drinks. Try the Larkin Breeze!

Travis P. • March 22, 2012The raddest n baddest independent studio/office in the Bay Area! No kiddin around!

Gigi A. • February 6, 2015Great little dive bar.

Chris K. • April 13, 2022Outstanding wine list with unexpected gems. The bar food is great, too.

Brodie O. • December 10, 2016Live jazz, DJs and comedy nights. Great selection of beer and good cocktails. A bit of a trendy vibe, but clearly a neighborhood spot. Happy hour until 7pm.

DJ C. • November 21, 2021Cozy bar with creative cocktails. Service can be a bit blunt, but I love that there’s a new great spot in the neighborhood.

Nicola W. • October 23, 2013Great dive bar!! Awesome interior and a good selection of beers. Was dead Monday but still a really cool place.

Juan D. • October 26, 2013Great dive bar. Cheap drink, good music. Works great.

Carina A. • May 15, 2015Uberfriendly bartenders, duck hunt, old school Sonic, cheesy movie Mondays, Plinko, $4 shots whenever the fire truck rushes by. Nice addition to Polk st

Louisa P. • February 13, 2020Deco has the smooth cocktails, strong beats, and fancy decor. Go swirl your cocktail on the dance floor!

SFGate M. • July 16, 2012As its name suggests, this sleek bar in a gentler section of the Tenderloin specializes in rye whiskey and specialty cocktails made with rye and other spirits.

Mark E S. • February 16, 2021Order the Pastrami Melt! It’s awesome!

Cécile • January 14, 2019Stunning decor. All the Art Deco details are wow!

Kevin W. • August 17, 2018Very creative bartender. Ask him to make you a twist on any classic cocktail and you’re in for a treat. I did a Negroni. Nicely balanced.

AFAR Media • January 22, 2015This is Jones—home of the best place to sit outside for happy hour in the city! They have excellent food and even better drink specials. Make sure you sit outside or on the second level deck.

Paul L. • September 1, 2013Great place to watch soccer (eg EPL) in the early hours. They do a pretty good Bloody Mary. Check out the coffin lids on the ceiling.

Amanda S. • October 24, 2017Cocktails and fried chicken are great! Enjoyed the mac & cheese as well. Avoid the mushroom bread pudding

The Corcoran Group • June 19, 2011Located in the Beresford Hotel, it’s a great place for a pre/post show cocktail with a great selection of single malt scotches and beer. Free hot dogs and friendly bartenders.

Ben 🐱 W. • April 10, 2016Upstairs has a cool seating area and fun games. Stout beer with truffles is a great combo. Not a huge selection on non-alcoholic drinks.

Victoria N. • August 15, 2018The Moscow Mule is their signature drink. Great chicken and beef tacos on Taco Tuesdays add well!

Dave C. • June 8, 2011Bacon wrapped camarones (shrimp) is great, but the lamb entree is spectacular!

Brodie O. • July 24, 2015Great for a date, with friends or even alone! Seriously, an amazing spot. Unique selection of both wines and beers. The owners are super friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. Join the wine club!!

Alex W. • June 20, 2021The pork belly and flatbread were great. The octopus, not so much—I think all the fish is canned. For a tiny kitchen right in the bar, impressive!

Sarah F. • March 7, 2016Great cider selection! Wish they had more on tap. We really enjoyed all the Swedish choices.

Dario F. • June 7, 2014Best spot on polk in my opinion. Dive bar, cool staff, hot chicks!

Maria T. • April 16, 2012Great food and accommodating to special requests

Philippe S. • October 1, 2014Cheap drinks in a dive bar that hasn't change since I was here last 17 years ago. Brilliant!