Toronado is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

1. Toronado

8.6
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: With over 50 microbrews on tap and 100 bottled beers, this is a great stop for an afternoon drink. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Mike W.Mike Winston: This bar has an amazing selection of craft beers on tap. Grab a sausage sandwich next door at Rosamunde, bring it over, and chow down with a pint. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.

Dan W.Dan Winterberg: Tons of craft beer on tap and an extensive bottle list. Come for the Barleywine festival. Know your order before approaching the bar, dummy.

Liquid Gold is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

2. Liquid Gold

9.1
1040 Hyde St (California), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Nob Hill · 36 tips and reviews

Beer 47Beer 47: An amazing craft beer selection on tap selection that rotates frequently. A wonderful selection of bottles to drink in shop or to take home with you. I'm almost a regular here.

Meredith K.Meredith Kurahara: Awesome, chill spot to get great local beers on tap!

Jenna S.Jenna Schofield: Awesome beer list with a lot of local brews. A couple of tvs but not a sports bar vibe.

Southern Pacific Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

3. Southern Pacific Brewing

8.3
620 Treat Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

Suraj A.Suraj Acharya: The Banh Mih is delicious and flavorful, the pickles are yummy, the burgers and house brewed beers are meh, but they stock lots of other beers too. The space is open and bright.

Tasting TableTasting Table: Get the inexpensive house brewed beer, which comes in 6 varieties, and augment it by pub fare: Read more.

Callum S.Callum Stott: The pitchers of the house brews are cheap and all pretty damn good considering.

Woods Polk Station is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

4. Woods Polk Station

7.9
2255 Polk St (at Green St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Polk Gulch · 23 tips and reviews

Jessica F.Jessica Falarski: Great little pub with local beers on tap. And empanadas!

Darla S.Darla Spiers: The empanadas are so delish. Great selection of craft beer. Teeny tiny space.

Geoff R.Geoff Reinhardt: Hard to get a seat on busy nights but the beers are amazing! Best craft brews on Polk Street. Offers their own brews (Woods) and guest brews.

Shotwell’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

5. Shotwell’s

8.4
3349 20th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Mission District · 103 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Lider: A great local beer bar.

Greg S.Greg Schechter: Awesome craft beer selection that changes often. Causal and filled with friendly people.

Brian L.Brian Longtin: Nice local craft beer selection, fancier than a dive, friendlier than an overcrowded trendy spot.

Monk’s Kettle is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

6. Monk’s Kettle

9.0
3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews

Klassy G.Klassy Goldberg: Come for the great company and countless collection of craft beers!

Florian K.Florian Koenigsberger: The chicken sandwich is great and the craft beer selection is solid. Make sure you have your ID, very strict if you look a day under 30

Q L.Q Lam: Amazing craft beer selection. Great west coast and sour selection.

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

7. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews

Beer 47Beer 47: Have a special release beer on tap then, when you leave, buy a 4 or 6-pack of canned craft beer to take home.

DanielDaniel: Good microbrews, solid food and cool industrial look inside.

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: Try ALL of the beer. This is our favorite local brewery, and they constantly bring on new brews.

Woods Cervecería is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

8. Woods Cervecería

8.8
3801 18th St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Dolores Heights · 85 tips and reviews

Ali A.Ali Anderson: awesome craft beer - brewed in house!

dave m.dave murphy: The empanadas are delicious, the craft beers are very interesting - Yerba Mate IPA, hop-less beers, altbiers - beer nerds - call here.

Pei 👻 W.Pei 👻 Wen: Grab a delicious craft beer with warm empanadas? Genius.

The Detour is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

9. The Detour

8.1
2200 Market St #102 (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Arcade · Duboce Triangle · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Inspired by the grand tradition of arcade bars, this new spot boasts 24 vintage arcade machines with over 50 games. It also boasts a 25-draft-strong craft beer selection for its thirsty visitors. Read more.

SFistSFist: Part craft beer bar, part vintage arcade, the place has a well-curated local beer selection with 25 taps, plus 24 video game consoles, including Big Buck Hunter, Pac-Man, and Joust. Read more.

Rebecka S.Rebecka S.: Great craft beers on draft. Friendly staff. Good arcade games and pinball machines.

Barrel Head Brewhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

10. Barrel Head Brewhouse

7.0
1785 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Western Addition · 57 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Barrel Head Brewhouse has finally fired up the kettles and made their own house beer. A saison, a black kolsch, and a roggenbier are on offer now. Be sure to check them out. Read more.

shunsuke k.shunsuke kunieda: House brews changes quickly, so be here often! Also they have growlers now!!

Nick G.Nick Gianos: Burgers are pretty solid and they have good house beers and guest beers. Try the golden noodle ipa

The Dark Horse Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

11. The Dark Horse Inn

8.8
942 Geneva Ave (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Excelsior · 19 tips and reviews

Ken M.Ken Marquis: Craft beers are great with a burger!

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Great beer-centric restaurant w/an esoteric craft beer menu + great food. I recommend the Smoked Deviled Eggs with Bacon,Fried Pickles and Peppers+either the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Kimchi Reuben

Scott H.Scott H: Great beer selection and yummy food that puts a twist on tradition comfort treats.

Garaje is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

12. Garaje

9.1
475 3rd St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 299 tips and reviews

Devin R.Devin Reams: You can't go wrong with a burger, fries, and a beverage (they have a great craft beer selection).

Erik M.Erik Mörner: Great food. Have a seat on the top floor with view of this often busy restaurant. Don't forget their nice selection of craft beer on tap.

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The California steak Zapata will put you into a blissful burrito coma. Great craft beers on tap, too.

Ocean Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

13. Ocean Ale House

8.8
1314 Ocean Ave (Grenada Ave), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · 7 tips and reviews

Tyee D.Tyee D: Great selection of local craft beers, food, and live music on some evenings.

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Excellent craft beer selection and the smash burger makes a delicious companion for drinking the strong ales available. Easily one of the best places in SF for beer. Plus the owner is awesome!

Shahasp V.Shahasp Valentine: Fave local neighborhood spot for beer, food and great company. Adore the local boys, Miles and Patric. Local neighborhood boys make good!

Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

14. Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

8.6
1398 Haight St (at Masonic Ave), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Haight Ashbury · 313 tips and reviews

KaseyKasey: Thirsty Tuesdays are a great deal! Especially if Prescription Pale is on draught. $3 for an imperial pint(20 oz) of locally crafted boutique beer is an awesome value.

Daniel P.Daniel Ponder: Local brewed beer here! Get some!

Rio L.Rio Longacre: Fish and chips are the real deal. Wash it down with a root beer float and some awesome craft beer

Nute's is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in San Francisco.

15. Nute's

9.3
903 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 21 tips and reviews

Jake T.Jake Teton-Landis: PERFECT. All the best noodles in one place, a great Japanese craft beer selection, and excellent service. The Khao Soi and Yakisoba were both great. I'll be heading back to try the ramen!

RohanRohan: Great Japanese craft beer selection. Try the yakisoba with karaage(not on menu but they'll do it for you)

TobiasTobias: A perfect place to eat ramen! Very delicious and a pretty little restaurant with lovely staff.