1. Vesuvio Cafe
8.8
255 Columbus Ave (btwn Broadway and Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 130 tips and reviews
Eli Hickox: Great bar with a lot of history. One of my favorite places to get a Pimm’s cup
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. No matter how many tourists drop in for a pint, it still feels as though it's full of locals. We recommend an Anchor Steam.
Lauren Jeter: sit upstairs in the corner and see the bright bright lights of Broadway.
3. El Rio
9.0
3158 Mission St (btwn Valencia & Cesar Chavez St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Bernal Heights · 122 tips and reviews
Peter Chiu: Great dive bar with a decent backyard. Go for transvestite karaoke. Fun times
Bravo: Huge back patio. Perfect place to take a large group of people. Great place to hang out on a nice day and sit outside. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
SFGate: Now there's a reason to love Mondays: $1 Pabst and $2 well drinks, all day long. Read more.
9. Zam Zam
8.1
1633 Haight St (at Clayton St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Haight Ashbury · 22 tips and reviews
Jose Lepe: The martini is one of my favorites here. Great bartenders and good ambiance. Cash only.
Travel Channel: As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Van Nguyen: The bartenders are the friendliest. A bar with no tv's is refreshing, just jazz and good conversations.
12. Thee Parkside
8.3
1600 17th St (at Wisconsin St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Potrero Hill · 86 tips and reviews
Michael: Outdoor seating, tator tots and a good beer selection. Great afternoon
Donia: America's darkest ladies room. Seriously, there could be a dude sleeping behind the toilet. You'd never know.
Ryan Mickle: Tots, stop playing with your iPhone and get some damned tots.
13. The Uptown
7.7
200 Capp St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews
tif lacey: visiting SFO for the weekend and came across this place - it is an awesome neighborhood pub - everyone knew each other and were super friendly. good drinks, brilliant jukebox
Fast Company: When they're not visualizing the Twitterverse for MTV and Nike, the staff of Stamen (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) heads to this bar, which is known for its comfy couches.
MetroSeeker.com: Great (and cheap) beer, a jukebox, and couches! What can possibly go wrong? Oh yeah, everybody else loves this place too! Make sure you arrive early or you may not be able to get a couch.
15. Philosopher's Club
7.7
824 Ulloa St (btw West Portal & Portola), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · West Portal · 11 tips and reviews
Laura Hayes: great place to watch the giants and niners. killer bloody marys on sunday mornings, too.
Alexis: Friendly bartenders, strong drinks, local but welcoming patrons. $$CASH$$ ONLY
Andrew Tarantola: The classiest sleeper bar in San Francisco. It's got the friendliest bartenders and best cocktails in The City. Just don't try to pay with plastic, you will be mocked--likely by me.