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Black Horse London Pub

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Union Street, San Francisco

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7.9^/10

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"The bartender James is fantastic and extremely friendly."(5 Tips)
"The smallest bar west of Mississippi."(3 Tips)
"Best pub in SF"(2 Tips)
"Get a cask ale, damnit."(2 Tips)

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Daniel PlemmonsAugust 7, 2014
Without a doubt my favorite bar in SF. Mostly regulars there any night, the tiny venue makes everyone friendly. James and Cassandra keep things constantly fun, upbeat, and well alchohol-ed.
Ryan LeggettNovember 19, 2013
If you come on a Thursday night, and you stay late enough for the recycling guys to show up, you might get lucky enough to help pass the used bottles out of the bar. It's a lot more fun that it sounds
Kurt NelsonMay 11, 2020
Been here 10+ times
A properly San Francisco bar with a mix of neighbors, tourists and industry folk. Even though it might look dingy, the bathtub your beer is served out of is very clean and the food is home made.
Joan CardonaApril 5, 2018
Special place. They don’t have a fridge, they keep the beers in a bathtub with ice. There’s also just 6 seats. Said that, the place has character and the bartender is really nice. Worth to try
Guillaume FlandreNovember 4, 2014
The smallest bar west of Mississippi. Waiters are very friendly and great German beer is served (and kept cold in the bathtub behind the bar, don't ask.)
Gregory MillerJanuary 5, 2016
Awesome cozy bar, great place to meet new people. The bartender James is fantastic and extremely friendly.
Haley DasarpAugust 26, 2017
James the bartender keeps things upbeat. He even shot gunned a few beers with us. Definitely one of my most unique SF bar experiences.
Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011
Every man should visit this bar, which requires men to give their seats to the ladies. And guess what, guys? There are more girls here because of it. Grab a chimay, she’ll like it too.
Vova OmelchenkoJanuary 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Good beer and really relaxing atmosphere, seems like you are at home drinking beers with friends:)
Tim BradshawNovember 23, 2014
The bar staff are very friendly and gave us homemade cookies but the cockroach walking across the bar was a bit offputting.
Peter ChiuApril 13, 2016
It's a cozy neighborhood bar thsts fun to sit in and watch world go by
Adrian ChanAugust 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The tiny bar will seat barely ten, and the beer is kept cold in a ceramic bathtub, but the selection is first class, as is the company!
Joseph UrbanMarch 29, 2015
The people. You cannot go to the Blackhorse and not meet someone and have a memorable time.
H HJanuary 3, 2015
Instantly feel like a local. It's the cutest hole in the wall I ever did see. Happy hour is a $1.00 off.
Stephen McLeodAugust 10, 2011
Been here 50+ times
James, the owner and pride of ohio, is one of the best people you will ever meet.
Patrick HayesAugust 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This truly is the greatest bar in the world. I can't emphasize this enough
BrightyOctober 15, 2017
Sit close to the front door. That way you won’t smell the Men’s toilet
Alex SilarajsJanuary 8, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Bathtub full of beer, who wouldn’t like it. Only downside…it’s small and I think I picked up Omicron there.
Vova OmelchenkoJanuary 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Really great owner, very friendly !!!
Mister ArcherFebruary 25, 2010
Gents, be chivalrous and share that seat with a damsel. You are at the smallest pub in SF so be friendly!
Patrick HayesMay 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best bar in the city. Say hi to James for me
Lauren HofffmanAugust 26, 2015
Dog friendly, dog-friendly
Andrew rileyMay 1, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best bar I ever got married in.
JojoAugust 13, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Love this place. Amazing bartenders. Awesome guests. Love it.
Josh KuntzMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best pub in SF
Ben ArentOctober 19, 2018
Lush cask beer
Curtis JMarch 3, 2010
Every time I come here something good happens. The cute bartender bakes for everybody on Tuesdays.
Rob RushMarch 1, 2014
Now serving bacon dogs!
Erik HeinemarkMarch 4, 2014
Simply the best bar ever.
Peter de LappeJune 29, 2014
Bring cash
Zack BaileyDecember 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try your hand at this as well.
Dan FickOctober 24, 2010
play the ship, the captain and the crew dice game
MarkSeptember 11, 2010
You know what is awesome about this place? If you said everything you are right.
Zack BaileyDecember 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Where Greg's dreams of pseudo-brotherhood stardom are discussed.
Nick JonesNovember 24, 2013
Smallest. Bar. Ever.
erin butnerMarch 27, 2010
Been here 25+ times
No cell phones allowed. Boys must give up their stools to girls. Cash only. Best bar ever.
EmmanuelDecember 26, 2009
Go on Christmas day and drink too much glögg with newfound friends
Anthony BrownAugust 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Smallest bar in San Francisco!
Scott LiebermanJuly 24, 2010
Been here 100+ times
pbr isn't on the menu but they have it!!!
Rebecca BurkettApril 12, 2010
Been here 5+ times
make new friends in this teeny-tiny bar. long live the horse!
Nileshd DNovember 26, 2009
the london imported cider is excellent
Eric MitchellDecember 4, 2011
Not a deli, its a bar
Anthony TownsendFebruary 6, 2009
squeeze yourself into one of the seven seats in this world's smallest bar (i think)
Ryan KAugust 26, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Remember: 4's are easy
asuka kazamaDecember 13, 2009
Pub hospitality at its best
Armando CanalsJanuary 3, 2010
Get a cask ale, damnit.
Kyla BrennanFebruary 14, 2010
Been here 25+ times
MateVeza IPA!!!
Vik LakhwaraDecember 5, 2009
Been here 5+ times
heard they fit 54! boom
Matthew HuntSeptember 25, 2009
once fit 49 for a world record!

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