The Best Local Bars in San Francisco

Explore the vibrant bar scene in San Francisco. From cozy cafes to trendy bars, our Spotters have discovered the best local bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Head to Brewcade for a fun mix of craft beers and arcade games or unwind with a glass of Italian wine at InoVino. Discover these and many more local gems for a memorable evening in the city!

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Our local in San Francisco

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Our local in San Francisco

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InoVino

Italian wine bar

"InoVino" in San Francisco is a lovely Italian bar with amazing food! The arancini are my go-to bites with either a Verdicchio or a Barolo...

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Byron

Beach

Jul 1, 2025

Ferry Plaza Wine

Wine by the bottle

"Ferry Plaza Wine" in the San Francisco Ferry building is, perhaps surprisingly, one of the best wine bars in the Bay Area...

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Byron

Beach

Jul 1, 2025

The Crafty Fox Ale House

36 beers on tap

"The Crafty Fox Ale House" is one of my favorite spots to get an amazing glass of beer in San Francisco. I stumbled upon this little gem one afternoon...

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Sasha

Sommer

Jun 10, 2025

Brewcade

Beers and games for adults

"Brewcade" in San Francisco is the best place for adults to get our fix of our favorite arcade games, such as Killer Queen Bee (max 5 players), or pinball!

Bars

Sasha

Sommer

Jun 10, 2025

$5 Lunch Buffet

...at a strip club

The "$5 Lunch Buffet" in San Francisco might just be the most bizarre recommendation I'll ever make, considering you can get it in Gold Club Strip Club...

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Sasha

Sommer

Jun 10, 2025

San Francisco Athletic Club

Let's play!

"San Francisco Athletic Club" is a sport bar, perhaps one of the many in San Francisco, but it really isn't like any other as they provide for a nice vibe!

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Snacks

Nadine

Johnson

Jun 10, 2025

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The Best Local Bars in San Francisco

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Brooke

Marcus

You?

Kathleen

Sasha

Byron

Stefanie

Nadine

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Brooke

Marcus

You?

Kathleen

Sasha

Byron

Stefanie

Nadine

InoVino

Italian wine bar

Byron

Beach

Ferry Plaza Wine

Wine by the bottle

Byron

Beach

The Crafty Fox Ale House

36 beers on tap

Sasha

Sommer

Brewcade

Beers and games for adults

Sasha

Sommer

$5 Lunch Buffet

...at a strip club

Sasha

Sommer

San Francisco Athletic Club

Let's play!

Nadine

Johnson

Heading to Bars?

... for just €9.99

Going to Bars?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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