Suggestions for Dive Bar near Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco

Zack W. • January 10, 2017Great cocktails (Gimlets especially good) great classic US dive bar vibe being channeled in here.

Brett N. • May 12, 2014Best Dive bar in the area. Great service from Tia.

X-tina 🦄 • July 26, 2015Beef Sliders were delish with bacon aioli spread. Mascow miles are legit!

SFist • March 25, 2015The Five-Spice Margarita combines the fresh, summery flavors of the tropics with just a hint of Chinese spice.

Sarah S. • March 2, 2016My favourite cocktail bar in the city! Beautiful, cozy interior, knowledgeable staff, hidden back room, basement and balcony, and the best cocktails!

Will B. • January 19, 2017Get the Bird of Paradise! A sour cachaça based cocktail below a deliciously sweet whipped cream topping.

erinsauce • October 3, 2018Great pizza and cocktails. A nice space to hang out before a show at August Hall (upstairs).

Ken v. • July 12, 2016The cheddar bacon sausage thing is pretty incredible. Nice beers and friendly service. Seating is limited, so be prepared to get cozy with strangers at a shared table.

Tim B. • December 24, 2019Great, low-key bar/cafe in the Axion Hotel. The menu is limited but flatbreads and service are excellent.

Sabina • December 16, 2016Honey latte is fantastic and the coffee is super smooth!

Martin A. • July 5, 2018Awesome hidden bar in downtown SF. They accept credit cards. An awesome change of pace from the Castro bars. Worth checking out!

Tobias S. • May 25, 2018Small little bar tucked away in a side alley. Good music venue

Paul S. • March 29, 2014Old School! This place is great! Pub food at really reasonable prices. Skee-Roll, Mortal Kombat, Pool, Foosball, and GOLDEN TEE for your entertainment pleasure! Lots of TVs to watch sports on.

JY G. • August 6, 2013What a great place: good advice given by friendly staff, good bites, and great ambiance!

Patrick R. • July 2, 2012Love the atmosphere, food & magazines! No surprise - French onion soup is great. Fun to people watch from sidewalk seats or the bar.

Anna R. • April 10, 2016Loved Montelena! Absolutely beautiful setting, felt like a French chateau and gardens. Aaron served us and he was fab - knowledgeable and friendly, and served up some amazing wine :)

Jen D. • October 30, 2010Scottish mule is definitely delicious--but seasonal drink "Flip to Nuts" was amazing! Delicate pecan flavor with milkshake consistency.

Don O. • August 7, 2014Truffle oil popcorn is the best bar snack.

Maria C. • June 22, 2014Pork belly and pork adobo melt in your mouth. The seafood bake was a generous portion of shrimp, scallops and sausage all done to perfection!! These are all part of the summer menu come try it!

🄵🄴🄻🄸🅇 d. • August 27, 2018Get the 🥖 with butter and jam for a quick and affordable breakfast à la Française.

Kaylen P. • February 10, 2020Soft scrambled eggs were fantastic

Calvin L. • December 19, 2021Go and line up early. Gets packed very quickly

Kelly M. • October 13, 2013The salads are awesome! They have a big menu of draft beers that we East Coasters rarely get to have.

Christian C. • November 23, 2014Amazing staff. Great pancakes. Great in the evenings too. Happy hour is from 3pm until 7pm 😎