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.

Sherry L. • July 6, 2015Convenient location. Friendly bartenders. Cool medieval decor.

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).

David K. • August 4, 2015Fried pickles. Curry fries amazing. Great beers. Great atmosphere

Brandon N. • July 27, 2018The happy hour specials are great, and there’s a nice chill atmosphere right next to the hubbub on Powell & Market.

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!

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.

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

Pierre A. • January 25, 2019Whoa. The decoration is awesome. Nice sound too—come on Thursdays for techno with Kudeki 🔊

Nic W. • September 23, 2013So far so good. Wine, cheese and chocolate, my three fav things. "Flight of the Conchords" NZ wine flight was a nice touch.

Will D. • June 8, 2012Try the tarts.desert it is so good. Also the duck is fantastic.

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.

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

Derek S. • June 14, 2011Asparagus starter is pretty good. Ask for it without the egg. The poached egg does nothing for the dish and just makes it gooey

scott w. • January 20, 2010great specials- pot pies and soups rock