El Rio is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

1. El Rio

9.0
3158 Mission St (btwn Valencia & Cesar Chavez St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Bernal Heights · 122 tips and reviews

Loren M.Loren Mattia: Awesome outdoor space. Cheap beers. What else do you want?

Tim H.Tim Harrison: Cheep beer, good people! Check out the show calendar for something rad!

Kristina S.Kristina Schneider: Favorite place for cheap beers and margaritas and the best crowd. Patio!

Tempest is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

2. Tempest

8.0
431 Natoma St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · SoMa · 132 tips and reviews

Rochelle I.Rochelle I: Divey. Cheap beer. Pool tables. Indoor smoking. Not for everyone but I can dig it.

John D.John Dennett: Cheap beer, free people watching

India K.India K: Cheap beer. Great draft selection. Pool. Big space. Dive. Bartenders rule.

The Lost Church is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

3. The Lost Church

8.5
65 Capp St, San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 9 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Simons: Awesome place, don't say no, great sound, cheap beer, good snacks

Ali U.Ali Uro-May: Such a great, intimate, music venue!

George H.George Hayes: Real small and real tight.

Dogpatch Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

4. Dogpatch Saloon

8.8
2496 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Dogpatch · 38 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Good cocktails and cheap beer and wine. Local dive with some characters

Arleigh J.Arleigh Jane: The Game Changer (IPA cocktail). Just do it.

BravoBravo: Friendly local bar, jazz on Sundays, working class folks. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

440 Castro is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

5. 440 Castro

7.6
440 Castro St (btwn Market & 18th), San Francisco, CA
Gay Bar · Castro · 82 tips and reviews

Brandon C.Brandon Colombo: If you wanna have a beer and not have a single person come talk to u go to 440 back corner around 7 on Tuesdays. Cheap beer and no creeps

Brandon C.Brandon Colombo: Great cheap beers and hot bartenders woof

Heléne B.Heléne Björkman: Great bar cheap beer

The Page is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

6. The Page

8.3
298 Divisadero St (at Page St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 94 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam K.: Cheap beers and a fun casual atmosphere.

cami j.cami j.: cheap beer, excellent selection, fun, divey space. into it.

Alyssa B.Alyssa Bereznak: excellent dive bar with a foosball table downstairs

The Uptown is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

7. The Uptown

8.0
200 Capp St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris H.: Cheap beer!!

tif l.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 CompanyFast 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.

Ace's Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

8. Ace's Bar

7.6
998 Sutter St (at Hyde St.), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 46 tips and reviews

Ron A.Ron A.: Fun Regular place with nice cool people bartending. Cheap beer & Wells...you can kill it here! I usually do.

Maïthe W.Maïthe Wrona: Nice barman Nice music!

Kevin O.Kevin OLeary: Play some Golden Tee, get the big circle table, get a girl and go home

Toronado is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

9. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

Tianna J.Tianna Johnson: Great cheap beer! You can take food in from surrounding restaurants AND it is pet friendly!!

Jordan F.Jordan Fine: Cheap beer 👌🏼

Roberto R.Roberto Rawbirdtoe 🐴: Great beer joint. Grab a Pliny, if on tap!

Woods Island Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

10. Woods Island Club

7.6
422 Clipper Cove Way (Avenue G), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Treasure Island · 7 tips and reviews

Alex T.Alex Treco: Cheap beer, lots of space and great beach club vibes. Surprised this place isn't packed

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: The sours are great! Being a blanket, but they have chairs if you forget. Great spot on a sunny day!

MariMari: Escape the city without going too far.

Lone Star Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

11. Lone Star Saloon

8.0
1354 Harrison St (btwn 9th & 10th), San Francisco, CA
Gay Bar · SoMa · 28 tips and reviews

le S.le Shaun: Sunday beer bust! 4-8 all the beer one can drink, $9! Yeah it's cheap beer, but beer bust!

Keenan P.Keenan Patterson: One of my favorite patios in the city. Tons of cool signs!

Clint B.Clint Botelho: ALL beer just 2 dollars on MONDAYS!!!!!

Bender's Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

12. Bender's Bar & Grill

8.3
806 S Van Ness Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 108 tips and reviews

Laura S.Laura Sench: Ride your bike inside to hang up, or bring your dog. Very easy going. Good pool tables, back patio, cheap beers. Looks like they have food at night too.

Caitlin S.Caitlin Salzberg: Really cool hangout spot! Cheap beer and clean bathrooms! :)

Erika K.Erika Kali: Try the alcohol.

Boom Boom Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

13. Boom Boom Room

7.9
1601 Fillmore St (at Geary), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lower Pacific Heights · 40 tips and reviews

Tony X.Tony Xerri: Hidden talents live here so enjoy the jams and cheap beer. While you're at it, get your ass up and dance the entire night away with friends and fellow patrons. Also, it's pronounces BUM BUM RUM!!!

Ian W.Ian Walter: Tons of awesome funky / bluesy shows (check the website to double check).

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Southern Pacific Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

14. Southern Pacific Brewing

8.2
620 Treat Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

Jordan F.Jordan Fine: Awesome space and cheap beer!

Pavan K.Pavan Kulkarni: Anazing garage turned bar ambience. Lots of natural light and dirt cheap beer and decent bar food.

Hana T.Hana Tanimura: Great for having a beer outside in the sun

500 Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Beers in San Francisco.

15. 500 Club

8.1
500 Guerrero St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Karaoke Bar · Mission Dolores · 67 tips and reviews

Jordan G.Jordan G: Cheap beer. Hipster punk crowd.

Renato V.Renato Valdes Olmos: Great place for laid back beers throughout the week, and meeting people from the Mission.

kelley b.kelley buhles: You'll always get into trouble