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Molotov's

Dive Bar$$$$

Lower Haight, San Francisco

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Molotov's

6.8^/10

204

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Has a stamp of approval from SF Weekly and SFist
"Where men regress to boys.. Pinball and beers ok!"(8 Tips)
"Deliciously divey."(4 Tips)
"cheap booze"(7 Tips)
"One of my favorite dive bars in SF."(2 Tips)

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SFistJune 24, 2015
If you're looking for cheap drinks and the feeling that you could be assaulted, come here. In keeping with the bar's anarchic mood, the jukebox features Thin Lizzy, Motörhead, and The Stranglers. Read more
LuceOctober 2, 2014
Thank you very much to Bree that made us taste many beers before choosing! A rock'n roll place just as we like, so good music, and friendly people.
Sam GrAugust 4, 2014
One of my favorite dive bars in SF. Just don't bring your Google Glass - it's banned and has been known to incite violence.
Zii HammadApril 3, 2015
Cheap drinks, super divey, not too douchey. I like it. Bartenders were super courteous in a punk way?
SFistNovember 21, 2016
In keeping with the bar's anarchic overtones, the jukebox (next to a very janky Monster Bash pinball machine) features such punk-pleasers as Thin Lizzy, Motörhead, and The Stranglers. Read more
Manda CurrellFebruary 16, 2020
Been here 10+ times
Cash only. Welcoming. Wonderful. Lots of dogs. $6 Bums Choice beer and a shot
SF WeeklyMay 24, 2011
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST PUNK ROCK JUKEBOXWith its low-key vibe, cheap booze, and dingy interior, Molotov's in the Lower Haight is already the city's go-to… Read more
Margot SeetoJuly 4, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Favorite dive in the Lower Haight. Cash only. Bathroom key for ladies’ room only.
Sarah LockenmeyerSeptember 28, 2014
Cheap awesome beer on tap.. Where men regress to boys.. Pinball and beers ok!
Lauren HofffmanAugust 26, 2015
A great dog friendly, dog-friendly bar!!
Tani YeeMay 2, 2016
Punk rock bar with $3 beer
Corrie DavidsonNovember 30, 2013
Deliciously divey. A punk rock haven. Reminds me of DC.
DaveSeptember 22, 2015
Not sure why this has such a high rating for arcade games: it's got two pinball machines, that's it
Gene XApril 1, 2013
Been here 25+ times
They have Attack from Mars and Creature from the Black Lagoon pinball as if 3/31/13
Joe DFebruary 25, 2016
Took me a year to grow the balls to step foot in here. I lived.
Joan CardonaApril 6, 2018
Avoid it. They have a pool table but it’s always “in use” by the “locals”.
Dale TegmanOctober 31, 2011
The most recent and popular pinball games available make their way here.
Michelle WarrenMarch 7, 2014
Bring your pooch and have a bloody mary.
Thomas LarsenAugust 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Classic movies without sound... Brilliant!
Ken RoweNovember 24, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Tip the staff. Seriously people!
Leanne VanderbylJuly 15, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Unlike most bars in SF, guys tend to hit on girls pretty ruthlessly here. Enjoy it.
Brodie OlmsteadDecember 10, 2016
Pinball, pool and cheap drinks.
Jussi HäyhäNovember 16, 2019
Divey af. Love it.
Austin SpiresMay 15, 2014
Solid dive. Cheap beer and heavy metal.
Daniel ZSeptember 15, 2018
Pinball & Beer, no Google Glass
Andy SmithSeptember 26, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Try the drinks!
J KDecember 3, 2016
Dive. That one that's kinda scary but that you always want
Rainbow LAMarch 12, 2014
I love sf and kjs
Aaron H.December 28, 2014
The ID checker pushed me because I didn't see him how about you don't manhandle your customers
Hernan JaramilloJanuary 27, 2019
Been here 5+ times
I see more dogs in this bar than people
Matthew ScottNovember 9, 2013
Hella divey. Wallet chains and greasy hair errwhwre
Taryn HylandApril 14, 2012
Really cheap drinks for being in sf!
Tiffany BukowskiMay 20, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Play pinball and don't fuck with the staff.
Heyward GignilliatNovember 23, 2009
Order a Hamms for $1.25 and make sure the bartender pops the top with a can-opener.
Brenton BleechmoreDecember 6, 2009
Beers at the bar and watched The Exorcist...
Ken RoweApril 3, 2011
Been here 100+ times
2 buck pbr draft during happy hour!
S!ickFebruary 26, 2014
Don't wear Google Glass...and go into this bar... Read more
Tiffany BukowskiMarch 1, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Don't be a Glasshole.
sema ece tokerOctober 17, 2013
Hurrrrayyyy! Play Indianapolis ;-)
Shawn ShahJuly 12, 2009
Get a cheese tamale from the Tamale Lady when she stops by!
Rainbow LAMarch 12, 2014
I heart kjs
Adam FOctober 25, 2012
This bar has dogs.
Ron RichardsMarch 19, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Word of advice: don't order a white russian.
Benjamin RoodmanDecember 14, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Wear all black.
Adam CantandoJune 3, 2011
Get a hipster thrown out!
Jared FongDecember 28, 2010
Been here 100+ times
$2 PBR in the bottle.
Rochelle McCuneNovember 7, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Watch where you step
Good & PlentyJuly 3, 2009
have a shot
Frank VásquezDecember 27, 2014
El tizón de San Francisco. Tienen una rockola de pura música punk.

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