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Blind Cat

(Now Closed)

Bar, Dive Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Becky OtterBotMarch 21, 2016
Super friendly bartenders. Learned a lot about each beer available. Quiet bar, best to bring a friend to chat with.
SFistJune 24, 2015
The jukebox is curated to reflect the vibe of the place in its various moods, which include everything from AC/DC, to War, to Merle Haggard, the Ramones, and Aretha Franklin. Read more
gabriel fowlerJanuary 9, 2015
The quintessential dive bar. Has a pool table and great bartenders. 24th St south of Mission is still the real deal Mission District, an endangered species.
Best ofAugust 27, 2014
Head over to The Blind Cat, mix with locals and get ridiculously cheap beer- for SF standards. The hardest part is deciding whether to start or end the night there. Read more
Jennifer BurlingtonApril 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ok bar if you're interested in puke smells, crack heads and Fireball shots. Most the bartenders are pretty cool, except the chick with the blonde hair might be constantly on her rag.
Laurence BJanuary 26, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Kind of smelly, jukebox a bit too loud, drinks cheap and plentiful. Get tacos from vallarta and bring them here when you get hungry
SF WeeklyMay 31, 2012
Best Place for Whiskey in Peace..You’re looking for good whiskey in a quiet place. The Internet will point you to Nihon Whisky Lounge... Read more
Charles HudsonApril 12, 2014
Beer and a shot for $7. Can't beat it. And they'll usually let you sub out PBR for something better.
Michael JosephJanuary 28, 2014
Diviest of dive bars. Great service, extremely laid back atmosphere. Strong college bar vibe.
Megan AllisonJanuary 22, 2017
A place for whiskey, and people who love it
Emily BJuly 11, 2015
Pretty typical dive bar. Good specials. Pool table. Bar art. Close to hella taqueria's.
Brett LiderJuly 20, 2013
When you order a Bitters and Soda, they may ask you what kind of bitters you want. (I choose chocolate.)
Taylor LorenFebruary 7, 2014
Come see Jeff on a th/f/sat night or Sunday afternoon for an excellent whisk(e)y tasting
Alex SilarajsOctober 13, 2017
Been here 100+ times
Best dive bar in the neighborhood. Bartenders are cool.
LeeAugust 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
If you are in the mood for Yahtzee, they have it behind the bar!
Ros HodgekissNovember 16, 2012
James at the bar sure makes folks happy here. Don't forget to add inappropriate jams to the jukebox on his behalf.
Michael MeadowsJune 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Good unpretentious neighborhood bar. Don't be afraid!
Charles HudsonApril 16, 2014
Come for the cheap drinks, stay for the local OH convos.
Tim HarrisonSeptember 18, 2014
Decent tap list, and solid liquor selection.
S PlisskenJuly 13, 2011
Beware the Demolition Man pinball, it's not level. Never seen shots drain or not make it up the ramps so often on that game.
Eric BlessingSeptember 5, 2011
Rob serves up a great Chilaquile Bloody Mary on Monday afternoons. Quantities are limited, don't miss out!
shalzers McGeeFebruary 20, 2012
Do you love it when your bloody merry comes with a meals worth of garnishes? Come here after 5 on Sunday.
Clay SmithMay 1, 2011
There's a great selection of American whiskeys. Order something you haven't heard of.
smallprintSeptember 11, 2014
Gin, whiskey, pool.......
ChristianJuly 1, 2012
Get a bloody mary, you won't be disappointed.
Kristin Vogel-CampbellJuly 13, 2011
Great special until 5pm: PBR mid-boy and a cheap whiskey shot for $5.
Natalie GSeptember 30, 2012
Been here 10+ times
This is a good bar to drink alcohol at.
Andy FreebergAugust 27, 2011
Ask for a good whiskey and you'll get one.
Danny BloomfieldJanuary 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
A lot of times they have Dogfish 90 minute. Those times you drink it.
Michael ThomasSeptember 3, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Nice dive bar. Good juke. Cute girls.
Dee BeutelApril 18, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Jeff, the world's most awesome bartender, drives a moto guzzi. Not a ducati, aprilla, triumph, or any other nonsense. A moto guzzi. Screw this up at your own risk.
Benjamin RoodmanMay 31, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Crossing a black cat on your way to Blind Cat is good luck.
Major JulianDecember 14, 2013
Interesting bar. Straight guy proposed messing around but only if it involved another woman. I respectfully declined. 😒
Annah HayesNovember 27, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Jeff is the best but my liver sighs everytime I visit this fine establishment.
Meghan MurphyMarch 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Black Maple Hill, 3 ice cubes. Small batch whiskey deliciousness.
Kevin MApril 8, 2009
Been here 50+ times
The top-shelf Pappy Van Winkle is incredible. I also recommend the Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey.
John ZahrSeptember 13, 2014
PBR and a Jameson and talk to you tomorrow.
Toby C.October 23, 2010
ask the bartender for a recommendation
Benjamin RoodmanJuly 20, 2010
Been here 10+ times
It's easy to get shitfaced here. Take shots of whiskey.
Valentina CJune 12, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Nice and crowded. Having a cold one with my buddy DC.
da3monSeptember 27, 2009
the pool table has ball-hungry pockets and leans toward the pinball machine.
Michael SudanoAugust 21, 2011
EAT FREE KIELBASA.
Drea JMay 31, 2011
The blind cat looks dead.
Richie GoodtimesDecember 23, 2010
If this place had Budweiser...nah...I still want to leave.
Monica MillerOctober 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
terribly hit or miss. sometimes its epic, sometimes its epicly terrible.
Chris BellewJanuary 19, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Sink the eight ball on the break.
kristine molnarMarch 3, 2010
Cash only!
Matt DMay 21, 2011
Used to be called Dirty Thieves

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