Ales Unlimited makes its presence felt in Tenderloin with the opening of this basement watering hole which they have aptly christened Beer Basement. Made famous as one of the top city spots to gulp down those premium ciders and craft ales and other specialty ales by the tap or bottle, it presents a laid-back milieu with its dimly-lit interiors and soft music in the background. With about eight on-tap ciders and beers and over 40 bottled varieties, it surely attracts guzzlers from far and wide.
Trademark, a buzzing sports bar and a cocktail bar, is the place to be if you want to spend your time sipping on some crafty cocktails while cheering for your favorite team. It regularly holds live screenings of various sports and the set up of this place completes the essence of a sports bar with huge LED TVs that can be viewed from every angle. For people who do not want to be caught in this frenzy, you can chill at their spacious patio offering a good view of the neighborhood. With a small game room consisting of ping pong tables, space for mini bowling and a small court for basketball shooting, it heightens your experience of watching a game while having a gala time. Their signature cocktails include #KD Tito's vodka and Electrick Kool Aid and their Chicken Teriyaki and bacon wrapped Mochi are also a must try. Although the place is usually pretty packed, they have a sufficient standing space without causing inconvenience. Its sister concern, Copyright cocktail kitchen, a plush place, is an extended part of this establishment and is preferred for intimate gatherings. With a comparatively peaceful ambiance and mellow music, it is separated from Trademark by a thin wallpaper. So the next time you want to bump into fellow sports enthusiasts while gulping down flavorful cocktails, you know where to head.
Genau dann, wenn man dieses Lokal als eine weitere esoterische Höhle mit Grunge-Rock abstempeln will, ertönt Patsy Cline aus der Jukebox und zaubert auf die versteinerten Gesichter der Stammgäste ein freundliches Lächeln. Dieses ist wohl das unauffälligste aller Lower Haight-Lokale. Die Barmixer sind äußerst flink und die Auswahl an Bieren aus kleinen Brauereien nahezu unüberschaubar.
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, Slate Bar is a cool, trendy and hip pub and restaurant that serves tantalizing craft beers and other hard liquors till the wee hours of the night. This eclectic pub and lounge features pool tables, a jukebox, karaoke and DJ nights to cater to all your music and leisure requirements. Happy hours are on from 6 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday through Friday with US$1 off on select craft beers, cocktails starting at US$ 5 and Jameson/Bulleit with a Tecate shots for US$6 per shot.
Giordano Brothers is located at the intersection of Valencia and 16th Streets. Quite the local hit, this sandwich shop offers a variety of scrumptious, Pittsburgh-style sandwiches which have already won the hearts of many a local patrons. Made out of fresh, good quality ingredients, their highly-recommended offerings such as The Coppa, pastrami, kielbasa and lots more. For sides, they have a good selection of popular munches such as hand-cut fries, onion rings, Buffalo wings and chili, to name a few. To complete this awesome meal Giordano Brothers also offers an impressive drink list featuring several local drafts, international and local bottled beers and wines as well. The courteous service and fair prices are just the cherry on the top, needless to say, you'd want to keep coming back for more!