Zeitgeist is a popular bar in the Mission. They make a mean drink here, and you will fit in easily with the crowd, just don't let the profusion of leather and Harleys intimidate you. You do not have to be a biker to feel at home. An outdoor patio with barbecue and live music are all part of the experience. Best of all, you can wake up in the morning and start all over again with one of their famous Bloody Mary's.
De retro luxe van het interieur van de Bimbo´s 365 Club draagt bij aan het onverwachte karakter van welke act er toevallig op het podium staat die avond. Of het nou een lokale surfbare outfit, of een groot label superster op een internationale tour is. De afgelopen publiekstrekkers waren onder andere Detroit Cobras, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, They Might Be Giants, Seu Jorge, Aimee Mann and the Flaming Lips. Wekelijkse dansavonden vullen de dansvloer met Charleston-ing-zoot-suiters, die de originele pluche crimson gordijnen accentueren die nog stammen uit de opening van Bimbo in 1931.
You don't have to travel to the Deep South to experience a culinary tradition that is rarely reproduced elsewhere. Perhaps for good reason. Dubbed, the best place for eating beanie weenies while listening to deep house by Rolling Stone magazine, this strange creation serves microwaved trailer trash food (Mac'n'Cheese, fries, TV dinners, etc) from an actual trailer to crowds of hipsters and clubkids. Nightly DJs and a full bar add music and mayhem to the nuke-food energy, keeping Butter's atmosphere radiant.
This historic bar is full of stories, character, and charm. Once a place Jack London himself would frequent to drink and write, the story is that the famous author borrowed his college entrance fee from the bar's proprietor. The small bar still features a slanted wooden floor and charred walls leftover from the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906, which took its toll elsewhere in the Bay Area, too. Its name derives from the old days when it was the only bar at the Port of Oakland. Each day, as laborers would take the ferry to San Francisco and back again, this was the first and last chance for the working man to grab a drink. The bar serves only beverages and distributes literature on its history.
Cafe Van Kleef is located right in the heart of Oakland's Uptown neighborhood. The theme of Van Kleef is unconventional and all about the quirky artwork everywhere. The specialty at Van Kleef's is their Greyhound - a drink of vodka with grapefruit juice, which you can watch them squeezing fresh at almost any given point during the night. On most nights in the week, the bar plays live jazz music. Certain nights come with a cover charge so be sure to check details before you head here.
Yoshi's is not just a place where you can catch mind-blowing jazz, but also a sushi bar with an excellent food. Eager music lovers pack the restaurant and the Jazz House on performance nights. It showcases the best talent and boasts of high tech acoustics in the Bay area. A full cocktail menu is available with items like sushi, appetizers, salads and desserts. The attire is causal and the atmosphere jazzed up. It has a top-notch restaurant that serves Japanese food, and is open for lunch and dinner.
Club Deluxe is one of Haight Street's only spots for live jazz, blues, swing, and soul. You will find bar stools, cushy booths, and table seating. In this swanky retro lounge, you can sip drinks and dance, enjoy local talent, or catch a band on tour. Put on your vintage wear on Tuesdays and join the “Church of Frank Sinatra” for a special swing and big band cocktail party. An absolute MUST for any fan of Old Blue Eyes and the scene he left behind.
This historic bar is full of stories, character, and charm. Once a place Jack London himself would frequent to drink and write, the story is that the famous author borrowed his college entrance fee from the bar's proprietor. The small bar still features a slanted wooden floor and charred walls leftover from the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906, which took its toll elsewhere in the Bay Area, too. Its name derives from the old days when it was the only bar at the Port of Oakland. Each day, as laborers would take the ferry to San Francisco and back again, this was the first and last chance for the working man to grab a drink. The bar serves only beverages and distributes literature on its history.
Located in the SoMa locality of San Francisco, this wondrous brewery believes in quality more than quantity, which is why the roaster at Cellarmaker Brewing Co. is often limited. But let that not deter you from ordering up, because these brews are refreshingly flavorful and distinct in taste. Innovation and experiment lies at the very base of the functioning here. The brewing space also features a taproom which is open from Tuesdays through Sundays, wherein you can also bring along your own food, for noshing while sipping on your refreshing pint. Check the website for more details.
Fieldwork Brewing Company is a brewery that attracts locals and tourists alike thanks to its ambiance, food and of course, the beer. Offering a wide array of freshly brewed beers, you can ask for ales, salson, pilsner to stout here. The Blueberry Parfait (Kettle Sour Ale), Day Money (California Golden Ale) and Portrait of Bruin (Belgian Brown Ale) are some of the draft beers you can find on the taps. A small food menu comprising of snacks, Tamales and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is available here. Sporting beer barrels and a rustic setting, the brewery makes for a great place to spend quality time with family and friends.
This popular biker bar is not the scene some biker bars can be. At the Long Star Saloon, you will find neither fashion police nor attitudes, just serious drinking and leather wearing. Check out the Sunday beer bust where you can drink all you want for a few dollars. It is a great place to hang out the rest of the week, too, with a vibrant leather scene on which to feast your eyes and bartenders.