Doc's Clocks
Doc's Clocks is a easy on the wallet dive, neighborhood, and historic bar in Mission. Open on Mission Street since 1951 — Mission institution and neon 'It's about time' clock sign out front is iconic set the tone.
2575 Mission St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 824-3627
Dive, neighborhood, historic, and trouble — easy on the wallet.
Small friend group, established date, solo, and rowdy crew.
Cheap drinks, shuffleboard, people watching, and see live DJs.
What makes Doc's Clocks worth it
- open on Mission Street since 1951 — Mission institution
- neon 'It's about time' clock sign out front is iconic
- shuffleboard table
- rotating DJs and odd parties (burlesque, vinyl nights, etc.)
- survived multiple eviction scares — community keeps it alive
Good to know
- Where is Doc's Clocks?
- Doc's Clocks is in Mission, San Francisco, at 2575 Mission St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Doc's Clocks?
- It's a easy on the wallet Mission spot that leans dive, neighborhood, and historic.
- What is Doc's Clocks known for?
- Open on Mission Street since 1951 — Mission institution, neon 'It's about time' clock sign out front is iconic, and shuffleboard table.
- Who is Doc's Clocks good for?
- It's a solid pick for small friend group, established date, and solo.
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