Hockey Haven
Hockey Haven is a easy on the wallet dive, sports, and themed bar in Outer Richmond. Established 1949 — 12 blocks from the Pacific Ocean and hockey-themed dive — pennants and memorabilia covering the walls ('a hockey fanatic's dream basement') set the tone.
3625 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 752-4413
Dive, sports, themed, and neighborhood — easy on the wallet.
Small friend group, solo, post-Ocean-Beach crew, and hockey fan friend.
Watch NHL, pool, jukebox, video games, and patio with dog.
What makes Hockey Haven worth it
- established 1949 — 12 blocks from the Pacific Ocean
- hockey-themed dive — pennants and memorabilia covering the walls ('a hockey fanatic's dream basement')
- tiny, wood-paneled, cramped in the best way
- every NHL game on the TVs
- jukebox heavy on classic rock (Paul McCartney & Wings showed up in one review)
- no food — BYO from anywhere on Balboa
- dog-friendly back patio with greenery
Good to know
- Where is Hockey Haven?
- Hockey Haven is in Outer Richmond, San Francisco, at 3625 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Hockey Haven?
- It's a easy on the wallet Outer Richmond spot that leans dive, sports, and themed.
- What is Hockey Haven known for?
- Established 1949 — 12 blocks from the Pacific Ocean, hockey-themed dive — pennants and memorabilia covering the walls ('a hockey fanatic's dream basement'), and tiny, wood-paneled, cramped in the best way.
- Who is Hockey Haven good for?
- It's a solid pick for small friend group, solo, and post-Ocean-Beach crew.
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