International Sports Bar
International Sports Bar is a easy on the wallet dive, sports bar, and neighborhood bar in Russian Hill. Formerly the New Amsterdam — setting of the Counting Crows song 'Mr. Jones' and $3 drafts and wells 4–8pm daily set the tone.
1000 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA · (415) 775-6036
Dive, sports bar, neighborhood, and historic — easy on the wallet.
Locals, sports crew, and regulars.
Watching sports, pool, foosball, and drinking.
What makes International Sports Bar worth it
- formerly the New Amsterdam — setting of the Counting Crows song 'Mr. Jones'
- $3 drafts and wells 4–8pm daily
- free pool Wednesdays
- AMI jukebox
- pool tables, foosball, dog-friendly
- open 11am–2am daily
Good to know
- Where is International Sports Bar?
- International Sports Bar is in Russian Hill, San Francisco, at 1000 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is International Sports Bar?
- It's a easy on the wallet Russian Hill spot that leans dive, sports bar, and neighborhood.
- What is International Sports Bar known for?
- Formerly the New Amsterdam — setting of the Counting Crows song 'Mr. Jones', $3 drafts and wells 4–8pm daily, and free pool Wednesdays.
- Who is International Sports Bar good for?
- It's a solid pick for locals, sports crew, and regulars.
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