Where is The Lucky Horseshoe?

The Lucky Horseshoe is in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, at 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA.

What kind of bar is The Lucky Horseshoe?

It's a easy on the wallet Bernal Heights spot that leans dive, neighborhood, and live music.

What is The Lucky Horseshoe known for?

Opened 2011 in a space that's been a bar since at least The Cherokee era — preceded by Alfonso's (1987-90) and Skip's Tavern (1990-2011), big horseshoe-shaped bar in the middle that points everyone at each other, and SF's only weekly Sunday bluegrass jam.

Who is The Lucky Horseshoe good for?

It's a solid pick for small friend group, rowdy crew, and karaoke friends.

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The Lucky Horseshoe

The Lucky Horseshoe is a easy on the wallet dive, neighborhood, and live music bar in Bernal Heights. Opened 2011 in a space that's been a bar since at least The Cherokee era — preceded by Alfonso's (1987-90) and Skip's Tavern (1990-2011) and big horseshoe-shaped bar in the middle that points everyone at each other set the tone.

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453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA

The vibe

Dive, neighborhood, live music, and rowdy — easy on the wallet.

Best for

Small friend group, rowdy crew, karaoke friends, and music friend.

Things to do

Live music (bluegrass / blues / jazz jams), Friday karaoke, pool, and watch the 49ers, Giants, SEC football.

What makes The Lucky Horseshoe worth it

opened 2011 in a space that's been a bar since at least The Cherokee era — preceded by Alfonso's (1987-90) and Skip's Tavern (1990-2011)
big horseshoe-shaped bar in the middle that points everyone at each other
SF's only weekly Sunday bluegrass jam
Wednesday night multi-instrumentalist jazz sessions
Friday karaoke has a real stage (don't show up if you have stage fright) — shakes the whole neighborhood
habanero margarita widely called the best spicy margarita in the city
owner Lisa Marie; the late multi-instrumentalist Ralph Carney was a regular performer
BYO snacks welcomed — no kitchen
headquarters in Bernal for SEC football

Good to know

Where is The Lucky Horseshoe?: The Lucky Horseshoe is in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, at 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is The Lucky Horseshoe?: It's a easy on the wallet Bernal Heights spot that leans dive, neighborhood, and live music.
What is The Lucky Horseshoe known for?: Opened 2011 in a space that's been a bar since at least The Cherokee era — preceded by Alfonso's (1987-90) and Skip's Tavern (1990-2011), big horseshoe-shaped bar in the middle that points everyone at each other, and SF's only weekly Sunday bluegrass jam.
Who is The Lucky Horseshoe good for?: It's a solid pick for small friend group, rowdy crew, and karaoke friends.