R Bar
R Bar is a easy on the wallet dive, neighborhood, and casual bar in Polk Gulch. A dark Polk-area sports dive and shots of Fernet, naturally set the tone.
1176 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 567-7441
Hours
| Mon–Fri | 2 PM–2 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM–2 AM |
| Sun | 10 AM–2 AM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Dive, neighborhood, and casual — easy on the wallet.
Friend crew, coworkers, and solo.
Games and sports on TV.
What makes R Bar worth it
- a dark Polk-area sports dive
- shots of Fernet, naturally
- a back arcade — pinball, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter
- cheap and friendly
Good to know
- Where is R Bar?
- R Bar is in Polk Gulch, San Francisco, at 1176 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is R Bar?
- It's a easy on the wallet Polk Gulch spot that leans dive, neighborhood, and casual.
- What is R Bar known for?
- A dark Polk-area sports dive, shots of Fernet, naturally, and a back arcade — pinball, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter.
- Who is R Bar good for?
- It's a solid pick for friend crew, coworkers, and solo.
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