Route 101
Route 101 is a easy on the wallet dive, neighborhood, and late bar in Polk Gulch. A spacious no-frills dive by the Regency Ballroom and pinball, pool, and a jukebox set the tone.
1332 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA · (415) 874-9360
Hours
| Mon–Fri | 6 PM–2 AM |
| Sat–Sun | 1 PM–2 AM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Dive, neighborhood, and late — easy on the wallet.
Friend crew, rowdy crew, and solo.
Pool and games.
What makes Route 101 worth it
- a spacious no-frills dive by the Regency Ballroom
- pinball, pool, and a jukebox
- stiff, cheap drinks
- packs out on show nights
Good to know
- Where is Route 101?
- Route 101 is in Polk Gulch, San Francisco, at 1332 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Route 101?
- It's a easy on the wallet Polk Gulch spot that leans dive, neighborhood, and late.
- What is Route 101 known for?
- A spacious no-frills dive by the Regency Ballroom, pinball, pool, and a jukebox, and stiff, cheap drinks.
- Who is Route 101 good for?
- It's a solid pick for friend crew, rowdy crew, and solo.
- Is Route 101 open late?
- Yes — it's one of the later-night options in Polk Gulch.
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