Royal Oak is in Russian Hill, San Francisco, at 2201 Polk St, San Francisco, CA.

What kind of bar is Royal Oak?

It's a easy on the wallet Russian Hill spot that leans historic, cozy convo, and weird.

Who is Royal Oak good for?

It's a solid pick for established date, small friend group, and weird-bar friend.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak is a easy on the wallet historic, cozy convo, and weird bar in Russian Hill. Polk Gulch institution — Victorian-meets-fern-bar interior, frozen in 1979 and hanging ferns everywhere, red velvet everywhere, brass everywhere set the tone.

Directions View on map

2201 Polk St, San Francisco, CA

The vibe

Historic, cozy convo, weird, and themed — easy on the wallet.

Best for

Established date, small friend group, and weird-bar friend.

Things to do

Cocktails under the ferns and people-watching in red velvet.

What makes Royal Oak worth it

Polk Gulch institution — Victorian-meets-fern-bar interior, frozen in 1979
hanging ferns everywhere, red velvet everywhere, brass everywhere
the classic 'fern bar' aesthetic, original and unironic
neighborhood crowd that's been coming for decades
Tiffany-style lamps over the bar

Good to know

Where is Royal Oak?: Royal Oak is in Russian Hill, San Francisco, at 2201 Polk St, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is Royal Oak?: It's a easy on the wallet Russian Hill spot that leans historic, cozy convo, and weird.
What is Royal Oak known for?: Polk Gulch institution — Victorian-meets-fern-bar interior, frozen in 1979, hanging ferns everywhere, red velvet everywhere, brass everywhere, and the classic 'fern bar' aesthetic, original and unironic.
Who is Royal Oak good for?: It's a solid pick for established date, small friend group, and weird-bar friend.