Shotwell's is in Mission, San Francisco, at 3349 20th St, San Francisco, CA.

What kind of bar is Shotwell's?

It's a easy on the wallet Mission spot that leans dive, neighborhood, and historic.

What should I drink at Shotwell's?

Go for wine by the glass and beer on tap.

What is Shotwell's known for?

The corner of Shotwell and 20th has been a bar since 1891 (originally Schlichtmann & Bredhofy Grocery Saloon), current building dates from 1906 — bullet holes from long-forgotten scuffles are still in the walls, and beer and wine only — no liquor program, on purpose.

Who is Shotwell's good for?

It's a solid pick for small friend group, established date, and beer nerd friend.

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Shotwell's

Shotwell's is a easy on the wallet dive, neighborhood, and historic bar in Mission. The corner of Shotwell and 20th has been a bar since 1891 (originally Schlichtmann & Bredhofy Grocery Saloon) and current building dates from 1906 — bullet holes from long-forgotten scuffles are still in the walls set the tone. Come for wine by the glass and beer on tap.

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3349 20th St, San Francisco, CA

The vibe

Dive, neighborhood, historic, cozy convo, and beer bar — easy on the wallet.

Best for

Small friend group, established date, beer nerd friend, and solo.

What to drink

Wine by the glass and beer on tap.

Things to do

Pool, darts, digital jukebox, pinball, craft beer flight, and BYO snacks.

What makes Shotwell's worth it

the corner of Shotwell and 20th has been a bar since 1891 (originally Schlichtmann & Bredhofy Grocery Saloon)
current building dates from 1906 — bullet holes from long-forgotten scuffles are still in the walls
beer and wine only — no liquor program, on purpose
Young's Double Chocolate Stout reliably on tap (the kind of thing locals get evangelical about)
19th-century French-style painting of a reclining nude over the back bar
Obama paraphernalia that never came down
no kitchen — BYO snacks is welcomed
western-saloon vibe — like a gentler Deadwood that's into craft beer
cash only (or was, historically — check before going)

Good to know

Where is Shotwell's?: Shotwell's is in Mission, San Francisco, at 3349 20th St, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is Shotwell's?: It's a easy on the wallet Mission spot that leans dive, neighborhood, and historic.
What should I drink at Shotwell's?: Go for wine by the glass and beer on tap.
What is Shotwell's known for?: The corner of Shotwell and 20th has been a bar since 1891 (originally Schlichtmann & Bredhofy Grocery Saloon), current building dates from 1906 — bullet holes from long-forgotten scuffles are still in the walls, and beer and wine only — no liquor program, on purpose.
Who is Shotwell's good for?: It's a solid pick for small friend group, established date, and beer nerd friend.