The Saloon
The Saloon is a easy on the wallet dive, historic, and iconic bar in North Beach. Oldest bar in SF (1861) and nightly live blues set the tone.
1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA
Dive, historic, iconic, and live music — easy on the wallet.
Friend crew, out-of-towners, and established date.
Live music.
What makes The Saloon worth it
- oldest bar in SF (1861)
- nightly live blues
- survived the 1906 earthquake
- bullet hole over the door from Prohibition (folklore)
- raucous Sunday afternoon scene
Good to know
- Where is The Saloon?
- The Saloon is in North Beach, San Francisco, at 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is The Saloon?
- It's a easy on the wallet North Beach spot that leans dive, historic, and iconic.
- What is The Saloon known for?
- Oldest bar in SF (1861), nightly live blues, and survived the 1906 earthquake.
- Who is The Saloon good for?
- It's a solid pick for friend crew, out-of-towners, and established date.
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