Third Rail
Third Rail is a mid-range cocktails, dim, and late bar in Dogpatch. Train-station-inspired decor and house-made beef and mushroom jerky set the tone.
628 20th St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 252-7966
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue–Thu | 4 PM–11 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 2 PM–1 AM |
| Sun | 4 PM–10 PM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Cocktails, dim, late, and neighborhood — mid-range.
Established date and friend crew.
What makes Third Rail worth it
- train-station-inspired decor
- house-made beef and mushroom jerky
- food carried in from Bandit next door
- upscale but chill, open late
Good to know
- Where is Third Rail?
- Third Rail is in Dogpatch, San Francisco, at 628 20th St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Third Rail?
- It's a mid-range Dogpatch spot that leans cocktails, dim, and late.
- What is Third Rail known for?
- Train-station-inspired decor, house-made beef and mushroom jerky, and food carried in from Bandit next door.
- Who is Third Rail good for?
- It's a solid pick for established date and friend crew.
- Is Third Rail open late?
- Yes — it's one of the later-night options in Dogpatch.
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