Tommy's Joynt
Tommy's Joynt is a easy on the wallet dive, historic, and weird bar in Cathedral Hill. Hofbrau-style cafeteria attached to a full bar — opened 1947 and exterior covered in folk-art murals; you cannot miss it set the tone.
1101 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA · (415) 949-0399
The vibe
Dive, historic, weird, and themed — easy on the wallet.
Best for
Out-of-town visitor, small friend group, and post-Fillmore-show crew.
Things to do
Hofbrau line, buffalo stew, and cheap drinks.
What makes Tommy's Joynt worth it
- hofbrau-style cafeteria attached to a full bar — opened 1947
- exterior covered in folk-art murals; you cannot miss it
- carved meats, buffalo stew, brisket, turkey legs sliced behind glass
- the bar is older-school SF in concentrated form
- open until 1:45am most nights
Good to know
- Where is Tommy's Joynt?
- Tommy's Joynt is in Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, at 1101 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Tommy's Joynt?
- It's a easy on the wallet Cathedral Hill spot that leans dive, historic, and weird.
- What is Tommy's Joynt known for?
- Hofbrau-style cafeteria attached to a full bar — opened 1947, exterior covered in folk-art murals; you cannot miss it, and carved meats, buffalo stew, brisket, turkey legs sliced behind glass.
- Who is Tommy's Joynt good for?
- It's a solid pick for out-of-town visitor, small friend group, and post-Fillmore-show crew.
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