Bars near Dolores Park
For when the park empties out at dusk and the move is a Mission bar. The closest spots to Dolores Park, sorted by the walk.
44 bars within walking distance, nearest first (showing the closest 24).
Woods Cervecería
Argentine brewery — beers brewed with yerba mate, sweet and savory empanadas
Good Good Culture Club
chef Ravi Kapur (Liholiho Yacht Club), tropical vibes
The 500 Club
Mission corner dive at 17th & Guerrero with the iconic neon martini sign, huge red 'COCKTAILS' sign — landmark in every Mission photo
The Beehive
retro-glam Valencia lounge from the Treasury team, a signature frozen slushy cocktail
Lost Resort
nautical-themed patio, oysters and surf'n'turf mac'n'cheese
Etcetera Wine Bar
wine flights — red, white, orange, French-style pizza
The Chapel
a converted Mission chapel, a 40-foot arched ceiling with great acoustics
Lore SF
speakeasy + escape room hybrid, Middle Earth-inspired
Wildhawk
from the Bon Vivants (Trick Dog) team — Scott Baird and Josh Harris, unassuming exterior, impeccably designed interior
The Liberties
upscale Irish pub on Guerrero, sidewalk seating and sports on the TVs
The Valencia Room
occupies the iconic Elbo Room space — 30-year history preserved (closed Dec 2018 as Elbo Room, reopened as Valencia Room), kept the original church-pew booth seating and pinball machines
20 Spot
in a former record store on 20th, an extensive wine list and local brews
Lone Palm
candlelight, white tablecloths, Miami Vice-style neon signage, blocks from Dolores Park
Moby Dick
a longtime, community-oriented gay bar, pool, pinball, and video games
Elixir
SF's second-oldest saloon location (1858 — only Old Ship Saloon is older), officially plaqued by E. Clampus Vitus (the wacky historical/drinking club)
Blondie's Bar
Valencia Street patio, DJs plus a Wednesday salsa band
Midnight Sun
Castro's original LGBTQ+ video bar (50+ years), cushioned seating
ABV
serious cocktails with serious food, open kitchen
Big Finish Wine Tavern
48 wines on tap (most under $14/glass), menu categorized as 'crisp finish' / 'big finish' / 'juicy finish'
The Hideout (at Dalva)
hidden behind a door in the back of Dalva bar — door is only unlocked Thursday through Saturday, front bar (Dalva) has a desert-inspired aesthetic; the back room is textbook speakeasy
Kilowatt
former 1994 firehouse music venue, 21 beers on tap
The Mix
a friendly Castro gay bar, a back patio and pool table
Copper Bar Kitchen & Microbrewery
a Castro bar, kitchen, and microbrewery, famously welcoming service
Teeth
two-tiered backyard, corn hole and shuffleboard
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