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The Mad Dog in the Fog |
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530
Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94117, (415) 626-7279
If soccer is your game, you'll get your fix of kicks at
this authentic U.K. pub. |
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Tony Niks |
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1534
Stockton St, San Francisco, CA, 94133, (415) 693-0990
An elegantly appointed, retro dig ticking to the time of
the Eisenhower hour. |
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Cafe Mars |
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798
Brannan St, San Francisco, CA, 94103-4919, (415) 621-6277
Where party girls and fly boys gather for a good time. |
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Endup |
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401
6th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, (415) 896-1075
Twenty-eight years and counting for this bastion of
club-kid bacchanalia. |
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G Bar |
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488
Presidio, San Francisco, CA, 94115, (415) 409-4227
With velvet ropes, chocolate martinis, formal doormen and
$200 bottles of champagne, it's not L.A.--but a worthy
imitation. |
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Harry Denton's Starlight Room |
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450
Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102-1504, (415) 395-8595
If you're feeling less than zero, this vanity fair is the
place to fill out that old tube top. |
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Irish Bank |
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10
Mark Ln, San Francisco, CA, 94108-3703, (415) 788-7152
The dusky interior and boisterous crowd here might have
you singing "When Irish Eyes are Smiling." |
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Pilsner Inn |
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225
Church St, San Francisco, CA, 94114-1310, (415) 621-7058
It's nice to know there's still a neighborhood bar where
you can just get drunk and pick up a stranger. |
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Ruby Skye |
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420
Mason St, San Francisco, CA, 94102-1706, (415) 675-4874
Frosted 30-somethings flock to this posh palace for its
fusion of clubby and loungey atmospheres. |
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Asia SF |
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201
9th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103-3806, (415) 255-2742
Check your expectations at the door and let this SoMa
jewel seduce you with its tantalizing dishes. |
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Backflip |
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601
Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, (415) 771-FLIP (35
An Atlantis of alcohol that's packed to the gills with
beautiful people and their cocktails. |
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Beauty Bar |
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2299
Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, (415) 285-0323
Pamper yourself here or prepare to lose points for lack of
poise. |
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Bohemia Bar |
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1624
California St, San Francisco, CA, 94109-4604, (415)
474-6968
Thoroughly Euro dance club retains a Civic-Center vibe. |
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Chalkers |
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101
Spear St A-25 (at Mission), San Francisco, CA, 94105,
(415) 512-0450
This tricked-out billiards club keeps several balls in the
air. |
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Dalva |
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3121
16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103-3327, (415) 252-7740
A soothing, dark interior and a rich blend of tunes. |
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Fulton Street |
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1785
Fulton St., San Francisco, CA, 94117-1202, (415)292-7564
If you were stranded on an island and could only take one
bar with you, you'd be wise to make it this one. |
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Il Pirata |
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2007
16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103-4818, (415) 626-2626
Get hooked on this little cove in SOMA. |
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Kate O'Brien's |
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579
Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94105, (415) 882-7240
With a new face and a downtown attitude, this busy tavern
beckons. |
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Lexington Club |
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3464
19th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110-1740, (415) 863-2052
Ladies who love ladies love its come-hither decor and hip
attitude. |
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Lone Palm |
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3394
22nd St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, (415) 648-0109
A swanky little operation torn from the pages of "The
Maltese Falcon." |
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Martuni's |
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4
Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, (415) 241-0205
The top post-performance nightcap hotspot, guaranteed to
wet your showtune whistle. |
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Persian Aub Zam Zam |
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1633
Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94117-2815, (415) 861-2545
Take a powder at this cool, relaxing, retro sheik's pad. |
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Polly Esthers Culture Club |
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181
Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, 94102, (415) 885-1977
This pre-fab, disco time machine offers packaged
recollections served hot. |
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Red Room |
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827
Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, 94109-6168, (415) 346-7666
Singles love to mingle at this sharp little lounge. |
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The Cafe |
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2367
Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94114-1617, (415) 861-3846
A Castro mainstay for young gay guys and gals in the mood
to dance. |
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The Stud |
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399
9th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103-3831, (415) 252-7883
A legendary pit stop for boys and girls headed for the
finish line. |
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The Top |
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424
Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94117-3506, (415) 864-7386
Spin right round at this little zenith of SF turntablist
culture. |
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Treat Street Cocktails |
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3050
24th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110-4130, (415) 824-5954
This hip rock-and-roller's roost is a great place to sink
a beer while air-guitaring to Van Halen. |
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Zeitgeist |
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199
Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, (415) 255-7505
Go whole hog! The Zeitgeist has a rock attitude and enough
outdoor seating for all your biker friends. |
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Zeke's Diamond Bar |
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601
3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94107-1902, (415) 392-5311
Armchair quarterbacks and Giants maniacs will fall in love
with this divey little joint. |
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