San Francisco's Best Sports Bar

Daily specials entice flirtatious singles at this swamped Cow Hollow bar.

Reviews:

• “Great Service, Great Fun and Very Client Focused”
• “Favorite late night hang out”
• “Neighborhood institution! Great place to meet friends!”
• “Hottest bartender on Tues”
• “Best Place to Chill”

Tips: An American menu with offerings like burgers and salads is available (Monday, Wednesday-Friday 5pm-10pm; Saturday-Sunday 12pm-10pm). On Tuesdays, only tacos, fajitas and quesadillas are offered (5pm-10pm).

The Blue Light or email The Blue Light

A blissful coexistence of tie-dye and touchdowns in the heart of the Haight.

Reviews:

• “Decent Food and Drink, Lot’s of TVs”
• “Kezar Pub & Restaurant”
• “please dont mix this bar with kezar restaurant in cole valley”
• “Amazing waitstaff, great menu”
• “Another great Irish pub in the Haight”

Tips: There are rotating weekly drink specials. You could find yourself drinking a $3 pint or a $12 pitcher.

Kezar Pub & Restaurant

Festive pub and sports bar spreads Irish cheer in the Marina.

Reviews:

• “Best Bar in the Marina!!”
• “Classy yet homey”
• “Great neighborhood bar and great staff”
• “Beware of warm beer”
• “Best place in the Marina!”

Tips: Call about comedy nights, DJs and live music events.

Kelley’s Tavern

An old-school Financial District bar and grill with strong drinks, gigantic burgers and fine brews.

Reviews:

• “Best Burger Around”
• “Sardine City”
• “best pub experience”
• “Huge Selection Of Beer”
• “Classic Happy Hour Spot!”

Tips: Royal Exchange is open Mon-Fri, and reserved for private parties on weekends.

Royal Exchange or email Royal Exchange

The mother of all sports bars located in the Hyatt Hotel on Fisherman’s Wharf.

Reviews:

• “ehhhhh”
• “Love the Angus Burger”
• “Warning: Not really a sports bar”
• “Awesome Barbeque”

Tips: Krispy Kreme doughnuts are stocked every morning. A barrel of peanuts sits in the bar for the taking.

Knuckles Historic Sports Bar & Grill or email Knuckles Historic Sports Bar & Grill

A Russian Hill hangout with an East Coast clientele and array of athletic paraphernalia.

Reviews:

• “My favorite SF Sports Bar”
• “Love love love this place”
• “Great Times”
• “Best Sports Bar in the City!”
• “Better than home”

Tips: Greens is one of the few sports bars to offer HDTV. In total, the bar has 25 TVs, including two big screens and satellite feeds.

Greens Sports Bar

Upper-crust Marina hangout where the impressive number of TV screens ensures a prime view for all.

Reviews:

• “Other places to go…”
• “BSB is DOA”
• “I have never had such a horrible experience at a SPORTS BAR in my life.”
• “Best Sports Bar”
• “reality check”

Tips: Enjoy $2 pints during happy hour (Monday-Thursday 4pm-6pm; Friday 4pm-midnight).

Bayside Sports

A billiards room provides a fun diversion in this huge sports bar and restaurant in the Metreon.

Reviews:

• “awful”
• “bad service”
• “Worst food EVER – fried filet mignon”
• “Great place to watch a Game”
• “Do NOT Enter”

Tips: The menu consists of hearty fare such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches. The thin-crust pizzas are especially good.

Jillian’s

Award-winning cocktails, a neighborhood vibe and eco-sensibility—it’s the only green-certified bar in the city—at this Mission bar.

Reviews:

• “great during the day; loud and crowded at night and during sports events”
• “Best Damn Boody Mary I’ve ever tasted”
• “Very friendly staff, but Elixir is dead most nights”
• “Great Classic San Francisco Bar”
• “Great beers on tap”

Tips: Debit cards are accepted, but there’s a $20 minimum purchase. An ATM machine is located inside the bar.

ELIXIR or email ELIXIR

Marina types mingle with old-school San Franciscans, catching a game and a buzz at this quintessential sports bar.

Reviews:

• “Fun Bar”
• “Great place for drink specials”
• “Friday nights are the best!”
• “Great Service, BEST Hi Def TV”
• “Great bar”

Tips: Happy hour (weekdays, 4pm-6pm) features $1.50 domestic pints, $2.50 imports and half-off most cocktails.

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