San Francisco
Foggy avenues out toward Ocean Beach, where a 1941 surf dive and a few quiet cocktail rooms keep their own hours. Here are the Sunset bars our editors send people to first.
Dive Bar · Outer Sunset
A 1941 dive a few blocks from Ocean Beach on Taraval Street, with a wood fireplace, free live music and cheap pints. The closest thing the avenues have to a living room.
Cocktail Bar · Outer Sunset
A small cocktail bar on Taraval blocks from the water, pouring well-made classics and a beach-leaning list. The calm counter pick when the dive next door fills.
Cocktail Bar · Sunset
A Taraval Street room running a landmark themed menu at honest prices. Serious drinks without the downtown markup, and a regular hidden-gem mention from our editors.
Sports Bar · Outer Sunset
The Outer Sunset's Steelers bar on Judah Street, a no-frills dive with Terrible Towels, cheap pours and every NFL Sunday on the screens.
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