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Dive Bars in San Francisco, CA

26 of the 433 bars we list in San Francisco have a dive-bar feel.

A dive bar is an unpretentious neighborhood bar, usually with simple decor, low-key service and a loyal local crowd. People look for one when they want an easygoing night out. Every bar here has dive in its name or business category.

  1. Butter

    354 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Dive bar
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  2. Hi Dive Bar

    28 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94105

    Dive barHappy hour
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  3. Horseshoe Tavern

    2024 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

    Dive barTavern
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  4. Mary’s on Haight

    1437 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

    Dive bar
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  5. Mucky Duck

    1315 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

    Dive bar
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  6. Pop's Bar

    2800 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4214

    Dive bar
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  7. Rock Bar

    80 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

    Mon-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 10am-12am

    Dive bar
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  8. St. Mary's Pub

    3845 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

    Dive barArcade
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  9. The Buccaneer

    2155 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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  10. Zeitgeist

    199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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  11. Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen

    431 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Dive barHappy hour
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  12. Noc Noc

    557 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

    Dive bar
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  13. Silver Spur

    1914 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122-1714

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  14. The Nags Head

    5346 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121-2323

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  15. The Uptown

    200 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110

    Dive barKaraoke
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  16. Virgil's Sea Room

    3152 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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  17. Young’s Kung Fu Action Theater and Laundromat

    871 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

    Dive bar
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  18. Dimples

    1700 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115-3672

    Dive bar
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  19. Dirty Thieves

    3050 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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  20. Granada Cafe

    4753 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112

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  21. Delirium

    3139 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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  22. Dovre Club

    1498 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3717

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  23. Mr Bing's

    201 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

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  24. Philosopher's Club

    824 Ulloa St, San Francisco, CA 94127

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  25. Ruth's at Treat Street Cocktails

    3050 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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  26. Club 93

    93 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Good to know

What makes a bar a dive bar?

There is no strict rule, but dive bars are generally casual, worn-in and local, with a simple drink list. The label is often a compliment from regulars.

Are dive bars 21+?

Bars that serve alcohol generally require guests to be 21 or older, but policies vary by venue, so check the bar's age policy.