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DRINKING —— 18

01. Persona LATE

cocktail-lounge · Union Square

Stylish cocktail lounge with a resident DJ and moody ambiance. Open to 2am every night.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$$ 4.9★ (620)

02. The Royal Cuckoo LATE

cocktail-live-organ · Bernal Heights

Dimly lit vintage bar with a live Hammond organist most nights. A true SF original.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.7★ (490)

03. Harlan Records

cocktail-lounge · Financial District

Hidden alley bar with a vinyl-record motif and a live DJ. Great cocktail variety.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.7★ (353)

04. Smuggler's Cove ESSENTIAL

tiki · Hayes Valley

Widely considered one of the best tiki bars in the country. Deep rum list and a multi-level interior.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.6★ (3.2k)

05. Pacific Cocktail Haven ESSENTIAL

cocktail · Union Square

Critically acclaimed cocktail bar highlighting Asian-inspired ingredients.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.6★ (1k)

06. Bender's Bar & Grill LATE

dive-rock · Mission

Dive rock bar with a full kitchen (Overkill Grill). Great pool tables, burgers, and tots.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.6★ (836)

07. Blackbird LATE

cocktail · Castro/Duboce

Castro-adjacent cocktail bar with a pool table and eclectic design.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.5★ (698)

08. Last Rites

tiki-themed · Duboce Triangle

Crashed-plane themed tiki bar with fire effects and plane-seat bar stools. Gimmicky but fun.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.5★ (696)

09. Owl Tree LATE

cocktail · Lower Nob Hill

Owl-themed cocktail bar with old SF charm and a private upstairs event space.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.5★ (635)

10. The 500 Club LATE

dive · Mission

Classic Mission dive bar with a giant neon sign and a photo booth in the back.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.5★ (589)

11. Knockout LATE

dive-live-music · Bernal Heights

Divey live-music bar hosting local bands and DJ nights. Small but fun.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.5★ (402)

12. Pop's Bar LATE

dive · Mission

Chill Mission dive. Low-key vibe, movies on low volume, photo booth in the back.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.5★ (349)

13. Novela LATE

cocktail · SoMa

Library-themed cocktail bar known for punches on tap. Good for groups.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.4★ (1.7k)

14. Li Po Cocktail Lounge

dive-historic · Chinatown

Iconic Chinatown dive. The Chinese Mai Tai is the signature, a high ABV rum punch in a unique room.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $ 4.4★ (1.1k)

15. Tunnel Top Lounge and Bar LATE

dive-cocktail · Financial District

One of SF's oldest bars. Premium whiskey flights at approachable prices, livelier than a traditional dive.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.4★ (681)

16. Doc's Clock LATE

dive · Mission

Beloved Mission dive with pinball, a great jukebox, and a neon sign worth a photo.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.4★ (357)

17. Mission Bar LATE

dive · Mission

Funky Mission dive with a jukebox, pool table, and friendly regulars.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.4★ (225)

18. Casanova Lounge LATE

dive-cocktail · Mission

Mission cocktail lounge with quirky vintage pendant lights and reasonable prices.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.3★ (431)

NOISE —— 9

01. SFJAZZ Center ESSENTIAL

jazz-center · Hayes Valley

Purpose-built jazz concert hall. The Miner Auditorium has been praised as one of the best listening rooms anywhere.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a 4.8★ (1.6k)

02. The Fillmore ESSENTIAL

historic-concert-hall · Fillmore

Legendary Fillmore music hall with chandeliers and free posters after the show.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$$ 4.7★ (2.9k)

03. The Independent ESSENTIAL

concert-venue · Alamo Square / NoPa

Beloved intimate concert venue, consistently ranked among SF's best.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a 4.7★ (1.5k)

04. Bottom of the Hill ESSENTIAL

small-venue · Potrero Hill

Independent Potrero venue known for catching bands just before they break out.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $ 4.7★ (1.1k)

05. Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club ESSENTIAL

jazz-club · Hayes Valley

Live jazz nightly with an Asian-leaning kitchen. Cozy Hayes Valley setting.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.6★ (1.1k)

06. August Hall LATE

multi-level-venue · Union Square

Multi-floor venue with a main stage, lower level with bowling and arcade, and a rooftop. Hybrid concert/nightlife space.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 4.6★ (985)

07. Dawn Club LATE

jazz-cocktail-bar · SoMa

Deco-style jazz bar with craft cocktails. Drinks-only spot with nightly live sets.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 4.5★ (254)

08. The Midway LATE

warehouse-venue · Dogpatch / Bayview

Large warehouse venue with multiple rooms. House and techno focus, with art installations throughout.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 4.4★ (2.2k)

09. Black Cat Jazz Supper Club

jazz-supper-club · Tenderloin

Intimate jazz supper club with full dinner service and live music.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $$ 4.3★ (1.1k)

PLAY —— 14

01. Cheaper Than Therapy ESSENTIAL

comedy-club · Union Square

Intimate comedy venue with strong local lineups.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a 4.8★ (533)

02. Alamo Drafthouse New Mission ESSENTIAL

cinema-bar · Mission

Restored historic cinema with full food and cocktail service at your seat. Late shows most nights.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $ 4.6★ (4.8k)

03. The Hall SF - Bar & Billiards

pool-lounge · Mission

Upscale pool hall with Diamond tables and a cocktail program.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a 4.6★ (43)

04. Level2 Karaoke

karaoke · Fillmore

Private-room karaoke in the Fillmore. Deep Chinese and English song libraries.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a 4.5★ (106)

05. Emporium Arcade Bar LATE

arcade-bar · Divisadero

Three-floor arcade bar with pinball, classic cabinets, pool, and a DJ stage.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.4★ (2.4k)

06. Punch Line San Francisco

comedy-club · Financial District

Longest-running comedy club in SF. Two-drink minimum, well-known touring acts.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $$ 4.4★ (1.1k)

07. Family Billiards LATE

pool-hall · Inner Richmond

Old-school Geary Boulevard pool hall. Classic felt, classic vibe.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.4★ (248)

08. Billiard Palacade LATE

pool-hall · Excelsior

Excelsior pool hall with late hours.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.4★ (141)

09. Cobb's Comedy Club

comedy-club · North Beach

Larger comedy club in North Beach hosting touring headliners.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $$ 4.3★ (2.1k)

10. The Mint Karaoke Lounge LATE

karaoke-bar · Mid-Market

Open-to-the-crowd karaoke (not private rooms). Longtime SF institution.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.3★ (776)

11. Presidio Bowl LATE

bowling · Presidio

Bowling alley tucked into the Presidio. Weekend hours go past midnight.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 4.3★ (423)

12. Lucky Strike San Francisco

bowling · South Beach

Upscale bowling and arcade lounge across from Oracle Park.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$$ 4.2★ (1.2k)

13. Pandora Karaoke & Bar LATE

karaoke · Union Square / Tenderloin edge

Private-room karaoke with a full bar. Half-off rooms Mon-Tue.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.2★ (775)

14. Round1 Bowling & Arcade LATE

arcade-bowling-karaoke · Stonestown

Massive Japanese-style entertainment complex. Arcade, bowling, karaoke, and darts under one roof, open until 2am nightly.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 3.4★ (300)

AFTERHOURS —— 17

01. COR Fitness (by Kinema) ALL NIGHT

24hr-gym · SoMa

24-hour gym inside the Marriott Marquis, open to the public. Clean, modern, with showers and a steam room.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr 4.8★ (44)

02. Polk & Post Convenience Store ALL NIGHT

24hr-convenience · Lower Nob Hill

Well-stocked neighborhood 24hr convenience store. Grocery, frozen food, pet food, ice cream.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr 4.7★ (20)

03. Bob's Donut & Pastry Shop ALL NIGHT

24hr-donut-shop · Polk Gulch

SF's most famous 24hr donut shop. Home of the giant donut challenge. Open since the 1960s.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 4.6★ (4.2k)

04. Kaiser Permanente SF Medical Center ALL NIGHT

24hr-hospital · Laurel Heights

24-hour hospital and ER. Listed for completeness as a late-night critical resource.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr 4.6★ (1.2k)

05. The Baked Bear LATE

ice-cream-late · North Beach

Custom ice-cream cookie sandwiches. Late hours on weekends.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.5★ (1.3k)

06. Plentea

late-boba · Financial District

Downtown boba shop open to 11pm. Serves drinks in reusable glass bottles.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $ 4.4★ (1.1k)

07. Na Ya Dessert Cafe (Hayes)

dessert-cafe · Hayes Valley

Hayes Valley dessert cafe serving bingsu, kaya toast, and mango sticky rice until 11pm.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $$ 4.4★ (596)

08. Habibi Halal Market ALL NIGHT

24hr-grocery · Mid-Market

All-night halal grocery and prepared-food counter in mid-Market. Yes there's a kitchen counter, but the back-shelf groceries are…

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 4.4★ (350)

09. Pasha SF LATE

hookah-mediterranean · Tenderloin

Mediterranean restaurant with a full hookah lounge. Late kitchen and hookah service.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.4★ (261)

10. MuscleBeachSF Gym ALL NIGHT

24hr-gym · Outer Richmond

24-hour Outer Richmond gym. Access-code entry, serious lifting focus, near the beach.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr 4.4★ (52)

11. Kowloon Tong Dessert Cafe

hk-dessert-cafe · Inner Richmond

Hong Kong-style dessert cafe (cha chaan teng). Sesame and almond soup, mango sago, waffles until midnight.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $ 4.3★ (516)

12. My Cup of Tea

late-vietnamese · Ocean Avenue

Late-night Vietnamese cafe with banh mi and tea drinks until midnight.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $ 4.1★ (305)

13. Safeway (Mission 24hr) ALL NIGHT

24hr-grocery · Castro/Duboce

Full-service 24-hour grocery on Market St. Pharmacy attached. The Castro's late-night reset button.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $$ 4.0★ (2.2k)

14. Marrakech Restaurant, Bar & Hookah Lounge LATE

hookah-moroccan · Union Square

Moroccan dinner and hookah lounge with occasional live entertainment acts.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.0★ (552)

15. 724 Hookah LATE

hookah-lounge · Tenderloin

Geary Street hookah lounge open until 2am every night.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 4.0★ (318)

16. 7-Eleven (Sutter St) ALL NIGHT

24hr-convenience · Union Square

One of SF's Japanese-styled 7-Elevens, stocked with Japanese snacks and prepared foods.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 3.7★ (181)

17. Walgreens (Castro 24hr) ALL NIGHT

24hr-pharmacy · Castro

24-hour pharmacy in the Castro. One of the only after-10pm options on that strip.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr 2.8★ (121)

EATING —— 29

01. Taniku Izakaya

izakaya · Tenderloin

Small izakaya with yakitori, ramen, and Japanese small plates. Late hours Wed-Sat.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.7★ (418)

02. 24th & Mission Tamale Cart

food-cart · Mission

Tamales out of an insulated cooler at the BART entrance — pork, chicken, rajas con queso. The block is a four-minute walk from…

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $ 4.7★ (200)

03. Señor Sisig ESSENTIAL

food-truck · Multi-Hood

Bay Area's most-followed food truck. Filipino sisig in burritos, fries, and nachos. Long lines for a reason.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $ 4.6★ (3.5k)

04. HINODEYA Ramen Union Square LATE

ramen · Union Square

Strongest late-night ramen option downtown. Multiple broth styles including a bonito-forward signature.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.6★ (2.6k)

05. Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Cart — 16th & Mission ALL NIGHT

food-cart · Mission

The legendary bacon-wrapped dog with grilled onions, peppers, and three squeeze-bottle sauces. Pops up on the BART plaza after…

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 4.6★ (400)

06. Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar

indian · Castro

Full kitchen until midnight every night in the Castro, with a cocktail program.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.6★ (380)

07. Taquería El Farolito LATE

mexican · Mission

Iconic 24th & Mission taqueria. Super burritos and al pastor that built the Mission burrito legend. Cash only.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.5★ (5.6k)

08. Panchita's Pupusería & Restaurant LATE

salvadoran · Mission

Pupuseria with generous fillings and live mariachi on good nights. Weekend hours push deep into the night.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.5★ (2.1k)

09. The Chairman Truck

food-truck · Multi-Hood

Steamed and baked buns — pork belly, curry chicken, BBQ — that built a following before the brick-and-mortar.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $ 4.5★ (1.8k)

10. El Tonayense Taco Truck LATE

food-truck · Mission

The Mission's taco-truck network. Al pastor and tripas after dark. Look for the truck around the corner from Pop's Bar and…

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.5★ (1.2k)

11. Nation's Giant Hamburgers ALL NIGHT

24hr-burgers · Daly City

Nostalgic 24-hour burger and pie chain. The Westlake location is a local late-night institution.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 4.4★ (2.5k)

12. Civic Center Bibimbap Cart

food-cart · Civic Center

Korean rice bowls served from a steel-cart kitchen. Walking distance from Smugglers Cove and the late government-shift crowd.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $ 4.4★ (250)

13. Habibi Market ALL NIGHT

24hr-mediterranean · SoMa/Mid-Market

24-hour halal market and shawarma spot with a rooftop lounge. Mid-Market anchor for late food.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $$ 4.4★ (137)

14. Charmaine's

rooftop-bar-restaurant · Mid-Market

Rooftop bar atop the Proper Hotel with 360 views, fire pits, and a polished cocktail program. More bar than restaurant after 10.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$$ 4.3★ (1.9k)

15. Curry Up Now (Truck)

food-truck · Multi-Hood

Indian-fusion burritos and tikka masala fries from the Bay Area chain that started as a single truck.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $$ 4.3★ (1.5k)

16. Halal Cart on Market LATE

food-cart · Mid-Market

The closest you'll get to NYC street halal in SF. Foam clamshell, mountain of chicken, white sauce, hot sauce. Quick walk from…

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.3★ (600)

17. IHOP Daly City ALL NIGHT

24hr-diner · Daly City

Closest 24hr IHOP for post-bar pancakes south of the city.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 4.2★ (2.2k)

18. Washington Square Pretzel & Dog Cart

food-cart · North Beach

Soft pretzels, hot dogs, and sodas on a folding table at the edge of Washington Square. The post-Specs lifeline.

⏱ Closes 10p–12a $ 4.2★ (300)

19. Chotto Matte San Francisco

nikkei · Union Square

Rooftop Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) spot that transitions into club-adjacent vibes at night with a DJ.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$$ 4.1★ (856)

20. The Bird

chicken-sandwiches · Hayes Valley

Hayes Valley chicken sandwich and burger spot with a sports bar side. Open late on weekends.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $ 4.1★ (408)

21. Wen's Kitchen

chinese · Polk Gulch

Polk Street Chinese kitchen open until 1am, solid for a late group meal.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $$ 4.1★ (359)

22. Golden State Pizza & Grill LATE

pizza · Bernal Heights

Mission Street pizza and grill joint that stays open very late on weekends.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.1★ (83)

23. Yuet Lee Seafood Restaurant

chinese-seafood · Chinatown

Chinatown classic known for salt and pepper crab, clams in black bean sauce, and boiled chicken with ginger.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $ 4.0★ (709)

24. Joyride Pizza, Mission District LATE

pizza · Mission

Detroit-style square pies with creative toppings. Late-night weekend hours in the Mission.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.0★ (410)

25. Mr. Pizza Man

pizza · Mission

Neighborhood pizza and delivery shop, reliable late-night fallback.

⏱ Closes 12a–2a $ 4.0★ (380)

26. All Star Cafe ALL NIGHT

24hr-diner-bakery · Mid-Market

24-hour cafe with pastries, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches. Reliable for 3am fuel.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 4.0★ (320)

27. Cafe Colma ALL NIGHT

24hr-diner · Colma

24-hour Filipino-American diner inside Lucky Chances Casino. Silogs, kare kare, and halo halo at any hour.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $$ 4.0★ (289)

28. Denny's (South SF Airport) ALL NIGHT

24hr-diner · South SF / Airport

24-hour Denny's near SFO. Classic post-flight or post-3am breakfast diner move.

⏱ Open 4a+ or 24hr $ 3.9★ (3.4k)

29. Taishan Cuisine LATE

chinese · Chinatown/North Beach

One of the latest Chinese kitchens in the city. Taishanese specialties until 3am every night.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 3.8★ (367)

CLUB NIGHT —— 7

01. Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge LATE

nightclub-lounge · Union Square

Gatsby-styled two-room club with separate hip-hop and electronic rooms.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.2★ (484)

02. F8 Nightclub & Bar LATE

nightclub · SoMa

Long-running underground club with a loyal SoMa electronic scene.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 4.2★ (311)

03. DNA Lounge LATE

nightclub-multi-room · SoMa

Long-running multi-room club with its own attached pizza place and a queer-friendly crowd.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.1★ (1.6k)

04. Shelby's Rooftop LATE

rooftop-lounge · SoMa

Rooftop lounge with SF skyline views and a later-than-most closing time.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 4.1★ (581)

05. Raven Bar LATE

dance-bar · SoMa

Dance bar known for 90s and 2000s throwback nights. Thursday through Saturday only.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $$ 4.0★ (629)

06. The Valencia Room LATE

dance-bar · Mission

Two-floor Mission dance bar with rotating themed nights.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a $ 3.9★ (932)

07. Temple Nightclub LATE

mega-club · SoMa

Big-room EDM club with LED-heavy production and touring DJs. Thursday through Saturday only.

⏱ Closes 2a–4a 3.0★ (690)