Lively Bars in the Bay Area worth going out for.

I follow lively bars in the Bay Area closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

Cheeky Hour

Cheeky Hour

Wed, Aug 26 · 3:00 PM

Hayes Valley • $$

Mini aperitivos & parklet vibes

Playa's Club Cuatro Happy Hour

Playa's Club Cuatro Happy Hour

Wed, Aug 26 · 4:00 PM

Mill Valley • $$

Tropical happy hour vibes

WIENER WEDNESDAY

WIENER WEDNESDAY

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:00 PM

Lower Nob Hill • $$

Free hot dogs & tequila

Wiener Wednesday Free Hot Dog Night

Wiener Wednesday Free Hot Dog Night

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:00 PM

Lower Nob Hill • $$

Whiskey bar, wild Wednesdays

Wednesday Big Table

Wednesday Big Table

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:30 PM

North Beach • $

Writers & artists gathering

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Wed, Aug 26 · 4:00 PM

Transbay

Art, drinks & downtown energy

Mahjong & Martini Happy Hour

Mahjong & Martini Happy Hour

Thu, Aug 27 · 4:30 PM

Financial District

Tile-matching with cocktails

Live Conga Music

Live Conga Music

Thu, Aug 27 · 7:00 PM

Walnut Creek • $$

Cuban brunch & cocktails

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Thu, Aug 27 · 4:00 PM

Transbay

Art-filled social drinks

Moku Moku Nights

Moku Moku Nights

Thu, Aug 27 · 4:00 PM

Temescal

Rotating Japanese sake nights

Not everyone knows about these

Wednesday Big Table

Wednesday Big Table

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:30 PM

North Beach • $

Writers' weekly gathering

Mahjong Mondays and Trivia Night

Mahjong Mondays and Trivia Night

Wed, Aug 26 · 12:00 PM

Albany

Brews, games & trivia

Slice & Pint Night

Slice & Pint Night

Wed, Aug 26 · 3:00 PM

West Berkeley

Detroit-style pizza & craft beer

Wednesday Big Table

Wednesday Big Table

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:30 PM

North Beach • $

Writers & artists gathering

Wednesday Big Table

Wednesday Big Table

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:30 PM

North Beach • $

Creative gathering for writers

Wednesday Big Table

Wednesday Big Table

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:30 PM

North Beach • $

Writers, poets & conversation

Browse by bars

Lively in other cities

Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick lively bars in the Bay Area?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.

Do I need to download an app?

No. I live in your messages and inbox. Start from here, and we can keep the conversation going from your phone.

Does Outgoing cost anything?

No, it's free.

Start chatting