Cheeky Hour
Tue, Sep 8 · 3:00 PM
Hayes Valley • $$
Lively Bars in the Bay Area worth going out for.
I follow lively bars in the Bay Area closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.
Top picks
Playa's Club Cuatro Happy Hour
Tue, Sep 8 · 4:00 PM
Mill Valley • $$
WIENER WEDNESDAY
Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM
Lower Nob Hill • $$
Happy Hour
Wed, Sep 9 · 4:00 PM
Transbay
Wiener Wednesday Free Hot Dog Night
Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM
Lower Nob Hill • $$
Wiener Wednesday Free Hot Dog Night
Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM
Lower Nob Hill • $$
Mahjong & Martini Happy Hour
Thu, Sep 10 · 4:30 PM
Financial District
$10 F-Line Historic Bar Crawl w/ Streetcars + 5 Bars
Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00 PM
Financial District
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM
West Alameda
Saturday Night Fever
Sat, Sep 12 · 9:00 PM
Cow Hollow • $$
Not everyone knows about these
Wednesday Big Table
Wed, Sep 9 · 6:30 PM
North Beach • $
Slice & Pint Night
Wed, Sep 9 · 3:00 PM
West Berkeley
Wednesday Big Table
Wed, Sep 9 · 6:30 PM
North Beach • $
California CiderMaker celebration
Thu, Sep 10 · 5:00 PM
Rockridge • $$
Friday Night Tasting: UNTI Vineyards Returns with Carl Davidson
Fri, Sep 11 · 5:00 PM
Piedmont Avenue
Food and Wine Tasting Events
Fri, Sep 11 · 5:00 PM
Los Gatos • $$$$
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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.