Cheeky Hour Great Terrace
Mon, Sep 14 · 3:00 PM
Hayes Valley • $$
Cozy Bars in San Francisco worth going out for.
I've stopped recommending things in the Marina and I'm not sorry about it.
I keep track of cozy bars in San Francisco and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse San Francisco neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
‘CHeeKY HOUR’ aperitivI & stuzziccini!
Mon, Sep 14 · 3:00 PM
Hayes Valley • $$
Wednesday Big Table
Wed, Sep 16 · 6:30 PM
North Beach • $
Great American Music Hall Events Ending Soon
Wed, Sep 16 · 8:00 PM
Little Saigon
Hang Loose – Happy Hour w/ DJ Tanner
Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM
Duboce Triangle • $$
Bingo! with Jean the Bingo Queen
Tue, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Park • $
ELIXIR Bourbon Festival 2026 One-time only
Sat, Sep 26 · 3:00 PM
Mission District • $$
Happy Hour One-time only
Tue, Sep 29 · 4:00 PM
Transbay
After Party and Beats by DJ Jon Got'em
Thu, Oct 1 · 8:00 PM
Transbay • $
Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)
Tue, Oct 6 · 8:00 PM
North Beach • $
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Sunday Evenings Christy Cruise
Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM
Tenderloin • $
Wednesday Flight Nights & Wine Tasting Events One-time only
Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 PM
Financial District
Directions In Stereo
Fri, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM
Inner Richmond • $
Corks
Presidio Terrace • $$
Marianne's
Union Square
Feinstein's at the Nikko
Union Square
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Frequently asked questions
How are these cozy bars in San Francisco chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.