San Francisco – Around Town : Downtown (part 3) – Cafés and Bars

Cafés and Bars




  1. Caffè Trieste

    One of the most authentic cafés in town, rich with arty nonchalance.

    • 605 Vallejo St

    • 415 982 2605

    • Dis. access

  2. Tosca

    Dating back to 1919, this North Beach bar is a favorite with celebrities. The jukebox plays opera arias.

    • 242 Columbus Ave

    • Closed L

    • 415 986 9651

    • Dis. access




    Tosca

  3. Caffè Roma

    You’re
    as likely to hear Italian here as you are English, not only from the
    staff but from the patrons. A friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy an
    espresso and eye passers-by.

    • 526 Columbus Ave

    • 415 296 7662

    • Dis. access

  4. Pier 23

    An
    expansive outside deck is the main draw at this café on the
    Embarcadero. The seafood will delight, especially at such good prices.

    • Pier 23 on Embarcadero

    • 415 362 5125

    • Dis. access

  5. Grand Café

    A stylish place to see and be seen, as an addendum to the chic Hotel Monaco.

    • 501 Geary St at Taylor

    • 415 292 0101

    • Dis. access

  6. Royal Exchange

    For a proper beer and burger, head to this classic watering hole, which has more than 30 beers on tap.

    • 301 Sacramento St

    • 415 956 1710

    • Dis. access

  7. Bambuddha Lounge

    This
    popular and trendy restaurant and nightclub is the place to visit for
    fabulous cocktails and hip beats. There is a heated patio .

  8. Bubble Lounge

    A champagne bar with room after room of subdued lighting and cozy corners .

    • 714 Montgomery St

    • 415 434 4204

    • Dis. access

  9. Red Room

    All red and tiny, as the name implies, this joint lures devotees with its classic cocktails.

    • Next door to Commodore Hotel, 827 Sutter St between Jones and Leavenworth

    • 415 346 7666

    • Dis. access

  10. The Irish Bank

    Down
    a picturesque alley, this winning pub feels very Irish. Tip a Guinness
    before the 5pm yuppie rush to get the best taste of its friendly vibes.

    • 10 Mark Lane, off Bush St

    • 415 788 7152