San Francisco's Best Outdoor Bar

A motley crowd and illustrious patio make this legendary after-hours spot a SoMa favorite.

Reviews:

• “The EndUp Has Lost A Fan: Money Changes Everything”
• “super soulful”
• “Best late night/early morning night life”
• “Its Where You Endup”
• “Family”

Tips: There is no such thing as inappropriate dress. Everything from Prada to Halloween costumes are welcome.

EndUp or email EndUp

A Middle Eastern take on the bar-restaurant hybrid perks up the Mission dining scene.

Reviews:

• “AWESOME!!!!! I’LL BE BACK.”
• “Drinks Only”
• “You might want to eat before you come here to play”
• “GORGEOUS VIEWS!!!!!!!!!”
• “Don’t waste your time or money eating here”

Tips: A small area that overlooks the sidewalk is open for breakfast and lunch, serving simple snacks and sandwiches.

Medjool or email Medjool

Singles on the make head to this Mission mainstay for mammoth martinis and prime patio seating.

Reviews:

• “Never fails to deliver”
• “saucy crowd, sensual music, smooth drinks”
• “I’m glad I didn’t pass Blondie’s”
• “Best Bar Experience”
• “Crowdy dancing”

Tips: Nab a table near the open storefront and get a first look at all who enter.

Blondie’s Bar & No Grill or email Blondie’s Bar & No Grill

A Mission staple with a rock attitude and enough outdoor seating for an entire biker gang.

Reviews:

• “Zeitgeist”
• “Zeit-great!”
• “Warm Beer, Cold Women, Stay Away.”
• “A BIKER BAR???? PLEASE!!”
• “Just like we remembered it.”

Tips: This place only accepts cash, but there’s an ATM on-site.

Zeitgeist or email Zeitgeist

A killer view of the bay is the eternal lure at this unpretentious China Basin restaurant and bar.

Reviews:

• “Is this really the Ramp?”
• “Good Bloody Marys”
• “Best Lunch I’ve had lately”
• “The Ramp Does What It Sets Out to Do”
• “Don’t go to the Ramp”

Tips: On weekend afternoons, there’s live salsa music, dancing and an outdoor barbecue.

The Ramp

Traditional American seafood and a spectacular view have kept this Tiburon landmark popular for more than 80 years.

Reviews:

• “Great outdoor seating, offensively bad service”
• “Great place for a tan and a drink”

Tips: The best seating is outside on the deck.

Sam’s Anchor Cafe

A legal place to puff and salsa dance near North Beach.

Reviews:

• “Better off smoking on the wharf”
• “You gotta GO in”
• “Cool place, great music, hot spot”
• “Lively music scene”
• “Close your tab!”

Tips: Although there is a humidor full of top-quality cigars, guests are allowed to bring their own.

Cigar Bar and Grill or email Cigar Bar and Grill

A free-spirited dance club with an outdoor patio in the Outer Mission.

Reviews:

• “Great dive bar!”
• “Great place”
• “A “Be Yourself” bar"
• “Small Loacal Bar Haven”
• “Check this place OUT!”

Tips: On Mondays, all well drinks and beers are $1 all day. Fridays offer free oysters on the half shell, 5pm-7pm.

El Rio

A hip, affordable vodka lounge nestled among European restaurants in the Financial District.

Reviews:

• “Very disappointing!”
• “the most remarkable infused vodka and on a grandioso street!”
• “this place bites…”
• “Yummy Vodka drinks”
• “Not Worth It”

Tips: The selection may be daunting, but the menu (alphabetized and split into sections like “Dry & Elegant” and “Full Bodied”) lists each vodka’s place of origin and quirky qualities.

Voda