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Discover San Francisco’s top bars that only LOCALS would know.
What better way to immerse yourself in San Francisco than being around the locals of San Francisco yourself. Skip the high price point restaurants and unlock favorites such as bars, pubs, secret speakeasies and more that only locals would know. Sign up today for a free mini guide in your inbox.
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Patrick's Pick
Tonga Room
Neighborhood - Nob Hill
Price - $$
Is it full of tourists? Yes. Is it tacky? Yes again but we love this place. Floating barge with a band and fun drinks. Trust us and come here!
Zeitgeist
Neighborhood - Mission
Price - $
One of the best dive bars in San Francisco and is often filled with people grabbing a beer and fantastic fries. Anthony Bourdain came here so how can you not go!
Latin American Club
Neighborhood - Mission
Price - $$
Don't let the name fool you this is no high brow place. Locals come for a "margarita" that's almost entirely full of tequila. Start your night off here for a rough morning.
Tupelo
Neighborhood - North Beach
Price - $$
Live bands are somehow not big in San Francisco but Tupelo is a local favorite for it. Great bands and always a crowd. When you're done go next door for another band.
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After grinding it at work during COVID all I wanted was some good live music, cocktails, and fantastic food while avoiding the tourist traps. That's exactly what I got when I worked through Virgil!
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I always spent hours trying to figure out where I wanted to go and what I'd feel comfortable with while traveling alone. Patrick and Virgil helped me plan my perfect solo travel and met fantastic people! Definitely will be back!
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