check out the authentic ceiling fan from the original saloon.
I go once and a while and enjoy it. A must-try if you are into micro-brews.

What could be better? This local brewery is a great find. This North Beach spot is a comfort spot for many old and young timers. If you plan ahead you can get a tour of the brewery and a cheap tasting. The staff is very helpful and will steer you in the direction that suits you best. This is a great mellow birthday spot or weekend hangout. It is very easy to spend hours here. It's also close to many bars within walking distance.

Required beer geek stop, highly recommended tourist stop for a "non tourist" experience. What a pub should be - burgers and fries are perfect with the above average brews, the period interior just makes you feel good sitting there, and the staff are friendly and relaxed. You feel that this ought to be your local bar back home. We're from Texas, we always stop in more than once when we're visiting.

I guess if you are reading my reviews you see that I enjoy outside seating.
Anyway I used to work down the block and they had dollar beers till six so I was able to get some before the end of happy hour.
Great people watching and friendly crowd.
O yes, and the beer is quite good.

The SF Brewing Co. is a great place to go after work for their $1 beer happy hour special. The bartenders are generally quite amiable and the wood theme makes it very cosy. There's also a new cook who has transformed the food. Who would have thought a pub burger could taste gourmet? Before, the food sucked, but for the past few months it's rocked my tastebuds!