San Francisco - Russian Hill - Nightlife

1548 Polk St., San Francisco 94109
415-346-5699

Kozy Kar

An entire bar built on the theme of a customized Chevy Van - circa 1976 - featuring an actual van in the back with, ahem, a water bed. 70s Playboy centerfold spreads line the walls, CB radio system... read more

1750 Polk St., San Francisco
415-440-2355

Bigfoot Lounge

Paul Bunyan meets Smokey the Bear meets Polk Street drinking scene. Lowlit log cabin that’s a full-tilt four-wheel-drive frontier for adults. Strange taxidermied creatures like the elusive jackalop... read more

1954 Hyde St., San Francisco
415-928-2633

Bacchus

Shoebox-sized wine and sake bar that serves as Sushi Groove waiting room (or get it delivered to the bar). Just enough space for you and seven of your friends. Always changing cheese plate to compl... read more

950 Geary St., San Francisco
415-885-4074

Edinburgh Castle

Serving the city’s best fish-n-chips wrapped in newspaper since 1958. Inside looks like a Glasgow culture museum that imploded. Sip a single malt while listing to Po Bronson read from his latest no... read more

1723 Polk St., San Francisco
415-776-4162

Cinch Saloon

Pinball, pool tables and gay boys galore often leave this place SRO. Long, narrow Southwest-themed bar with bears, queens and everything in between. Weekend barbecues on the outdoor patio, $3 PBRs,... read more

1695 Polk St., San Francisco
415-447-4730

Red Devil Lounge

Anne Rice ambiance from the red velvet curtains to the black iron staircase to the oversize chandelier. Oozes Gothic, but booking agent’s penchant for ’80s cover bands (or even the occasional real ... read more

1351 Polk St., San Francisco
415-885-4535

Kimo’s

Strange dichotomy afoot. Surfboards and fishing nets mix with chrome and mirrors, plus faded beefcake pinups and rock ’n’ blues jukebox. No matter, things tend to get blurry after a while. Blame th... read more

1500 Broadway St., San Francisco
415-346-7683

Rouge Nightclub

Bridge & Tunnel bordello on Broadway. Strip club meets Moulin Rouge décor. Red velvet booths, gilded mirrored walls, crystal chandeliers. Paris Hilton wannabes perpetually posing for group pix. Tam... read more

2064 Polk St., San Francisco
415-771-3300

Shanghai Kelly’s

In the 1870s, young fellers needed to beware of the infamous Shanghai Kelly, for he would spike yer drink and next thing you know you’d wake up on a merchant ship bound for China. Testosterone-soak... read more

2201 Polk St., San Francisco
415-928-2303

Royal Oak

Victorian décor with ’70s cheese atmo. The Regal Beagle to Russian Hill locals, just another Marina bar to us. Fruity Tiffany lamps, rich wood details, velvety couches, voluptuous barmaids. Sink in... read more