Sara J.
8/3/2025
I'm here specifically to give a massive shout out to the bartender whose name is something like Mikayla (?) who really looked out for me as a single woman at the bar. She had her eyes on every...
The Saloon
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1232 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
History
Opened as Wagner's Beer Hall on October 8th 1861, and was saved from burning down by a bucket brigade after the 1906 earthquake.
Specialties
The Saloon is the oldest bar in San Francisco. Established in 1861 as Wagner's Beer Hall, The Saloon is celebrating 150 years in business as a beloved North Beach watering hole - our 150th birthday is October 8th, 2011
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Reviews
4.0544 reviews
Christine N.
9/17/2025
The Saloon is so rad. Affordable drinks and awesome bartenders. Amazing ambience. So are the bands and live music... However I was inside the bar watching the band Gigi Amos on Tuesday around...
Jon C.
11/11/2025
Now THIS is a dive with history! Seems stuck in the past, not much upkeep or investment, cash only. Beer in bottles only, no draft. Lots of cheap liquor. Local barflies at the front. No frills,...
Diemmie T.
11/8/2025
I came with two friends looking for a cool blues bar. This place looked promising. $5 cover charge. We approached the bar. I ordered two margaritas with extra salt. The RUDEST BARTENDER (short...
Baba O.
1/9/2025
When you're in the city looking for places to drink, this place is mandatory. Stop by, listen to the music. Chat with some locals or tourists. Get you a very cold beer. They're very cheap, if not...
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