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Bars in the Mission, San Francisco, CA

Casanova Lounge

Dive Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review Whether the name is meant ironically or in reverence to the famed womanizer is anyone's guess, but what’s irrefutable is that Casanova Lounge has one of the most varied DJ lineups in town – as well as one of the cheapest drink selections in The Mission. Reminiscent of a 1970s bachelor pad, the space features red-orange ... more

527 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

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The Napper Tandy

Irish Pub / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Just on the southern edge of the busy Mission drinking scene, corner pub The Napper Tandy is authentically Irish from the name out front to the brogues of its waitresses to the all-you-can-eat fish and chips on Mondays. From the outside, little sets the place apart from the slew of nearby bars save for the large front ... more

3200 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Skylark

Club / Dive Bar

Party Earth Review In business since the mid-90s, Skylark prides itself on being one of the only hip-hop dives in the city, hosting DJs nightly who specialize in urban beats with a little bit of disco, reggae, R&B, and soul thrown in. As the sun sets, this joint draws a vast clientele of pop lockers, beat street bad boys, kids from the East ... more

3089 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Lone Palm

Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review Opened in the late 80s by a palm tree importer – which explains the towering Arecaceae Palmae planted out front – Lone Palm is a cross between a sultry art deco lounge and a tropical speakeasy. Rows of candlelit white-linen tables run down one side of the room which, combined with the pervasive burgundy hue from the dark ... more

3394 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Shotwell's

Historic Bar

Party Earth Review Except during that pesky prohibition period when a small grocery moved in, there’s been a bar at this address since the 1890s – and apart from the name, little has changed at Shotwell’s since. No fancy cocktails on the menu here – just an array of beers and a bit of wine and sangria, which suits the diverse but habitually ... more

3349 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Mosto

Tequila Bar

Party Earth Review It’s all about the blue agave at Mosto, a Mission haunt that gained instant notoriety for its 300+ tequilas, as well as its proximity to hip Mexican restaurant Tacolicious – run by the same folks – right next door. The entire ceiling is adorned with Mason jars, some of which hold random keepsakes like notes and other tokens ... more

741 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Make-Out Room

Bar / Club / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review Part dive bar, part DJ dance floor, and part live performance venue, Make-Out Room is a smorgasbord of nightlife delights clearly seen through the horn-rimmed specs of its regular clientele. After forking over the cover to the hipsteroid bouncer, patrons enter an elaborately decorated room featuring hundreds of streamers ... more

3225 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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500 Club

Bar

Party Earth Review Although it’s doubtful anyone will spy posh princesses traipsing below the 500 Club’s retro sign, those who love a classic neighborhood dive will find a room where the Giants and Niners are welcome, the Happy Hour or other great specials run daily, the karaoke is brilliantly awful, and the photo booth is ... more

500 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Laszlo

Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review San Franciscans expect to find everything from gritty dives to upscale lounges in The Mission, but Laszlo – at least for now – is the neighborhood’s only communist-themed drinking den. Granted, the commie vibe is subtle, mostly represented by a mix of Cold War-era propaganda on the otherwise bare walls, red and black banquettes ... more

2526 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Beretta

Bar / Italian Restaurant

Party Earth Review There are tons of places in the city to grab a slice of pizza, but at the always-packed Beretta, an artisan pie comes with artfully crafted cocktails on the side. A long communal table and wide bar provide plenty of opportunities for singles and groups to mingle, while intimate candlelit tables by the windows and on the ... more

1199 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Zeitgeist

Beer Garden / Dive Bar

Party Earth Review Born as a biker haven, Zeitgeist has evolved into an institutional dive that attracts everyone from Harley loyalists to skinny-jeaned bike messengers with its mix of surly bartenders, solid beer selection, and expansive graffiti-laden courtyard. Beneath the venue’s unmistakable logo – a Playboy bunny with a skull instead ... more

199 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Asiento

Bar / Lounge

2730 21st St
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Attracting an eclectic crowd from the far corners of the city, the Mission district, just south of San Francisco’s center is home to some of the most diverse bars on this west coast city’s scene.

Thriving on Latin America roots, the area boasts a carnival-esque ambience with a kaleidoscope of murals fashioning this trendy neighborhood scene. Drawing in a diverse crowd, the Mission is known for its laid-back atmosphere and open-mindedness. With revelers hitting the locale, starting at sundown, the area becomes a festival of bars and music lining the streets, as crowds saunter along 24^th Street in search of good vibes and a cold beer.

Never short on variety, bars in the Mission range from dives and karaoke bars to salsa bars. Slip into any of these Mission bars and be faced with a chilled atmosphere, the clinking of drinks, and waves of conversation that accompany the live music, which usually headline the bars’ nightly calendars.

Although a burgeoning scene for trendsetters and hipsters alike, this neighborhood lacks pretention and oozes good times, hosting a mixed bag of merrymakers, from students to yuppies, and everything in between. The Mission bars are mostly free admission, fun and friendly, making them a great start to a big night out, or a great night out overall.