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Bender's Bar & Grill
Dive Bar and Burger Joint$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
The experts at SF Weekly and SFist recommend this place
"weekly specials like Whiskey Wednesdays and Mojito Mondays"(4 Tips)
"Two pool tables, Pliny the Elder on tap and cheap drinks."(4 Tips)
"Pinball machines, pool, tasty burgers and good beer"(3 Tips)
"Two pool tables and a great beer and cocktail list."(10 Tips)
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Alex GronbachJanuary 26, 2018You can bring your dog in to sit at a table with you, and they have a hanging bike rack for your ride. While the bar is cash only, the grill has reasonably priced food and accepts credit cards!
Becherovka VoyagerSeptember 4, 2013When they say bar and grill, Bender's really means it. Dip your fingers into something delicious to go along with that fancy Becherovka cocktail and music at the intimate live stage.
Probably the bar I have been to the most in SF. Pool tables, great beer selection (good value - served in imperial pint glasses), and a popup kitchen for dinner (get the burger + mac and cheese!).
Ali Uro-MayJune 5, 2018One of the best dive bars in the Mission. Dog friendly, great greasy food, good drink prices, a nice small patio out back, and pool table.
TK-421August 8, 2018CD jukebox sets the vibe. The grill has THE BEST FUCKING CHICKEN WINGS PERIOD! No tips on those droids though.
Karen BApril 14, 2015I am really amazed by the fact that they have amazing waiting services in here, they have so many great food in here as well. They have a good choice when it comes to booze as well!
Jeremy JacobowitzAugust 7, 2014Got the burger with bacon and jalapeños! So good! Rest of the menu looked crazy! Cheap awesome beer. Really cool vibe!
AndrewMay 2, 2013So this place is awesome. Especially on Wed. BUT when we were there, special food was a pulled pork burrito with slaw and sweet potato fries INSIDE. Bomb. And of course tots on the side.
Kristin O'BrienJune 18, 2013Cheap drinks! Bartenders are very good to you if you're good to them. Bartender that looks like Matthew Lillard recommended the tic tac bomb (jager, orange juice, orange vodka). It was superb.
- Two pool tables, Pliny the Elder on tap and cheap drinks. Also it is cash only so keep that in mind.
One of the last standing true dive bars left in the Mission. Cash only and Pliny the Elder on tap Year round!!
George KellyJuly 15, 2015Their malt liquor tallboys can sneak up on you. Call ahead to check what time the grill closes. Last-Fridays punk rock 'n' schlock karaoke!
Laura SenchMay 4, 2013Ride your bike inside to hang up, or bring your dog. Very easy going. Good pool tables, back patio, cheap beers. Looks like they have food at night too.
Beer, whiskey, tots (and anything else from the kitchen). One stop shopping for a Friday night binge.
Hernan JaramilloNovember 22, 2019Say yes to the music played here but most important go for a bloody mary and be surprised w/ the beef jerky thrown in.... now beat that- Kat GusApril 19, 2014Great authentic American bar. Pinball machines, pool, tasty burgers and good beer
Christian BakerNovember 25, 2015Appropriately grimy without bring filthy, so exactly my kind of joint. Good beers and a kitchen make it a place to stick around for a while.
Jessica RaeSeptember 3, 2013— stiff drink in a mercifully concept-free atmosphere w room to sit down. tasty beer selection, tater tots, tacos to die for.
Staff PicksNovember 21, 2014Head to Bender's and order the Whiskey Business Burger. Pair it with an order of tator tots and a beer to round out the perfect meal. Read more
Grace S.December 20, 2013Great burger w/ tots. Ask for their delicious BBQ sauce on the side. Pool table, photo booth, tv, $5 shot +PBR on Wednesdays.
Their vegetarian sandwiches are probably the best accompaniment to beer in the Bay Area. Great bar all around.- Always a great spot to grab Pliny the Elder year round on tap. Remember, cash only.
The Bold ItalicMarch 10, 2011Up for some daytime drinking at the best bar in San Francisco? Swing by Bender's on Saturdays around 2 p.m. and settle in for a boozy afternoon (the kitchen opens around 4:30). Read more
Bent burger for dayz. And the kitchen has a new menu, with lots of vegan options.
Pliny the Elder on draft! Damn good bar food, with awesome vegetarian and vegan options.
GT BarryNovember 18, 2012The Leather Tongue and Mission Records signs preserved on side wall are priceless and precious. Too bad techno yuppie knobs like you don't appreciate them.
Best tater tots in SF. Get the grilled mac & cheese sandwich.
Grilled Cheesus Christ with bacon is extremely delicious. You can't beat Texas Toast.
Melissa CrawfordMarch 9, 2014Mac and cheese grilled cheese, tots and Pliny... What else do you need in life really?
- BravoJanuary 27, 2010Divy San Francisco bar. You can hang your bike inside. Two pool tables and a great beer and cocktail list. Weird fish in the evening. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
Heartburn served up, though they call it pulled pork. Ouch, reach for the tums.
Great place to hang with your buddies.. Horrible place to meet ladies. I would advise other locations as they are non-existent here
The picklebacks are so very cheap, and they have a Dirty Harry pinball machine???
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Bender's Bar & Grill
806 S Van Ness Ave (at 19th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
(415) 824-1800
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No
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No
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