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Toronado
Dive Bar and Beer Bar$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
The draft beer at Toronado is a can't miss
"The Pliny is amazing, but I recommend Blind Pig IPA."(32 Tips)
"Super laid-back, awesome selection of beers, can't wait to go back!"(68 Tips)
"blind pig IPA"(6 Tips)
"Best beer bar in SF if not the US."(4 Tips)
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Fantastic beer selection at very decent prices! Usually two cask condition "real ale" beers available too.- Consistently great beer list. Grab a sausage next door at Rosamunde if you need some food after a few brews.
Tim HarrisonAugust 6, 2014Always a great tap and bottle selection. I never leave without having at least something that's new to me.
Greatest beer bar on the west coast, maybe the world. The barleywine festival has to be witnessed to be believed. Grab pizza from Mythic next door and go to town on these amazing beers. Dont forget to
James Pimentel-PintoNovember 7, 2012The chillest place for any afternoon beer drinking . The best selection of global beers and you are guaranteed to meet a new friend every time you hit this place
Derek PeplauApril 5, 2013Any bar that has a jukebox with a Naked Raygun CD in it (even if it's a greatest hits) deserves some serious respect. I recommend 'Treason'.
For tap takeovers make sure you order by number and in order. Prepare for it to take a while so order a few at a time.
Go early if you want a seat at the bar. Great selection of beers from all over.
Connie ChiuMarch 21, 2016Great beer selection. Order sausages next door and eat it in toronado with sides of beer.
Drew MilamMarch 7, 2016Can't go wrong with Pliny. Know what you want at the bar and bring cash. Cash only!
Jeremy FroncekJuly 20, 2013Great selection, good vibes, good neighborhood. My favorite bar in San Francisco. Try something you've never heard of!
Jim S.September 1, 2013Fantastic beer selection with 5 cask beers to choose from. Unspoken rule for ordering in this joint to wait until you are are asked.
Team SlobbrAugust 25, 2015Dogs are allowed inside (and on top of tables)...a very dog friendly, dog-friendly place!
Kevin RipperMay 20, 2015Long happy hour, great selection, and a great place to eat some sausages from Rosamunde. Beautiful place
Paul SMarch 29, 2014Cash only! Great selection of beers on tap and in the bottle! Don't forget your Toronado's tee for only $15!
Bartenders are pretty great overall, despite their grumpy reputation. Absolutely worth getting a beer (or four...)
Ellen S. P.May 20, 2015Great place for trying lots of beers. Fun tappers from old kegs line the room.
Constantly rotating selection of local and micro brews. Easily one of the top tap lists in the city.
Josh WindsorOctober 18, 2012Noisy and packed with people. Worth it if you are looking for a great tap selection - although a little heavy on the IPA's.
ErikDecember 11, 2014Great selection of beers served by a helpful bunch of guys. Ask them for some recommendations.
If the Cuban guy at the bar tells you he saw a black panther in a field in Pennsylvania, Don't trust him
don't wave your money around to get the bartenders' attention. they see you and will get to you when they're ready. be patient and they'll be nice to you.
Christian Van Der Henst S.August 18, 2014Great selection of beers. They dont sell food, but get mexican nachos, burritos or hotdogs from nearby.
MazdaNovember 22, 2010Arguably one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area. They update their menu daily, so there's always a new beer to try.
Tyler GalpinMay 18, 2018For a place that tries it's hardest to be "chill" and "not pretentious" it was difficult for them to pull that off up on their high horse. Don't you dare order anything other than beer. They scream.
Sherry LiJune 6, 2015Lots of beer options. Quick service. You can get food from Rosamunde or the pizza place next door.- Derek PeplauApril 5, 2013If you're reading this, it's already too late, but they are cash ONLY. Please to enjoy $1.50 ATM fee under the "Toronado by Oldsmobile" sign at the back.
Hans De LeenheerFebruary 24, 2013I am Belgian and this is the ONLY place in SF that could satisfy my needs :-) Tip: Old Embalmer. Read more
DustinFebruary 8, 2017Huge beer selection. Hipster crowd. Bartenders who don't put up with shit. Worth checking out.
Bachelor10April 27, 2011Try a hand-pumped beer. It may take you a minute to get over the lukewarm, slightly flat texture, but you can forever after be the obnoxious beer expert at the party. Read more
- Matthew LockJuly 31, 2011The Pliny is amazing, but I recommend Blind Pig IPA. It's possible to drink a few of these and still be able to talk.
Matt LAugust 21, 2011If you don't want the sausage from next door, there's some great taco joints in the Haight to bring in from and have with your Pliny
Jeff Cutler™August 22, 2013Don't be intimidated by the bouncer or bartender...unless you're a hipster doofus. Both seem to have dealt with LOTS of hipsters and their patience has worn thin.
atomFebruary 2, 2012Ask about the beers on the board, and have the bartender tell you to get a fucking beer guide! Best bar ever!
Leilani CarraraJuly 11, 2011So many brews, so little time. This place quickly gets full, but sneak over to the side room to see if you can score a couple of seats. Read more
Tianna JohnsonJuly 27, 2012Great cheap beer! You can take food in from surrounding restaurants AND it is pet friendly!!
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Toronado
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St)
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
We have over 40 great beers on tap at any given time!
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(415) 863-2276
View menu on http://www.toronado.com/whats-on-tap
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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"Wonderful dive with a great beer list. To properly enjoy try to go early as this place is popular and is crowded often."
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Luce - 8.9
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