Don't know why I decided to stop in, but I'm sure glad I did! Perfect little neighborhood dive bar. Will definitely be back whenever I'm in town. read more

Alisa is very good bartender she's always fun with a good attitude yes recommend this place 100%

May is the best. Drinks are strong and a good time If you're in town looking for a good bar this is it ! read more

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Absolute amazing atmosphere! Especially when Alyssa is behind the bar. Both thoughtful and fun. Highly recommend, great prices and great hours. Always there to accommodate. Above and beyond!!! read more

We were in town for the weekend (Fri-Sun), staying near Union Square. We moved out of the area about 4 years ago and haven't been back to SF for a while, so we decided to take a walk to China Town...until we passed by the open door at Chelsea Place, when having a beer took precedence. It was probably around 2pm on Friday and there was only 1 other at the bar. Nevertheless, 3 hours later, we left after having had a wonder conversation with Jennifer (the owner) and the other patron, who said he lives nearby. Before posting this review, I glanced at what others have said and now I wish we had the time to come back, later in the evening when this is hopping!! Jennifer has owned Chelsea Place for the past 30 years. She's lovely and this place just a great, neighborhood bar that we will definitely be back to, the next time we're visiting SF read more

Hey Neeve D. from Miami, FL Thank you for visiting San Francisco! I'm not the owner or anything, so I can't respond to your post directly, but feel a need to jump in here... From your post, I remember your visit, I was one of the people at the bar the night that you came in. The pub crawl comes in to (what is) my local bar a couple nights a week, and mostly the folks on the pub crawl are nice, respectful of our city, and the establishment they are visiting. Neeve. D from Miami, Fl, you were none of these. You were, from the outset, rude, entitled, and disrespectful of the staff at the bar, and the other patrons at the bar. I don't know what's it's like in Miami, FL, but in San Francisco, when someone has a spot at the bar, we don't try to move in on that spot when they go for a smoke or to use the facilities. You were told several times that someone was sitting in the spot you were trying to take over. What can't you understand about that? You kept pushing on the customer that was sitting in the spot next to you. You yelled at the bar staff, you yelled at the other customers, you were rude to everyone. Why did the bartender complain to the leader of your pub crawl? Well because of you! You were the reason the pub crawl was encouraged to move onto the next stop. You ruined the evening for the other folks on your pub crawl, and everyone else at Chelsea. We love visitors to San Francisco, but please be respectful of the local staff, customers, and norms in our city, I would expect no less of San Franciscans visiting your fine city of Miami, FL. read more

DO NOT COME HERE!! Staff assaulted us on Halloween night. Threw things across the bar, threw drinks at us, and then tried to dismiss what happened to us. Happened within the span of 10 minutes. We were completely cordial and respectful, staff reacted inappropriately to other patrons behavior and we were mistreated in the process. read more

Asian bartender at this bar can't read IDs. I'm 25 and recently renewed my ID so i have the newest looking one. If she can't read IDs she should not be working. Rude ass read more

Stumbled upon this gem. Small old school bar with friendly owner and staff. Would definitely go back.

I love it here! I really enjoyed the welcoming energy. May was great! Kept filling my water and gave me free popcorn!

If you can't read IDs when your entire job is to read IDs you should not be a BARTENDER. Buy a UV light or get another job :). The Asian lady behind the counter immediately went " I have the right to refuse service" YES YOU DO but we are all 25???? Go somewhere else where they aren't rude. read more

This has been our family bar for years but this is a great bar for whether you're with a group or want to have a drink alone. Peaches was our bartender last night and have amazing customer service and made us feel really welcome. Always excited to come back every year read more

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Great mojito and she can make a good custom drink if you request it! Super nice and has great service. We came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy. The place has a lot of charm and feels very authentic. read more

Bartender screamed at my friend for not giving a tip even though he gave one and was actively encouraging the women we met there to put their drinks on our tab. read more

Excellent service, great prices for the city, and a laid back welcoming environment to all who walk in.

May was the best bartender and made the experience 100% better! Give her a raise!! Stop here the next time you visit San Francisco!

May the bartender really made our experience, fast service with a smile and sense of humor. She heard it was out friends birthday and made a specialty shot with whole cream and a candle. We left and came back and again! Great prices, good vibes. read more

May and Peaches Were the absolute best amazing bar maidens ever Excellent service , beautiful and great people to be around . Happy Birthday to me read more

This Dive bar was fun, but now it's getting too serious. Bartenders are mean and expected to give big tips.. Right.. Watch for little Asian Friday night and Saturday.. She expects to get big tips or if not, they will over charge you.. Cheers everyone! read more

I stopped in this bar bc the music was a vibe as I was initially walking past to another bar. Our bartender Skylar was such a vibe! She is sooo sweet and welcoming and just her personality alone made me and my colleagues stay longer than expected. Jennifer, the owner walked in a little later and she was just as cool and to kick it with. I'm definitely visiting this bar again while I'm here in San Fran for work. They earned the 5 stars! **HIGHLY RECOMMEND **EDIT** May, another bartender at Chelsea's place has been by far THE BESTTT!! She is so easy to talk to and her energy is unmatched! Catch her on Monday, Friday, and Saturday. read more

This is the spot to go! May was amazing and she was so happy to serve our group. Every time I'm going back to SF, we're coming here! read more

Chelsea Place - Dive Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't know how this place is still in business. It was cool back in the day but the service has changed for the worst. Better to go to the Tunnel Top. They have better bartenders and the bathrooms don't look like a scene from a horror movie. read more

This place is awesome. Friendly server named may was excellent, awesome vibe if you like pub vibes! Including it in my stops from now on.

Pretty much the only one of these kinds of bars in SF worth going to. It's far enough away from tourist and business hotspots to where you'll mostly get locals, and some of the bartenders are proper characters. Been coming here for a decade and still go back occasionally when I'm in town. I've had many crazy nights here. read more

Stopped in to watch the 49ers play while visiting SF for the weekend. Easily our favorite stop of the entire trip! May is so much fun and made us feel right at home. She made sure we had plenty of snacks & pizza throughout the game, plus a round of shots with a candle to blow out when she realized it was my fiancé's birthday! Love the cozy dive bar vibe and will definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

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SUCH A COOL BAR IN SF. Great music, vibes and also sometimes bubbles. Mai is amazing.

HORRIBLE service. Went in here for a pub crawl, bartender yelled at us for sitting in a seat that was apparently taken, though no one was there the entire time. She ended up screaming at the lady who ran the pub crawl for no reason. The people at the bar were also incredibly rude, worst bar experience I've ever had, appalling behaviour read more

Coming here for 10 years it's like cheers everyone know everyone and it's the best place ever sf best dive bar Jennifer is the best

And Yuki is a great bartender! I stopped in once a year ago and she remembered me when I came in again tonight!

Had the best time here when visiting San Fran last month, May the bartender made our experience amazing! We will be back every time we visit. Thank you for the great time and delicious drinks! read more

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Best dive bar in San Francisco! Fell in love instantly with everyone here!! Bartenders are amazing and the regulars are the best people you will meet. Kevin & Dwane are the best regulars ever! read more

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Best bar! so much fun! we had the best time! great music! may is the best and she gives the place so much positive energy!

If you just want a low-key traditional dive bar to grab a beer after work, or at any point during the day, this is the spot! Love it

Great dive bar with attentive staff that make you feel welcome and like you are a regular. I come here infrequently for travel and am always welcomed with a great big smile! read more

great place. Excellent Service. the bar tenders were amazing and fun. had a free great time.

Chelsea Place in San Francisco is the best dive bar in all the world. It's a great place to come and meet local San Franciscans. There is no better bartender and friend than May! Customers like David, Ceaser, Gregg, Kevin, ASAD and others make this a truly special place. read more

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If you're looking for a no frills, unpretentious bar in SF to just chill and grab a drink, Chelsea Place is your spot! I initially came only to watch the last inning of the Giants game, but stayed much longer for the drinks and service. Shoutout to the bartender Lalita, who was very friendly and gave me a generous pour of Jameson whiskey read more

Small bar, stiff drinks, great service. Our bartender had a fondness for illuminated tambourines and salty snacks. Great atmosphere read more

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This bar is so cute. May was so sweet and generous I loved spending time at this Bar. Actually the best bar tender I think I've ever had in my life, absolute ANGEL. read more

I was visiting from Las Vegas and I met the most amazing and attentive bartender I have ever met. Thank you May you are amazing. read more