Regular spot for friends meeting up for pool, really good ambiance with dimmed lights and leather couches on one end, and a pool table elevated by the other end. Some nights they have live DJs stationed closer to the pool table. Great cocktails with several beers on tap, including Pliny the Elder. read more

Churchill - Beer and pool - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ima fan. Perfect darkish coolish vibe w great staff top quality cocktails outstanding music comfy lounge and chill clientele. Great place to start the weekend. read more

Fun vibes inside -- we came on a day where they had drag trivia (2nd thursdays of the month) and it was super lively! Many teams competing and the trivia was a good mix of easy and more challenging questions. Got the sherry colada which tasted similar to a pina colada but was stronger than I expected. There's a ton of space inside for chatting (we came with a group of ~20) & even a comfy couch area. read more

Churchill - sherry colada - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fun vibes and good drinks. The DJ played Untrust us it was awesome. Worlds shittiest photobooth. Very spacious lots of room. Tech bro jenga game read more

What a cool space. Good drinks and good music! The real MVP is your doorman though. Someone give Reese a raise, he's keeping us all safe during our trips outside. read more

Churchill - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend took me & another friend to this bar and had a great time here. The bartender was friendly & the ambience of this place has a pleasant atmosphere to it. The music isn't too loud which is something I really like about this place, additionally there is a photo booth and pool table in the bar. There's lots of seats at this place where you can sit at the bar, tables or couches. I don't drink so I was excited when I saw that they have mock-tails on the menu. I got the Pom Punch & I really liked this drink! It was really warm in SF & the drink was ice cold and sweetly refreshing with a pomegranate kick to it. read more

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I went in for a sip of water from this place because I am an autistic adult who was feeling dysregulated and water is a human right. The bartender working was quite rude to me. He said that it was impolite of me to walk in, pour myself a drink of water and not acknowledge him. (There's a self service water station to the side of the bar) I was already really anxious with a scratchy dehydrated throat so admittedly I did not say hi. I just thought this interaction was kind of rude. I've worked in food service before and always assumed people who go in just for water are probably already not having the best day, shrugged and continued about my shift. I guess this guy enjoys confronting the women at his bar that make the cardinal sin of not smiling at him? Also, hate to be that person, but me being the only Black person in the bar probably didn't help either. I have no idea how he treats his paying customers, but if any other Black autistic women find themselves parched on Church and Market, I'd recommend just grabbing a bottle of Dasani from Safeway or something. read more

Really cool bar! My friends and I walked in and instantly liked the vibes. We've often walked past it and wondered about. It's spacious with both large tables and intimate tables. There's also a pool table in the back! Be sure to bring $2 cash or coins. We all loved our drinks and the bartender was friendly. Give this place a shot! read more

Churchill - Pool table! - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is now my second home. I've met so many great people here since my last review. Vibes are always great, dogs & outside food welcome, and of course, staff is beyond amazing. Adding shoutout to Carlos, Julian, and Jorge! read more

Churchill - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

i was in sf for a work trip and we came here after dinner with a group of about 20 coworkers. off the bat, the vibes were great, ambient lighting, great rnb throwback music, a great selection of yummy cocktails, and a very friendly bartender serving up delicious drinks at a reasonable price point for a big city (around ~15 per drink). i ordered the cucumber gimlet, which was SO good i got two. i'm a huge fan of elderflower in drinks and the bartender simply had magic hands, he really knew what he was doing in making these drinks. my coworkers and i were all very satisfied with our drinks and went on to order a couple more each while playing pool. my colleagues and i had a really great time at this bar, the drinks were great and the overall cozy, fun and chill ambience really facilitated the perfect type of environment for a fun night with the team. read more

Churchill - px old fashioned (i'm pretty sure) and pineapple swizzle - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Edit: Management took swift corrective action to refund my drink for the price difference and that's worth a significant rating upgrade. ------ False advertising. Nothing makes me more angry than when a business has clearly posted prices but charges you more. I ordered a cocktail that's clearly labeled on their wall at $14 and was charged $15 for it. With so many other good bars nearby, why should I bother to come back here? Way to burn customers with sleazy sales tactics. I hope you correct your mistakes. read more

Churchill - Menu board showing a sherry colada at $14. I was charged $15. - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in for a couple drinks and this place did not disappoint. There was one bartender but the wait wasn't too long as there wasn't too many people there. Happy Hour menu is limited. Overall I would go back. read more

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One of my favorite bars in the city! The bartenders and door staff are friendly and welcoming, plus great drinks and a pool table.

Came here with friends on a Friday after work. I loved the artwork on the building and the menu is on the door coming in. Coming into the bar, it had an old-school (like a WW2-era I assume!) wooden/industrial/rustic vibe and furnishings. We got all three of the happy hour cocktail drinks - Jewelz, Bourbon Manhattan, and Americano. I remember the Jewelz was a bit sweet, I got the Manhattan and found it to be standard, and the Americano was very refreshing. So my personal ordering of my favorites of these would be their Americano, Bourbon Manhattan, then the Jewelz. I'd highly recommend coming here for the atmosphere and for some solid drinks after work! read more

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Visited this cozy bar for a friend's birthday over the weekend. The service, drinks, and overall ambiance of the place was incredible! Staff behind the bar and on the floor were awesome and accommodating to us guests throughout the night. They have a great selection of beers on tap from Bay Area breweries, as well as specialty cocktails and wines. We enjoyed some brews and a fair share of hand crafted cocktails which were all excellent. Besides bar seating, there's plenty of booth seating and high top tables as well. This was the perfect space to host a celebration. And don't miss out on the retro photo booth and pool table! read more

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Got here at 11.35pm (closing time was 12) and was told that they could only do shots. Truly appalled at service and bartender could not answer why they couldnt do a cocktail when there was no one. read more

Awesome spot for some cocktails! Super friendly bartender and atmosphere. They have free pool on Tuesday nights which was awesome. The Manhattan hit the spot. Place was decorated with Christmas decorations which was really cool during the season. read more

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===TL;DR=== - Cocktail of the night: - Islay (I like to read it as i-slay tyvm) [yes I know, it's pronounced as ai-luh] - Lions tail (so I slay... lions tail... ba dum tss) ===TMI=== If you followed my 'Last Rites' review, then you know why I'm here. To beat the line of course -smirk-. What does that mean? I stumbled upon this place, got front roll seats to the bartender (curse: people kept squeezing in between you to order drinks & you're praying for them not to spill. Blessing: you get to watch them make drinks!) Nice & cozy but crowded place, I like them. Very chill vibes all around. Sip on a drink or 2 (the drinks were tasty), people watching here is great. They have a pool table in the back, good luck waiting for a turn. Since it's the holiday season, I saw people did Friendsgiving here, celebrating with gifts, drinks, and a good time. read more

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Miguel rocks as a bartender and thanks for the birthday celebration! Appreciate the cools and chill vibes!

I tried making reservations here for a wedding after party, and Jacobo was so worthless. I know he likely works for a booking company, but the dude was unresponsive and a waste of time. Didn't answer really important questions that was important to booking the venue, stopped returning emails and texts for days. I ended up booking Beehive, and Last Rites. Feel free to try those venues instead of booking through Jacobo. read more

Came in on my own tonight. Both the security and bartenders looked like they were terrified of a black guy walking into the bar by himself. Energy was off by a mile. Didn't get get greeted, just asked what do I want and while I was on the phone with a friend had to interrupted by the bartender who couldn't pick up on any social cues. Both bartenders just sat there and stared at me until I ordered. I was only inside for less than 3 minutes. Bought a drink and left. Would not recommend. read more

Great drinks and centralized bar to all of the other great bars in the Castro. Friendly staff and nice ambience for an afterwork happy hour. read more

Churchill - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down a fun bar-- especially when they have DJs and a dance floor. The music is always great as well as the service. My friend loves pool (8 ball corner pocket) so we always get a game or two in. read more

We hosted an event at Churchill and it was the best experience. Our guests were blown away. Your attention to detail to make our event special, incredible communication over the past seven months, the delicious cocktails, amazing catering recommendation, and friendly service didn't go unnoticed. Thank you so much Carlos and Jacobo for all the emails and site visits. Your staff was incredible, everything was smooth as silk. We are so grateful. read more

A nice little bar! The service was a bit slow which is why I rated a little lower, but I liked the "it's all Izzy" drink and found it convenient that the bar didn't have a busy line to get in so we were seated immediately. They also had a pool table and plenty seating. read more

Churchill - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

The drinks are decent. I love the Mexican firing squad. That's my go to! Also happy to discover they have decent mocktails. The phony Negroni was actually delicious! But there's no alcohol why still $13?! Same as regular cocktail?!! Come on. Please reward us for not drinking. It's better for our health and society... read more

My co workers and friends love this bar. The bartenders are always the nicest and the drinks hit everyone ‍ Its always a vibe, my coworkers and I's favorite bartenders are Gilbert and Miguel, you drink 1 or 2 of the bomb drinks and you got a solid buzz for the night! 10/10 I alwayd reccommend to anyone who visits the city read more

Pretty casual bar with a ton of seating! The wooden, industrial vibe is pretty cool and it's never overly packed here. There is a pool table as well! Located on the corner of Church and Market, it's really conveniently located and makes for a great local bar. They also take reservations for birthday parties with no minimum spend or fee, and are dog friendly! I will definitely be back and highly recommend! read more

My besties and I love this bar!!! Ambiance is great and drinks are always fireee. Love the service, Gilbert and everyone else there is great and always make us feel welcome. read more

Decently priced drinks and lots of seating. I really liked that the bar had a photo booth ($5.75 for three photos) and a pool table. The music is really loud though so it was hard to have a meaningful conversation without yelling. read more

We rented out both the Marigold and the Churchill for a large party and it was an excellent! Jacobo was the point of contact for the event and he was very easy to work with and quick to respond to all questions. He even helped us get our special QR Code printed on their menu so our guests could share pictures they took from the event! Jacobo and team coordinated with our catering vendor (Hil's cooking who was equally awesome) and offered to coordinate with our DJ too which took the pressure off having to give instructions to everyone! The venue is perfect for any size party. We ended up having around 120-130ish people and it was more than enough space across both the marigold and the Churchill. We had the event during the holiday season and the space had AMAZING holiday decorations / lights had a very fun and upbeat vibe to it! The bartenders (especially Carlos) were awesome! All of our guests were raving about the drinks they made as well as how chill and cool everyone bartending was. Definitely would recommend it to anyone and we plan to host future parties there when they come up! read more

This place looks so cool from the outside. It has so much potential to do better. I like that they have a pool table but it's a simple place. It looks more popular during the day than other bars around here weirdly enough. With how dim the place is, they could have more candles. read more

Churchill - Upside and Makers on the rocks - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really great bar with an awesome happy hour menu (bourbon manhattan for $8 - not bad), with an interesting and delicious cocktail menu (try the Venezuelan old fashioned if you like rum)! Very spacious inside, dog friendly, and about a 15 minute walk from the 16th St. BART station. Great selection of cocktails, beer, and wine. I like the big windows that let a good amount of light in, and you can kind of people-watch if you sit by the window. The bartenders here are friendly and efficient, which is a great plus! I totally recommend this place and hope to return again the next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

The most sugar coated lemon drop I ever had. Don't get me wrong, I loved it. Very divey, very chill and most importantly the drinks are strong and yummy. Plus it's not over price. It's a big bar, a lot of space. Great place for big groups. Its right on market-ish near the Safeway, a great neighborhood spot. The bartenders are nice and friendly. Definitely one of my favorites in the Castro. read more

Churchill - Lemondrop - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great local bar for days and nights! The best part of this bar, is they serve Pinney and Van Wilke as a secret... oops! But they told me, the more it's advertised, the more they can order! So let the liquor flow in the place like the Great Seas that Moses separated! I would recommend this for friends as they have booths to share on the side and cozy, yet private areas if you wanna get away from the groups or on a date. This is a great place for a nightcap as well since they are open late and located just outside of great food from the Castro! This place is worth a visit even if alone or with a large party! read more

Churchill - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

I like this bar! It's intimate but still fun, with pretty typical cocktail prices ($12) for San Francisco. I had the piña colada, which is adorable decorated with an umbrella and really delicious, an old fashioned, and a cocktail with bourbon and sweet vermouth that I liked (I had them over many hours, which is how I remember the drinks clearly enough to report out about them). I always like bourbon drinks, but that piña colada really was the standout! My friend enjoyed her Paloma (too sour for me, but I think that's the point) and two rum drinks. The bartender was totally accommodating when I asked for an old fashioned, which isn't on the menu, and when my friend asked if they could take the fernet out of her drink so she could avoid that bitter licorice flavor. The location is easily accessible from the Church stop on Muni, too! read more

A dive feel at first with the dark wood atmosphere but once your eyes adjust, it's like any deserved famous cocktail bars in the City. Drinks are good and strong here, and reasonably priced for the quality. Can't go wrong with their versions of classic cocktails (Old-Fashioned, Manhattan, Sazerac, Blood & Sand, etc.). They also have inventive cocktails which are just as good. Busy-crowded at drinking hours, especially on the weekends with the B&T crowd. Still, I would brave all that at one of my favorite places to drink since friends recommended this spot. After a couple visits my liver was hooked! Note easy to find too. Located by the Safeway on Market Street near the Castro neighborhood. Also a good spot to start or end a crawl! read more

We were hoping to enjoy the live music at this bar. But two staff members were hounding my (Black) friend for another form of ID than her military ID after they already let her inside the bar. She then showed them her temporary DMV ID. They didn't accept that either. She did not even order a drink and didn't plan on drinking. My partner (white/Mexican) and I (Asian) arrived 10 minutes before our friend and we were not even carded, and my partner ordered a drink no problem! We are all in our 20s. My partner didn't finish the (bad) drink. We left to a nearby bar that let us all in just fine. The differential treatment at Churchill was concerning... read more

One of my friend's neighborhood bars. I don't go to this area much, so I was happy to check out a new bar. The three of us came by on Friday, August 14th around 8:30pm for a round of drinks. *Resistenza: rye whiskey, Italian vermouth, amer, bitters ($10) *Old fashioned I adore the drinks and atmosphere here. Dark and sexy, but still comfy. We were able to find a table in the corner with was perfect! I love nights with good drinks and company. Good stiff drinks. And at $10 each?! I'll be back. read more

Churchill - Old fashioned & Resistenza: rye whiskey, Italian vermouth, amer, bitters ($10) - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came in time for happy hour on a Saturday. It was completely empty at 5pm. The bartender was really friendly, and we were happy with our drinks - Vinho Verde and The Matty. She gave me a generous pour of the wine Unlike most other bars, Churchill has low sofa seating that really gives it a lounge feel, in addition to regular bar seating. It's spacious and doesn't feel cramped, and you can even reserve sections ahead of time for no additional fee! Probably the biggest plus is that they are dog-friendly We plan to come back with our pup sometime! read more

Churchill - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California