I was there to celebrate my friends birthday with 12 or so friends the second I walked in the bartender yelled at me to give her my ID and vax card. When I showed her them she told me to get out of her bar because she didn't like me... WTF I was literally there for less than 30 seconds, never been there before. The bartenders name is Katie; brown hair, tall and likes to yell. Super rude don't get a drink from Katie. Y'all just lost 12 customers and the bar was already pretty empty. read more

Walked into this bar to kill some time and was immediately met with sexist and degrading comments by both the bartender and 2 male patrons at the bar. I had asked to use a phone charger, and was told "oh, there's one at my house if you want to come over" and "let me take you to dinner and I'll get you one" I ended up staying and bought a beer because I desperately needed to charge my phone. Two women came in a bit after and I overheard the bartender say if they "gave him a pretty smile" he'd make them the right drink. Seriously. What year is it. This shit is not ok. Talk to every person who walks in the same way. This is not a safe place for anyone who isn't a cis man. read more

Probably one of my new favorite bars for this area. Met with a friend here and was pleasantly surprised to find that this is a dog friendly bar. Although I didn't bring my pup, I'd totally bring her next time. They have lots of seating inside and I really like the dim lighting. Service was really friendly and affordable. Everyone inside was also super friendly and my friends dog made lots of other doggy friends on our Friday night adventure. I loved that this place doesn't get too crowded like many bars do for Friday night. I would totally come here again and have always walked by but never thought about going inside. I wouldn't quite consider it a dive bar but it's definitely a nice place to grab a quick drink on the weekends or after work! read more

Came here on a Saturday night and got treated like trash by the bartender. Truly the rudest interaction I've had in a while. There's plenty of other bars in the neighborhood worth your time. If you're not a regular -- aka someone reading a yelp review of this bar -- this isn't the place for you. read more

One bartender, dive bar quality drinks, nice ambiance though! This is the Paloma w "salted room" one of their specialty drinks. I could have made this at home and she forgot the salted rim ;) read more

Fireside Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Me: "Pssss, look at 12 o'clock on the couch." Friend: "Hmmm, not bad." Me: "Look at those big hazel eyes, that teddy bear face, that smile, and those curls." Friend: "Curls? Gurl, you drunk already?! That guy has spiky hair!" Me: "Not him...I'm talking about his adorably cute labradoodle!" Yah, so I love dogs more than hoomans, and if you do too, Fireside Bar is the bar for you! Cute hoomans? Pshhh. Cute dogs for the win! OTHER NOTES: *Stating the obvious but lots of dogs and dog lovers at Fireside Bar. Tater Tot received lots of love here. One turnt up guy laid on the ground outside to cuddle/play with him. *Friendly staff. The older gentleman in his 70s kept asking if I was going to return. I told him, "Of course, Tater Tot and I will return. He replied, "I hope it's to see me." Cute. Lol! *Cheap drinks. Cc's accepted. *They don't serve food but you can bring outside food in. *Non-pretentious, mixed crowd. Saw a handful of couples PDAing in the two top on a Saturday night. One lady was kissing her dude all over his neck. Awkward. *Homey meets dive bar vibe with center fireplace. *Internet juke box. Cc's accepted. *One negative: it's super loud when it's crowded and the music is bumping. Not good for furbabies since they have sensitive hearing. Best to bring your furbaby on the weekdays or early on the weekends. *Restrooms are decently clean. read more

I have a little crush on Irving Street. It's not just the plethora of well-priced eating and drinking establishments but the whole package that comes with it: it feels like a real community of normal working people going about their lives, consuming food and knocking back a few. In fact, it feels like the opposite of where the young tech community goes to spend their riches and I mean that in the best way possible. Last time I drank on Irving I learned that the Blackthorn allows dogs in before 7 p.m. It was after 7 p.m. and my dog needed a drink so I sidled up to inquire whether she could come in and sit on the back patio. Rules are rules though so the answer was no, prompting my next question: Do you know anyplace that does allow dogs? Enter Fireside Bar where dogs are welcome though not atop the bar or tables. Fireside is less of a packed scene than Blackthorn. It's smaller and a bit trashier. There is a fireplace but I can't say it was the centerpiece of the place. That title seemed to be reserved for the big screen displaying the Warriors playoff game 3 and several smaller screens displaying the same. If you watched the game you know that it was one for the ages and it may have contributed to the good feeling I left the Fireside with. Or that good feeling might've been a result of all the nice regulars I met as a result of having my dog with me. Then again, perhaps it was the fact that the folks beside me introduced themselves to me, not my dog, and we wound up having a really nice conversation. All of this and then it was time to go. The tab for 1 Guinness, 1 Sierra Nevada, and 2 vodka cocktails was $17. $17, that was not a typo. Now you know all you really need to know about Fireside Bar. read more

This is my go to neighborhood bar... I absolutely love it! They can make fancy drinks or simple drinks. Best bar in the inner sunset... stop in for a drink, you won't regret it. If you do come in, I hope it's a night that Ava the neighborhood lab is there... if you're cool enough she may even hangout with you for a bit, while you sip your drink. read more

When it comes to "good" neighborhood bars, there's a handful of traits I look for: - Welcoming feel - Friendly bartenders - Neighborhood locals in the crowd (or else it's not a neighborhood joint) - And, most importantly...good, cheap drinks Fortunately for Fireside, they hit on all of the above. Walking in, it almost feels like you're entering someone's living room rather than a bar. They have couches right by the fireplace opposite the bar, TV's hanging in the corners, and a digital jukebox on the back wall offering a random variety of songs. Not so fortunately though, the place is pretty dark. I understand it's a bar that's going for the "by the fire side" theme, but it was pretty hard to see the bottles of beer and alcohol on the wall. Also, seating is scarce if you don't show up early enough - even though the bar wasn't packed when we left, every available chair and table was taken. Then again, what do you expect when you have that many people hanging out inside someone's living room? I mean, bar? Even though Yancy's will always be my favorite bar (especially around 9th Ave), Fireside is a pretty awesome alternative to grab some drinks with friends. Definitely has that nice, cozy feel to it, and where else are you going to be able to sit around a fireplace with drinks in hand on a cold Sunset night? Other than your house that is... read more

Stopped by here with a few friends on a Saturday night. It wasn't packed at all and we were quickly able to grab seats near the fireplace. They had a great selection on alcohol including Distillery 209, which is my poison of choice ;). The bartender was attentive and the drinks were very fairly priced; i.e. $6/drink. It's a great place to bring a date after dinner. The place is darkly lit and the fireplace adds a great touch. The place can be a bit loud when you add the crowd talking with the music, but in the end my group was able to have a great time just sitting around and catching up. Note: The place is pet friendly which I think is awesome. read more

Terrible service! When asking about drinks and their cost, I was quickly told that I was crazy and would no longer be served for my inquiry. Later found out it was because my tip was insufficient and therefore I was deemed unwanted. read more

Popped in during a quick SF visit from out of town. Hospitality on an unreal level. Thank you for taking care of me!

Great bar on Irving street in the inner sunset neighborhood. They have an amazing outdoor area right now. We came at around 3 in the afternoon on a Saturday and there was no wait to get a table. Bartenders and staff were super friendly and accommodating. The drinks were poured strong and definitely reasonably priced. Will definitely be back again soon! read more

Worst bar ever... Very in San Francisco.. It feels like a GOP meeting wanna be punk rock but not vibe. I would never ever go here. People working here think they are better then everyone. Bartender told me she would turn the jukebox off if she didn't like my song choice. Also wouldn't turn jukebox off for us to sing happy birthday :( read more

If you're looking for a casual place to hang out and avoid the weekend crowds, this might be the place! My friends and I ended up at the Fireside Bar last night after some yummy eats at San Tung. It is a cozy lil bar that, yes, has a fire inside. I liked it cause it wasn't crazy busy which meant it had chairs available for our party and a short wait for drinks. Nice crowd too... they helped us with our scavenger hunt as much as possible! Thanks peeps! The drinks were great too btw; verrrry inexpensive and from a friendly enough but not too much bartender! Read this - cheap GOOD drinks!!! 6 stars cause they're pet friendly!! Though it is kinda weird to hear a loud BARK when you're a lil tipsy at a bar. haha! See ya there! read more

Great atmosphere, great cocktails, great fireplace drinking spot! Definitely coming back

Amazing. The bartender, which I didn't catch her name was wonderful.loved the drinks. She wS working on 8/3 the day before my birthday and she made amazing drinks and gave me a birthday shot. It's the perfect place to go have a drink while you wait to get into San Tung for the best Chinese food in San Francisco read more

THE WISHING WELL is what is used to be called back a few years ago, Mario worked there and Larry owned it. Great place - definitely more Dive style, but Fireside has cleaned up and gotten modern. A lot of the same regulars show up - a good regular crowd, sharper than the average regulars. The bartenders are cool, reasonable drink prices, and a stepped up atmosphere - a lot nicer than back in the day. It feels warm on cool nights with the fireplace, and a good place to kick back and chill. read more

I've probably ended up at Fireside on a weekend night more than any other bar. It's chill and cozy--it's kind of like an oasis of calm at 1am after a night at bars with more of a "scene." So there have been a few incidents here that would have turned me off of another bar but I like the Fireside so much I keep coming back. Like this one time, some creepy guy wouldn't leave me alone. Really, this guy made my skin crawl. And then the bartender asked him to move to the other side of the bar--he's the best bartender ever! Another time, my friend stepped in a huge pile of dog crap right as we walked outside. Okay, fine, I laughed until I cried with that one. read more

Came to Fireside from out of town and was not disappointed. The vibe was fun and chill, lively but not obnoxious. Drinks were really good, and after struggling to decide what I wanted, (which I'm sure was annoying) Erik was able to customize a drink to my liking which was a plus. Loved the atmosphere and the music was freakn good too. Would definitely recommend :) read more

Great low-key non-crowded joint to hang out with some friends. Great bar staff, nice space, cheap drinks, and the fireplace is nice on cold nights (though don't sit too close or you leave this bar medium-well.) They're also cool about you bringing in food from some of the places around here, to the point of keeping a binder of local menus behind the counter. read more

Great atmosphere, good music, nice drinks! Definitely coming back. Good energy with nice people. Dogs welcome

This what you call a neighborhood bar! Limited to a couple.id TV but the bar food you can't complain.

One of my "locals". Because: --Great bartenders: Cool/interesting/fun folks who know their stuff. --Comfy: It's not too fancy, it's not too dive-ey, it's just right. --Good crowd: Nice mix of cool regulars and occasional/1-timers. --Fair prices. --Not a sports bar, but has TV's and a projection TV for big games/local games of note. --Right in front of N-Judah stop (easy to grab a bracer before jumping on). read more

Best bartender ever!! Ask for Eric!! Make any drink you need!! Friendly service and quick and speaks Chinese too!! read more

Wow. I had to laugh at Tal K's review. "You know, it's too bad. With a couple of turntables and a complete staff/patron makeover, this place could really be a nice lounge in the Inner Sunset." Gimme a break, go back to the Mission. The name of it is "Fireside Bar" not "Another generic lounge with all the same looking people". Sorry their flatulence offended your ears. I appreciate that kind of laid back style. They were just as carefree when I was there. The bar had a great feel, noone under 30, a nice mix of people, good seating, beautiful fireplace. Wide variety of music. This place is perfect. Nothing wrong. Will recommend to my friends, and will come back again. I hope the same awesome dog is there next time I come. He was adorable. read more

Fireside Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fireside Bar was fun on Cinco De Mayo because they had promoters from a tequila company who gave out free shots, but it is not somewhere I would come back to on a regular day. Some of the drinks were great and unique, but others did not taste good. The service was also not great because we felt like we were waiting a long time for everything. I'm not sure if that's because my friends and I are impatient or if they were actually slow, but that is how we felt that day. The area that surrounds Fireside Bar is really chill. It's a part of the city that I definitely recommend checking out. read more

New in town; stopped by this bar and had an amazing time. Wade was fantastic! Their Tom collins was off the charts.

Decent/Nice bar in Sunset. Fair variety of beer on tap but a tad bit pricey for location. Wouldn't recommend to go out of your way, but if you're in the area and are looking for a decent place to chill, you could safely stop by this bar. read more

What a chill bar. Friendly staff, great decor, lots of drinks. What's not to like. It's a regulars spot, but you can bring food into this bar. Thats great because there is a ton of food around. (Just ask the staff first). It was great enjoying a sandwich while i drank a strawberry lime cider. Never have i seen that before, and after a fellow patron added some bitters to my drink... it became amazing. (Turns out he was a bartender, hehe) What a chill bar. read more

So so cozy and awesome, great neighborhood bar!!! Go here if you're looking for a nice place in the hood.

Dogs. Dogs dogs dogs. Dogs love this place, so you should too. This place is so cozy, with friendly staff and inner sunset locals. The drinks are pretty standard with decent beer on tap. It's also amazingly temperature controlled. Like they leave their saloon door thing open throughout the night but it's still so warm inside. Dogs. Dogs dogs dogs. read more

Awesome bar, great atmosphere, super clean but bartender is super angry. Talked to owner about it and he didn't care... Sad to see a awesome little spot killed by an old angry bartender. read more

Hidden (and dog-friendly) gem in the Inner Sunset! + Drinks are stiff and bartenders are not in the mood to banter. + Three TVs plus one big projector showing football games. +A mean hot toddy in the winter. + Jukebox for when you want to dance somewhere dark and cozy on a weekday night + No judgement regardless of clothing, dog companion, or beverage choice read more

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Meh. Not much here. No flavor. I mean its 3 stars for the hood. But there are better bars within walking distance. Best to spend your money elsewhere. Its a graveyard any night of the week after 11. read more

Cool spot if you like bartenders that hit on your date while you are in the restroom. No class.

BEST MARGARITA EVER!!! Great place to hangout and relax! Amazing crowd and an even amazing bartender! P.S: writing this review in the bar! read more

Good ambiance, staff were all accommodating and it is truly a good place to chill. definitely I;m gonna be bringing my friends with me next time. :) read more

Yes it's all true, even the rumors. We stopped just short of burning this place to the ground on NYE. The locals didn't even flinch when a group (or grope) of Yelpers commandeered about half of their bar. The place is a lounge with a faint whiff of dive which is just fine by me. The bartenders were seriously kicking ass, Even though it was packed the drinks were coming fast and furious. Don't ask me about the prices, I don't remember but it didn't appear to knock too big of a hole in my wallet. A good time was had by all and if I lived in this neighborhood I'd definitely be a regular. read more

5 stars for a Rockin' NYE @ The Fireside. Any evening involving Sierra on tap, a marriage proposal (x2) from a random stranger (ok, he was hanging out by the ladies room asking everyone with a cootchysnortcher, but still), Fishbits, KayJay, AG, Cath B, Andrew T, Lancehole, Doeke, Poe, Marcella, Ruthifer and various spouses and hangers on, a fireplace, party favors, one husband asking juuuuust the wrong person to light his fire *cough* (where AG & Marcella go, lighter problems follow)....OG '07! WooHoo. The useful: Not the place to ask for fancy drinks with silly names, even when it's not New Year's Eve....but a cozy and relaxing bar with a world-class view of the N-Judah. read more