I love this bar. Its unfortunate there is not more places like this is San Rafael. There is only beer and wine, which is unfortunate, but the atmosphere and vibe make up for it. Good music, funky art, and a pool table. It would be nice if they could open up the patio again. read more

Good beer selection. 50cent sake shots. Jukebox and pool table. Friendly bartender. I'll check it again next time I'm in San Rafael. Good vibes from almost all the customers in the bar. read more

It is a dive bar, but has so much more potential! Whoever is running the tap lineup and bottle inventory is a shining star but this dive needs a revive. Let me explain - it is a dimly lit bar, and from the outside looks like you might need a tattoo or piercing to get in. However, don't be deceived! It is Marin after all... anybody is welcome. There is plastic and duct tape on the bar top (to kind of hold the padding in). There is some kind of sign/design made out of tinfoil in the entryway. There is no ventilation whatsoever - so it's always stuffy inside, even on moderate days. A lot of people there know each other. There is a pool table, which is easy to get on if you like to play, though you might be asked to rotate out or play the next guy. There is a juke box, which hardly anybody uses the bartender usually uses his/her Pandora station. There is also some sort of electronic gaming computer station right in front of the bar (get rid of that 90's shit yo!). There are always 3 TV's on right above the bar. The beer is the high point, and is the ONLY thing that keeps me coming back. There are great bottles on inventory and tap takeovers to keep me interested enough to go. However, I never stay long as my butt begins to stick to the vinyl seating and I start to get fed up with the dingy atmosphere. Maybe I'm old, but I begin to think about how much more comfortable I will be at home. Good thing the bar is in walking distance! read more

Best bar in marin. There. I said it. Good beer selection. I'm glad there is no hard booze there, makes out of control drunk people few and far between. The pool table felt is in good condition, they have a fooseball table, and it's always a cool crowd. More of the rocker/rockabilly crowd, the jukebox has EVERYTHING and the owner is really cool. Gabby H sounds like she's had some sort of deep seeded issue with clowns, but here is a hint... THE ART CHANGES ALL THE TIME.... read more

Well I guess if I drink too much tasty beer and wine that night and do something stupid half nakedly sprawled across the pool table, that at least I'll be able to walk to Planned Parenthood across the street and get business taken care of bright and early in the a.m. The scene at Pint Size is pretty chill. The people are always nice, the beer is always good and cold, and when I drink, I do like a little pool here and there. Nothing wrong with playing when you're horrible as long as you can drink just enough to take the pain of embarrassment away.is Dark, with local artists mad skills posted on the walls, this intimate San Rafael bar is centrally located and my bartenders are always great. My boy Leo rocks, Katie is fabulous, and the owner, Adam, has always been super cool. Flash artwork sometimes flanking the walls courtesy of the fabulous Mr. Theo Mindell of Spider Murphy's tattoo makes me feel right at home. I love myself a little bit o' old school rockabilly greaser: the pomp, the duck's butt, the folded up jeans with the rag out of the back pocket. Brings back the old days to me, so familiar, and yes, I still rock my skinny black jeans, my high heels, and my red rag sometimes. The back is closed due to San Rafael gettin' a little pissed about the fact that when we drink we get a little loud, but that's always to be expected. The jukebox plays everything from rock to hip hop on the weekends. The bar brings rockers, rockabillys, and a couple of hip hop crews out to mix, and it's fly to see some diversity for once in Marin. I'm just thankful that unlike a lot of other places, when I ask for my beer, I don't have to trip over some douche bag suit or some yoga gear wearing yuppie who's been wondering why my hair is pink and my tats are bright. Ahhhh, nice to blend in sometimes I must say. read more

Bar tender was friendly... enough. The bar offers a very unique and different atmosphere, with paintings of clowns and demons adorning the walls. Upon entering, my date and I were warmly greeted. Unfortunately, this is when things took a turn. When I tried to order a Manhattan and a cosmopolitan, I was informed that this bar did not serve hard alcohol. Maybe because I am from elsewhere, but this was startling. We left drinkless. read more

The worst bar experience I have ever had. My girlfriend goes to the bathroom after saying shes not feeling so well. The bartender furiously chases after her yelling " No, No, No....you're not f***ing puking in my bar. It's not my job to clean it up." When i calmly go to defend my girlfriend to resolve the situation I get verbally attacked by the bartender and some locals that are sitting at the bar. The situation quickly escalates, but could have been easily resolved. However, the bartender made no attempts to calm anyone down, instead she contributes by yelling at us even more. Not a good idea with a bunch of drunk males and no bouncer. While we attempt to leave the bar one of the locals came outside looking for a fight. COMPLETE MADNESS!!! Uncivilized, unprofessional, and unworthy of my time or my money. Never coming back again. read more

Small little hole in the wall. Staff would rather talk to their friends than serve their luke warm beer. No hard Alcohol is the real kiss of death. Doubt any of my friends or I will ever come back to this shack. There are much better bars in San Rafael. read more

For some reason, this bar never hit the right chord with me. It's dark, dank, sells a crappy selection of beer, smells funny and has scary clown pictures on the wall. Unless you want to have reoccurring clown nightmares, there is no reason to spend that hard earned cash here when the Mayflower is right down the street. But then again....maybe YOU like clowns..... read more

The Pint Size is a great bar, my friends and I always go there whenever we find ourselves in Marin. Adam (the owner) did a great job of designing/decorating the place, creates a great dark vibe that you find in many SOMA/Mission/Valencia bars. He also always has a great selection of (about 10?) beers on tap, there's always at least 2 that you'll see and say "Wow, They have $@*&? I need to have one of those!" They have a good jukebox, pool table, and back patio. If you want a cool place to hang out and have some good (and sometimes hard to find) beer, and happen to be in San Rafael, definitely stop by the Pint Size. BTW... Adam is a cool guy if you get to know him... He just doesn't like to be interrupted or pestered... or asked stupid questions. read more

I'm happy to go there to meet up with friends, but it's not a destination I'd drag people to. It's a cool little local beer bar. No liquor, only sake ... although they do some interesting things with the sake. Pint Size used to be a coffee shop and somehow still has kind of a coffee shop vibe. Funky velvet clown art on the walls. Occasional performances on the small stage, but so far nothing I'd go out of my way for. read more

Got a recommendation for Pint Sized Lounge and it didn't disappoint. Fantastic beer selection - great tap list and bottle selection. Friendly service and generous tastes. Great place for beer lovers. read more

Sarah is a great beertender. Shes always working & has good regulars. Shes pleasant behind the bar...I love the the muisc thats playing not loud & tv's w sports! read more

Ive been to the pint more times then Im wiling to admit. But its amazing. On a sunny afternoon, or for one of thier events. The bartenders are real sweet to. I also ove that you can do sake bombs. Really the only dive worth a dang on the "strip" read more

Just moved into the area. The Pint Size Lounge is the closest bar to my house. This place reminds me of my hometown in Cleveland. That's a good thing. Down to earth bartender and clientele. In regards to the 1 star review above. I just met the bartendress in question and witnessed her going way way above and beyond the cs of duty getting a drunk patron home. She personally drove the girl home. 5 stars. Boom. read more

The owner, Adam, sat there with his buddies one night and made it very clear I was not welcome there. It was my second time in his establishment and the last time I ever set foot there again. Yes, there are reviews here about him being standoffish, or not wanting to be pestered, but I think I should be able to grab a brew with some buddies WITHOUT being laughed at by a rude bar owner. That's just bad business. read more

Awesome selection of on tap beer and great prices. Bomb jukebox.

as far as I know this is the only bar in marin that could be plopped down in the mission and fit right in. I can see how it might be intimidating to certain types, but that's not such a bad thing considering all the bland, provincial watering holes and brewpubs in the area. and unlike say, the b street tavern, it never feels like spring break on a friday night. adam, the owner, is a cool guy. never seems to be very crowded, but that's probably because all the marinites are having cosmos at larkspur landing. read more

A very cool lil hidden spot. The clowns are a bit scary but does not hinder me from going to this place :). It's chill, laid back, and not trendy--just the way I like it. read more

That dude Nate is super cool and really knows his stuff.

Great beer selection. The bartender was kind enough to offer us samples of a few new ones. If you're a Lagunitas fan, they have an incredible selection. Cool and spacious bar area. Great place to grab a beer before going out or at the end of the evening. read more

Great place to grab an after work beer. It's a little out of place in Marin but so am I. Took us 20 mins to find the dubs game but it was a good time after we did. Cute fun bartenders too. read more

One of the best bars in Marin. Great beer selection, friendly staff, good Juke box, overall chill spot. No hard alcohol, they do however carry wine and sake. It's got a mission district dive bar feel to it, which is awesome. Cheers. read more

i love the pint size. as far as i'm concerned, it's the comfiest bar in marin. someone else already said it - if you want to stay till 2 and be a little crazy, go for it. and if you want to sit in the corner and relax, go for it. and this is the best place i know to go if you actually want to TALK to the person you are with. great selection of beer, perfect local dive bar atmosphere, great jukebox, pool table and kick ass pool players to go with it. too bad the back yard had to close =( but adam tried his hardest! read more

Pint Size Lounge has quickly become the unknown awesome landmark of downtown San Rafael. The owner Adam was responsible for the West End Festival this past fall, and is leading the community not only in atmosphere, but his surrounding businesses in revitalizing the West End of 4th St. It is a Great Place, with great beer, internet juke box, and a good conditioned pool table and fusball table...Just Splendid!!! read more

Ahh the Pint Size. Many great beers on tap. Friendly employees. Awesome environment. Pool table, back yard... ...the juke box: The juke box has a great library. Lots of good rock n'roll, punk rock, good hop hop. Spend a 5iver on it every time. Really good local shows, same kind of shows as the juke selection. Art, good art. Plenty of parking. The only thing thats a let down is that theres no liqour, but the beer, wine and sake selecion makes up for it. maybe if i say something they'll up their snack selection. read more

Great tap selection. Seasonal, micro brews that they're happy to let you taste. Art all over the place that's perfect when you're buzzed, but terrifying when you're drunk. Not sure what to think about the pool table. Don't remember if it's free all the time, but last time it was. Before we could get to it though, some guy walked in with his own cue and started playing - didn't buy a beer or anything. Then his obnoxiously loud friend came, and we left. But the bartender had given me a pint of barley wine (not sure if that was intentional or not), so it was time to go after I managed to get that down. I don't think the crowd is normally like that, but I guess at 6 pm on a Tuesday it is. read more

it looks like a dive, smells like a dive...so it's a dive... pretty laid back without obnoxious people (at least not the night i was there). there's a jukebox, a pool table, and some creepy and random looking "art" on the walls. the clowns are kinda creepy... pretty good selection of beers on tap too. not a bad place if you just want to throw back a couple in san rafael without annoying karaoke singers. read more

The staff is usually very friendly here. The crowd varies. Ever since the back deck got closed, it lost some of its appeal, (although the local government's and not the owner's fault). Has foosball and pool making it good for a guy's night out. read more

I'm a fan of this place cause of it's huge selection of beer on tap (including my favorite Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' ale), art work, foosball table & having rock music always playing! read more

There's nothing like a sad clown velvet picture staring at you to make you drink or take a few shots for that matter. Either poison you choose, you also have the option to do more than stare at sad clowns all night, but I prefer sad clowns over pool tables. read more

This place lives up to it's name, but just so comfortably. The atmosphere is great, and the vibes pretty mello , good juke. great local bar. They even have a pool table, and a fooseball table in the back. read more

Good local place and good selection of beers, but just like local brews. They have a good selection, and prices are reasonable $4 a beer. They also sell bottles of beer, so it's a win win situation. read more

This place is great! I usually like to order the cheapest sweetest glass of white wine there is avaliable, and pint size has just that......except it comes in a huge wine glass filled way more than half way. and there is a juke box that is always playing great tunes. read more

Great dive bar to chill with locals. The owner & bartenders are super cool. Great decorations all over. I felt at home away from home.

Super hot, super friendly bartenders. Real good selection of beers on tap. eyehategod's entire discography on the jukebox!

One may ask, "What can I say that hasn't already been said about Pint Size Lounge?" I could reiterate the quality and selection of the beers both on tap and in the bottle, I could elaborate on the friendly bartenders and (mostly) hip crowd, and I could go on and on about the unassuming, amusing vibe, but instead I want to mention small details which show it's mystique and uniqueness. Could it be the moment you hear the bell ring loudly, and you're thinking, "Last call, already?" and it turns out it's only 9 o'clock and the Giants just scored a run, or a legendary patron had just walked in? Maybe it's the annoying hyphy tune quickly getting vetoed by the bartender to make way for AC/DC or James Brown. Or, perhaps it coming across that person (or too much of that person) who apparently hasn't seen a hook and eye door lock before. And who could forget those Fridays around midnight and those people who just couldn't let go of karaoke at the Mayflower? To me it's a combination of all of those. Throw in a quesadilla from next door, a rival billiards team from across town, and a sake-bomb in your belly, and you got a spot that can't be beat. The only complaint I have is when that bell really does signify the end of night, but you can blame that on the state of California. See y'all down there. read more

Always surprised by the quality of beer they have on tap. Great local spot that sometimes gets forgotten I think---wrongly so!

Driving around in the afternoon with an hour to kill in a town I am rarely in and saw the neon beer signs. Came in and it was one of those bars you'd love to be your local bar. Really cool artwork on the walls, decent beer selection, clean but pee-smelling unisex bathroom (guess they miss), and friendly but not annoyingly so bartender. read more

This place is dark and has an unfriendly vibe, but somehow it's great. I love the velvet poster of the devil next to the syringe, dice, naked chick, and booze. And the dim lights and scary clowns on the walls go well with the red felt on the pool table. Music can vary from punk to hip hop to soul. The owner, Adam, may seem a bit standoffish, but he's willing to give you free shots of infused sake when he's in a cheery mood. read more