Servers were absolutely lovely. Choripan was what caught our attention--smelled it walking by one evening and came back soon after to try it. Chorizo + chimichurry on a mini-baguette with house chips and a pickle. For $10? Totally worth it. Will need to go back when I'm hungrier! Just keep an eye on their hours-- not open every day. read more

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Very cute and quaint neighborhood wine bar tucked in the heart of Polk St. I went to catch up with a friend at Robberbaron a few days ago and we both agreed that it makes the perfect first date spot - the ambiance has a rustic and intimate charm, the bartender is so friendly and inviting, the two seater tables are so cute and above all, you can actually hear everything that your counterpart is saying. The vibe is definitely more quiet and laid back than a really loud divey setting. The wine selection isn't vast but it's perfect. I had the prosecco and my friend had the chardonnay and they were both crisp and absolutely delicious. The ~$13 price tag per glass is more than worth it. They have a small bites menu as well but we'd already eaten dinner beforehand. So if you're looking for a new cute date spot or you're in the neighborhood and want to head to a quieter, more quaint wine bar, Robberbaron is for you! Happy Drinking, Yelpers! read more

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robberbaron has kept the best elements of Black Sheep (the bar before) and upped it to another level. A wider selection of wine and beer + some champagne cocktails, pizza Mondays, and the new vivavcious owner of the place who is reason enough to come visit. There is a very unique SF feel to the place. It's the SF I arrived to almost a decade ago and the one that I sometimes miss. An open and accepting space for all to relax while being decidedly understated and unpretentious. You come in here for good drinks and good conversations. Patrons are respectful of each other. Just don't be a douche. Good times to be had by all. And coming back to the new owner. She is a BIG warriors fan and gets really animated during games. But her affable charm and genuine desire to make sure you have a great time ensure you most certainly will. read more

Luke, you are amazing! My cousin and I were on our way to the cinch when we walked passed this bar. We said "alright lets stop for a fancy drink first". We had the pleasure of being bartended by Luke, they have such amazing energy and our drinks were bomb! I will absolutely come back just to see Luke and I will tell everyone I know! read more

So far...great! Stopped in on a Wednesday evening, busy but not overly packed (which I prefer). Great wine selections, you can tell the folks here care about what wine they are providing. It was also a special night (might happen once/week) where they offer complimentary charcuterie to the patrons. Would definitely go back :) read more

Awesome, unpretentious gem of a wine bar! It's all black and unmarked on the outside. Once inside, you're welcomed by a comfy padded bar, some tables, and comfy window seating. The best part besides the drinks? The Mirror! Perfect for people watching and making fun of people without them knowing. Great music selection too. Really was feeling the 90s hip hop. Tons of tasty wines to choose from, top notch craft beers, and good cocktails. The owner Luke is A+ and treats her patrons well. There's free food during the week too. My sister was drinking an IPA and she opened up a bottle of Blind Pig IPA for us to try FOR FREE. Such a top notch spot. Great for a girls night, date, solo drink, pregame or actually whatever you want- do you really need an excuse to wine? read more

This is a super cute neighborhood spot. I am unsure about the vibe, but I like it. There's swanky decor, old school top 40s playing, and the bartenders and crowd are not pretentious. I really enjoyed the service, Charcuterie Wednesdays, and GOT drinks on the menu (cool!!). read more

Stumbled upon this wine bar on a late Saturday afternoon with a group that had been drinking since brunch. We sat in the front table, overlooking the busy action on Polk street. The people watching was fabulous with the open concept windows and busy weekend vibes. The bar itself wasn't too busy but that meant we had the bartenders to ourselves. Such classy fellows with great service and hospitality. Someone in our group picked up the tab so I never even saw menu prices or options but we drank a Sangiovese red wine and both a sparking and flat rose. Overall great vibes and my absolute favorite part was the cute little bathroom in the back--where do I get my hands on one of those fancy black and white patterned toilets. Will be back to show this place off to my family when they visit read more

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One of my all time fav Wine Bars in SF!!! The Happy Hour starts early around 5pm .... arrive early to snag a seat. Their wine & beer choices are great, I always try to get something new. Super cute date spot (especially for blind dates!) Luc and team are amazing and super friendly, love coming here any day of the week. Everyone knows each other or get introduced by someone- it is the perfect neighborhood bar (I live a few blocks from the bar). They do have special events as well : Wine tastings, Beer tastings and a few other .... read more

Cute low key bar that gets busy past happy hour. I got here right when they opened and was one of be first people there. There were some comfy sofas already reserved and friendly bartenders. I found street parking right across the street. They do not have an actual happy hour but they have a special where you can get a free item from the charcuterie options if you purchase a bottle. I came here with a new friend to celebrate her getting a job and just went for cocktails instead. I got the mother of dragons and it was delicious. I would definitely come back here as it was packed by the time I left on Thursday night. read more

My best friend and I were looking for our final night cap on our last night in SF. We were walking back to our hotel room when we heard amazing music coming from this bar. It instantly got our attention! We came in and we're greeted by Luc and Matt. Great atmosphere and ambience. Not overly crowded and extremely comfortable. This place had amazing energy! We will definitely be back on our next trip. Thank you for making it such a memorable experience Luc and Matt. read more

Outstanding That's how I would describe Robberbaron in one word. The owner and staff pay attention to every detail. Their service is phenomenal. Keep it classy, stop by for a glass of wine or beer. No cocktails here, however they have Noble Drinks... Don't know what that is? Stop by and ask! Here you'll find the most interesting woman in the world, Luke Now go drink like you're from House Martell [add wine emoji here] Mondays - pizza nights Wednesdays - charcuterie nights read more

Went to this place for the 1st time and it was amazing! Luke (owner/bartender) is funny and will go out of the way to make you laugh. There are not many bars in SF where strangers will actually chat with each other, everyone in the place was friendly. The wine selection is good and priced reasonably. If you like cabs, have the French Bordeaux. I'll be back for sure! read more

One of my favorite bars in the city! It's super clean and nicely decorated. The bartenders are really nice and the specialty drinks are very good, one of the bartenders even checked up on my drink and offered to make a new one if I didn't like it. Loved that my group didn't have to yell over each other the whole time we were there. Overall, it's a pretty small and intimate space but it's not overly crowded like other places I've been. I had the fun GoT themed champagne drinks: Mother of Dragons and Blood of My Blood - liked them both! read more

Small bar convenient located on Broadway and Polk. I used to come here years ago before "The Wine Bar" closed its doors. Despite minor changes the bar has not changed much; the bartenders are very friendly and fast to make drinks. They are thrifty though; I have noticed that the amount of liquor poured in each drink is anything but generous. I think my five year old nephew could drink three or four Long Islands and remain 100% sober. Not the best way to encourage clients to come back. read more

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Cool, hip, and classy place! Come listen to Lucre's great selection of music and hand selected beers and wines. Comfortable, relaxed that makes for a perfect place for the regular hang out. Small plates that are a perfect companion to the "pimpiest" selection of wine and beers. Make your own "picnic" basket and delicious plates, such as Baron's Bruschetta, Hummus Tostada and plenty more Come in, relax. You'll be in good company. read more

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Gracious staff, lovely ambiance and an excellent happy hour. It's my favorite wine bar on Polk !

I heard this place is awesome, and our office had a happy hour there. But the home page of this wine bar (http://www.robberbaronsf.com/) has absolutely no information and they don't pick up their phone calls. This makes me wonder if they actually want any business. When I gave a single star review the first time, I was asked to change/remove it -- how is it an unbiased rating if they only want to see 5 star ratings? Now I really start to doubt these 5 star ratings of this place are fabricated. read more

Whenever you end a night by giving the bartender, owner, and guests of the bar a round of hugs... you know it was a pleasant night. I wanted this bar to be great. After the Black Sheep drifted away from the herd, I always wondered what will replace the ill-fated wine bar. I live a block away, and Amelie gets way too crowded. So I ventured here as soon as I possibly could. Meet Luke (owner) and "Little Face" ('tender), the two adorable ladies who greeted us as we walked into the bar. They were a blast to hang out with and they know very well how to connect guests with each other. "Hey you should feel how soft his hands are" *points to the cute girl next to me*... freakin' genius. The menu is simple and sweet: a short list of wine selections by the glass or bottle, artisanal beers, and 5 options for petite snacks. In case you're wondering about prices: wine is around 10-15 per glass and apps are around 8-12. Get the bean dip. Delicious and delightful to share. As they say: Eat. Drink. Be Noble. Quickly! Copyright that before Dos Equis gets a hold of it. --- Distinguishing factor: A friendly neighborhood bar that is classy and loungey. It is not as loud or crowded as its counterparts on Polk so it is naturally a destination for a chill night out. read more

Ended up going on a 1st date here. Called ahead to see if I could reserve a spot for 2, unfortunately they only take reservations for groups of 6+. I explained the situation to the person on the phone, and she said she would absolutely take care of us and make the date special. Arrived on friday night at 745pm, best table in the house was saved for us. The staff absolutely took care of us and the wine/appetizers were phenomenal, couldn't have asked for better service and quality. The next morning I received a text from an unknown number. It ended up being Luc (the owner) asking me how everything went, she went out of her way to make sure my date and I had a great time. That's some incredible customer service if you ask me. I will definitely be back, and would absolutely recommend Robberbaron to anyone looking for a fun date spot/wine bar. read more

Yes way Rosé. Came here for a quick glass while waiting for dinner reservations at Frascati . I loved the vibe from the short time spent there. Wine choices were of course fantastic. It was a Friday so quite busy as expected. I'd love to come back for a HH and spend more time. Sat on the tables against the wall but everyone at the bar seemed extremely friendly, always a huge plus in my book. And the cherry top.. they were playing the Giants game and had a few other games playing as well! Doesn't get any better than that ! Ps. If you're searching for a good date spot , this is it, look no further !! read more

This quaint, friendly, happy, fun little place is a few blocks from my house. I've walked by it for awhile and have never made it in to check-it-out. What a gem! I love the owner, the bartender, the vibe, the wine, the food... You get the point! It's my new haunt and I'm thrilled to have found my tribe. read more

I've been going to this location for the past 4 years that I've lived in the 'hood. It's changed owners twice in that time, and the current bar definitely seems to be the best, so I hope it will be around for a long time! They've made some nice updates to the look & feel (including to the bathroom - thank goodness), while keeping it relaxed, inviting and "neighborhoody". They've also improved the wine list, food options, and music (thank goodness there too). I can't wait to go back...and back...and back... read more

Went here for a celebration last night with a friend. Wow, we were so impressed. The owner of the bar, Luke, overheard us talking about a promotion my friend got at work that day, and brought out two glasses of champagne... on the house! Talk about a great way to greet your guests. This place has a great vibe to it. It has a relaxed atmosphere with a "bar" feel, great wines, beer and delicious-looking food. We are so excited that we've found a new go-to neighborhood spot. Can't wait to go back and spread the word about robberbaron! read more

This place is awesome ! Old time charm with great service and delicious bites and, of course , great wines. Sit in the front and ppl watch as you sip a French wine and nibble on cheese and salumi. read more

Last night a friend and I stumbled upon robberbaron on Polk Street. The minute we stepped into the bar we were greeted by the owner, Luke. Luke is AWESOME. She gave us a glass of Prosecco on the house, let us try different wines, and chatted about the opening and fun events robberbaron is going to host. Robberbaron has amazing wines and a selection of beer, but has a bit more of a bar feel. They even have a TV so you can check out any games going on. We walked out of robberbaron so excited that we had found a new neighborhood go-to bar. I highly recommend checking it out! read more

This is going to be my new hotspot in my neighborhood. The owners are super friendly and personable. The snacks are great and they have a great drink menu. The ambiance is much more inviting than the last venue to be here. You would be missing out not to try this place soon! read more

The best to ever do it. Free pizza on Mondays for happy hour. Some of the best glasses of wine (and consistently good) we've ever had. Friendly, knowledgeable, engaging staff that feel like friends more than bartenders. Plus, the owner remembered I liked a certain glass of Cabernet Franc, and when my wife was there later that week with her friend, she remembered us and gave us the last bottle left of that wine FOR FREE. You have to be kidding me. The best neighborhood wine bar. Since a lot of the strengths are subtle, probably one that will grow on you after repeat visits more than impress you for a "one time" visit. We are so thankful to have this bar within walking distance of our apartment and have trouble going anywhere else for wine at this point. read more

Awesome bartender and owner Luc who makes everything fun and the drinks are awesome with Wednesday free Charcuterie board. read more

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I've been in before, a few times, for the delicious wine. I've also sampled some of the appetizers and always had a great time. Everything is delicious and the place itself is gorgeous. Recently my lady and I decided to get married and I've been trying to arrange some kind of reception afterward because you can only take a few people to a City Hall ceremony. I'd almost given up on the idea and resigned myself to having friends buy us a PBR at our local queer bar, as the GF suggested. And I really do not like PBR. But our budget is tight and once you use the word, "wedding" costs just skyrocket. I began to despair of finding a place to gather a somewhat large group, then a coworker asked if I'd checked in with Luc. I had forgotten to check and robberbaron is just up the street from me! When I shot off an email to the owner about bringing some folks through, the response was near instant and totally enthusiastic and willing to work with us on making it happen. I cannot possibly recommend the place with more enthusiasm. TY so much for being soo accommodating and helpful, I can't wait to drink some more delicious wines and celebrate with my love at robberbaron. read more

Wine and beer only. The Merlot was good, but at $10/glass was the lowest price red. Still worth it for a nice wine bar you can actually have a conversation in without going hoarse, compared to a gross cocktail in a loud, dirty bar. The seats by the window are nice for street view people watching. read more

Hands down my favorite place to unwind with friends. Atomosphere is laid back enough to have an audible conversation and active enough to chat up the hottie on the couch . The owners, who are usually behind the counter, are really friendly and will recommend an awesome beer (or 2, or 3...). TL;DR: Classy, cozy, intimate. Awesome beer and awesomer bartenders. read more

Awesome drink selection, cool atmosphere, and super sweet owner! Point 1: Came here on a date, had 2 drinks, and then the owner (Luc) brought us a free bottle of (super delicious) beer just 'cuz she said it looked like we were having a good time and she didn't want that to end. Too kind. Point 2: Ended up staying here until midnight, at which point I realized that they had closed at 11. Whoops! But Luc was sweet enough to just let us stay and chat, rather than giving us the boot when they officially closed. read more

Its nice and service is great,but no happy hour as listed in reviews. Most wine is $11-13. Nice atmosphere with a window seat.

Typical SF bar - Pretentious bartender - check Ridiculous wine prices - check Extremely small servings - check Obnoxiously loud customers who can't be bothered to tone they're voice down, and the bartender doesn't care either - check and check read more

I was looking for a quiet place with WiFi but I didn't want coffee... Hmmm... I decided to try Robberbaron and I was not disappointed! The bar is big and beautiful! Shiny, black and super clean. I hit them just around the start of happy hour time so I had the whole bar to myself. The bartender was friendly and knowledgable and he helped me choose a great wine to go with my "bar picnic". Bonus points for giving me more crackers when my "cheese to cracker ratio" was off! I would recommend anyone go visit this hidden gem in Russian Hill. read more

My bf and I stumbled across this place as tourists looking for California wine. The friendly bartender, Luke, made some great recommendations for both reds (for the bf) and whites (for myself). There was a great variety and we both loved what we ordered. The ambience of the place was really laid back, not too bright, not too dark, music was the perfect volume and everyone in the place seemed generally happy to be there, as were we. read more

Better go visit them now, because this place isn't going to stay a secret for very long. Robberbaron has a rare mix of classy yet casual, and you can still walk in and find a table to sit at or space at the bar on a weekend. The wine selection is absolutely amazing and very reasonably priced, and the owner/operators are a lovely couple who are actually behind the bar most nights. Little tip: check out the beer menu too. read more

A hybrid of comfort, sophistication and excellent service, robberbaron has stolen my heart to what's essential in a local watering hole ;) Only a few minutes away and I can count on settling in a relaxed and comfortable vibe founded on good people who own and staff this excellent establishment, i.e. Luke, Matt and Kahele. The little vittles are generous in taste and perfect accompaniments with the drinks. The beer and wine selections are quite good, and the cocktails are wonderfully crafted and classy. Ask for the one with burnt orange, it's balanced with just the right amount of smoky flavor. read more

Perfect spot. Gracious staff that are both knowledgeable and super chill. Luc has really made this an A+ addition to the neighborhood. See you soon! read more