The Liberties is our neighborhood spot. It's a cozy cafe, a family-friendly hangout, and a good pub all at once. During the day, it's one of the rare spots where you can post up and work without paying an entry fee, especially hard to find in this part of town. The tea and pastries are solid, the seating is comfortable (indoor tables, seats at the bar, plus a lovely parklet), and Sean greets everyone and remembers the regulars, which makes the whole place feel warm. This is one of our favorite family spots. Kids are welcome inside and out, and the other families are so warm that we've been invited to join tables more than once to watch a soccer match or catch whoever's playing music that night over $4 tater tots at weekday happy hour. They host live local music several nights a week, including bluegrass. Shoutout to Doug and the whole crew. The service is consistently kind and the vibe is exactly what a neighborhood pub should be: welcoming, cozy, and laid-back. Grateful to have them just down the street. read more

There's trivia on Mondays at 7! Lots of seating in the front, and they've got a back room too. The waiters / bartenders are super friendly and lovely to talk to. They serve a decent amount of food! I forgot to eat dinner before coming to trivia and was happy with the portion. The sweet potato fries were super yummy! read more

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Let me preface this review with some positives, 1st. I frequent this establishment say once a month for HH, Wings (w/sauce on the side) killer Brussel Sprouts and Tots, washed down by cold beers. All this and a great price. Also, Douglas is frequently my server and I adore him. He's so kind, but sadly, too often rushed, due to the # of folks in the establishment and frequently not enough help, IMO. My recent experience was not much different, not enough help, electronic ordering system was on the fritz, food was really slow coming out of the kitchen and it appeared it was only him and the bartender trying to manage the bar and probably 8 or 9 tables of folks. I ordered a pizza as I thought it might be faster than a burger, not. Folks sitting next to me who ordered after me got their food 10 min. before my pizza arrived. Pizza review - Not Good, not good at all. I ordered the Chicken Pesto pizza add olives. I asked for light sauce (which if it's a true Pesto pizza) there wouldn't have been any tomato sauce. It was cooked perfectly and hot. But all that sauce made all the ingredient slide off the pizza. Pesto was drizzled across the top and chicken, what chicken. They were teeny tiny bits, no flavor and maybe a dozen little pieces. Very disappointing. If they are going to offer this type / kind of pizza, someone needs to give them a better recipe or teach the cooks how to make a proper Chicken Pesto Pizza. Won't stop me from going, but dang, get more help. read more

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Always love this place. Today was the first time I went there for brunch. I ordered a Bloody Mary made spicy. It was made just right and was decently priced for the size. I also, ordered an eggs Benedict which was served very generously. It included potatoes, salad and fruit. They also, gave lots of bacon and just the right amount of hollandaise sauce. Even the salad had a unique dressing. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area. They have great happy hour specials during the week, trivia nights, live music and a delicious brunch on weekends. If you are in the area stop by. read more

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Came here with a party of 11 to celebrate a birthday and have some brunch. Our group sat outside and it was a beautiful sunny day in SF. Unfortunately the bartender was solo for most of the day but he managed well and we had a great time. The menu had a lot of different options for brunch. We tried a few of the Benedicts and the Fried Chicken & Biscuits. We ordered a few bottles of champagne as well and of course had some coffee to start. The Noe Benedict was great and just what I was craving. A few poached eggs and some nice bacon. I ended up not eating the English muffin from the Benedict because I ate the biscuit with the hot honey from the fried chicken and biscuit. That fried chicken was ok, they were small bites but the batter isn't my favorite. Nothing wrong with it just not my style. That hot honey is something I want to recreate and make at home! It was yummy! Our friend got the chicharron and it was crunchy! The table was happy with all the food selections. The next time I go in definitley getting the BLTA. It looked amazing and those fries that came with it also looked so good. I am also curious about the crab avocado toast. Looks like I'll have to make another trip out to eat here on another sunny afternoon. read more

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I'm amazed it took me this long to review the liberties. This is my favorite bar in the city for three crucial reasons. 1. The food - The mushroom Mac and cheese is the perfect appetizer. The pizzas are INSANELY good (I loved the Irish style pizza). The burgers are perfect. I didn't order anything here that was REALLY solid. 1. The interior- it is rare in the city to find a bar with solid food that isn't an overpriced restaurant that happens to serve beer. This is a BAR/PUB with excellent food. Really spacious yet cozy spot. Plenty of room to sit at the bar, sit in one of the booths, the back room or even outside on their tables. On rare hot days the patio is amazing. Also TMI but they have two of the cleanest bathrooms I've seen in a bar ever. 3. The people. Really great people here, they are helpful with reccomendations, conversational, super attentive. One time I brought my laptop here like a dork to work on something and the guy brought me over sparkling water without asking. Furthermore, this isn't necessarily a sports bar. They have several tvs to watch the game, but it doesn't have rah rah sports bar energy, it's VERY chill here. As a result I've met some very nice people on staff and regulars. I came in here by myself once and this organist and her husband invited me over for a beer and we talked about the decline of pop music and then the bartender got involved and was defending Taylor swift and it felt like a hangout at someone's house. Norm was 2 seconds away from walking in and the theme song was about to play. Bonus mention: they have live music fairly often, I haven't seen too much of it because I usually come earlier in the day but I heard a bit and they were solid, like chill acoustic bass jazzy stuff. Overall, 10 out of 10 bar, reminds me of one of my favorites back home in Los angeles, can't reccomend it enough. read more

Probably the coldest beers in town! Great neighborhood hockey bar with awesome bartenders. Wished I lived closer to the neighborhood!

Sad to hear that the Liberties has suspended live music. I would often stop in to have food and a cocktail (or two) on Wednesdays to see musicians perform and dancers enjoy the vibe. Staff there is always great, Doug and Sabrina do an excellent job and the kitchen is terrific at serving up tasty pub food pronto. But the thing that made The Liberties unique was its resolute support of quality music. Local musicians and talented visitors came to entertain. It is so sad to see it end. There are a number of places to go and watch sports on TV, there was only one Liberties. Live jazz, people dancing, and chatting, that's what drew me to this place. I hope the owners can find a way to bring back the music. Five stars for a pub that has live music, three stars for a bar with big TVs. I love the Giants, but I'll watch TV at home. read more

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The best Mac and cheese! Love coming here to grab a cider and bites. It's always a bonus when you have live music almost daily! read more

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Excellent classic comfortable bar. Great beer food vibes and staff. Guinness on draft is perfect. Love this place.

Always a great time. Good food, solid drinks including aged cocktails, live music, friendly staff. What else do you want in a neighborhood pub? Try a barrel aged Vieux Carre. read more

This place was pretty yummy! We visited on a Sunday around 1pm and got seated pretty much right away with our choice of table. They seemed a little understaffed, but our waiter was very nice. We sat outside, but the restaurant seemed about half full. I didn't get a look inside, but I believe it's regularly a pub. I ordered the eggs benedict florentine (pictured) and it was quite yummy. It also came with potatoes and a little bowl of fruit on the side, which my roommate helped me finish. Overall, I enjoyed my experience :) read more

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Incredible bar and incredible staff. The food was amazing and the beers were cold. Couldn't have asked for a better spot. Great atmosphere.

Brunch was amazing. Wait staff friendly, restaurant is cozy and patio seating is cute with its outdoor picnics style tables. Loved it! read more

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Great little bar, restaurant with ambience that was fantastic. Loved the live band playing outside - was wonderful for a Sunday brunch! Our waiter was super friendly and kind! And let's not forget the amazing food. Highly recommend this place read more

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Excellent food and service. Chill ambiance. Fish sandwich, tater tots, pizza, and fried chicken were excellent. read more

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I was very impressed with the staff at The Liberties. They were so thoughtful and had a real team spirit about them, something that is uncommon to see these days in the service industry. The guy who made me my seltzer water with lime was full of smiles for everyone he served - just super sweet. And it was really such a warm sight to see the chef staff lining up to clap for the band in between making the food. I heard this place was under relatively new management and I was glad to see it have such a good, neighborhood, 'for everybody' feel. I was walking by and went inside to see my friend playing music in there and I will be back. I am glad they are supporting live music and giving musicians a place to develop community - something badly needed these days. read more

Love everything about this place. Bartenders are excellent, drinks are great, place is comfy. The food is good and it comes out fast. We have been coming here for years and never had a bad experience. Solid five stars. read more

Saturday live music was a nice touch on an afternoon with a few beers and food. Samosas were very tasty, yet not the most filling of small bites. Fried Brussel Sprouts were yummy and a hefty portion. Beer selection and outdoor seating was a solid plus. Service was outstanding. read more

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Food, Service, and Ambiance sre fantastic. Their eggs Benedict are to die for. I would highly recommend the Liberties.

Food was great. Waitress took our order and busboy brought our drinks and delivered our food and checked on us, then after the meal the waitress showed up again and we payed for our meal. I wish the tip could go directly to the busboy. He did all the work. My friends and I wear not impressed by the waitress. I won't go back. read more

Food is good. The staff are friendly. Nice outdoor sidewalk space. Why does this site need me to write so many words?

My partner and I are still pretty averse to indoor dining cause of covid residuals, so we jump at any chance where there's a decent spot to eat and drink outdoors. And The Liberties, which is a short walk from her place in the Mission, is one of our main spots for a little dinner date night. They got a full bar with a solid pub food menu. Appetizers, pizza, salads, sandwiches, and more. My go-to is the fried chicken sandwich, though I've had the fish and chips here as well. My partner (who's veg) usually gets a veggie burger or the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Of course they have a full bar which we also take advantage of. Can't speak for the indoor seating, but their outdoor seating with heaters along the mostly chill sidewalk has been great for us. Will probably be back this week or next! read more

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Outside seating only when I was there about a month ago. Ordered and picked up at counter. Good selection on food and drinks. Drinks are pretty good. Food portions are pretty decent. Nice staffs. read more

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I strolled up to The Liberties, and enjoyed some Fish & Chips, and a Fort Point Westfalia. The food was hot and tasty, and they have predominately compostable drink and dinnerware. Great neighborhood pub vibes with friendly and quick service, in addition to outdoor seating:D read more

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I was having an awful day and ended up locked out of my car in Daly city at about 10:30pm. I was able to have my keys Ubered to me from San Jose (thank God for modern tech!!) but had an hour or so to kill. Starving and in need of a stuff drink and comfort food, I found the Liberties on Yelp. I ordered an Uber there and decided to call to ensure they were staying open. Since it was slow, the owner, Ian, said he was thinking of closing up early but offered to stay open if me and my partner were heading over. Got there at about 11 and not only was the general aesthetic and vibe very cool and cozy, Ian was very kind and whipped us up some delicious cocktails. To boot, the samosas, grilled cheese, and shepherds pie were all absolutely delicious. I look forward to visiting again! Thank you Ian read more

This place is the spot if you want some very delicious pub food. The pub food I usually have is more miss than hit even after a few alcoholic drinks. The Liberties is a good place for fish and chips. The poutine was delicious . Haven't had poutine this good since I visited Canada. The calamari was legit. Must plan a visit once indoor dining is a thing in San Francisco. read more

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Stopped by The Liberties for some post-dinner drinks and I wish we would have come hungrier to try some of their small bites! From chicharron and fried chicken, to poutine and tater tots, they really had a lot of good options to choose from. After some debate, we ended up getting tater tots for the table and they were so fresh and nostalgic. But what I really liked about this place was the cocktail that I had. There was a seasonal Halloween-themed cocktail menu and my favorite drink from it was the Corpse Reviver Blue. So easy to drink and so tasty. A few of the other ones I tried were good too, but that one was the best in my opinion. Even their non-seasonal cocktails sounded really good. read more

This is my favorite neighborhood pub. I come for the drinks and stay for the camaraderie! All of the folks who work here are really neat and they make me feel like family. It's a casual atmosphere with sophisticated live music on weekends. Also- the brunch is gorgeous and delicious. The manager, Sean, is a cool cat with great fashion sense. read more

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Crap micheladas so don't order it here. Otherwise the drinks are good and the burgers are amazing. Cute outdoor seating area too. read more

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You know what makes a great bar restaurant? The people running it. This is a friendly spot where everyone knows your name. We don't wait in the long line for brunch across the street, when this place is lovely. And where else are you going to get Irish breakfast? read more

Great neighborhood bar with an outdoor patio. The bar food is excellent with great burgers and other classic dishes. Friendly staff and quick service. Highly recommended! read more

This place used to be fantastic, but ever since everything has opened up again everything has changed. The menu has gotten smaller and while everything from kitchen is still solid the service is atrocious. The last three times I've gone the waiters completely ignored me and my party. When we go order at least one thing is wrong or missing. Often once they come by the never come back and then get upset when I come up to the bar to get my check and pay. Honestly I'm not sure what's going on but at this point I'm not coming back. It was once one of my favorite happy hour spots, now it's just another bar with bad service. read more

Love this spot! Great food and music. Huge fan of the Irish breakfast! Nicholas and Stephanie R. who work there are the best!

TL;DR - delicious tater tots! We love Liberties. They're very reliable. When outdoor dining was available, we would sit out there and their drinks were always A+! We've ordered tons of food from them. I really like their fish and chips, normally. Sometimes it comes out buttery soft and perfect, but there was a time where I didn't think it was all the great. Hit or miss. Maybe it's the type of fish they use sometimes? I do think their tater tots are great, never disappointed!! I also have tried their burgers, which are intense. They're thick. We also have tried a pizza from them that had hashbrowns and other items. Their food is not for the light hearted! read more

On our wannabe Lockdown Eve pub crawl, we wanted to make sure to stop at the Liberties for their cocktails. Balanced and strong they definitely did the trick! The burger was SO GOOD (please note This was my second burger in all of quarantine) and service was great. Can't wait to come back and sit in their adorable parklet! read more

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Burgers were cooked to order plenty of condiments, love the large pickle with the order fries were delicious and warm Great job! read more

I'm very overdue in writing this review. Every year, at the end of a major conference in San Francisco, I hold a team-building and celebration party. After trying several different venues (including a few restaurants), I discovered The Liberties. Their backroom is perfect for my ~20 person group. Unlike a restaurant where everyone has to sit at a table all night, there is a mixture of tables and high top/bars, allowing people to mix and talk. And they do an incredible job creating a fun atmosphere, making sure that everyone's glass remains full (with alcoholic and non-alcoholic) beverages without being overly intrusive on the fun. Also, the food is perfect for a big group (with a wide range of eating restrictions). read more

I've been to this place a couple of times and really like it. Burgers are a little on the expensive end but are really good. Doug, my waiter was great too. Nice neighborhood spot. read more

My family and I visited this past Saturday for dinner and to watch my friend's band, One Time More perform. Everything was great, the staff and service was amazing, and not to forget the food was delicious. Our server checked on us every few minutes even as it got busy to see how everything was and if we needed anything else. The ambiance was really nice, I highly recommend Liberties to locals who never been or for those visiting from outside San Francisco. You won't be disappointed. Cheers! read more