[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute, really cozy and wonderfully friendly karaoke bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came to the Lucky Horseshoe for a friend's going away party and for our first time, it was a pretty awesome place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Neither of us are into karaoke so we stayed back and were happy to encourage and cheer on others who were performing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's also pool tables if you prefer games to singing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Standard beer and well drinks, it's a neat dive bar with an alternative/punk feel. Bartenders were quick and attentive as well as friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This would definitely be location to stop at in our regular dive bar rotation if it was closer to where we live, it's definitely a neat place to stop in for a quick drink or stay for a few hours and chat with others.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We've come here a few times on a Friday night for karaoke.People and staff are always really friendly. They also have a pool table in the back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It never gets super crowded so it's easy to find a place to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And street parking is usually easy to find too. The drinks are strong and plenty of beers to choose from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is fun and divey, just a chill time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The beer and booze selection is very limited. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Run down dive....if you're into that sort of thing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool little dive bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great customer service [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a band playing that was awesome[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Decent beer selection [[HIGHLIGHT]]Has a pool table[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great bar. Mike and Ronnie are awesome bartenders and make good drinks. One bartender here, Denise, either needs to go back to school or just get a refresher on how drinks are made. I'm a huge fan of AMFs, which is a cocktail that contains 5 types of clear alcohol, blue curaçao and 7up and sweetener of some sort. These are strong drinks, they stand for adios motherfu*ker, and that is for a reason, they are stronger than Long Island ice teas. I ordered an amf and wow it was weak as heck, I practically chugged it and mid way through I asked Denise how much alcohol was in it and she said a tiny bit over 2 ounces. I usually drink down in the haight off hate and Clayton and those drinks are strong, practically all acohol and they only charge $12.50 for amfs. Here, Denise, charged me $14 for a watered down Gatorade tasting drink that was suppose to get me a nice buzz. Had to order another and pay double the money just to get that buzz . She's a nice lady and very nice person, but I think the owner here should let her know it's ok to make strong drinks in an S.F. bar. I come from San Jose, and those dive bars out there absolutely destroy you with these cocktails. Weakest drink I've ever had here. read more

Great legit dive bar on the fun Cortland Street. Nice selection of beers on tap, cider, and cocktails. It's all you want in a bar--dark with tiny little booths and a good bar tender, and fair prices. On Sundays they have a bluegrass jam that is super fun! read more

The Lucky Horseshoe - Sundays they have bluegrass! - Dive Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Lucky Horseshoe is a no frills dive bar with a pool table, fun Friday night karaoke, and TVs to catch the game, plus a parklet space out front to cool off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks are pretty reasonable by SF standards, and the bartenders and patrons are great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Karaoke nights are especially fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Lucky Horseshoe has been a favorite for years and here's why: the people that I meet. I don't know what it is with this place, but I've had some of the best conversations here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]In addition, the bartenders are professional and the space is as charming as you'd hope to find at a divey place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If only they could fit a kitchen in here! read more

Mick was so incredibly rude to us. We stayed to play for a game of pool and mick was very threatening and aggressive. We went to order a drink and he said we were "fucking around on the pool table," though we were playing a very normal, benign game between two people. He then proceeded to kick us out because my fiancée gave him a "bad tip." He approached me in a very threatening way as I tried to leave the establishment. read more

I wandered into this place a couple weeks ago looking to enjoy a beer after work. I came in alone and just sat at the bar, after a few minutes I noticed the cash only sign and left to grab some cash at the nearby ATM. I used to come here many years ago with an old boss who loved dive bars, he would be happy to know that this place hasn't changed. It's now due for some renovations and needs a little help. The service was just okay, nothing special and not very welcoming. After I finished my beer, I left a tip and left. read more

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Haven't been here in awhile forgot that ghost place use to be Skips. Drinks were on point, my only complaint is get the Jukebox working. read more

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Second stop on a bar crawl of sorts through Bernal Heights. We had just done a bottomless brunch, so I decided to continue on with beer. My group of four stopped by on Saturday, March 10th around 4:30pm. It wasn't too busy, so we easily grabbed four seats at the bar. I got a Trumer Pils on tap while my girlfriend got a Deschutes. The boys decided to get cocktails instead. One a Bloody Mary and the other The Kitten Hugger: bourbon, cassis, bitters and fresh lime. I have no idea how much the drinks were, but the sign said the Kitten Hugger was $8. He didn't seem to enjoy the cocktail, but my beer was fine. The bloody came with a few accoutrements such as carrots, onions, a green bean, and lime. The atmosphere is dark and kinda divey. We were here for one round, so about an hour. A very chill spot to have a drink and just hang out. I believe there was a pool table in the back if you'd like to play a game. We just sat at the bar and talked. Good second stop after a boozy brunch. Just remember to bring those dollar bills as The Lucky Horseshoe is cash only. read more

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Wonderful little local spot!! The bar was circular round and the center of the room. The cocktails were amazing and nothing too out of the norm of options. Friendly locals were there at the bar and pool table. We played pool a few hours! There's one table in the back. Apparently they have karaoke Friday evenings too! Would go back. read more

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A very nice and low key dive bar. My wife and I came here one Saturday in the early evening. There were only a handful of customers and almost as many tvs playing college football. The staff is friendly and pretty fast. They're not terribly well versed in different mixed drinks, but who cares? It's a small dive bar, not a high brow cocktail lounge. The only real negative is the price for beer, a bit high $4-5 per bottle. There is a small area where music is played and a pool table, so it's got everything you need to waste a few hours on a slow night out. TL;DR: Good dive bar. read more

This place always feels unwelcoming by the staff. Leading up to the new vaccine mandates coming on the 20th, decided to stop by before its to late. Who would of ever guessed a place that was known for not following Covid guidelines well during pandemic, would suddenly make it their own policy to check for vax proof? Hmm interesting. I just find it funny how I needed to walk in and have a seat to get told I need proof vax to be there. If it was that serious for y'all, you would have a big sign at the door, or someone at the front before customers came in. Well guess what?you just let an unvaccinated individual come in and contaminate your air, seating area, and space. Tsk tsk.. it's just worse getting told this by depressed sounding staff member that looks like they don't want to be there. Very glad i didn't spend my dollars there. read more

Always fun to catch my San Francisco games here! They even have some old seats from Candlestick Park! My favorite live show had to be Fleetwood Macrame read more

Karaoke Fridays are a hoot. The crowd, the Dj and the bartender are all awesome. Check them out.

Very friendly environment. Nice bar with decent selection of beer and liquor. Has a lot of bar seating and a pool table. Excellent bar tender..she was very attentive, fast service, and very sweet. She put game on for us which was very nice of her. A lot of screens, good speakers, and comfortable seating. Clean, chill environment. There is an ATM available inside which is very convenient. The bathroom is not very clean. read more

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This is a great dive for a casual beer or cocktail! I love the old-timey, rough around the edges feel of The Lucky Horseshoe-it's downright charming! There's an old Jukebox and a pool table in the back to add to the aesthetic. They have a great cocktail menu and super reasonably priced! It's only about $8-$10 per cocktail. The clientele are mellow and seem really friendly. Every Sunday there's a Bluegrass Jam so there's live music, which just adds to the charm of the place. To top it all off, the cocktails taste great too. I'd say the only downside is that the Lucky Horseshoe is cash only, but that's relatively common for bars in Bernal Heights. read more

How much do I love this bar? Very very much! It's got that classic old-school San Francisco flavor. It's not another dull tech bro bar. It's a very friendly dicey neighborhood bar. Also racially diverse and when I say that I mean ALL races not just two races and it's all ages from 21 to up to 70! The bartenders are personable the live music is boppin' and guess what else! A basic glass of white wine is a cool $7! Instead of $11 that some bars have the nerve to try to charge for basic house white wine. Currently I am very loyal to this bar. read more

The Lucky Horseshoe - Live music oh yes! - Dive Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A couple weeks ago my friend suggested I join him for a Sunday afternoon bluegrass jam - we carpooled to Bernal Hts, and despite getting distracted by the shop across the street (separate review, people!) - I found my way back into the Lucky Horseshoe where my friend was already rocking out on his bass. In fact - there were like 4 non musicians including the bartender and at one point - 8 musicians - jamming away, acoustic and rocking out. It was really fun! The bar staff were friendly, efficient and very professional. Though I only had beer - I cannot attest to mixed drinks - they did also have a taco bar and I heard someone raving about their bloody mary or some rum punch or something. The bathrooms are quite nice for a dive bar - clean and decorated with loads of framed pictures of Marilyn Monroe. Nice spot - I look forward to returning there for another afternoon bluegrass jam! read more

Stopped in for a refreshing beverage and enjoyed the ambience. A funny sign was posted about the customer always being right. Very casual and a friendly bartender. read more

The Lucky Horseshoe - Dive Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The bar us shaped like a horse shoe! HA. I love hanging out here. I usually come to see Fleetwood Macramay and the place is packed. Theres pool and good bar service. Titos is a lil on the pricey side, but they do have cheap beers read more

The Lucky Horseshoe - a group of people sitting at a table - Dive Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I come to this bar pretty regularly but have never thought to write a review. I always have a good time, but saw Fleetwood Macramé on Saturday night, and it was off the hook! The band was amazing, the vibe was awesome with everyone singing and dancing - and I mean everyone, not just the people on the dance floor, but on chairs and benches. It was so much fun!! The drinks are good, like, proper cocktails, so for the price I think they're really reasonably priced. In other bars good cocktails are usually 3 or 4 dollars more. They have a pool table, the bartenders are friendly and fast, and when there's not super fun entertainment, it's a super nice mellow place to chill at the bar. read more

This is a really cool bar in Bernal Heights. Place has a small bar / dive-ish ambiance, but place is clean. Plenty of great beers on draft, good seating around the oval center-bar and additional seating in corners/pockets of the bar. Also has a pool table. The staff is very friendly and the drinks are inexpensive. read more

Of the 3 neighborhood Bernal bars, this is home. I know the regulars, the friendly staff, and I feel very comfy here. DrinkyPoos are reasonably priced and usually poured quickly. Fridays (Karaoke night) can get busy, so you may have to wait 2-3 minutes to order. I like the fact there are 6 big screen tvs. Makes watching sports easy. During playoff times, everyone's teams are accommodated. Stop by, say hi. I'm here 3-4 times a week. read more

The Lucky Horseshoe - Dive Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My artist was Gil. He was fucking FANTASTIC! I got hos business card and talked about my next tattoo while getting this one done! Definitely more than a 5 star rating! read more

I'm not from around the area and it was pretty clear the second I walked in, however, 5 minutes later it didn't matter. This place is older and dives, in the best way. It's clear there are a lot of locals who are in often and that the people here like their Budweiser. That doesn't mean they don't have good craft beer on draft (missing in a lot of similar dives). The billiards table was full and seems to be the place to be. I was happy because two cocktails were running in the $12-13 range and multiple TVs displayed sports. It's worth coming in for a strong and reasonably priced drink, sports, and maybe even live music if you're lucky. read more

Good neighborhood dive that's tied with Knockout and El Rio for karaoke. Sometimes hits on Fridays. Cool KJ, but not as much of a scene as Slate and Butter. read more

Fantastic family bar. Great staff. Bloody Mary's are amazing. Staple for the neighborhood

This bar is good enough to conjure a man from the fog of The Sunset all the way to a Bernal Heights bar stool. Black sorcery at its finest. I've been here for many a pint, a game of pool, and a song to sing. The decor features relics of past history and modern artists (Randy O'Dell's cat painting). Many of the patrons are from the neighborhood, but there are still some of us that will travel for the varied beer list and good conversation. Also, the bloody marys use ingredients from Paulie's Pickling down the street and they are fantastic! read more

On TWO occasions, I've walked in here and waited at the bar for like 10 minutes, before leaving. It wasn't crowded either night, and on both occasions, the bar tender had seen me, and wasn't helping anyone else. I certainly did not feel welcomed. I got dragged in a third time to see a band covering the music of the Pouges--a band maybe I never fully got into, but one I respect. I had a better time on this occasion. On the fourth time here, I saw a very drunk man perform a version of Third Eye Blind's Semi-Charmed Life, even going as far to add freestyled verses during what typically instrumental parts. I guess I've had mixed experiences here, but I will say, this is the place if you're looking for live bar music. read more

Fun open karaoke spot on Friday nights! Im more into the private room karaoke but this place has made me rethink that. Super fun and great ambiance read more

Great little watering hole with killer live music. They have karaoke on Friday nights, a pool table, popcorn and bartenders with awesome tastes in music. They also have multiple tvs to play all the sportsball you need. read more

I would, rate it a 1 star but the bartender (cute red beard) was nice and his drinks were great! Came in on a Sunday as we were strolling in the neighborhood looking for a place to watch the 49er/Packer game. They shut off the TV's after "The Band" was set up and ready to play. There was 5 mins left. Really? 4 stars go to the bartender.... Deuces read more

An absolute gem! I've spent many of nights drinking picklebacks here. They get their pickle juice from Paulie's pickles down the street, it's a great zesty flavor. read more

First time here. Mainly to catch the Warriors playoff game on a Friday Karaoke night. As I got gout (no beer), had a House Red. Pretty good. Watch Bartender worked smoothly and tended to crowd well. Crowd very friendly. Got pool table. Karaoke started after game finished. Wow! Good singers. Other night got live band. Overall, nice place with great ambience. Will be back! Love live music. read more

Great neighboorhood bar. Nothing fancy. Good beers and drinks. Generally have most sporting events available on the TVs which are good. Live music is also available. Pros: Great people watching. My neighbors and I are always here. So its your chance to see Bernal residents in their natural environs Cheap Sometimes they have boiled hot dogs Cons: Live music is generally bad. But sometimes hilarity ensues read more

Went into this place about a week ago. Has a pool table and chill crowd. Really turned off by that woman there, she totally gave me bad vibes. She seems crazy, what's her deal? Super unprofessional and not cool getting shitfaced when you're at work... Couldn't figure out if she was the owner or manager- but either way, what a creep. Never again, stick to the mission dive bars! read more

The Lucy Horseshoe is one of the many amazing Bernal gems! I love coming here on a Friday night for some Bartman Karaoke! Bartman is an amazing karaoke host. He makes you sound great, has a fun light show and the crowd dances and sings along. It is one of my favorite things to do on a Friday night. The local regulars are super nice. You can tell who they are because they are in the painting that hangs above the jukebox. Sunday afternoon blue grass and Wednesday night blues are also good times. Touring bands on Saturday night. They also have Grolsh in clip cap bottles...I grew up near that brewery:). read more