Small local pub with their own brews and empanadas. Super friendly bartender...Conner? I really liked the Honey Pale Ale. Fun drawings on wall and Conner plays art critic to choose the best. lol Fun place read more

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This is such a cozy, small corner bar on Polk Street. The service by Connor is really warm and welcoming! He is the best. At the bar I really like the dry cider. They also serve empanadas! People seem to like the ham and cheese, I tried it and thought it was okay, I personally like the mushroom and I'd come back to try the other flavors. Definitely check this place out for an inviting and friendly experience! read more

Woods Polk Station - Dry cider - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been meaning to drop by here for over 2yrs, finally checked it out yesterday. Cute, tiny place with outdoor and indoor options. Friendly service and a variety of beer on tap and in cans. Unfortunately they don't have Heff on tap often and didn't have it yesterday. Tasted a couple options and chose the Marzen, but would have preferred a clean, crisp wheat. I also tried 2 empanadas! Yummy, warm and easy to eat. I liked the Chard more than the Mushroom one. Will try the Beef and Ham ones next time if they have a clean, crisp wheat on tap. It was a great day to sit outside and watch life go by! Looking forward to stopping in the next time I'm running errands. Keep up the great friendly service and vibe. Thank You! :) read more

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Tiny tiny place but they have el porteño empanadas so that makes it worth it! Sit outside on a nice day and enjoy Polk Street! Perfect place to start the evening with friends. read more

Woods Polk Station - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super cute place w/ craft beers, wines--- and empanadas! Lovely seating w barrel tables outdoors curbside on Polk street. Check this place out on a sunny day, bring your dog , and enjoy a few cold ones. read more

Woods Polk Station - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

We've been to Woods in Oakland so when we stumbled across this location, we knew we had to stop for tasty beer! We are absolute fans of their different flavours of beer. They're unique and refreshing and delicious. We go out of our way to try their Girl Scout flavoured drinks when they come into the rotation and they never disappoint. My favourite of theirs by far is the Morpho, a hibiscus ale that's light and refreshing and not too beer-y tasting for those who aren't a fan of the bitter beverages. They also have a few non-beer drinks such as ciders and seltzers. This location also carries wine and food, which are delicious as well. Definitely check out this brewery at any location for something different and yummy. read more

Really a fantastic bar. Small bar with only a few seats indoor (3-4 at the bar and a few more at the other table) with a few more seats outside surrounded by heat lamps. If you're looking for a small bar with good beer, this is your spot. Bartender is great and is a good person to strike a conversation with. They have one TV that is typically playing a sports game. My buddy had the empanadas and said they were great. Would definitely recommend if you like beer/wine and an intimate experience. read more

Stumbled into this place on a whim while visiting SF w/ my wife, and boy am I glad I did. Good beer, good vibes, and possibly some of the best empanadas I've ever tasted. On top of that the service was superb. Chico was a great bartender and an even better host. Highly recommend checking this place out, especially if you like to draw on the coasters! read more

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Had some bubbly chardonnay here before heading to the airport... so yummy They have a nice selection of natural wines. They also have empanas which I will have to try on my next trip. read more

Just tried the chunky beer- changed my life!!!!!! Chico has the groovy tunes but will sleep w ur girl

Man I just had the best empanadas I have ever had In California. Smackin! I've travelled all over the world and must say I'm impressed and oh so happy this place opened up in the neighborhood. The beers are tasty, too. We ordered every single empanada on the menu- all are delicious and safe bets! Enjoy read more

Chico serves the best chunky beer. Chico is the man. Highly recommend. Ask for the chunky beer - you won't be disappointed. Also want to note- I'm not a natural beer drinker. I live for my mixed drinks and for a nice glass of wine, but Chico has always let me try different beers (and different wines/seltzer's) until I figured out which drink my go-to at Woods. I love woods! I love their beer and their wine selection- nightly recommend. And honestly, this place rocks beachhead CHICO ROCKS!!! THANKS CHICO! read more

Stopped in on a Friday night at 11:30 pm with a few friends. The place is way smaller than we were expecting, but it was clean and well-laid out. At night it has a very intimate vibe that's perfect for being able to talk with friends. It only holds about 15 people comfortably, but we were able to grab one of the tables with no problem. I guess being at the farther end of Polk St. things don't get too crazy here. Excellent if you're looking to drink & chat, not drink & rage. A 4-beer flight is $10 - you get pretty decent pours of each and my bf and I were easily able to share one. If you're starting the night here, though, get one of your own. ;-) They have something for everyone, and even though they were out of their first 2 beers, I was able to find another two that I liked pretty well - the Tartare sour was a stand-out. I'm a bit of a craft brew hater when it comes to the arms race of hoppiest suds that seems to be going down in NorCal. Bitter beers are very much not my thang. Loved the craft brew and hiking guidebooks on shelves around the place, and the easy-to-read menu. A clean restroom, friendly service at the bar, and great location in town make this a place worth seeking out. If you're looking to class up your beer game, check em' out! read more

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I finally visited this spot and loved it. This is the perfect spot to grab a drink and bite. It is decorated with ski stuff, homey and simple. They sell empanadas from el porteno!!! The service was exceptional last night (9/21)- thank you to the gentlemen helping. read more

Great beer and wine in a cozy corner in a vibrant area of Polk St. I like that I can wander outside and hang in outside tables or the chair lift. Only thing to knock was the bartender playing country music obnoxiously loud - had to leave once because of that. read more

This place is fantastic. We were strolling around the neighborhood, and my girlfriend had apparently been here before. We popped in, had a couple really great beers and an equally tasty empanada. The bartender was a real nice bloke. He seemed to be pretty involved with the brewery and shared some info on their expansion plans. Overall a really nice place, just not a ton of space so don't tell anyone about the location! Highly recommend you try their beers. read more

Woods Polk Station - Shhh tell everyone this places sucks.... but it doesn't. I just want it to be all mine. - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Atmosphere was dope bartender CHICO was mediocre at least... cool at first but after trying to talk to him the guy seemed so dull... either way after we told him we were out of towners he kinda got strange with us ... don't know if his math skills are up to par but careful with cash transactions if your not sober enough a $37 dollar tab with paying $50 dollars you don't get $5 dollars as change... so either I'm just the dumbass that let it slip or CHICO is just hurting for money that he did a quick one on me... it's okay I'm a bar tender from Vegas so I gave him a extra $20 dollars on top of his hustling!!! Thanks CHICO for the mediocre service!!! We won't be back!! Rather go to the BUCCANEER BAR MUCH BETTER BANG AND SERVICE FR YOUR BUCK!!! read more

Chico was the best bartender. Great service, amazing beer. Highly recommend the local honey. A staple brewery in SF. Highly recommend if you're in town and want a tasty empanada. read more

Beer was good, empanadas were great and our bartender Chico was even better! 10/10 would recommend!

The empanadas are delicious and the craft beers are unique and absolutely amazing. Chico is the man, has the best service, and is one of the best bar tenders I know. Woods is my favorite bar in the neighborhood! read more

We checked out Woods last weekend while they were doing a collaboration with Bobs donuts. Our entire experience was wonderful. The staff was extremely nice and approachable. The beer and ciders we tried were also quite great - we will be back to try more! We also tried a few different empanadas - they were a lot bigger than we anticipated, but they were delicious. Also... the Bob's Apple fritter was amazing. I decided when we go back we will have to stop at Bob's on the way since it was a special offering! read more

I finally hit this place on a Saturday Afternoon and I was very pleased with my visit. I've heard about Woods for a while. It's small and not a super-well-marked place, so I've walked by many times. They bring a small Craft-Brew and Empanada selection. The menu is about 7-deep for the beer-selections. They have a 4-beer 4oz. sampler-deal. Everything I tried was good. Nothing was off the charts, but nothing disappointed. It's an intimate space, so the good service was helpful in facilitating the beer choices. The bartender was terrific. I've not had the Empanadas here. El Porteno is at the Ferry Building too. I've enjoyed what I had there. They have them here, too. So, you got food options. Check it out. I was really happy with everything. I've only been here once, but I'll be back. There's a lot of good things happening in this neck-o-the-Woods. read more

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I found this place on Yelp and I'm so glad I did. What a small cute place! I ordered the house flight and I loved all the beers! And oh my god, the empanadas were really good. I had such a fun time hanging out there on a weekend, playing cards, drinking & eating. It's tough if you're with a big group of people, but it's possible. The bartender seemed really nice and prices are reasonable. Definitely will be back! read more

Good beer and a really cool small place to chill and enjoy a craft brew. I reserve the fifth star for the shoptender who corrected my compliment when I said "you guys have a really nice shop here". I was corrected "It's a bar". Ingenious! Camping and hiking decor is legit. They probably thrifted for a month to get the trim. Based on the unaccepted compliment I have to believe the camping persona is a fugasi to attract hipsters. Negative 1 star for a total of three. Three stars for the curly haired guy who sweated the small stuff. read more

Woods Polk Station - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great, new bar in Russian Hill. It's by the same folks that run Cervecería de MateVeza on 18th & Church in the Mission. This set-up is very similar, although the decor here is quite different. At Polk Station there's pseudo-picnic tables and wooden walls so it's more of an outdoor feel. Small space, quality crafted original brews plus local guest beers on tap. Much like Cervecería, they also have empanadas from El Porteño (yep, the place from the Ferry Building). Overall, chill place to sample some really great beers and have a lively time with friends. read more

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Absolutely worth the trek from Bart. Adorable spot with great beers and I love they have el Porteno empanadas - perfect!

Such a great addition to Polk Street. Really enjoyed the Morpho and Salted Carmel Ale. Plus, they have El Porteno empanadas which are insanely addicting. read more

Woods Polk Station - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Started off the evening here, came in around 5:30 and it wasn't packed. Woods is small so if there are a lot of people, I'm sure it could feel like too much. Can be a good setting for either meeting some friends or for a date. FYI: Flight of 4 beers for $10 which is a unique offering. Check it out for sure! read more

TINY local brewer with a handful of their own brews and a few high quality guest brews. Had a terrific Prairie funky gold Amarillo when I visited. Clearly a local joint and when I went in I felt like I wasn't a local. Maybe just the current group of guys at the bar who thought they were clearly craft experts/snobs. The kind that make you cringe when you hear them tossing their "knowledge" around - pretentious springs to mind. I asked the tender about my Prairie brew and she said "I wish I knew about that one". I asked about the SF Brewers Guild beer and the response was literally identical. Good beer but grab it and get away from the bar to one of the 3 tables if you can. read more

A small place in a friendly neighborhood. They have interesting beer selections on tap. They have empanadas too, which are really nice. It is a good spot to hang out with friends and may be even read a book by yourself. read more

Excellent beers on tap and new ones arriving periodically, great aesthetics, game is always on, bartenders are the best, and best empanadas to go with the drinks. Also nice outdoor seating on the corner. read more

I've been to several of the Woods locations before in San Francisco and Oakland and I really like the unique beers they have on tap. This place is extremely tiny, but has a really laid back and chill vibe. If the swing outside is available, it's great for having a drink and people-watching. If not, the inside is a pretty nice place and everyone is super laid back. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're into some new and interesting beers. read more

Cute log cabin vibe with three tables and bar/counter seating. The menu is simple and short but unique, I think they change up the beers frequently which is cool if you come here frequently. However, the bartender wasn't friendly or helpful in choosing a beer. The empanadas are just okay and $6 each. read more

Stumbled across this place while vacationing in SF. The place seemed cool, at first. Decent beer selection. Good music playing, and the bartender Chico, seemed nice enough. I'm leaving a star only because the beer was great and like I mentioned I enjoyed the music playing. So they serve empanadas. A great little snack to go along with your beer, but boy was I was wrong! That was the worst tasting chicken empanada I've ever had. I'm Colombian so I grew up eating them. Now these were Argentinian, but regardless the meat tasted old. Like they used expired chicken . Now let's get into the real reason why I'm leaving this review. The bartender, Chico. He gave my bf and I a couple recommendations on local spots which was nice, but then when it was time to pay the tab he short changed us. My bf and I both bartend so we get the hustle, but to scam tourists like that just because it was slow at your bar is NOT cool. We still tipped on top of that just show him we weren't cheap. We would just like our CORRECT change. Smh so beware if you're paying cash and having a couple beers. read more

Fun place with a fun, different selection of beer. Bartender said they change them out often, so keep coming back. Empanadas are hot and delicious. I loved the beef and amy boyfriend loved the chicken. The swiss chard and cheese needed a little more cheese for me. I was there early, maybe 4pm on a weekday. I bet it is pretty crowded at night. read more

Woods Polk Station - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yooooo this place is the shiiiit. Also the bartender working, I think his name was Sam, is the sweetest most professional stranger I've ever met. So charming and not to mention he is damn hot. (Sam if you're seeing this hmu ) I'll definitely be back as soon as possible. He works on sundays hehe read more

I am a fan of every Woods location that I have been to. They keep it very simple (and small) to their benefit. They have great beer selections and the option to get empanadas is always a nice treat. The server the night we went was friendly and my friends and I each got flights which were really good. Keep up the great work Woods! read more

Dear Bartender and Beer Aficionado at the most Marvelous Woods Polk Station, Would you like to be my best friend? I promise I am not a creeper, nor am I hitting on you--in fact, I came in last Saturday with two of my best friends and my husband, so I am not in fact lacking in that department and am marginally adept at forming human relationships. However, we all found you to be so incredibly friendly, and so marvelously knowledgable about all your beer, and so clearly in love with beer itself, that we all felt a desperate need to hang out with you more. As beer-obsessors ourselves, we tend to crush on those who really, REALLY know their stuff, and take such pleasure in sharing it with others. We'd like to think that you gave us free tastes of every beer on the menu, told us all about the brewing process, explained the awesome concept behind this small, craft SF brewery (with locations in San Francisco, Oakland, and now Treasure Island), gave us a secret taste of the un-menu-ed beer you were drinking, and answered all our myriad questions because you, too, desired to be our best friend, but we suspect you actually do that with everyone. Therefore, Yelpers, you should go to this place to meet the amazing bartenders and try the incredible beer. The beer in this place is TOTALLY unique. And I drink a LOT of beer. I have more beer in my fridge than food. That said, I've never tasted anything like what they're pouring. The Mateveza Yerba Mate IPA is insane--it has more caffeine than a coke and tastes marvelous: tropical, candied citrus with just a hint of the mate that adds a sort of hoppiness that just edges on the sour side. The Local Honey is an acquired taste, but such a cool one: imagine no hops at all, but instead a whole herbal bouquet. So instead of the usual tropical or pine or dank notes of hops you get eucalyptus and lavender and (of course) honey--but it's not sweet, it's almost more like beer tea. Finally, the Thick Mint porter was so delicious I wanted to get a straw and suck it up like a milkshake. The concept? Beer to pair with girl scout cookies. And it WORKS. Oh, how it works. The space is teeny weeny, which is part of its charm. It's got a fun sort of picnicky feel--like a tiny indoor beer garden you go to with friends to try delicious new boozes and to awkwardly friend-crush on the bartender. Can't wait to go back! read more

Went last night for a beer to try the place out. It's cute and small, there are 3 tables and some bar stools along one wall. But it is so overpriced it's ridiculous! I tried the salted carmel ale ($8 for 12oz) and the mopho ($6 for 12oz). My friend and I also shared 2 empanadas ($4each) that are reheated from el porteño. read more

Woods Polk Station - The menu. - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good beer, good vibe, good food, what more can you ask for? I was initially skeptical when I heard that their food was empanadas. The space is so small they couldn't possibly make and serve good empanadas. Turns out they get them from the Argentinian place in the Ferry Building. Y'all, they're amazing. Hot and fluffy, flavorful and crisp. I had the ham and cheese (my favorite...uses real ham, not the lunch meat crap you get in omelettes), chicken, zucchini, and swiss chard. I think the ham/cheese and swiss chard were my favorites, but I'm honestly not sure. They were all very good. The beers are from some brewery in the mission (or something like that), so they're all craft and good. I don't think they serve a full pint, which is disappointing, but a pretty good deal nonetheless (*especially* for the Polk St neighborhood). The venue is cozy and well laid out for how tiny it is. I can definitely see a few lazy nights relaxing there with friends. read more