Gold Dust: Not the place to go for an intimate date, the Gold Dust is the epitome of a theme bar, decked out floor to ceiling in gold rush schtick. The good thing? It's been that way forever, and the patrons are a friendly, tipsy bunch. Good drink specials, too. 247 Powell St., (415) 397-1695.
Lefty O'Doul's: This old hofbrau — a favorite of tourists and locals — has character seeping out of its walls. The food is good, the bar is great and Marilyn Monroe's California state ID watches over the place. Why? Lefty was Joe DiMaggio's manager in the Yankee Clipper's minor-league days, see, and you remember who Joe married, right? 333 Geary St., (415) 982-8900.
Bourbon & Branch: You'll need a password to enter through the unmarked door, but the secrecy is well worth it. A modern speakeasy, Bourbon & Branch offers the atmosphere of San Francisco during the Prohibition Era; a speakeasy operated illegally at this location from 1921-23. Certain rules are expected to be followed, including: no cell phones, no standing at the bar, and no nonsense drink orders (don't even ask for a Cosmo). Try the cucumber gimlet, it's so good it should be outlawed. The Beverage Academy of Bourbon & Branch offers classes in mixology. 501 Jones St., (415) 931-7292.
First Crush Restaurant, Wine Bar & Lounge offers a perfect setting, with a cool, relaxed atmosphere, ambient music, the largest all-California wine list in the city, and of course, incredible food
The Cellar 
685 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 441-5678 Cheap drinks, good music and lots of lively people... Let down a little by $20 cover for a fairly small (albeit full) club and nowhere near enough bar staff for the number of patrons. Worth a visit. (Saturday night, turned up at midnight, closes 2am) Great music, nice atmosphere for parties. 2 Dance floors with different music.
Swig: Located just off Union Square in the heart of San Francisco, Swig is the City's quintessential modern classic bar. Its contemporary décor presents an inviting, vibrant space. hey have a real live fire place!, complemented by a serious collection of the finest spirits and libations, perfectly served by a professional, energetic and knowledgeable crew. Great music is central to the Swig experience, making it quite the perfect place to blend in. Swig is open daily at 1pm. Set on two levels, the spacious interior at Swig is tastefully designed. Contemporary decor embellishments present vaulted ceilings, historic red brick from the 1906 earthquake, hardwood floors, private lounges, inviting fireplace, and is capped with hand-blown light installations. These elements combine to create a relaxing and calm space to idle away the afternoon or start off your evening in style as the energy picks up. As a magnet for the hip and happening, the mood is that of unpretentious, laid-back sophistication.
Infusion Lounge 
124 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-2110 (415) 421-8700 Food is good but a bit priceyDrinks are too expensive and too crowded Asian-influenced cuisineA sleek-entertainment venue which combines classic and modern Hong Kong luxury design, Infusion Lounge features richly textured surfaces, undulating mosaic walls, intriguing Asian statues, gender-bending provocative uni-sex bathrooms and plush furnishings. The sultry design compliments the state-of-the-art sound systems and lighting to give even the most polished music venues a run for their money. A lot of hype about how good the service is and how its cutting edge and a spot for A list celebs. Service is terrible, everything is overpriced, music and DJ’s were great and the environment is cool but very crowded.
Union Square Sports Bar 
115 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-2713 (415) 345-8421 Great for a cold one Beer prices are great. Right around the corner from the Hilton. Classic Dive bar plenty of T.V’s a couple pool tables, and plenty of beer on tap.
Johnny Foley’s Irish House O’Farrell St. 203 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California, United States
Address is approximate
Dueling Piano Bar right next door……don’t know the name amazing though
Ruby Skye: Don't be fooled by the huge red-lettered marquee and the line stretching down the block. Ruby Skye is not a touring Broadway show or a hot new pop diva — it's a dance club. Tourists and locals alike come for the huge dance floor, several balconies (often hoisting hired dancers), super-high-tech lighting design, a smoking lounge called the Jungle Room and a VIP section in the wings high above the pulsing dance floor. Also, you can make weekend reservations for a "booth," an intimate, plush zone reminiscent of the inside of Jeannie's bottle — it's pricey, but, with the preferred status it confers, you can skip the line outside! (- Jan Richman, special to SFGate) 420 Mason St., (415) 693-0777.
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