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Tempest

Tempest

Dive Bar$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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    Claire F.
    "nice divey bar in the evening"(4 Tips)
    Damien M.
    "Original Street Fighter II Hyper"(4 Tips)
    Iain L.
    "cheap as balls drinks..."(13 Tips)
    Trevor R.
    "Food also available at night next door at a window called box burger"(4 Tips)
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  • Dianne d.heart icon on user image
    Dianne deGuzmanFebruary 8, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Tip? Be that guy that also buys your bartender a drink. They're unpretentious, fun, & serving cheap drinks to the tired & thirsty huddled masses, which we can all agree, is God's work. Pay it forward.
  • SFGate
    SFGateAugust 2, 2014
    Stephen Crawford turns out high-quality pub grub, including a burger with bacon shallot gastrique ($10) and potato skins topped with crisp pork belly and fried quail eggs ($9) Read more
    Upvoted Jan 31
  • Trevor R.heart icon on user image
    Trevor RyanAugust 6, 2015
    Great dive for lunch, get the box burger, also has cheap drinks, 5$ special - a shot of whiskey and a pbr. Food also available at night next door at a window called box burger, great food
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Kandie K.heart icon on user image
    Kandie KayDecember 17, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    One of {so far} 3 Pour Guys Inc... EAT BOX... whose sticker game is on point. Great spot to grab a bite and enjoy a drink. Wonderful environment.
  • Richard W.
    Richard WryeSeptember 12, 2013
    Tony and Joey's team at Tempest is great. Food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is so much better than a sterile chain. I recommend it for groups events if you aren't uptight! We will be back!
  • Jack O.heart icon on user image
    Jack OsborneNovember 17, 2014
    Unassuming from the outside yet upon entry you'll notice shit hanging from the roof, mismatched signage, weird artwork and decent music. Sign me up.
  • Nikola B.
    Nikola BlazevicSeptember 7, 2013
    If you are planing to come here later in the evening come through the 5th street, not the 6th. The bar is great, lots of beer on tap, and nice interior. Bring ID and no smoking, even electric ones
  • Rob J.heart icon on user image
    Rob JMarch 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    That weird combination between divey and awesome. Saw a funny number of people working while having a drink. Crowd ranged from SoMa workers to PBR hipsters to a group of girls for a birthday party.
  • Brodie O.heart icon on user image
    Brodie OlmsteadDecember 10, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Hard to have a bad time here. Solid dive bar with cheap drinks and great staff. Delicious bar food from the window next door that you can bring in.
  • jenny r.heart icon on user image
    jenny rockJanuary 14, 2019
    $3 PBR, $2 Hamm's, what else do you need?
  • Zezo O.
    Zezo OneDecember 12, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The Bolito Misto here is seriously one of the best sandwiches in the city...if you doubt it, order one but don't be mad when u have a foodgasm #chefsteverocks #chefstevecrawford #eatbox #thetempest
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RainertJuly 19, 2012
    They call this The Donkey Show and it's exactly as glamorous as it seems - a pint of Pacifico and a (healthy) shot of tequila. I call it a foolproof way to kick off a Happy Hour.
  • Stephany
    StephanySeptember 9, 2018
    Decent dive with cheap ass drinks. Don’t try the roofie colada. Almost didn’t make it home one night.
  • Andy J.
    Andy JiangAugust 19, 2014
    One of the diviest of the dive bars in soma. Used to be a biker/punk bar, but now overrun by tech yuppies. They have tvs.
  • Rafi S.heart icon on user image
    Rafi SyedOctober 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    For lunch, burger. For dinner, burger. For drinks, get a beer. Open late so a great place to stop the next time you're leaving a concert at Mezzanine.
  • Carina A.
    Carina AndersenJune 4, 2015
    One of my fave divebars. /$6 Rodenbach sour if you're fancy, $2 pbr draft if you're not. And the food is worth it anyway.
  • Kelly B.heart icon on user image
    Kelly BorterFebruary 18, 2015
    Best dive bar I've been to in awhile - great food, too! They do give small portions with the Mac n cheese balls though... Beware.
  • Claire F.
    Claire FlemingSeptember 6, 2014
    Besides being a nice divey bar in the evening, they have an excellent lunch menu.
  • Kevin B.heart icon on user image
    Kevin BurgJuly 18, 2014
    Order The Donkey Show. Pint of Modelo and a shot of tequila for $7. It's a good decision.
  • ᴡ M.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ MeierMarch 23, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    A classic dive bar, Tempest is one of the best. It has great beers and an even better atmosphere
  • Nicky L.heart icon on user image
    Nicky LeachFebruary 24, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Solid beer selection, changes often. Great food next door at Box Kitchen
  • Blake T.
    Blake TaylorJuly 13, 2013
    The tomato bisque and grill cheese sando (for extra 3 bucks) hits the spot. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu though.
  • Jewely H.
    Jewely HoxieFebruary 22, 2013
    Don't forget to take one of the complimentary ceiling bikes for a spin around the bar! Also super chill, good vibes, good music.
  • Chris 🍻 M.heart icon on user image
    Chris 🍻 MakarskyApril 24, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    order food at the box next door, then buy a $5 pbr and jim beam. By the time you finish your drinks the food'll be ready and it's on to the next shot!
  • Iain L.
    Iain LFebruary 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This is by far the best bar to go to, pre-club. 1 block away from 2 of the best clubs in the city and cheap as balls drinks... You can't go wrong
  • Zezo O.
    Zezo OneAugust 4, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    If you're looking for a place to get your happy hour on and not break the bank, Tempest is a win! The all day, erry day special for $5 will knock you on your ass for $20 bar tab too!
  • España S.
    España SheriffDecember 1, 2012
    You didn't ask for bars, but this place has food too. It's around a corner and looks like murder, but is really quite fun, plus the food is good.
  • Stuart C.heart icon on user image
    Stuart CoatesJuly 27, 2015
    Open space with zero expectations which makes it the perfect place to stumble into late night.
  • djsheart icon on user image
    djsMay 13, 2017
    A somewhat noisy dive bar, fun atmosphere, cheap beers + a few extra taps for the more picky.
  • Aubrie J.heart icon on user image
    Aubrie JohnsonAugust 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best dive bar in the city. Cheap, tasty, strong margaritas. Try the quail egg dish!
  • Criss M.heart icon on user image
    Criss MartinMarch 8, 2015
    Fried mac and cheese balls, great burger and garlic fries and good beer selection.
  • Keith H.heart icon on user image
    Keith HembreeOctober 2, 2013
    I work across the alley from here a couple of days a week. $2.00 pints of Pabst and decent food. Can't beat it.
  • Gordon R.heart icon on user image
    Gordon ReeceJuly 30, 2015
    Chicken and biscuit FTW!!! Also smoking hot staff!
  • Ilya G.
    Ilya GinzburgSeptember 30, 2014
    Food next door, pbr and whiskey. This is the best dive in sf.
  • Simon F.heart icon on user image
    Simon Favreau-LessardMarch 20, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    This place can be super crowded during weekday happy hour time. Show up early or late
  • Gigi T.heart icon on user image
    Gigi ThecoastJuly 9, 2016
    Sang along to EVERY song! Great selection of beer! Pretty cut throat games of pool! ❤️
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfApril 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't miss the Anchor Steam on tap. Great pour.
  • Shimi L.heart icon on user image
    Shimi LidermanFebruary 27, 2016
    One of the best burgers I've ever had!
  • Alex G.heart icon on user image
    Alex GoffeyJanuary 24, 2015
    When it's busy there isn't really anywhere easy or convenient to sit or stand
  • kev/null
    kev/nullSeptember 22, 2014
    Get the chicken and waffles and maybe a side of mac and cheese balls.
  • Damien M.
    Damien McCloudNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Original Street Fighter II Hyper / Turbo Ed, pool, good cheep food, cheep drinks, and cool tenders.
  • Ryan S.heart icon on user image
    Ryan StemmlerJuly 2, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Favorite little hidden bar in the city. Food from "the box" is top notch.
  • Grant S.heart icon on user image
    Grant ShellenAugust 26, 2022
    The corn dogs and fries are surprisingly high-quality.
  • Radhika P.heart icon on user image
    Radhika PatelDecember 20, 2014
    Great vibe, can get busy quickly. Dogs allowed!
  • India K.heart icon on user image
    India KDecember 24, 2015
    Cheap beer. Great draft selection. Pool. Big space. Dive. Bartenders rule.
  • Marlon M.heart icon on user image
    Marlon MolinareJuly 27, 2015
    Get the industry special if you like frenet
  • Mark H.
    Mark HobbsMay 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Seriously the best burger in town. Period. Can't even eat one anywhere else now.
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniDecember 6, 2019
    Cool bar with a pool table. Neighborhood is pretty rough and have seen fights break out.
  • Kevin G.heart icon on user image
    Kevin GrantOctober 3, 2017
    This place is a staple - the perfect place for after work beers
  • Amélie B.heart icon on user image
    Amélie BeerensDecember 5, 2014
    Love the atmosphere and nice waiters!
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