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Hemlock Tavern

(Now Closed)

Dive Bar, Bar, and Rock Club$$$$

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco

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Hemlock Tavern

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Doug PageFebruary 3, 2017
Here once a week or so with friends who love this place so I've been visiting the Hemlock more this year. Everyone's nice, great drink prices and smoking room a +
Brodie OlmsteadDecember 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great spot for a cheap drinks. Live music in the back most nights. Can't go wrong with a tallboy and a shot.
DonaldJanuary 25, 2012
This super chill ad cutesy alley spot is a great place for a dimly lit spot maybe for an after dinner drink with a date on an off night (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Natalie MJune 1, 2015
Love this bar! It has a little bit of an older vibe compared to the crazy young bars near it on Polk street
Erin ReaJanuary 9, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Second Friday of every month, from 6 to 9, come for Vegan Happy Hour. Bring a vegan dish to share, enjoy drink specials and a DJ, meet new people and try new food!
Bre LambertJune 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Respect the bartenders & they'll remember you forever. If you like what you hear from upstairs, slap down a few bucks & you may discover your next favorite band.
Neal JosephMarch 29, 2013
Superb bar layout - love the feel here (and a good enough variety of beers on tap).
MazdaNovember 15, 2010
The Hemlock features a newly expanded live music performance room, physically separate from the main bar, that hosts 5-6 nights a week of local, national and international touring entertainment.
Santosh BhadriJuly 5, 2015
hipstery!! dont walk in with a white collar attire if you want to avoid the looks!! tattoo is a must, so as the beard 😀
Brittany CareyMay 24, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Monday during Happy Hour with Ravi is the best! Come for the $3 PBR tall can during Happy Hour and stay for the $4 PBR tall can after :D
Todd BarnhartSeptember 12, 2010
Great space and vibe. FREE jukebox (obscure, but good rock/alt - Wanda Jackson playing now). Tall boy PBRs a plus!
Timothy WagnerMay 28, 2010
This place was spectacular on a Wednesday night. Friendly bartenders and free zwack shot samples the night we showed up. Fun place.
Fox BarrelMay 12, 2011
The Fox Barrel Pacific Pear is fantastic! Fermented using 100% pure pear-juice and Gluten-free!
Carina AndersenMay 26, 2015
Live music, relaxed place, smoking section.
Gerard ReyesNovember 17, 2014
Get seating near the front or near the pool table
Ben RussoOctober 11, 2011
Been here 25+ times
For great indie rock tunes, check out the Hemlock Tavern every first Saturday of the month for happy hour! Read more
Krystal GilhamJanuary 26, 2017
The gin lizzy is amazing if you like Gin 😍
Hotel FrankMarch 7, 2011
Rock n roll. Beers. And live music in the back sometimes. Cash only. We love it tho!
squeaselOctober 8, 2014
Interesting variety of shows, smoking area.
TenderKnob.comAugust 20, 2011
Huge Smokers section, Live tunes & very apt bar tenders.
ShanMay 20, 2013
Sunday bartender is super unfriendly and slow ;( head next door to blur for great prompt service :D
PUMAJuly 12, 2011
A great place with a good vibe. A great combo for a good time!
Gray PowellJuly 20, 2018
Go upstairs
Crystal PAugust 27, 2010
This is pretty much my favorite bar. Tip the bartenders well here. They are FABULOUS!
Orlando MorenoOctober 2, 2017
Good local rock music
Dan CarewAugust 27, 2014
Dive bar feel with nightly punk rock.
Amber MillerNovember 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
$5 happy hour beer an Jamo. Awesome!
Rachael LynnJanuary 21, 2012
One of the only tolerable bars on Polk. See Chris for good drinks.
SF WeeklyMay 19, 2011
SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 Winner - Reader's Poll - BEST PICKUP BAR
Peter WoodmanMarch 3, 2015
dice games and cheap beers
nancy t.October 11, 2012
I love coming here on weekday nights.
🐍SsstephanieDecember 30, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Watch out for the heavy ass plastic meat locker curtain.
Phil MavesJuly 22, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great for rocking out, making out, or blacking out.
Loic CHOLLIERDecember 1, 2012
As a french guy, pinot noir is not that bad.. !
David BellonaMay 12, 2013
best bar bathroom in SF
c bSeptember 30, 2017
Been here 5+ times
credit card minimum $10
Rob RottenJuly 31, 2017
Tecate Tall Cans 🍻🍻🍻
Ron A.January 9, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Fun place - Tall Boy PBR's for 4.50.
Food GnomeApril 24, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best bartenders! !
Andrew rileyMarch 11, 2014
Try the alcohol.
Francis KulagaSeptember 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
A cool smoking "cage" and plenty of hipsters
Loretta SultenfussJuly 6, 2013
Yay! Pony Fight!
polynesian metalJune 9, 2013
Tall can Tecate: $6 bucks.
Amanda LucasJune 21, 2013
Two words... Pickle back
Matt LewJune 29, 2015
Meet your friends here.
Maddie MaeAugust 20, 2014
Pay no attention to the woman peeing behind the curtain.
Dava GuthmillerDecember 27, 2011
What happened to the cool padded swivel chairs and pool table :(
Benjamin RoodmanDecember 3, 2012
A Polk street refuge.
Jaci HodgesJanuary 28, 2012
The only cool place on Polk!
Gabriel SuitsJuly 26, 2011
Hipster bar that I'm not afraid to love. Read more

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