Bar49

This place is amazing. Great service, attentive staff, good drinks, good atmosphere. Finally something in this space, which has been doomed before with bad restaurants, might stick around!

This triangular piece of prime commercial real estate has seen a worrying rotation of eateries try and fail to make a go of it since the dependably greasy 24/7 Bagdad Cafe shuddered its doors in 2011 (review: https://yelp.to/14V00U670z). Some like Criolla Kitchen and Castro Republic were valiant efforts that couldn't maintain a foothold on this corner. Others cafes and taquerias I can't even remember.I have more optimism this time because owner Colm O'Brien has been a co-manager at Hi-Tops (review: https://yelp.to/v1ShlJpRKl) and appears to get what the neighborhood wants versus what someone else thinks what the Castro needs. It's in soft opening now, and I stepped in based on a recommendation I received from Eric at Lookout across the street (review: https://yelp.to/eRRyXSJ6yk).I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by both the server and the manager. The libations are primarily beer and wine, though I decided to order the $13 Frozen Margarita from the This & That menu. I was informed they used agave rather than tequila, which was fine by me since I just had a slushie at Lookout. It was quite refreshing with a soothing kick (photo: https://yelp.to/O3ot5EhuB3).I also wanted to try something off their food menu, so I ordered the $13 Bar49 Salad, a fresh mix of butter lettuce, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, olive, bits of cheddar, and egg. It was a bit drenched with their creamy house vinaigrette, but I still liked it (photo: https://yelp.to/DO9DCbUfK9). They have fish & chips and corned beef & cabbage among other pub fare, so I'll need to come back for that.FOOD / DRINK - 4 stars...good start on the menu, the margarita worked fine with the agaveAMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice, chill vibeSERVICE - 4.5 stars...super attentiveTOTAL - 4 stars...hoping this one survives and thrivesRELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HrpFPC

Basically I'm rating the food at this point because I'm not really a drinker per se other than the Arnold Palmer I had which was excellent . The tea and the lemonade in Arnold Palmer, where it struck a nice balance they did not seem overly processed and the tea had a fresh flavor to it, which is always nice. I ordered the chicken fingers and they were so perfectly deep-fried, it was a treat to eat something. We also got the brussels sprout salad which was a crowd pleaser, and then the shepherds pie, and the sliders. We gobbled up everything and we enjoyed it absolutely Under good company and a nice relaxed atmosphere. At this place you order upfront everything is casual and friendly. They do have a large choice of beers my friends that accompanied me had the frose and frozen margarita. This bar it has great windows where you can watch people go by. It's very central located in the Castro on Market St, this is starting to get a following so a place to keep an eye on for sure.

Had a lot of hope for this space! The remodel looked good from the outside and was pretty crowded when it first opened. We decided to give it a try on a quieter night. First off, the interior is nice but there's a lack of seating. Only a few tables and a few seats at the bar.The people who work here are awesome and friendly. Very attentive and prompt. However, the wine list is pretty weak. Not sure who they consulted when creating their selections but they picked cheap wine and are selling it at a premium. And it's not even good cheap wine. Wine list by the bottle was ok but overall they have alot to learn from some of the wine bars in the area.Besides the wine we both ordered the burger. The burger tasted like it was from Costco and was in the freezer before they threw it on the grill. It also seemed like it was one of those pre seasoned frozen burgers. Just not great flavors and consistency. The fries were ok.Unfortunately, we will not be returning. The people are nice but the wine list leaves a lot to be desired and the food turned us off. It's too bad as we were really hoping for a winner for this space.

Had a fantastic time at this very welcomed new eatery in the Castro. Thinking of a place to eat at in the Castro has always been alittle tricky but this may very well be a new "go to" place for me. Our attentive server had positive energy and the space was full of sunlight with floor to ceiling windows. There was a variety of seating from low tables to high tops to the bar and bar seating along the windows filled with patrons which made the place feel vibrant and alive. The food was great and menu well curated. Had corned beef sliders with steak fries. Each fry had great crispy texture and was well seasoned, no mushy bland stray fries here. The sliders were a perfect size when wanting something snacky/not too filling and especially if pairing it with carby beer. The corned beef was sliced thick and was juicy. There are big plates available as well, will have to try them next time.

Many things to love about Bar49, great new addition to the neighborhood with fun vibes and solid food!- Welcoming, friendly and efficient staff made me feel taken care of. - Athletic Brewing on draft, plus many other NA options! As a former drinker, having an NA beer on draft makes a big difference to feeling comfortable in a bar. (Beer and wine only for now but I overheard the bartender say there's spirits coming.)- Loved the fish and chips, the peas and coleslaw were also pretty good (and I'm from London!).

Not very good customer service- I came in late last year and was barely acknowledged - however the owners/bar tenders see very attentive of the young women next to me. Poor customer service and mediocre food. I did not feel welcome there, I would not go back. The wine was terrible as well.

Great food and drinks and the wait staff is incredible! The owners are also some pretty cool dudes!! Check it out!!!

Amazing place to go for a night out with friends! Drinks & food are amazing; highly recommend the chicken tenders, onion rings, fries, mozzarella sticks and pizzas. Make sure you try their cosmo and Moscow mule! Very friendly staff as well!

Great selection of beers and good food.What's not to like!Stopped in after a show near by and was pleasantly impressed. Very nice staff, and a chill atmosphere.We'll be back, had the burger and will have the shepherds pie next time, it looked delicious!.