Royal Cuckoo Market

So apparently this bar used to be called Horsies Saloon and recently was bought by new owners who used to be employees and is now called Royal Cuckoo Market.We fell in love with the interior, as it felt like a flea market had exploded inside; there are trinkets everywhere and horse knick knacks splattered throughout all corners.We each got a vermouth cocktail and loved the spices, sweetness, and lightness of them all. The prices are also on the much more affordable side compared to most San Francisco bars, which was a pleasant surprise.Also there was a pianist playing almost the entire time in the background; he brought the vintage vibes.

This is a small neighborhood bar. Piano music played in the rear. They have a large selection of wine, beer and spirts for sale. We chose to drink in their outdoor area. Jack the bartender was very attentive. He shared the history of the bar.

Love this place.Comfy, cozy.Lovely selection of drinks.No hard liquor, fyi.This is a place to hang with friends in the neighborhood.Great for one drink or an entire evening.

This is an update because I didn't like my review before. I was such a different person. I LOVE this place. This is the perfect, sleepy place to have a secret 3rd or 4th hot date. Highly recommend, everything is good here. :) heavy wine and beer focus.

This bar is weird but in the best way. There is horse memorabilia everywhere, a small piano in the back, Eastern European Knick knacks - it's so fun and different. The ambiance is warm and cozy, perfect for a cold night. The drinks are all low ABV, no hard alcohol but they are so delicious. Spritzes of all types featuring ingredients like beet juice. I love coming here before or after grabbing dinner on Valencia or Mission. It's such a different experience. There's also some sidewalk seating if you come during the day and want to drink outside. The bartenders are kind and willing to offer suggestions based on your preferred flavor profile.

my absolute favorite bar in san francisco! their vermouth and mead are my favorites to order, john and julian are always so very nice, i'm so glad to have found this spot! they're always spinning good music in here, and if you like horses at all you need to check out this bar!

A wonderful place for a drink or a nibble with friends. Nice booze and wine selection too

Such a great spot to go to! The atmosphere here is always very cozy yet lively. The drinks are wonderful too! The staff are extremely welcoming and friendly and will happily give you suggestions if you need them. The music set up here is also amazing. The Royal Cuckoo has a lo-fi based set up with vinyl records on play to keep the vibes going. I would definitely recommend stopping by here for a cocktail or two!

This place feels like a pillar in the community. Whether I'm grabbing a few bottles of natty wine to go or staying a while to hear some vinyl over drinks, I always see regulars who feel right at home. Even my parents visiting from New Hampshire felt the magic when they attended a live piano night and got a little toasty. It has that warm, welcoming vibe you won't find just anywhere.

Tonight was my first night inside this bar, and now it is my favorite bar in San Francisco. I can't believe I lived 2 blocks away for 5 years and this was my first time inside.I usually hate bars. But this one I love, because:1) They only have low ABV drinks and I hate strong drinks. Perfect for me! The cocktails are really interesting and not overly sweet.2) They have a great piano player and you can actually hear each other talk.3) It is cozy, comfy, and casual inside and you can just chill and hang out. You feel like you're sitting in someone's library. They even have a small food menu.4) It's also a market if you want to pick something up for a party / dinner.What a little gem. Can't wait to come back soon.