Dovre Club

Classic dive bar with inexpensive drinks and neighborhood vibes. I like the Dovre for being a SF classic spot and meeting place in the Mission. It's a good place for meeting up with friends for a cocktail, either before of after dinner because of the location and options nearby. I like divey and usually go with something easy when I come here, like a gin and tonic with two limes. Cheers!

Such good times at the Dovre Club. Support your local Irish Bar! Play pool, play dice, and enjoy the juke box playing all kinds of great music!

This dive bar has been around since before I was born. I've seen it in my neighborhood my whole life but for some reason, I've never had a chance to go in. The sign outside claims they pour "The best Guinness in town" and my friend, having been to Ireland several times, thought this was a claim worth checking out. I wasn't expecting much when we walked into the fairly lit, cozy bar- but they had a pool game going on in the back and a wall covered with paperbacks! These are all signs of a place I'd like to spend more time in. A friendly bartender came up to us and asked what we wanted to drink. I mentioned that as a San Francisco native, I was sorry to say that I had never been in here before, to which he replied, "Shame on you." Then he introduced himself as Elvis, with a handshake and a smile on his face. No sooner had we finished our drinks, Elvis was ready to pour us another. He was very attentive to everyone there, who are all on a first name basis with him.My friend got a couple pints of Guinness, which she was very happy with, and I had a pear cider while Elvis talked to us about Ireland. We were there during happy hour and everyone else seemed like friendly locals too. I'm so glad I finally came in and I can't wait to go back!

Great family bar! As soon as you walk into the Dovre, you're not alone anymore. Good music is playing, the bartenders are friendly, and people treat you like you're a long-lost friend. Prices are fair, and everyone is respectful plus the pool table, jukebox, and pinball machines help spice up your time there. This is a dive bar, so be prepared to go back to that time in San Francisco history where simplicity and no-frills reigned. I love this place and Elvis (the owner) and his bartenders make sure you're taken care of. This bar is more than a place to have a drink, it's a place to be with friends and chill. Sometimes they even have DJ parties like for Halloween and they're rockin'. One year, I decided that hosting a New Year Eve's party are too much of a pain for me, so went to the Dovre, and Elvis, his girlfriend, friends, and family gave me the best NYE I could ask for. This bar has a long history and it feels good to support a family-run small business with caring people. THX Elvis!

I had an Elvis sighting; he's serving drinks at Dovre club.Actually the owner of the place is named Elvis. I didn't ask him about it because I'm sure he's tired of the question. Dovre club used to be on 18th street, in The Women's building, but was evicted years ago. I don't know if Elvis owned the old Dovre Club, he looks a little young to have, but this location is a vast improvement. The Staff and regulars are a friendly bunch. Elvis himself is a great host; more in line with what they'd call a Publican in the old country than the typical American Bar owner.I brought in a large group of people, over 40 and maybe better than 50, and Elvis was not only easy to deal with but he knows how to treat someone that brings in business.Dovre is definitely in the rotation.

Love the vibe in this place. Working class people. Random people selling you BBQ. Reminds me of the OGs of the 80s & 90s. From the bar you can see the pool table through the open window aisle. Reminds me like an old mafia movie. Not a big alcohol selection. It's a hole in the wall bar a walk from Bernal Heights not quite the inner Mission.

best bar in frisco. used to go to it on 18th st. long live patty & brian. free ireland!!!!!!

Basically, this is the Cheers of the Mission, "where everybody knows your name!" Always loved divey Irish bars and this one will always be my fav! It's even shown in the modern noir local movie called "El Otro Barrio!" That's when you know it's the real deal! I've gone to bbq potlucks for the Superbowl here, watched giants and warriors playoff games here, heard an Irish band play their hearts out on St. Patrick's day many times, shown up in full Halloween costume for Halloween (and even when it wasn't halloween), sang karaoke lots here, celebrated many a birthday here, lost at pool too much here, and finally after many years, have brought our doggie here because who doesn't want their fur baby to be a bar dog too! Love all the bartenders here and have made really good friends here as well! Like they say...IT AINT OVER TIL THE DOVRE!

Great local bar for a pint on a quiet weekend afternoon!!!

This place was my neighborhood hang, more nice people in one room than you'll find anywhere. Now I live in Oakland and it's a great place but I still have to return to the Dovre for that special kind of bar experience. It's the quintessential dive bar where you can feel cool and meet the best people.