Lone Palm

Classic dive bar in the mission!!! Really strong well drinks, which is just what you want right. Order at the bar. They have white table cloths on the tables which give off sophistication and fancy dining but the rest of the place isn't like that.

What an unexpected treat to find a vintage Art Deco-style bar hidden in the Mission that evokes classic Manhattan nightclubs like El Morocco. I could even picture Barbra Streisand here brushing Robert Redford's hair off his forehead as she sighs his name in breathless pre-coital ecstasy..."Hubbell Gardiner". Loved "The Way We Were" but as usual, I digress. I showed up at 4PM, rather early for a cocktail, but...Oy, I was having such a day. The bartender just opened the front door, and the place was, of course, empty and quite dark . There were white tablecloths, aquamarine neon lighting, and potted palms with classic Trompe-l'œil images on the walls. The stylish decor required a cocktail that matched the mid-century mood. A $12 Makers Mark Manhattan (photo: https://bit.ly/44UpFyZ) was smooth and just the right libation. All they need is the Glenn Miller Orchestra.COCKTAIL - 5 stars...potent and classy cafe society drinkAMBIANCE - 5 stars...the vintage vibe really wooed me, and the lone palm is out on the sidewalkSERVICE - 4 stars...not too chattyTOTAL - 5 stars...meet me at El Morocco, soldierRELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NHtst6

It's a cool casual place with clothed tables (saw a lot of people on dates), buuuuut the rude middle aged blonde bartender (there's a theme in some of the reviews) kind of dampened the vibe a couple of times during our visit. I hate to give a less than "okay" review for a business, but the middle aged blonde bartender was really rude and passive aggressive toward our small group, and this made an easy "do not recommend" decision for any future visits. I do appreciate that they offer some munchy snacks at the bar to go with the drinks, but meh.... Not worth coming back, even if the rude blonde bartender was just having a bad night (although, upon evaluation of other reviews, it appears that this is how she typically treats patrons). *Shrug*

A classic classy SF dive bar with stiff drinks. Like most places of this sort, when crowded just don't bother. Otherwise, always delivers as promised.

Hung here for 20+ years religiously at least once a week (not joking) the staff now is so rude it's like they're going out of their way to be rude. Isn't that more work? It's changed, it used to be edgy and not necessary nice but now you just feel abused and ripped off. Really sad about this place. I won't be back but more importantly I'm left feeling sad, grieving a place I used to love and wondering why!?

Such a cute little bar in the mission district! Stopped by here randomly when my friend and I were in the area after going to urban putt. This was one of the only cocktail bars open and that takes credit card which was nice. We went on a Thursday night and it was pretty crowded - I'd definitely wear layers because it can get hot in there! The service was fantastic though and so quick to try and get to you at the bar. They'll answer any questions and provide suggestions. We ended up just getting beers because we wanted something quicker than waiting for a cocktail to be made, but it looks like martini's are the most popular there. Extensive wine menu as well. I thought it was adorable that they have a little basket of snacks on the counter. We originally picked one out because we love dill pickle chips and we're ready to pay with our beers, but turns out it's completely up for grabs and free! It's such a nice touch to this bar and makes you feel so welcomed. I definitely recommend primarily for the service. Hope to go back and try a cocktail there!

Stiff drinks, divey vibes, and free chips? What more could you want? definitely come here if you want a chill date night or to pregame your night!

Really dark but cozy neighborhood bar. Good for cheap drinks on a late Saturday night.

I waited way too long to try this iconic, Mission bar. It was friendly, affordable, and full of life.

One of the City's best bars. Whether you're on first date or a 60th anniversary, the ambiance is always immaculate.