Nite Cap Bar

Oh sure, there are all sorts of bars in the Tenderloin that run the gamut from trendy, overpriced taverns to complete, fall-off-the-stool dives. Make no mistake this one lands on the latter part of that spectrum. Nothing wrong with that as this back-to-basics corner bar is pretty comfortable considering the neighborhood. A decent Makers Mark & Ginger can be had for $9 (photo: https://yelp.to/WRbLW3KfQ6). Not bad.DRINKS - 3 stars...just what I neededAMBIANCE - 3 stars...the pool table is the main featureSERVICE - 3 stars...mixed wellTOTAL - 3 stars...a night cap may be too late for meRELATED - Exploring the Tenderloin? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NIQ0tw

Came here on a Saturday to pregame before heading to an event. The bartender, I think her name is Mariya is amazing! I arrived early, per usual, and she made me feel very welcomed. She was very attentive and friendly. My friend finally arrived and we all chit chatted, tried some new concoctions, and met new friends, shot out to THE Michael!Drinks are good, service is awesome.

Lame to say the least... Bartender was rude and opinionated, pouring one of the last kegs in sf of legendary Anchor steam pale ale, but said "she didn't know this place existed", is kinda asking the chef if he knows his menu, completely failed, I hope that her drinks knowledge was better, but I think she is a margaritas and cosmos only Bartender, I played a song on the jukebox with my own money, to what she had to go around with her few (3) regular customers and make comments about taste , a crowd of people walked in and right out of the place, because they apparently don't know how to check IDs at the bar and don't have someone to check IDs a the door.This happened during Chinese new year, and also the tater tots we got were cold, and horrible, happened a few months ago, but won't forget, thanks Yelp for not removing my comment.Also I didn't mention lagunitas....

This spot is cute.I never been here until recently and it is legit a night cap. Lol. After all the bar hopping and restaurant jumping stuffing my face with food, came here once then found myself twice just enjoying the vibes of others and chillin. I don't usually remember much when I'm here but a hood vibe since I'm always already one when prior to arriving.Lol there's a juke box for sure and music was cool. I do remember dancing the first time cuz I was in that mood. Service seemed ight, it was really late but it did seem a lil slower. It's Koo tho, wasn't ever in a rush :)

And I still say one star because as I stated, it was not the same experience there without that bartender. She was the best to be honest, and perhaps I can understand now why she left. Don't worry, you lost my patronage with your snarky response. Not strange at all actually, I totally get it now. Shitty management as usual.

Impossibly chill AND the bartender made a freaking amazing martini for $12. Never bothering with craft cocktail joints as long as this place is nearby.

One of the best neighborhood bars in San Francisco! Friendly bartenders, a great digital jukebox, pet friendly, and strong drinks! There's even a pool table to shoot some balls.

Nice neighborhood bar with an eclectic crowd. Been a few times and always had a good time. Reasonably priced drinks and and knowledgeable friendly bartenders, especially Pierre, and crew. Pet friendly with a pool table and juke box. Would recommend anyone passing through the area to pop in for a round.

Not bad sometimes. Too juvenile at other times. Music is horrible. Not one of my go-to places unless it's for a specific reason.

Good people not a sketchy group, but bartender is on her own agenda, she told my girlfriend she can't come back because of a lack of tip. A $95 charge left minimum cash to give away for serving drinks. The way my girlfriend was surrounded by workers because she was exiled by the bartender for not meeting her standards on a tip.If any more grown adults stepped up to block my girlfriend who was not in aggressive state, she was confused and didn't understand why the bartender was telling her she wasn't aloud back. I myself noticed a group of males approach her with intentions I could not precieve as friendly or foe.The moment we stood up to walk out the bartender got upset that there was no tip, a $95 charge left us with no money to tip.On our way out the bartender yelled don't come here you're not aloud, as we heard this command we reacted by turning and facing her. She had employees press up on us like we were not acting in a civil matter.The way she spoke and how she disregarded our present at the bar is ridiculous. I have never felt so insulted by an old lady. Her last words were ," You did not tip me, you're not welcome here anymore"I for one take complete insult to the way this manner was handled. Please help me understand why my girlfriend was singles out for not leaving a tip. Last thing I saw was straight disregard and disrespect I will not have this kind of affiliation in the town of San Francisco.