The Rumpus Room

This is a cute little spot, with a really cool winding staircase to the second floor. Also check out their Moscow mules on tap!

So who knew you could have a drink in relative comfort on 6th Street? Well, 'relative' is a relative term. I'm sure I won't be able to convince everybody to come to the sketchy block between Market and Mission to patronize this watering hole. At the same time, I can tell you I wasn't hassled when I entered this unassuming bar with the provocative neon sign above (photo: https://bit.ly/3OO5aiq).It was late afternoon, and the bar was pretty empty. I just asked the bartender if she had any Makers Mark. She didn't, but she offered Barrell. I went for it with ginger ale, and it cost me $11 (photo: https://bit.ly/3OLJN0T). Not a bad price and the drink went down smoothly even as I saw a trio of hipster colleagues come in with their outdoor voices intact. Oh well, I can think of worse things spilling in from 6th Street.DRINKS - 4 stars...a smooth libation before facing 6th Street againAMBIANCE - 4 stars...more relaxing than I expected SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty professional (she's probably seen it all)TOTAL - 4 stars...good to know there's one escape route on 6th StreetRELATED - Exploring 6th Street? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NNz312

Don't let the rough exterior fool you - it's all part of the charm of this gorgeous dive (said with the most love and meant as the highest compliment) bar. The owner Roxanne slings drinks behind the bar that many brings many of the locals in. Their happy hour is nothing to scoff at either, where else can you find a $3 draft?It's a beloved place where people come in and know each other by name. The drinks are stiff and the interior is gorgeous art deco. The Warfield is right across the street, a prime music/concert venue.Roxanne can give you the history of the place - the building itself is from the 1900s - and has a strong claim to be one of the oldest gay bars in SF (but don't take my word for it). The neon was commissioned (not to give it away) to look authentic and it does.They have bands and DJs, and karaokes on Tuesday nights.Take a deep breath, think of how thirsty you are, and lean into it: the rumpus room awaits.

Been meaning to check out this place for the longest time and finally got the chance to do so. It's close to the theatres, which makes it a convenient spot to stop by before or after a show and BART accessible. Plus, karaoke nights on Tuesdays wit KJ Lauren Yellow! Not in the best of areas, but there is a bouncer at the door. Drinks are reasonably-priced, especially compared to other bars in the area. I had their Moscow Mule, which was definitely one of the best Moscow Mules I've ever had. Not sure why, but it tasted different from any other Moscow Mule I had. Definitely will keep in mind next time I'm in the area!

I stopped by here for a drink with a friend. The place itself is a dive bar, and it's not in the best location of town (a lot of homeless/transient), but once you're inside, you see the charm this place has to offer. I ordered their moscow mule and enjoyed every sip, especially on a hot summer day! I noticed they had a second floor and I loved it! It had a cool lounge area with signage and great photo ops. Speaking of photo ops, they also have a photobooth there! It's $5.50 and we got 4 poses in the black and white. Makes for a fun and special souvenir. The bartender was attentive and helpful. Would definitely come back!

Sketchy neighborhood but surprisingly solid back bar for a local dive. Friendly bartenders with high professional standards willing to make a real cocktail and do it right. I might have to make time for this place before more shows at the golden gate and orpheum. There's a relatively hidden upstairs with one table/chairs and another couch accessible via a circular stairwell in the back if you're looking for a quiet place to sit with friends.

All the bartenders are super friendly. They are happy to make you a really good drink, even if it's not on the menu. The vibe is cool/divey but not pretentious or dirty. They even have karaoke, which got pretty busy, but it was not impossible to get your turn. Overall great experience. 100% should go if you're in the area but also can be the destination for a night out.

I can appreciate a good dive bar and prefer them, but this one just didn't do it for me. The service was a tad moody and it was still early (perhaps the end of that shift, idk) but we didn't feel too welcome. The restroom of course was on par for a dive bar so is a 1/5. Our drinks were okay. I tried a cosmo here and it was a run of the mill cosmo, nothing special. My partner had the special that was a Cucumber Spritzer and it was pretty good, but neither tasted like they had much actual alcohol. The reviews I read ahead of coming made me excited to try this place, but our experience wasn't the same, unfortunately. (We chose this place bc of the proximity to our dinner reservation at The Pawn Shop and knew we'd have time for a drink post show at The Orpheum and pre- dinner).

I love a dive bar.Was looking for a place to have a cocktail with a friend before a show at the Golden Gate theatre. GG Theatre is only about 500 feet away - but on the seedier (opposite) side of Market street, so there was zero pre-theatre crowds. (We might have been the only pre-theatre people in there) The service is a bit gruff, but the prices were not too bad (for SF)Surprising a fairly good selection of nice spirits.They DO have under bar purse hooks, but the stools do not have backs and are pretty uncomfortable. (and there is a weird gap in the bar, so spills are inevitable.)

They mailed my credit card back to me when I left it at the bar. Thank you! Good drinks at cheap prices as well