This bar is a bit of a throwback to earlier times ...

This bar is a bit of a throwback to earlier times in SF, but with a few updates and a decent beer selection, all of which help make it a real gem. They always seem to play great rock or indie music, always at the right volume for me, and the outside patio has to be the best in the city (note: outside on the patio smoking is allowed, including cigars, but there's plenty of space that it's unlikely to bother you as it might at some smaller Castro area bar patios). The bartenders have always been really friendly and happy to talk which makes me even happier to support this place.

(It is a little bit leathery, with some Tom of Finland art around the place, so be forewarned, but it's a very welcoming space.)