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Zeitgeist

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About this business

Founded in 1977, the bar and beer garden Zeitgeist is a Historic Legacy Business in San Francisco. Known for its Bloody Marys and 64 taps of craft beer, Zeitgeist remains the spirit of the times, true to its name. 

Location details

199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu2:00 p.m. to Midnight
Fri2:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
4.33,162 reviews
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8 years ago

Will never go back to this place, bunch of bigots and racist people. Bartender with blue hair calling me names she thought I didn't hear her. Very unprofessional. 

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15 years ago

BEST Outdoor Venue in SF – If Zeitgeist is defined as: "the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time", this bar must be from a time when stiff drinks and smoking cigs went hand-in-hand, and when bars understood that when one has a good buzz going, one wants greasy food. I love, love, LOVE Zeitgeist. The food is the best around, when it comes to BBQ (thumbs up for grilled cheese and veggie burgers for us non-meat eaters), and the beer selection is phenomenal. I'm ... read more

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15 years ago

"Happy Time" Smoking – The first time I went to Zeitgeist was a week within moving to SF. I think I gave the place a better review than I should have. In truth it was packed with scenesters (a word I learned here in SF) who were rude, and hipsters who hated all those scenesters and were just rude cause they wanted them to get the hell out! The second time I went was on a Friday night. So all those scenesters in their little dresses had headed home. Now the place was free to be what it really is! The diviest dive bar that has... read more

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royhobbs 
16 years ago

great patio for warm nights – none 

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SFFoodDude 
16 years ago

Outdoor seating and huge beer list – What more do you need? Tamales? Oh wait, she comes here every hour or so. This place is nirvana. I also love the beer selection, and the bloodies here are top notch. The only thing I could do without is the smoke of the grill and the stink of the portapottys but that is part of the ambience. 

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allentomdude 
16 years ago

Awesomest bar in the city – The beer garden in the back is my favorite place to down a pitcher. There's never a wait to use the bathroom because there's a row of port-o-lets right there in the patio. You also don't need to worry about your bicycle, because you can just bring your ride in with you. The Tamale Lady is usually there selling her delicious pork tamales, which go perfectly with the beer. One thing to watch out is that they kick everyone out at 1:45am sharp. They'll literally grab you and toss you out onto the side... read more

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Patrick Heig 
16 years ago

A massive, sun soaked beer garden, a huge supply of quality brew and biker bar 'tude make this Mission bar a classic. – Stepping into Zeitgeist, you can imagine what a dime-a-dozen dive it would be--a few pinball machines, a pool table, signs like "The place for warm beer and cold women," and "Hangovers installed and serviced" above the bar--without its glorious beer garden. A quarter-acre of sun baked picnic tables, the dappled shade of a willow tree, and rock music blasting while everyone from bike messengers with neck-tat... read more

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cptnspooky 
17 years ago

Zeitgeist – Great Burgers - great patio - the only thing i dont dig about ZG is they have an issue with folks taking pictures back there that they defend rather rdiculously - whats the deal with that? 

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saira1123 
17 years ago

Zeit-great! – I love this place the atmosphere is always fun and lively. I always have a great time here, the staff is fun, the crowd is low-key and the atmosphere is a tad grimy but welcoming. There are benches scattered outside for strangers to sit together and find some common ground. The pitchers of beer are cheap and if you get tired to being out in the cold, go inside for a game of pool and some food. What could be better? 

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How is Zeitgeist rated?

Zeitgeist has a 4.3 star rating with 3,162 reviews. 

When is Zeitgeist open?

Zeitgeist is closed now. It will open at 1:00 p.m. 

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