Bender's Bar & Grill

Bender's Bar & Grill is a dive bar Mission District San Francisco located in United States.

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Address

806 S Van Ness Ave (at 19th St) San Francisco , CA 94110 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Keywords:

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Alex Gronbach

You can bring your dog in to sit at a table with you, and they have a hanging bike rack for your ride. While the bar is cash only , the grill has reasonably priced food and accepts credit cards!

SFist

For the meat-inclined, the Bloody Mary at Bender's has you covered. In addition to the wonderful pickled green beans and various dressings , the bartenders plop a stick of beef jerky in the drink. Read more

Becherovka Voyager

When they say bar and grill, Bender's really means it. Dip your fingers into something delicious to go along with that fancy Becherovka cocktail and music at the intimate live stage.

Eugene Kim

Probably the bar I have been to the most in SF. Pool tables , great beer selection (good value - served in imperial pint glasses ), and a popup kitchen for dinner (get the burger + mac and cheese !).

Ali Uro-May

One of the best dive bars in the Mission. Dog friendly , great greasy food, good drink prices, a nice small patio out back, and pool table .

TK-421

CD jukebox sets the vibe. The grill has THE BEST FUCKING CHICKEN WINGS PERIOD! No tips on those droids though.

Karen B

I am really amazed by the fact that they have amazing waiting services in here, they have so many great food in here as well . They have a good choice when it comes to booze as well !

Jeremy Jacobowitz

Got the burger with bacon and jalapeños ! So good! Rest of the menu looked crazy! Cheap awesome beer . Really cool vibe!

Andrew

So this place is awesome. Especially on Wed. BUT when we were there, special food was a pulled pork burrito with slaw and sweet potato fries INSIDE. Bomb. And of course tots on the side.

Kristin O'Brien

Cheap drinks ! Bartenders are very good to you if you're good to them. Bartender that looks like Matthew Lillard recommended the tic tac bomb (jager , orange juice , orange vodka ). It was superb.

SFist

Perhaps The City ’s only jukebox offering Mac Dre's Back N Da Hood Recorded Live from Fresno County Jail alongside Dolly Parton Super Hits. Read more

SF Weekly

SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Place to Overdo Dairy (Savory Variety). This loud grotto has some great beer on draft (including Pliny the Elder), and a menu than runs to the… Read more

Joey Combs

Two pool tables , Pliny the Elder on tap and cheap drinks . Also it is cash only so keep that in mind.

Bikash Mishra

One of the last standing true dive bars left in the Mission. Cash only and Pliny the Elder on tap Year round!!

George Kelly

Their malt liquor tallboys can sneak up on you. Call ahead to check what time the grill closes. Last-Fridays punk rock 'n' schlock karaoke !

Laura Sench

Ride your bike inside to hang up, or bring your dog. Very easy going. Good pool tables , back patio , cheap beers . Looks like they have food at night too.

MetroWize

Enter Bender's to fulfill that gritty void in your life. With $2 PBR , $5 margaritas , and weekly specials like Whiskey Wednesdays and Mojito Mondays - this is one spot that'll challenge your sobriety. Read more

Michael Alderete

Beer , whiskey , tots (and anything else from the kitchen). One stop shopping for a Friday night binge.

Hernan Jaramillo

Say yes to the music played here but most important go for a bloody mary and be surprised w/ the beef jerky thrown in.... now beat that

Kat Gus

Great authentic American bar . Pinball machines , pool, tasty burgers and good beer

Christian Baker

Appropriately grimy without bring filthy, so exactly my kind of joint. Good beers and a kitchen make it a place to stick around for a while.

Jessica Rae

— stiff drink in a mercifully concept-free atmosphere w room to sit down. tasty beer selection , tater tots , tacos to die for.

Staff Picks

Head to Bender's and order the Whiskey Business Burger . Pair it with an order of tator tots and a beer to round out the perfect meal. Read more

Grace S.

Great burger w/ tots . Ask for their delicious BBQ sauce on the side. Pool table , photo booth , tv , $5 shot +PBR on Wednesdays.

SFist

The Bender's jukebox features a range of soul, post-punk, and Hendrix for your pool-playing pleasure. Read more

Heather Terrell

Their vegetarian sandwiches are probably the best accompaniment to beer in the Bay Area. Great bar all around.

Bikash Mishra

Always a great spot to grab Pliny the Elder year round on tap . Remember, cash only .

The Bold Italic

Up for some daytime drinking at the best bar in San Francisco? Swing by Bender's on Saturdays around 2 p.m. and settle in for a boozy afternoon (the kitchen opens around 4:30). Read more

Mary Kay Chin

Bent burger for dayz. And the kitchen has a new menu, with lots of vegan options .

Vivian Wang

Poutine night the first Sunday of every month!

Caitlin Salzberg

Really cool hangout spot ! Cheap beer and clean bathrooms ! :)

Jennifer Burlington

Pliny the Elder on draft ! Damn good bar food, with awesome vegetarian and vegan options .

GT Barry

The Leather Tongue and Mission Records signs preserved on side wall are priceless and precious. Too bad techno yuppie knobs like you don't appreciate them.

Alice M

Awesome beer selection & the people and vibes are the opposite of pretentious

Melon L

Best tater tots in SF. Get the grilled mac & cheese sandwich .

Coni

Grilled Cheesus Christ with bacon is extremely delicious. You can't beat Texas Toast .

Melissa Crawford

Mac and cheese grilled cheese , tots and Pliny... What else do you need in life really?

Jennifer Yip

2 pool tables and $5 beers ! Also, jagermeister on tap .

Sahil Desai

Great selection of local beers , but the clientele can be, um, interesting.

Alasdair Scott

You'll come for Pliny the Elder on tap and stay for the loose chicks.

Megan Allison

Whiskey at great prices, chill vibes, oddly cavernous

Lauren Hofffman

They have a great dog friendly , dog-friendly outdoor!

Bravo

Divy San Francisco bar . You can hang your bike inside. Two pool tables and a great beer and cocktail list . Weird fish in the evening. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

Alex Silarajs

Great bar . Order some tots .

Darren Riesz

Heartburn served up, though they call it pulled pork . Ouch, reach for the tums.

Pam ☕️ O

Dogs are allowed as long as they're on a leash.

Joseph Lobato

Great place to hang with your buddies.. Horrible place to meet ladies. I would advise other locations as they are non-existent here

Joseph Bleckman

Friendly bouncers. Nice bartender too.

Lauren Hofffman

dog friendly , dog-friendly outdoor space

Charles Hufnagel-Dvorak

The picklebacks are so very cheap , and they have a Dirty Harry pinball machine ???

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