Bear Vs. Bull in San Francisco: photos, reviews

About

Bear Vs. Bull, located in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, offers a unique blend of nightlife and culinary delights. This spot stands out with its Art Deco charm, having been originally designed by the renowned Reid Brothers and later renovated by Timothy Pflueger. A designated landmark, it resides within a stylish movie house, providing a cozy yet fashionable atmosphere perfect for meeting up with friends.

This entertainment venue operates as part of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain and boasts a rich selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Guests can enjoy their choice of interesting drinks, with intriguing beer selections on tap, along with a variety of small plates. The moderate price level and impressive Google rating of 4.5 speak to the quality experience on offer.

Whether you're here to unwind with cocktails, indulge in a casual dining experience, or soak in the historic elegance of the surroundings, Bear Vs. Bull delivers a memorable evening in one of San Francisco's most iconic settings.

Price

$$$$

Services

Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Small plates, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card

Atmosphere

Fashionably, Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends

4.5

based on 166 reviews

Google

4.5/5 166 reviews

Leo Kovač

Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We were here on a pub quiz, quiz was fine, but it was played on a phone which is kinda dodgy, the food was good and the drinks too, the place is really nice

Vikki Araiza

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Interesting drink selections. The beer on tap is also on point

Rugby

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The "Bear vs. Bull" at Alamo Drafthouse in San Francisco refers to a standalone bar located within the New Mission Theater. The bar's name is inspired by a San Francisco historical rumor of animal fights, and the menu reflects this theme with locally sourced ingredients and California-centric selections. Historical Inspiration: The bar's name comes from a rumor that the New Mission Theater once hosted animal fights, including a legendary encounter between a bear and a bull. The building is listed as a San Francisco Designated Landmark since May 27, 2004; and listed as one of the National Register of Historic Places since November 9, 2001. The building originally designed by the Reid Brothers. It was renovated for the Nasser Brothers Theaters circuit in 1932 by Timothy Pflueger, who transformed it into Art Deco-style. It boasts a 70 foot (21 m) marquee sign that is a local landmark. In its early life, it showed mostly "B" movies. In the 1960s and 1970s, it specialized in children's fare. The theater closed in 1993 and became a furniture store. It was purchased by the City College of San Francisco, who proposed to raze it and build new campus facilities. But a group called "Save The New Mission Theater", headed by Alfonso Felder, lobbied to stop the college from destroying the theater. The building was renovated by the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain headquartered in Austin, Texas; it re-opened as a movie theater, restaurant, and bar in December 2015, and maintained the name New Mission Theater.

What is the address of Bear Vs. Bull?
Bear Vs. Bull is located at 2550 Mission St, 94110, San Francisco, Mission District, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Mission St & 20th St (300 m walk)
- Bus stop Mission St & 22nd St (127 m walk)
- Bus stop 24th St & Mission St (452 m walk)
- Subway station 24th St Mission (447 m walk)
How is Bear Vs. Bull rated by visitors?
Bear Vs. Bull has an average rating of 4.5 based on 166 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What types of drinks are offered?
The bar serves a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.

Bear Vs. Bull in San Francisco