554576 Thu Sep 04 00:52:11 -0700 2008 11 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4007557 The bf and I made reservations to Delfina (for the 10 PM slot) and were wondering if there are any good bars nearby to stop and grab a drink before heading over for a late dinner. Thanks! Thu Sep 04 00:52:11 -0700 2008 223432 slydep 1 4008061 500 Club at 17th & Guerrero. Kinda divey but not scary-divey. Thu Sep 04 08:35:28 -0700 2008 4007557 12154 Concetta 1 4008181 Monk's Kettle. Great beer selection. I'm not sure what else they have. Thu Sep 04 09:16:26 -0700 2008 4007557 11369 Robert Lauriston 2 4009460 If you're going to Monk's Kettle, you might as well eat. Their food is great. If you're waiting for Delfina, your best bet is to grab a bottle of wine from Buy Rite and enjoy it in Dolores Park. Thu Sep 04 16:32:59 -0700 2008 4008181 36491 ihartsf 3 4010803 I would echo Robert's rec for Monk's Kettle - but best to get their early, it fills up pretty quick. Fri Sep 05 08:27:45 -0700 2008 4009460 155952 suebette 3 4010921 Dolores Park near 10 p.m.? Hope they bring a blanket and a space heater. 500 Club is closest; it's definitely a dive, but a comfortable one. Monk's Kettle has some wines in addition to a huge array of (mostly Belgian) beer. If you're looking for something a bit more upscale, that might be your best bet. For cocktails, you can try to have a drink at the bar at Range. Fri Sep 05 09:04:55 -0700 2008 4009460 19097 pane 4 4011815 I would definitely second Range. It's about 2-3 blocks away. I'm part of a group of people who has been trying different cocktails around the city all summer long (it's been a tough, tough project) and Range was my favorite so far. Have the sungold zinger. It's awesome. http://marriedwithdinner.com/2008/08/20/dotw-sungold-zinger/ Fri Sep 05 14:22:23 -0700 2008 4010921 10922 Fig Newton 4 4011855 There go my critical reading skills. I missed the 10 p.m. reservation time. Generally suboptimal that late, but I bet the park will be nice tonight. Conduit's a good 6 blocks away, but they have a nice long bar and make classic cocktails. Dosa also has an underrated bar, though it'll probably be crowded. Fri Sep 05 14:44:51 -0700 2008 4010921 36491 ihartsf 1 4010997 Elixer Bar on corner of 16th and Guerro. One of the top cocktail places in town, plus a good selection of beers and other things. Fri Sep 05 09:31:43 -0700 2008 4007557 15879 Joan Kureczka 1 4011807 Delfina doesn't serve "drinks" but the bar's nice enough to get there early. You'll probably get your table early. Order a glass of prosecco and an appetizer. Otherwise, Zuni's my favorite bar. Mecca might not be a bad choice- you can walk off the manhattan on your way to Delfina. Fri Sep 05 14:17:02 -0700 2008 4007557 131731 RoccoPizzoferrato 2 4012333 Isn't Delfina's bar usually filled with people eating? Fri Sep 05 18:45:29 -0700 2008 4011807 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 4011888 I just moved into the area--and there are lots and lots of good bars a few blocks south. The Latin American club and Revolution cafe on 22nd street are lively and fun (perhaps a bit too lively on a Fri night) and both serve excellent strong mixed drinks. Parea--the Greek wine bar on Valencia and 19th might be a nice place for a quieter drink; couches, never too busy, and an interesting wine list. Fri Sep 05 14:58:09 -0700 2008 4007557 12075 katielp