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Best SF Bars With The Coziest Fireplaces & Fire Pits

By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | December 1, 2022 | Food & Drink People Lifestyle Travel & Recreation Wine and Spirits City Life Architecture Culture Neighborhoods Drink Holiday Entertainment Local List - Restaurants

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When the chilly winter weather greets San Francisco, nothing feels cozier than ducking into a charming bar and gathering around a warm fireplace. Here is a list of the best places in the city with a fireplace or fire pits for when you want to enjoy a drink while also staying delightfully comfy.

See also: The Best San Francisco Holiday-Themed Bars For Fun Festive Drinks

Zeki's

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1319 California St / (415) 928-0677 / Website

Zeki's is a Nob Hill favorite, perhaps because it is self-proclaimed as the "friendliest bar in San Francisco!" With the cable car line right outside, this Prohibition-era building is a quintessential San Francisco cocktail experience, all made even more idyllic with the large fireplace.

The Homestead

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2301 Folsom St / (415) 282-4663 / Website

The Homestead is a brilliantly historic cornerstone with intimate lighting, talented live music, and an absolutely adorable vintage fireplace! This casual speakeasy makes for the perfect lowkey lounge that feels classy, kindly familial, and pleasantly nostalgic.

The Waterfront Restaurant

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7 The Embarcadero / (415) 391-2696 / Website

For a sleek fire pit with an oceanside view, you can't beat The Waterfront Restaurant. Living up to its name, this ritzy restaurant boasts a large outdoor patio with fire pits and chic furniture to enjoy a posh beverage while looking out at the unbeatable view of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island.

The Riptide

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3639 Taraval St / (415) 681-8433 / Website

For a hearth that's eye-catching, Instagrammable, and powerfully warm, the fireplace at The Riptide immediately draws you in for both its captivating heat and looks. Although unassuming from the outside, this Outer Sunset favorite hides a tucked-away lodge interior that immediate transports you to a comfy all-American cabin. Their affordable drinks served with genuine smiles are also sure to keep you warm!

Charmaine's

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45 McAllister St / (415) 786-3467 / Website

Our rooftop fire pit choice is none other than Charmaine's at downtown's Proper Hotel. By also providing complimentary blankets, Charmaine's is always prepared for all the unexpected cold snaps (we're looking at you during the summers, Karl the Fog). This is a stunningly elevated and exclusively trendy spot that will keep you cozy while maintaining sophistication, and all with an inventive cocktail in hand.

25 Lusk

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25 Lusk St / Website

If you need a place to heat up after chilly Oracle Park games, simply cross the street into 25 Lusk, a beautifully tucked-away masterpiece of a restaurant complete with both a rooftop and an intimate downstairs with sleek, artistic fireplaces. Nourish upon their curated tapas and unique cocktails as you admire the sumptuous elegance of this radiantly convivial hidden gem.

See also: 25 Lusk Is A Modern "Choose Your Own Adventure" Dining Experience

Park Chalet

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1000 Great Hwy / (415) 386-8439 / Website

The high seas of Ocean Beach got you shivering? Find warm solace at the Park Chalet with their towering grand fireplace. This is an exceptional resort-style escape right by the water that features a fireplace elegantly decorated for the holidays.

House of Prime Rib

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1906 Van Ness Ave / (415) 885-4605 / Website

High-quality seak and a snug fireplace, what more could you need for winter? The House of Prime Rib is a bountiful present of delectable cuisine with photogenic interior views, providing a holiday special for all of their adoring patrons any time of the year.

Spark Social

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601 Mission Bay Boulevard North / Website

Spark Social is all about providing for their community, and that especially means keeping them warm for the winter! This fun food truck plaza will bring out your inner child and take you to camp with all your friends with their several reservable fire pits perfect for roasting marshmallows, enjoying with a top-notch small-business meal, and for making many cheerful memories.

While it may not snow here, it still does get cold, so be sure to visit these jolly spots for a warm escape and a drink!

See also: Best SF Spots For Festive Holiday-Themed Coffees



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