Black Horse London Pub

"Black Horse has the proud distinction of being the smallest bar in SF (just ask the hop on/hop off buses that proudly announce that fact every time they drive by), and it would be wise to not forget it. Don't go expecting a place to rage, but do go expecting strong local vibes — as most of the patrons live on the block — so be prepared to chat with friendly strangers. Beers by the bottle are your (only) drink of choice, and occasionally the owner will fry up some bacon or order pizza for the whole bar (which, by the way, consists of eight seats). And don't even think about talking on your cell phone, or the owner will kick your anti-social self out." - Paolo Bicchieri

"There are UGG shoes larger than the Black Horse London Pub, which is one of the smallest bars in SF. This spot in Cow Hollow has Prohibition-era photos and sports memorabilia on the walls you may be curious about - ask the owner who will gladly tell you the backstory of each one before (maybe) shotgunning a beer with you. No one said cozy had to be calm." - Lani Conway, Will Kamensky

"If your friend is still allergic to the idea of hanging out on Union St. after dinner, go the opposite direction and grab a few beers at the Black Horse. This place is cash-only and probably the smallest bar in the city - only about 15 people can fit in the bar. By the time you get your second round, you’ll hopefully have made friends with everyone and won’t want to leave." - Will Kamensky

"The Black Horse is probably the smallest bar in San Francisco. It’s about the size of a small bedroom and, besides the bar itself, all you’ll see in here is an old bathtub to keep beer cold and photos and trinkets nailed to the wall from everyone who’s passed through here since this place opened up in the mid-90s. It can only fit 10-15 people if everyone is OK asking to squeeze by every other person when they try to get to the bathroom in the back. But the size (and the no cell phones policy) just means that you’ll get to know everyone here almost immediately. You may even shotgun a few beers with them, which is an option that’s both on the menu and encouraged by the bartenders." - Will Kamensky