Casements Bar
Bar · Mission ·
Modern Irish bar with live music, whiskey, and a mural-lined patio
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Modern Irish bar with live music, whiskey, and a mural-lined patio
"From Mission St., Casements looks like any other Irish pub, but when you step inside, you'll discover it's also a super lively queer bar with leather couches and a jukebox. Grab a drink from the cozy indoor bar and make a beeline toward the main event: a hidden back patio that feels like a slice of a V.I.P. section at Outside Lands. Everyone—friends or not—is drinking something crafted from the long list of whiskeys, picking a local beer, or sipping on elegantly served frozé." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway
"Is it a gay bar? Is it an Irish bar? Well, it’s neither and both: a majority Irish-owned, majority LGBTQ-owned venue named for a gay Irish humanitarian. But more importantly, Casements is a proper pub whose kitchen serves fish and chips and curry fries en masse, with a curated cocktail list, excellent local beers, and the ability to make frozé feel elegant. A whiskey club, a back patio that feels like the V.I.P. section at a music festival, and a queer-friendly ambiance all conspire to make this Mission spot among the most hospitable bars in the city." - ricky rodriguez, peter astrid kane, patrick wong
"From Mission St., Casements looks like any other Irish pub, but when you step inside, you'll discover it's also a lively queer bar with leather couches and a jukebox. That’s all great, but you should beeline towards the main event: a hidden back patio that feels like a slice of an Outside Lands V.I.P. section, with a loud crowd of folks sipping whisky and frozé." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"The Mission is chock-full of excellent, casual patios for eating, drinking, and partying (see: El Techo de Lolindo, El Rio, and Prubechu, which also appears on this list), but Casements’ pandemic-era pivot to include a back patio continues to be a Mission standout a few years later. With colorful murals, tables, a couple of booths, and live entertainment, it’s easy to spend an afternoon into evening here with friends. There’s a solid list of drinks here, so go with your gut on what to order, but the Spice Bag — the bar’s spiced fries with Irish curry sauce — is non-negotiable. Just order it." - Dianne de Guzman
"If you’re looking for a place with a more modern Irish bar vibe, Casements in the Mission is where to find it. Rather than decor that’s dripping in shamrocks, its Ireland-ness comes through in other ways: Casements pours a large selection of Irish whiskeys and gins, for instance, and the cocktail menu mixes both Irish and local (or woman-led) brands into its drinks. The food menu is nothing to pass up: the Spice Bag and the beef and Guinness stew made with Niman Ranch beef are to die for. There’s a huge patio in the back where live bands and DJs perform regularly." - Paolo Bicchieri