Fireside Bar

"If you’re braving the long wait to get the dry-fried wings at San Tung, you probably have some time to spare, and would rather not get damp while waiting in the mist out on the sidewalk. Luckily, Fireside Bar is just a few blocks away. It’s home to, surprise, a fire, where you can sip on beers and cheap cocktails while defrosting next to the roaring flames." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"It’s in the name: Fireside boasts an enormous, neon-shrouded fireplace that warms patrons from the afternoon until the early hours. Enjoy a non-fussy drink with the locals and bask in the heat while it’s cold outside." - Paolo Bicchieri, Dianne de Guzman

"It’s in the name: Fireside boasts an enormous, neon-shrouded fireplace that warms patrons from the afternoon until the early hours. Enjoy a non-fussy drink with the locals and bask in the heat while it’s cold outside." - Paolo Bicchieri, Dianne de Guzman

"If you want to get away from all the action on Irving St. - or are braving the long wait for the dry-fried wings at San Tung - grab a cheap drink at this casual bar in the Sunset. Like the name suggests, there is a fireplace, as well as boxy, leather couches that look like something you should be sitting on while playing Nintendo in your friend’s mom’s basement. The welcoming atmosphere also makes it easy to chat with the bartender or the neighborhood locals, so don’t be surprised if you make a new friend." - Lani Conway, Will Kamensky

"If you’re braving the long wait to get the dry-fried wings at San Tung, you probably have some time to spare. If that’s the case, grab a quick drink a few blocks away at the Fireside. The beers and cocktails at this Sunset bar are cheap, and the bartenders and locals are chatty, so be prepared to make a new friend, especially during Happy Hour." - Lani Conway