Hearth Bar

I stopped in here for a refreshing lagunitas IPA a couple of miles into my trek home from Golden gate Park Polo Field after Dead and Company. My experience was cozy and refreshing.

Never thought this place is awesome. Went with friends and it was comedy night, it was so fun. We all had a good time

The best bartender in San Francisco works here - Meredith. They have comedy there once a month, on the second Saturday night. You can play pool and darts, they have tv's for sports, and all the good things you need in a bar. Lots of good choices on tap. The people are laid back and cool. The dress is casual. The prices are fair. It's great fun.

A great dive bar in The Richmond District of San Francisco. The term "dive bar" does not indicate anything negative. They have a strong liquor selection and decent beers, too. The regulars were quite nice, and welcomed me. I believe one of the owners was behind the bar. They also had an area for darts (the metal pointy kind, not those plastic imitation darts). This place will definitely enter the rotation for me.

For a corner bar, they have a good bartender very friendly, small place but good people great drinks The Hearth has been a staple in the Richmond district for years, Carl was the owner years ago and he was always welcoming. The new owners are great and very friendly feel very safe being in there it’s a great place to go and hang out.

Relaxed neighborhood gem. They have a good drink selection, beers on tap, darts, pool and Street Fighter. I came in a stranger and left making new friends. Bartender-Mandi is fantastic. Will be coming back soon! Pros- good drinks, not fussy, locals hangout, good price point Cons- no food, but you can bring your own, so not a real downer

Shout out to the owner, Frank, for making my wife and I feel super welcome. Really nice guy. Loved the vibe of the place. Had darts, pool table, and a 400-in-1 arcade machine. The regulars were nice. Felt very comfortable, even our first time visiting. Will definitely be going back.

A very basic dive bar. Had a martini on a Friday night and there were about 5 other people inside. IMHO nothing special.

This bar is great! Bartenders are super nice. Great ambiance and drinks. An oasis in the city. If you're in Inner Sunset welcome to your new favorite bar.

We stopped by The Hearth after dinner for some drinks and to play a couple games of pool. Really nice bartender and reasonable prices. The pool table is in a separate room which was surprisingly nice, and each game is only a quarter! Wasn't really crowded at 7pm, so we were able to play four games uninterrupted. Really nice dive bar and I'd definitely come back if I was ever in the area.

Finally found the perfect local bar. Staff is friendly and accommodating. This is THE neighborhood bar if you live in the Richmond and if not and live in city at all i'd highly recommend this bar. They have a pool table some arcade games and darts to boot. After pandemic it's been hard to find a good dive, this is it people.

My go to spot to grab a beer and play some games of pool. Staff is always friendly and I always look forward to seeing some of my fav bartenders there. Crowd is welcoming and I never have a hard time picking up a game with some regulars. Very chill and relaxed vibe here. Gem of a spot!

Somethings are classic for a reason. I've ordered my cocktails like the cosmo. What's a drink! Reasonable price for the local people.

came here while we were waiting for dinner reservations. so glad we stopped by! what a super chill dive bar. when we came, there were already a lot of people inside. but we managed to find open seating at the bar. i didn't catch her name but the bartender was super nice! it was busy but she managed to check up on us! if i am in this area again, i will def come back!

My new haunt. Great folks slinging drinks and chatting. Really chill vibe with no pretentious bullshit. Pool table available and always something fun playing on the jukebox. By the way if you roll in there with and attitude or play some fucked up shit on their juke box your gonna get an earful. That said, they got their game set straight. You want drunken drama. Go somewhere else. plenty of options. This place is a nice quiet gem. Dig it.

Solid, friendly, fun dive bar. I live really close and have just came from there. So happy that they've made so many improvements during the pandemic. No more stinky red 20 year old carpet and chairs bolted to the floor. You can tell that the owners really care about rejuvenating the neighborhood.

Great neighborhood corner bar, that's been in the same spot for over half a century. A mixed crowd - young and old, the regulars and passers through. This little public house is definitely a locals hangout. A dimly lit shotgun style layout, with a long row of bench seats with a few table tops to the left when you walk in and the bar counter and bar stools to the right. A couple of tvs in opposite corners have sports going on them. The bar is Cash Only. There's also a small pool table area with darts and a few seats behind the bar to the right, in a separate room. The night of our visit, we walked over from where we had our dinner and were pleasantly surprised. A warm and friendly environment, the bartender made us feel right at home. She smiled and made light conversation while preparing our drinks. Several good taps on hand, some wine options and a full bar - this place is most definitely set up for consuming libations. 3.5 Stars - rounded up instead of down for the great bartender. 00432

Neighborhood spot with Local vibes Always fun Amazing and generous bartenders Freddie and Lori are the best!! Had a mini reunion last night at the hearth Everyone had a great time the bartenders Partied with us and they were very accommodating! Even called in back up staff to help serve:) everyone was taken care of Right away no waiting for drinks they just kept them coming!!

A short bus ride from the Golden Gate Bridge. A quick Yelp search brought me to the Hearth after I saw it in my touristy San Fran book. The beers are cheap, so that was a plus. The cider on tap was awesome. However I was the only person below 50 at the bar. I think I should have researched better.

Terrible service. I came in and waited forever while the bartender stood at the other end of the bar chatting with her friends. Lame decor. Lousy online jukebox. Unfriendly regulars. This bar used to be decent, but it seems to have slipped a notch.

Freddie has a nice haircut. He's nice. I drink here. They have scrimshaw. Do not flush paper towels.

My favorite neighborhood bar is back. They've reopened during the pandemic with a nice outdoor parklet with more than enough room for social distancing and heaters to keep you toasty. They've also teamed up with the Salvadorian restaurant next door and their food is amazing. The bartender who is always there let me know that he received his vaccination which makes me feel completely safe. If your looking for a chill vibe, good drinks, music, sports, awesome food, and a safe place to hang out after being stuck in your place for a year, The Hearth might be the right bar for you.

A fun bar with great service and friendly clientele. Drink prices are reasonable. I am extremely hungover writing this review, which means I had a blast here last night with some friends kicking ass at pool ;)

The Hearth is three blocks from my new apartment, so of course I had to give it a try. The staff working here are incredibly welcoming and kind. Fred, the owner, was extremely accomodating to all requests and made great drinks. The Hearth has a relaxed yet fun vibe, making it easy to spend your entire night here. If you are questioning where to have your nightcap in the Richmond, look no further.

I've only been once but it was a good experience. Great prices, attentive and friendly service, plenty of seating and good drinks. What more could you ask for?

Fred is an absolute dreamboat. 5'' 9" of sheer power. You can't fade him. Literally doesn't get better than Fred. Imagine a hybrid human being of your best friend, who is a great listener, combined with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris...'nough said. Long live The Hearth.

Best bar in the inner Richmond!! These guys are real. Their shot are generous , the bartenders are friendly, and you don't even need to shower . This bar is only two blocks from my house, if I bring you here I will probably try to sleep with you, especially if you are a lady. But seriously, if you need neighborhood bar look no further. The Hearth meets all your criteria. Just spend a few nights here and you will understand. Top self and bottom shelf. Arcade machine with ms.pacman donkey kong, and jr, donkey kong. Goldeneye pinball machine , a killer dart board, and a full sized pool table. What more can a guy ask for.., Sometimes, I guess, there are ladies in here. But this is a dive bar , don't expect much in that department, but to see the defeated men not looking to get laid ; is worth the trip. Take the 38, get off at the hearth get drunk and go home... America rules.... You can also get donuts a block away... Oh my god! What is this the 70's??

Our favorite neighborhood bar. Nice bartenders, juke box for some tunes, a pool table, friendly environment as well. This is easily our go-to dive bar!

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a cocktail here. Every interaction here was extremely positive. From the bartender Mo who made me a tasty Bloody Mary even though he was busy to the regulars who were very welcoming and fun. Best of all, they probably had the cleanest women's restroom than any other bar I've been to in the city. Thumbs up all the way!!

What a nice place. It's good for hanging out. Really friendly and home place.lot of fun and drinks.

Cool easy going bar - nice atmosphere. Reminds me of being in a bar back east at Christmas time. Just kind of dark w/ little lights everywhere. Ding Dong bring in Christmas Cheer. A really cool woman was bartending - forget her name but she's there often and is really cool to everyone. It's not that we don't know you pose - it's ernest and sincere. A few tv's playing the games, a good drink for an inexpensive price. Saddle up!

This place is a sensational neighborhood vibe of a bar. The bartenders (shout out to Lori!), always make you feel welcome and appreciated, and are never slow with a top off or a refill. Pool in the back, which is excellent for anyone who isn't trying to just post up on a stool the whole night. Will MOST CERTAINLY be back to this exceptional place :) Cash only, but there's an ATM right next to the door so shouldn't be an issue.

Decent dive bar with pretty cheap drinks (Jameson is only $6, $5 during HH). Has a pool table and it's right next to jack in the box. Only downside: cash bar only

Cute little fireplace, awesome bartender, and a divy joint to grab a cocktail in the Richmond. Filled with locals quick to offer up dining suggestions and witty conversation. The drinks are a bit on the smallish side, but its a great stop if you are feeling a bit parched. The ambiance isn't much, but if you are only there for a drink its not a bad place to blow some cash. Trust me....there are worse options.

Being inside The Hearth makes me feel like I'm in some kind of reinforced observation bunker at a nuclear test site deep in the Nevada desert. Drab, brown walls with sparse decor complimented by a horizontal slit-like window facing Geary street reinforce this feeling. Only a bar with multiple taps, a Nixonian-era stucco ceiling, and the lack of Apache tan paint hinders ones imagination from going back to the Kruchev-era cold war days, peering out the window, and envisioning a fifteen-kiloton warhead forming a mushroom cloud over a vast expanse of lifeless desert. Bud, Lagunitas IPA, and Sierra Nevada fill out the selection of beer on tap. The liquor selection is on par with the average neighborhood bar, but run for cover if you're into wine. All I saw was were individual glass-sized bottles of Sutter Home in both red and white flavors. A sizable dart room sits in a separate area to the rear of the bar, and a 2005 Golden Tee beckons to virtual golfers. Small TV's show sports. Last time I was there, the regulars were rapt in watching PGA Golf while Phil Mickelson melted down on the 18th hole and Geoff Oglilvy won it with a five under. Music is off during sporting events, but at night the jukebox fires up to crank out an inconceivably ghastly mix of cheeseball-rock from the 70's. On a positive note, the music is well modulated and never too loud. Hungry? Several restaurants lie within walking distance, and a Jack-in-the-Box with it's hearty selection of 99-cent items sits right across the street. I've been here three times...the crowd has always been predominantly male with a mean age of about 50 and a standard deviation of 6. Patrons are generally easy going, well behaved, and fairly talkative. A regular told me that verbal spats happen from time to time, but fights are extremely rare. If you're in the area and not into noise, crowds or boisterous college students, it's you're best option without walking 6 blocks down Geary Street to McKenzie's or he Nag's Head. If you're objective is to kick back, then pull up a barstool. If you're out to raise Cain, then head east about four blocks....

Service is extremely friendly, you always feel welcomed. Drinks are pretty cheap. We came here for blue moons and it was $3 each i believe. Its always fun to sit on the side to play some of the games. The only thing that kinda sucks is the size of the place. But if you do trek over here on a week day, its not as packed. =) Cheap drinks, good company, and great service. What more can you ask for?

Reasonably priced drinks ($7.50 for a ketel soda is ), the bartender chick was super attentive and probably the most friendly and warm female bartender I have come across. Great chill dive with a pool table, awesome service!!!

Cool place, very relaxed, easy to go to for someone new to the city (and associated snobbery). Good tap selection, divey vibe, everyone seems to know everyone which is cool. Darts, pool, everything you'd expect from a divebar. Easy place to roll up to, sit at bar alone, make a friend or two and walk out. It is CASH ONLY keep in mind.

This, my friends, is one of the few well-taken care of dive bars in SF. The customers here are regulars, there's zero ego (clientele and staff), and the location keeps the Bay Area yahoo hipster duds at bay. Drinks are stiff, the beer (bottles, cans, draft) is cold, and it's all quite cheap. CASH ONLY. Every second Saturday, they've got a talent show (comics, music, fire breathers!), just show up early to claim your space. Great spot -- can't wait to go back!

One of my favourite dive bars in sf. Friendly staff. Good crowd. Nothing extreme which is exactly what you want for your local.

Meredith is the funniest bartender in San Francisco and outlying areas. In fact, she hosts a free Stand-Up Comedy Show the second Saturday of each month. The place is super homey and you might just run into a homey while you are drinking some of the finest cocktails in in the Bay Area.

Years ago I was part of the SF net community, I used to log on at The Horse Shoe on Haight near Fillmore. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sf_net It was very primitive even for it's time but it could be fun. There was a girl on there that worked at Hearth and one time two of us, I was in a band with another SF Net user, went to go visit her and she was stunningly beautiful. So far out of my league that even then, when I was close to my prime, I didn't bother to try to get to know her better. She was so perfect that it actually made me kind of angry. I don't know what happened to that girl but by pure coincidence I was back there recently. The Hearth is a friendly neighborhood bar with pool tables. If you're in the area, way out in The Richmond, and need a comfortable place for a drink this is it.

There was this one time when I was a young kid, when my granddad took me to his local watering hole. Apparently this is acceptable behavior in Nebraska. Maybe it was so he could show me off to his best friends. Maybe it was so he could show me where he interrogated my dad about his intentions with my mom when she brought him home for the first time. Maybe it was just to rile up his daughter who lectured him about the inappropriateness of bringing a toddler to a bar. Regardless, I believe if you were important to my grandfather in any way, he showed you by bringing you to his drinking spot. It was nothing fancy, dark wood paneling, little natural light, a pool table, darts, strong drinks (not that I remember, I was just a kid....but I imagine them to be) and a group of older men who mostly caught up on the day, but depending on how the day went may have exchanged a harsh word or two from time to time. I have had an image in my head of this place ever since that day. Since all of my cousins are now married and my grandparents are in a better place I don't envision I will be heading back to Nebraska for any reason.......ever! As a result I thought that I would never see this bar again. I was wrong. It has moved to San Francisco. It is on Geary Blvd and it is called The Hearth. And just like granddads favorite place, it opens at 6am.

We have a trusty set of local pubs, and we're guaranteed to run into more than a few other regulars on any given night at any one of them, and end up w an impromptu Session with a group of characters lasting well into the night. This is good, no? No. Not when it seems like the two of you hadn't seen eachother, really SEEN eachother, in forever and you just want to relax in a dark pub and focus on the collective You. Not when you just want a low-key night, no distractions. Project Secret Bar. Something understated, relatively close, dark, divey, heavy handed bartender. We had a Secret Bar out in the Sunset for a few weeks, but an unfortunate slip of the tongue one night resulted in the group of boys rounding up and heading on over. Done. We'd suggest new Secret Bar places to eachother, and just as quickly shoot them down. The one on Taraval? No, whatshisname is there for sure. The one 3 blocks over? Umm, no, M just moved into a place across the street, guess what his new local is. Around the Corner? Umm, are you serious? At least 4 of them are there at some point every night. The one down Geary? Yeah, umm, I can't go there, had somewhat of an incident w a bartender there one night... Long before I met you, but still. Oh. Hey, what about that weird looking little place at like 11th or something, looks like it's straight outta some small town about 50 years ago... I see it from the bus... THE HEARTH. The Hearth. Nobody will ever look for us there. And they didn't. And the two end/corner stools were open, just waiting for us to stake our usual claim. Texi (Texie?) was great, treated us like we'd been locals for years from the minute we sat down, nicely poured vodka sodas, good balance of chit-chat and leaving us be. There is nothing outstanding about this bar. It's a drinkers bar. Yes, there are diversions for those wanting activities with their drink, but these are cleverly kept away from the bar. I don't want to hear Pac Man chomping away while I'm finally relaxing, alone with my sexy Irishman.

The Hearth is finally coming up in the world of Inner Richmond dive bars, and here's why: -Ray, a great conversationalist & San Francisco native is the new owner of this joint. -Newly renovated and continuing to make improvements! They have a long bench and some new tables, as well as two brand new flatscreen HDTVs. ~ ~ ~ I have visited this place on a number of occasions before, usually for a generously poured $4 Jameson & some quiet conversation with a girlie...the jukebox is so-so, and they also have a pool table... Oh, and it's CASH ONLY, but there is an ATM outside. Last but not least, Erin the award-winning bartender from the 540 Club works here on Monday nights!

Such a nice and cozy neighborhood bar. I really enjoyed the ambiance of this place... Good Selection of Beer on tap. I did not expect that! Beer from Germany and Belgium. Cool posters of SF by the entrance... One of them was a poster of old matches from old school restaurants... Bartender was Super Nice and Down to Earth... Great music from the Juke Box! The Perfect example of what an ideal neighborhood bar would be... I'll be back in the near future... + before or after there are TONS of spots to eat at up and down Geary! Damn!

YES! I finally made it to The Hearth after 7 years in the Richmond! And it turned out even cooler than I thought it'd be. After having a few drinks at Hukilau, I conviced my buddy to come with me down the street to check out The Hearth. Now, I've heard many a story about The Hearth (none of them terribly odious) and for some reason, I never bothered to check it out ("It's just another dive bar, dude"). I also heard they'd recently given the place a make-over so I had more incentive to check it out. First of all, I like the interior and especially the red lighting (maybe it reminds me a bit of the Ruby Room in the East Bay). The set up is great, - a modest-sized bar with small tables lining the side wall and a parallel room with a pool table. It's just the perfect size for a small local bar. The bartender was a sweetie too (my buddy happened to know her sister by chance) and we all got along until the final crash of the gong was banged at 2am. I have a feeling that I'll be visiting The Hearth more often and given it a 5 star rating in the near future.

As far as neighborhood pubs go, this is one of my favorites. I pass by a dozen other bars on my regular trek here. So what makes this place so special? Is it the alcohol selection? No. Beer selection? Definitely not. The Jukebox? Pool table? Dartboard? Ms Pacman machine? I definitely enjoy those things but that's not it either. It's the bartenders, the people, the place... it just feels like home. It doesn't get any better than that.

"More like "The Old Hearth," am I right?" This is the first thing I recall my bartender saying, on my first visit years ago. (We'd commented on the sign on the front). Wonderful neighborhood/dive. Cheap drinks. Quick service. Surprisingly friendly/chatty clientele. I love having day drinks with old codgers, and this is the perfect place for it.

I don't consider this a "dive bar." I consider this a "neighborhood bar," with a lot of friendly regulars. Meredith is a fantastic bartender, she's funny, welcoming and makes a mean martini. Big thumbs up!

Do you ever think, "I wish I could have seen this city before it was overrun with trust-fund babies, dot-com carpetbaggers and mall franchises? If so there's always places like the Hearth, going on 38 years in its present incarnation. Run and owned by Sal - who celebrates his birthday here every July 4th - it features a strong local clientele, many 50+, who like a quiet drink and a bite to eat. Open the door and watch everyone in the bar stop in mid-sentence and give you the once-over. Always clean, like all Japanese-run bars and restaurants I've seen, it gets an extra star for opening promptly at 6am every day. Try the $4 bloody Mary - awesome!

Dear Hearth - you are awesome. You are my neighborhood bar, and I recently set a sweet Ms PacMan high score in your "lounge". Ray even bought a bottle of Ouzo when I told him I'd drink it. See you tonight.

Since my old review was "flagged by the community" (ha!) and "not in line with Yelp review guidelines" (bwahahaha)....by the way, do you people really have time to flag reviews?!? Get a job!...I'm re-writing my review, and hope that you will find this to be more in line with the "guidelines" and "rules regarding relevancy". The Hearth is a run down old dive bar that once upon a time a really jerky guy my friend was dating tried to tongue kiss me in, in front of her and the rest of the free Yelp world. Yucky, yucky. All that aside, and to avoid further flagging, I will tell you more about the Hearth itself. It's musty, dusty, and it's likely you'll get locked in the bathroom. The bar staff are mostly fun, friendly, and all-around decent people. The crowd runs the gammut from crusty old seamen to blue collar Irish construction workers/movers to hipsters to yuppy-cupcake-princesses like myself to just-general-drunks-and-degenerates. See!? We all belong! The Hearth's not so bad after all. Except when whiney little weasels like Nancy's then-man happen to show up and ruin this awesome spot for the rest of us. I'm pretty sure there's a back room too with a pool table, but I fall somewhere between yuppy-cupcake-princess and just-general-drunk after midnight, so who really knows?

I've only been here twice, once about 6 months ago, once recently. The second time I went in Texi (or Texie? not sure how to spell it) and I instantly remembered her and thought to myself "oh I LIKE you- you were the nice, friendly, sweet, personable bartender from last time I was here! Yay! " It doesn't hurt that the place is close to me .. and that I happen to feel pretty comfortable in divey sort of bars. I'd say Hearth goes into the "friendly easy neighborhood place" category. Yes, there are quite a few old men in ths bar, but also many younger people who probably live in the area. I bartended for 10 years as my main job .. . not anymore. . but I just appreciate a fast & friendly bartender. Sometimes it is hard to find.

I love the Hearth. I've been stopping by for an occasional beer or cocktail for the last few years and this place really makes you feel like you're at home. Ray, the owner, is an incredibly friendly and cool dude. All the other bartenders are great, especially Meredith - the Tuesday (and sometimes Saturday) night bartender - she'll welcome you enthusiastically and make you feel like you're one of the gang. "Gong-Night" AKA Talent Show @ The Hearth (Every third Tuesday of the month I think?) is a ton of fun! I've only had positive experiences with the staff and regulars here except for the bartender Lori. She really doesn't seem to give a damn if other people are in the bar other than whomever she is interested in talking to at the moment. It is likely that she will ignore you indifferently when your glass is empty, while she pretends to be interested in whatever is on TV or out the window - Which has happened on SEVERAL occasions!! Last time I was there, it was almost like a total joke - there were about 5 other people in the bar and she completely ignored my friend and me until a guy at the end of the bar had to point out to her that we had been paitently trying to get her attention for a while before she reluctantly came over to acknowledge us. She is super awkward and what's up with the attitude?? I'll ususally pass up the Hearth and head on to another bar if Lori is working.

The hearth is my neighborhood bar.... And I love it. All my partners friends and mine have loved it. The biggest added bonus.... Mini game room with old school arcade machine, darts, and pool. There is always something going on here! The drinks are a great price, they taste great, and the bartenders are a riot. If you are with a few friends, alone, or just need a drink... This is your bar. You walk in and instantly feel the love of a good, older bar. All ages, shapes, sizes, races, gender... No one cares here! Just drink and laugh together! Bring a smile... And cash(cash only bar) and enjoy your night!

I've been coming to The Hearth now and then because a friend plays pool here. It's a really cute dive bar, with friendly service from Ray the owner/bartender. More importantly, they have Blue Moon - hooray! And Ray will often give you extra orange slices if you ask - double hooray! It's not a big place, so perhaps not great for big groups. However, the bar is more than adequate for an intimate gathering. The pool room is quite spacious - a very comfortable space to hang out and play pool with friends.

It says no whiners (or no whining?) on the wall outside, which made me hesitate because I'm capable of whining and want to feel free if the spirit moves me. But once we were inside I understood -- there is nothing to whine about! It feels like a real neighborhood bar with all kinds of people, the kind of neighborhood bar that welcomes you even if you have never been there before. Even if you are not really from the neighborhood but from the other side of the park, which was us. Our super friendly bartender really set the mood for everyone. They have an unusual selection of beer on tap. My husband and G. both chose the grapefruit beer and were very happy with it. I can't have beer so I had an Angry Orchard Cider, which I have not seen on tap before. We only had one round but we'll be back to try some other stuff. We all wish it was our neighborhood bar.