The Lucky Horseshoe

"This Bernal Height dive bar is always crowded thanks to its lineup of weekly music events. Sundays bring a bluegrass jam, where local bands strum until last call, and Wednesdays feature multi-instrumentalist jazz sessions. Fridays draw the most people with karaoke night. The big horseshoe-shaped bar in the middle serves habañero margaritas that perk us up as well as a triple-shot espresso. And if you want a little more entertainment, there’s a pool table in the back." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"The Lucky Horseshoe is where to sing rock, punk, or oldies of any kind. This Bernal Heights dive bar is a beacon of energy on an otherwise quiet street, and on Fridays, their karaoke shakes the whole neighborhood. There’s a big stage, so don’t come here if you have stage fright, but do come prepared to sing a power ballad with your best friend. You’ll fill out a white card with your name and song request and deliver it to the karaoke DJ—just don’t be surprised if you’re lightly nudged to order another round when you get your card. " - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1

"Drink: Habanero Margarita The habanero margarita at this Bernal Heights dive bar is the best spicy margarita in the city. While it’s definitely a bit on the sweeter side, the thick habanero sauce adds a slow-burning heat to the drink that we loved. We even went back to the bartender and begged them to add more, so just ask for extra on your first go-around and save yourself time. " - ricky rodriguez

"If you find yourself in Bernal Heights with nothing to do, head to The Lucky Horseshoe. This dive bar is a beacon of nightlife energy on an otherwise quiet street, thanks to weekly live music events like a Sunday bluegrass jam and the Wednesday night jazz jam. There’s a pool table in the back where there’s always a game going, and a big horseshoe-shaped bar in the middle that serves surprisingly good habañero margaritas. On Friday there’s a karaoke night perfect for belting out oldies." - Ricky Rodriguez