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415-255-7505
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199 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103

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A massive, sun soaked beer garden, a huge supply of quality brew and biker bar 'tude make this Mission bar a classic.
Zeitgeist is a bar and guesthouse offering guests an outdoor deck, BBQ and over 20 German beers. Hotel rooms are located right above the bar and priced at $30 a night. Among some of the beers include Hubsch Marzen Hubsch Hefe-weizen, Spaten Premium Lager, Steelhead Pale Ale, Paulaner Hefe Weizen and Lind Drake's Ale, to name a few.Visit Citysearch.com

  • Hotel rooms
  • Outdoor deck and BBQ
  • Over 20 beers on tap
Editorial Review
by Patrick Heig
A massive, sun soaked beer garden, a huge supply of quality brew and biker bar 'tude make this Mission bar a classic.

Stepping into Zeitgeist, you can imagine what a dime-a-dozen dive it would be--a few pinball machines, a pool table, signs like "The place for warm beer and cold women," and "Hangovers installed and serviced" above the bar--without its glorious beer garden. A quarter-acre of sun baked picnic tables, the dappled shade of a willow tree, and rock music blasting while everyone from bike messengers with neck-tats to bond-traders with Bluetooths order round after round. There are over 30 Euro and micro varieties on tap, served by the glass or by the pitcher, and the with plenty of 'tude (especially towards the Bluetoothified) but that's part of the charm of this all-city, outdoor-drinking classic. There's also a full bar; try the famous bloody marys, appropriately spicy and anchored with green beans and olives, good for both curing hangovers and causing them.

Insider Tips
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Parking
Metered spaces are typically available on the surrounding blocks.


The Extras
A hotel above the bar is available for those who've consumed too much or met a new love. Inquire about rates at the bar.


Fun Fact
Just how popular is Zeitgeist? Rumor has it that the dayshift bartenders make over a grand in tips on sunny Saturdays.


Know Before You Go
This place only accepts cash, but there's an ATM on-site.


2 Ratings and Reviews

  • katwoman

    Review rating : 3out of 5   walnutcreekmanor - 05/04/2006

    Miss the days when Zeitgeist was not so well known, except to the regulars. Too late, Tulipturtle, the yuppies have found it.

  • Take That!

    Review rating : 3out of 5   jocenqv - 02/27/2004

    Zeitgeist had some questionable impression to me before. But with one bite off that charbroiled burger and once I started chugging that pitcher of beer, I knew this place is worth going to. The outdoor space gives an ambience that makes you feel like a 'biker'.

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