The year is not yet over yet but, so far, 2024 has brought San Franciscans a federal, state and local election, and with it, reams of election propaganda for voters to sort out after a long days’ work. The elections turned out in such a manner as to ruin many a Thanksgiving dinner.
But that is not all.
This year saw the Dodgers win the World Series against the Yankees — no Giants fan wants to see that — and the winning team announced yesterday that it is signing Blake Snell, the Giants’ best pitcher in the second half of the season. And if you’re an Oakland A’s fan — hell, we’re sorry.
So, if Thanksgiving dinner brings these conversations to the table, and surfaces the many emotions behind them, Mission Local has curated a list of bars in the Mission District and surrounding areas so readers can unwind after heavy dinners and heavy conversations.
Mission Local called, texted, left voicemails and sent emails to a couple dozen establishments. Those that responded are on this list. If you would like us to add your bar to this piece, email us at oscar.palma@missionlocal.com, or joe.eskenazi@missionlocal.com.
Happy Thanksgiving y Feliz Dia de Acción de Gracias. Here’s our list:
Which Mission bars are open on Thanksgiving?
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El Farolito Bar, 2777 Mission St. at 24th Street: Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Elixir, 3200 16th St. at Guerrero Street: Open from 6 p.m. to midnight. “We are going to have a potluck, highly encouraged to bring something. I will be making my famous pickle stew,” says bartender Kara. “It’s delicious. It’s famous in my house. I am a household of one. My boyfriend, who is a Michelin star chef, says it is one of the best stews he’s ever had.”
500 Club, 500 Guerrero St. at 17th Street: Open from noon to 2 a.m. “We are open 365 days a year. We always do happy hour from noon to 7. Nothing special. The regulars are doing their own potluck.”
Clooney’s, 1401 Valencia St. at 25th Street: 6 a.m. until it “gets slow.”
Shouts off the phone: “Are our hours any different on Thanksgiving?”
Off: “Six a.m. till whenever.”
To me: “Six a.m. till it gets slow.”
Me: Any potlucks?
To me: “I don’t know, son. It’s my day off.”
Phone Booth, 1398 South Van Ness Ave. at 25th Street: Open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Napper Tandy, 3200 24th St. at South Van Ness Avenue: “We are open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. but serving dinner until 8 p.m.”
All three NFL games will be on the TVs.
Pop’s Bar, 2800 24th St. at York Street: Open at 4 p.m. “Closing is dependent on traffic through the bar.”
Dovre Club, 1498 Valencia St. at 26th Street: “We’re opening at 4 or 4:30, and we are not sure when we’re going to close. We will have food. If it’s dead, we will let that poor person close like midnight to 1. We’ll see what happens.”
Delirium, 3139 16th St. at Albion Street: Open from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. They will have a DJ starting at 3:30 p.m. “Going to have a DJ. It’s going to be fun.”
There will be a potluck.
Casanova Lounge, 527 Valencia St. between 16th and 17th streets: Open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Kilowatt Bar, 3160 16th St. at Albion Street: Open 4 p.m. to midnight. “We are hosting a free potluck. Games and holiday movies on a projector. We suggest everybody bring a dish to share.”
Dahlia, 1799 Mission at 14th Street: Open 8 p.m. until late. “If people are there, we will stay open till 2.”
The Knockout: 3223 Mission St. at Valencia Street: Opens at 9 p.m. “Don’t fail to show up for the annual Thanksgiving Night Krazy for Karaoke contest! Doors at nine. No cover.”
Sycamore, 2140 Mission St. at Sycamore Street: Open 4 p.m. until late. “We are having a potluck. See if anyone shows up with anything. We’ll have mulled wine. We’ll be here.”
Mother, 3079 16th St. at Rondel Place: Open 5 p.m. to midnight. “Potluck dinner, giving the dykes of the city a place to gather outside of the traditional.”
El Trebol, 3149 22nd Street at Capp Street: Open 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. “People sometimes bring stuff, but we don’t.”
The Bar on Dolores, 1600 Dolores St. at 29th Street: Open 6 p.m. until everyone leaves. “Just gonna watch a lot of shitty movies. We’re opening up for people who want to get away from their family.”
The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave. at Andover Street: Opens at 5 p.m.
St. Mary’s Pub, 3845 Mission St. at Crescent Avenue: Open 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. A patron who lost his cellphone answered the house phone. “We are regular hours," confirmed a bartender.
Happy Thanksgiving!