Jackson Square
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Jackson Square, San Francisco
Jackson Square is San Francisco's oldest commercial district, built over the old Barbary Coast waterfront in the 19th century and now known for antique shops and historic brick buildings rather than its rough-and-tumble past - its bar scene is sizable, with BarFinder counting 147 venues led by classic bars and a deep wine bar and cocktail bar bench. Gino and Carlo is a genuine North Beach institution, while Rogue Ales Public House and The Mint add more range. It's one of San Francisco's more historic pockets for a night out, worth pairing with a walk through its antique-lined streets.
