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The Royal Cuckoo

Bar Cocktail bar

The barkeeps spin vintage records at this dark bar with church pew seating & a throwback vibe. People often mention music, great, nice, drinks,


Address

3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Contact

(415) 550-8667

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (409 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 3 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 4 PM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (10) great (6) nice (6) drinks (6)
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  • 5/5 Klarese D. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great spot. Good live jazz, great cocktails, nice staff. Crowded but not in a bad way. Even has a cute little patio out back to sit at where you can still hear the music.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jennifer L. 5 years ago on Google
    Very cool bar. Loved the interior, very unique. Not great for group seating, but nice for date night. I did find that the drinks were very expensive. Two beers for $19?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Courtney 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this little quirky bar. It's unique without trying too hard, cozy but not uncomfortablely small. It's an intimate jazz club meets oddity shop, and makes delicious cocktails. I had the Pina colada and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overly sweet. Manhattan was also great, and they have a nice house cocktail list. The back patio is shaded by a lemon tree with nice lights around. I will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 1 year ago on Google
    Quaint, kooky but mindfully designed cocktail bar with wood finishes, taxidermy and 1960s furnishing. A meeting place unique, perfect for showing an out-of-towner the casual eccentricity of SF. Outdoor seating street side and wonderfully intimate, lemon tree covered back patio, an oasis.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Swetha M. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite neighborhood bar - it’s cozy and always festive. Has live music on most days and a massive vinyl collection. Cocktails are a hit and miss but the cuteness more than makes up for it

  • 4/5 Andrew 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been there several times on Wednesday nights and the service was great. The bartender even remembered our drinks from previous visits. But on my last visit on a Tuesday night, there was a different bartender who was very slow and somewhat rude. She even wrongfully accused someone in my party of not closing out the bar tab when we left. We will not go back again if same bartender is there again. But still 4 stars. Maybe the bartender was having a bad night - I’ll give the benefit of the doubt.

  • 5/5 May Bresler H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place with a good selection of cocktails and live music. The music was amazing, as was the vibe. The place was a little busy but we arrived early and had awesome seats. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Jussi D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool vibe and entertainment centered on the Hammond organ in the bar. Drinks were tasty and we managed to find a place for a party of four to sit pretty quickly. Being asked to donate to the entertainment after we sat down was a downer, but at least now I know for next time. Heads up—cash only!

  • 5/5 Josh L. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun divey bar with good music playing on vinyl. Great quality cocktails, friendly bartenders, dimly lit with a cool vibe, nice couches and benches spread throughout the place. Cash only

  • 4/5 Javier B. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice dive ambience with decent music, stiff drinks and relatively inexpensive beer. Live music every night, though the quality and style can vary depending on group. Can get crowded during music sets, but not overwhelming. No cover charge!

  • 5/5 Tammy V. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best places in San Francisco. Great music, atmosphere, and staple drinks.

  • 4/5 Dennis M R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice old style ambience with good drinks. Friendly easy going atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Tyven G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favorite bar in the city. The drinks are great but not pricey or pretentious. The space is cozy yet fun and I discover a new thing on the walls every time I go. The music is always top-tier whether it's from a musician playing the built-in Hammond organ or a record from their extensive vinyl collection. The bartenders are always chill and down-to-earth. I'd give this establishment 6 stars if i could.

  • 5/5 James G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great time, me and the boys in the band almost accidentally stopped in here, in fact, we did...stumbled in during daylight hours and bartender was a real gentleman and a pro, an aristocrat, the space out back is incredible and that was the best margarita in history ...ok, the best margaritas in history

  • 5/5 Terry B. 8 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere is very good. The owners work there regularly and are really friendly and the conversation interesting. My sister, who I was with, goes here often. Drinks are well mixed and the staff can suggest something new to try, if you like.

  • 5/5 Lexie T. 7 months ago on Google
    Really nice, cozy, old school bar. Wonderful service amazing record collection. Early-mid [last] century blues was the flavor of the afternoon. Every beer on tap is quality. I was delighted to see my favorite, Anchor Steam, on tap. I intend to drink as much of their Anchor Steam as I can before it goes extinct.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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