Lucky 13 (Civic Center plus MUNI)

Lucky 13 wins our award for the best beer bar on Market Street. But since we’re not a “rating” site, we can only say this because it’s the only good beer bar we know of on Market Street. The dark and sometimes rather loud bar features more than 20 taps and another 20+ bottles offering a great selection of microbrews, Belgians and other imports.

Extras: They have a small back patio with free BBQ on Saturdays during the summer months. Also, they are within easy walking distance of Toronado on Haight St.

2140 Market Street, San Francisco (415) 487-1313

Map from BART

It’s over a mile, so you may want to take MUNI. From the east: Civic Center BART, exit BART and enter MUNI Metro underground. Take MUNI outbound trains K, L, M or T two stops to Church Street. Exit MUNI on the North (outbound) side. Walk 1/2 block uphill along Market to Lucky 13.
From the south, if you prefer, get off at 16th St BART, exit on the east side of Mission Street. Take the 22 Fillmore bus from the northeast corner of 16th and Mission (remember to ask for a transfer for your return trip). Get off at Market Street. Cross both Market and Church Streets and walk 1/2 block west.