Woods Polk Station

Somehow this spot feels like a backcountry ranger station or mountain top ski hut. What I’m saying is it’s cozy, simple, understated and completely unique for the area brewery/bar scene. These guys make great beer and wine locally, and empanadas are on point. Look for the ski lift chair out front and escape.

Our first brewery stop in San Fran. Had a flight with a stout, IPA, honey pils (?), and mango tart. All were very delicious. We liked the atmosphere there. It’s a very small little brewpub so it’s not too loud, very comfortable. Also had great service while we were there. The bartender had great detailed recommendations and was very friendly. We may well be back before our vacation ends!

A wonderful selection of craft beer by Woods Beer Co, which ranges from traditional styles to very eclectic. All of the beer pairs well with the empanadas. You can also get Woods Beer to go. The space is small and quaint but most weeknights it's not too busy and I've never really had a problem finishing a seat.

Always a blast going there. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The beer is unique but they have a selection that will fit anyone's beer needs. Great vibes, good beer, and friendly people, it hits the mark.

Go see Connor when you drop by. Dude is the vibe. He is the after-hours king of this bar. I love it. They sell El Porteno empanadas of all kinds. Very slit and hole-in-the-wall vibe right at the corner of Polk and Green.

Don’t go anywhere else! I just had the best chicken empanadas of my entire life, served by M!

We stumbled on this spot and ended up staying for a few hours on a Friday night with Wade. Incredible vibes all night. Such a special spot I almost didn’t want to bring attention to it. But if you’re lucky enough to get a spot at the bar with Wade you’re in for a good time.

I drank the best Pilsner and Lager I've had during my stay in San Francisco. It was crisp and very refreshing, as described. I recommend buying a few cans to take with you so you have a small supply. Great service as well, thank you very much!

Maxime Rancourt

Don’t go anywhere else! I just had the best chicken empanadas of my entire life, served by M!

Michael J. Castine

Go see Connor when you drop by. Dude is the vibe. He is the after-hours king of this bar. I love it. They sell El Porteno empanadas of all kinds. Very slit and hole-in-the-wall vibe right at the corner of Polk and Green.

Ryan McLean

We stumbled on this spot and ended up staying for a few hours on a Friday night with Wade. Incredible vibes all night. Such a special spot I almost didn’t want to bring attention to it. But if you’re lucky enough to get a spot at the bar with Wade you’re in for a good time.

Yannick B. Pelletier

I drank the best Pilsner and Lager I've had during my stay in San Francisco. It was crisp and very refreshing, as described. I recommend buying a few cans to take with you so you have a small supply. Great service as well, thank you very much!

Chris Stark

Somehow this spot feels like a backcountry ranger station or mountain top ski hut. What I’m saying is it’s cozy, simple, understated and completely unique for the area brewery/bar scene. These guys make great beer and wine locally, and empanadas are on point. Look for the ski lift chair out front and escape.

Eesha Das

Always a blast going there. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The beer is unique but they have a selection that will fit anyone's beer needs. Great vibes, good beer, and friendly people, it hits the mark.

David Jensen

A wonderful selection of craft beer by Woods Beer Co, which ranges from traditional styles to very eclectic. All of the beer pairs well with the empanadas. You can also get Woods Beer to go. The space is small and quaint but most weeknights it's not too busy and I've never really had a problem finishing a seat.

Gavin Lane

Our first brewery stop in San Fran. Had a flight with a stout, IPA, honey pils (?), and mango tart. All were very delicious. We liked the atmosphere there. It’s a very small little brewpub so it’s not too loud, very comfortable. Also had great service while we were there. The bartender had great detailed recommendations and was very friendly. We may well be back before our vacation ends!

Small, intimate brewery setting with a good selection of craft beers. The herbal varieties were a bit intense in my opinion (watch out for the honey beer) but everything else was quite good and fresh. NOT dog friendly (though if you’re lucky they have a swing for 2 outside where you can sit with a pup, if you don’t mind the road construction outside). Staff was really helpful.

A lovely little place serving their won great beer together with a more weird variety. They offer flights which I recommend you go for. Gets very crowded quickly, as does everything on Polk St. I'll return for their more common styles carrying my growler.

Great small place for a beer and a empanada. The empanadas are the same ones as are in the ferry building. Really great.

Leighann Breeze

Small, intimate brewery setting with a good selection of craft beers. The herbal varieties were a bit intense in my opinion (watch out for the honey beer) but everything else was quite good and fresh. NOT dog friendly (though if you’re lucky they have a swing for 2 outside where you can sit with a pup, if you don’t mind the road construction outside). Staff was really helpful.

Ivan Tolmachev

A lovely little place serving their won great beer together with a more weird variety. They offer flights which I recommend you go for. Gets very crowded quickly, as does everything on Polk St. I'll return for their more common styles carrying my growler.

Jess Partridge

Great small place for a beer and a empanada. The empanadas are the same ones as are in the ferry building. Really great.

One of my favorite local bars, with AMAZING empanadas and interesting beers. Try the mushroom one! I'm not a fan of their new layout -- difficult to stand and really tight space if you don't have a seat at the bar, I recommend going as a small group (2-3 people).

Good beers, nice ambience, and nice service. The only reason I took away one star is it's very small so it's impossible to find a spot. I recommend the beer flight for $13. The empanadas are solid but I think mine got warmed up a little too long and was a little gooey.

Alex

One of my favorite local bars, with AMAZING empanadas and interesting beers. Try the mushroom one! I'm not a fan of their new layout -- difficult to stand and really tight space if you don't have a seat at the bar, I recommend going as a small group (2-3 people).

Teresa Monkkonen

Good beers, nice ambience, and nice service. The only reason I took away one star is it's very small so it's impossible to find a spot. I recommend the beer flight for $13. The empanadas are solid but I think mine got warmed up a little too long and was a little gooey.

Small spot, limited options for beer and only empanadas on the menu. Good location, decent vibes. Empanadas are overpriced and just alright, they're $4 empanadas going for $7.60. beer selection is lacking, especially for being in SF

B

Small spot, limited options for beer and only empanadas on the menu. Good location, decent vibes. Empanadas are overpriced and just alright, they're $4 empanadas going for $7.60. beer selection is lacking, especially for being in SF

Drinks are OK, but bartender was rude, and the place isn't cozy. I definitely don't recommend it. We entered the place at 11.40pm, and we were asked to immediately order drinks or leave. At 11.50, this guy started putting chairs on the bar top, switching lights to max brightness, and so on. Basically, we were forced to leave the place. The interesting thing is that bartender was drinking a beer all the time...

Anton Terekhov

Drinks are OK, but bartender was rude, and the place isn't cozy. I definitely don't recommend it. We entered the place at 11.40pm, and we were asked to immediately order drinks or leave. At 11.50, this guy started putting chairs on the bar top, switching lights to max brightness, and so on. Basically, we were forced to leave the place. The interesting thing is that bartender was drinking a beer all the time...