Toronado
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About Toronado
En Toronado, somos una institución cervecera en Alameda, donde celebramos la cultura de la cerveza artesanal con una amplísima selección de barril. Con un ambiente acogedor y sin pretensiones, te invitamos a descubrir nuevos sabores y disfrutar de clásicos cerveceros en un espacio donde la buena com...
En Toronado, somos una institución cervecera en Alameda, donde celebramos la cultura de la cerveza artesanal con una amplísima selección de barril. Con un ambiente acogedor y sin pretensiones, te invitamos a descubrir nuevos sabores y disfrutar de clásicos cerveceros en un espacio donde la buena compañía y la buena cerveza son siempre protagonistas. ¡Te esperamos para compartir una experiencia cervecera única!
What Customers Say About Toronado
Toronado is a legendary dive bar in San Francisco, renowned for its exceptional and diverse craft beer selection, including rare and local brews. Customers consistently praise the atmosphere and friendly service, though some mention occasional surly bartenders. Cash only!
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Tip: Bring cash, as it's a cash-only establishment. Be prepared for a dive bar atmosphere with a focus on the beer selection.
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Toronado is located in Alameda, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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- Iglesia Luterana de San Francisco (A 402m) — Historic church and building in San Francisco San Francisco Designated Landmark
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- Duboce Park (A 300m) — public park in San Francisco, California, USA
- Koshland Park (A 375m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
- California Volunteers (A 504m) — outdoor sculpture in San Francisco, California, United States
- Alamo Square (A 574m) — parque y barrio residencial de San Francisco, California, Estados Unidos
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Toronado Alameda Reviews
One of the best no-nonsense craft beer bars in the country. It's a cash only spot with an ATM inside. You absolutely need you ID to get in. Once you've decided off the board what you want, just wait, the beertenders have already clocked you and they'll be there with you in order. Don't wave them down. Know what you want to order. When it's not terribly busy, you can ask for recommendations based on your preferred style. Such an iconic spot to enjoy a pint!
Had a great first visit to Toronado! Charlie was super friendly and took care of my group. I bought some merch that I wore the next day at a conference and got lots of compliments from the locals attending. Will be back soon!
We had a great time visiting this craft beer institution. The beer list is amazing, as expected. Despite, the many reviews about the bartenders' negative attitudes, we found our bartender to be friendly and attentive. We would definitely return!
I’ll say up front that the atmosphere might not be for everyone but it is for me. The music is loud and hard, it dimly lit and filled with beer memorabilia from floorboards to ceiling. It’s awesome. The beer selection is awesome. Not a single big brewery on tap. I love it. If you want to introduce yourself to a very large variety of the best regional brews around, this is your place. I love it.
Every style of beer available from multiple makers and multiple styles of each make! Only location remaining that carries room temperature noncarbonated cask beer like the 1900's. (My favorite) Over 40 in draft/tap, bottles and cans totaling over a hundred at all times! Also has lower($3-$6) and higher prices($8-$30) depending on your mood! Staff is polite until you ask for something they don't have! All the drinks can be looked up online on their website (toronado drink list)with the oz size, alcohol content percentages and price so you can walk in sounding like you been there before!!! If they give you a hard time make sure you laugh because It's all for a fun time and they test you like that to make sure you don't walk in drunk! Customers are really nice there too!
I've been to San Francisco just three times so far in my life and proud to say each time I spent some quality time at the Toronado. Amazing beer selection (including some cask), endlessly cool jukebox and a wonderfully dingy atmosphere.
Wonderful beer list. Great cellar selection. Cash only.
Yep. Fully deserved reputation. First time I’ve used cash in years but that’s cool. Drank Pliny; great wild ales and a superb impy.
November 2024: First time here after hearing many great things about the bar. The beer on tap selection was very impressive. Many local top breweries were available including a long list from Russian River & Cellarmaker. Also had some hard to find breweries including Sante Adarius, Pure project. I tried a Full Petal IPA from Sante Adarius which was excellent 👍. They let you bring in food. We had sausages from Berliner Berliner that paired well with the 🍻. Service was fine. Lots of reviews talk about how the bartenders are rude. I didn't have that experience. Would definitely come back again.
Went here on a Wednesday afternoon. Parking not too hard to find and it wasn't too busy. What can be said about this place? It's legendary in the craft beer industry! Great, hard-to-find beers on tap, reasonably priced, a good to-go selection, great vintage bottle list and very dive-bar environment. CASH ONLY! Overall, this is one of the mecca destinations for craft beer bars. Go!
What a phenomenal place to stumble upon. I dive craft beer bar with welcoming regulars. Cash only but they have an atm. They were showing multiple early 90s dystopian films during our visit. If I lived in SF I’d absolutely be a regular here.
The beer geek's first choice in SF is Toronado, a no-nonsense dive bar featuring many great local beers on tap, and an impressive selection of highly sought after bottles. A great place to mingle with an alternative, peace-loving crowd.
One of the most famous bars for craft beers in all California. Huge atmosphere with A+ tap list. Just sit and enjoy as many beers as you can.
One of the top five craft beer bar's in the US. Been going for years whenever I'm in SF. You will always find a rare one or a craft brewery you never heard of. Many breweries on tap with multiple options. They always seem to have cask(handpump) Moonlight Brewing beers! German beers too. Heavy metal tunes too. Dont forget Cash only....
When you’re in San Francisco & you like craft beer, well this is your first port of call. An absolute epic beer joint. I posted the menu on the wall so you can see what’s on offer. The last picture is how they made some good use of various beer labels.
Beer Mecca. The Holiest of Beer Halls. Come here thirsty and leave here happy. Toronado will always be my go to recommendation for a drinking institution in SF. Been a loyal customer here for over 10 years and I look forward to many more. Cash only, and tip your bartender! Been hooked ever since Justin served me my first pint of pliny here.
What a place! Was really excited to visit and loved it! Sometimes bars spend a lot of money to get the right atmosphere, Toronado doesnt do that, but has atmosphere and character in abundance! It's the kind of place that lets their beer selection do the talking...and it talks a LOT! Could easily have spent the day admiring the Beer Taps on the wall! A place not to be missed!
What's wonderfully eclectic bar in the best part of SF....The Haight. Grab food from awesome lil restaurant next door.
What's wonderfully eclectic bar in the best part of SF....The Haight. Grab food from awesome lil restaurant next door.
Always something exciting on the List. Indifferent to surly barkeeps. Friendly dive environment. What's not to love? Garage service!
Always something exciting on the List. Indifferent to surly barkeeps. Friendly dive environment. What's not to love? Garage Service!
I love this place and you should too, especially if you're a beer enthusiast. No frills, and don't forget, it's cash only
Every time we come to SF we always stop in at Toronado. It is a cash only spot but worth every dollar. I love the vibe, service, and selection of beers!\n\nDefinitely a must stop if you love craft …
Can't believe I I've never been here before! Selection is top shelf at really fair prices Love Russian river options Good vibe \nCash only fyi!!
An institution. A destination. The beer selection is superior. The prices are stellar. The service is efficient. The ambiance is comfy and cozy.
I visited this bar on 3 occasions, had a great time and never experienced any of the rudeness other people mentioned. On 2 visits, the guy at the door told me it was cash only, and ID was required bu…
Recommended to me by a Scottish friend of many years, this was the first time I’d managed to visit this rather fabulous place I normally prefer porters or at least the darker beers but the barkeep …
Amazing beers, friendly service and customers, real feel of San Francisco away from the tourist traps. Barpersons on every occasion over our 2 week trip were exceptionally friendly. Locals welcomed…
Amazing beers, friendly service and customers, real feel of San Francisco away from the tourist traps. Barpersons on every occasion over our 2 week trip were exceptionally friendly. Locals welcomed…
Really good dive bar in The Haight. Very unassuming from the outside and basic on the inside. But boy oh boy do they have a super beer selection. Tons of options from Northern California. If in…
CASH ONLY - Nice spot with good priced beers. The bar is pretty large, so great for any sized party. If you like IPA's, double, triple, you named it, this is the spot!
Toronado Est. 1990 Layout/atmosphere *Craft beer bar; TV; stickers everywhere; old jukebox; side room with tables; tables in street; cash only Food/drink *No food menu *Russian River Brewing Co. Docta Ron IPA (draft) - not a fan; too hoppy
It's a staple of a classic San Francisco beer bar. No food. Cash only. Smells of spilt beer and cleaning solution. Can be friendly to surly (both the crowd and/or the staff). But it is an instituti…
It's a staple of a classic San Francisco beer bar. No food. Cash only. Smells of spilt beer and cleaning solution. Can be friendly to surly (both the crowd and/or the staff). But it is an instituti…
It's a staple of a classic San Francisco beer bar. No food. Cash only. Smells of spilt beer and cleaning solution. Can be friendly to surly (both the crowd and/or the staff). But it is an institu…
Lots of good beer on tap. Good ambience, dive bar vibes. Smells like dirty mop water tho
Lots of good beer on tap. Good ambience, dive bar vibes. Smells like dirty mop water tho
Lots of good beer on tap. Good ambience, dive bar vibes. Smells like dirty mop water tho
THE BIG: Located in Lower Haight. Cash only. This bar is kinda dingy but it has a nice aura around it. Street parking available.\n\nTHE BLACK AND WHITE: A friend recommended that I come here to try…
wide craft beer selection with a cool dive bar atmosphere with unfriendly host. Note that signaling the bartender with a wave might lead to a longer wait. Tips are not encorouged they are demanded.
It's been a minute since I last called in here, and it's lost none of its charm despite a recent change in ownership. Superb beers, a great atmosphere (whether there's a game on or not), a jukebox with a decent record selection and surly bar staff. But hey... be efficient and precise with your order, pay cash, and tip them. That's all they want. You don't have to try and make friends with them and that works for me. HOWEVER... the overpowering smell of vomit on this particular Sunday afternoon was almost unbearable. Even after a few beers, there was no pretending that the smell of butyric acid wasn't going to go away. Was I going to raise this matter with the bar staff? No way. Another beer please. Unfortunately, two stars deducted on this occasion.
Excellent beer, way to long line... friendly people need to bring your extra coins, not a cheap day
Dump. Beertender could not have been more boring or insincere. Beer is great but environment wreaked of stink, boredom and cliche... terribly sad place.
We visited for the first time and we were greeted at the door by the most obnoxious, arrogant and insolent interaction that I’ve had with another human being since I was at junior school. We left imm…
Walked in to the bar on a Monday night I’m 30 my wife 28 - asked for ID in a rude manner by a member of staff outside, my wife didn’t have hers, I was getting mine out and the staff member said “don’…
Walked in to the bar on a Monday night I’m 30 my wife 28 - asked for ID in a rude manner by a member of staff outside, my wife didn’t have hers, I was getting mine out and the staff member said “…
The waitress yelled at us because she thought we were taking pictures of her. Who the hell she think she is? Some famous actress? We were taking pictures of the bar, not her. She gave us an awful e…
There is a huge difference between being cool and being a jerk ,unfortunately none of their bartenders have no idea about hospitalty and customer service.İts not 30 years ago there are plenty of beer bars in the city.And soon you guys are gonna be history,reality bites!!!
I came in with high hopes given the extensive tap list, but I left shocked by the service. After a peaceful first drink, the atmosphere shifted instantly. The bartender became aggressive during my second drink, the bartender physically took the beer away from me because I didn't provide an immediate tip on the second pour. I was told that my second drink was now the tip. I was then told to leave. It’s rare to find a place that actively pushes customers out the door. Avoid.
The worst experience ever! I’m visiting from out of San Francisco, and both the guy at the door and the bartender were extremely rude and obnoxious. People come here to relax and enjoy, not to deal with such rude men who have no sense of decency. I’ll never come here again.
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