Newell's Cocktail Time
Bar · San Bruno
About Newell's Cocktail Time
Newell's Cocktail Time, located in San Bruno, is your go-to neighborhood bar for a great time, any time. We boast a 4.6-star rating from over 100 reviews, and we're open every day from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Whether you're looking for a place to watch sports, sing karaoke, or enjoy bar games, we've got yo...
Newell's Cocktail Time, located in San Bruno, is your go-to neighborhood bar for a great time, any time. We boast a 4.6-star rating from over 100 reviews, and we're open every day from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Whether you're looking for a place to watch sports, sing karaoke, or enjoy bar games, we've got you covered. We offer fast service, a great beer selection, and fantastic cocktails. We are also fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms. Join us for a drink!
What Customers Say About Newell's Cocktail Time
Newell's Cocktail Time is a well-established, friendly dive bar popular with locals and SFO travelers. Known for its cool vibe, reasonable prices, and friendly bartenders. Features include a pool table, jukebox, and karaoke.
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Tip: Bring your own darts and maybe a pool stick. It's a great spot to relax, watch a game, or play pool.
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Newell's Cocktail Time San Bruno Reviews
Was in San Bruno on a Thursday evening and we ordered take out but wanted to hang out more so I looked up any bars or dive bars around. I called and asked if we can bring in outside food and I think the Irish Owner answered and he said yeah sure you can bring whatever you like. So we brought out Korean fried chicken close to around 9pm and pretty much had the whole place to ourselves in the beginning. He let us turn the lights on by the table and Christmas tree and we started with beers to go with our Korean fried chicken. And we later ordered shots. It looks like they have usuals that go there. They have a pool table and play pretty good music and it wasn’t so loud. There weren’t any other places open around it and it felt really safe, there was street parking right out front. So the best of both worlds to catch up and grab a drink with friends, plus for being able to bring outside food. The owner worker was so friendly and inviting.
My favorite kind of dive bar - dim lighting, cheap drinks and strong pours, and full of regulars nursing their beers and chatting with the bartender like old friends.
Bar and karaoke. It’s free to sing but it’s better to tip the karaoke operator. People here are friendly and nice!
Nice pub style bar. Friendly staff and very reasonably priced drinks.
Locals and SFO travelers mingle. Pool table and darts. Food and taco truck close by.
Was in San Bruno on a Thursday evening and we ordered take out but wanted to hang out more so I looked up any bars or dive bars around. I called and asked if we can bring in outside food and I think the Irish Owner answered and he said yeah sure you can bring whatever you like. So we brought out Korean fried chicken close to around 9pm and pretty much had the whole place to ourselves in the beginning. He let us turn the lights on by the table and Christmas tree and we started with beers to go with our Korean fried chicken. And we later ordered shots. It looks like they have usuals that go there. They have a pool table and play pretty good music and it wasn’t so loud. There weren’t any other places open around it and it felt really safe, there was street parking right out front. So the best of both worlds to catch up and grab a drink with friends, plus for being able to bring outside food. The owner worker was so friendly and inviting.
My favorite kind of dive bar - dim lighting, cheap drinks and strong pours, and full of regulars nursing their beers and chatting with the bartender like old friends.
Bar and karaoke. It’s free to sing but it’s better to tip the karaoke operator. People here are friendly and nice!
Nice pub style bar. Friendly staff and very reasonably priced drinks.
Locals and SFO travelers mingle. Pool table and darts. Food and taco truck close by.
Great dive! Wandered in here wasting time before returning my rental car and flying out of SFO. Perfect place! Exactly what I was looking for.
I stopped by to help a friend close. Definitely a cool vibe. Gives you a cheers, dive vibe, yet don't need a tetanus shot after being there. I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a spot to relax watch a game, play pool, have a drink or two
Well-established local watering hole! Fantastic! Greeted by the locals upon entering. Good conversations with men and women! Excellent working class, blue-collar place. Rates great! Service great! Friendly for my taste! Maybe more old school, but worth checking out! Enjoy!
Solid dive bar. Friendly bartenders. Cool atmosphere. Great music. Very reasonably priced drinks, especially given it’s the Bay Area. Not much else you could ask for!
Crazy amounts of history and a super legit current crew make this place a winner for me. The hospitality was so good, I'll make a point of coming back next time I'm in the States. Thanks Nicky.
It's great place to get a drink & relax they got a web jukebox so music is kool & they got a pool table & a dart board in the back room.( ya might wanna bring your stick & you definitely wanna bring your darts.)
Enjoy seeing the locals here and I always have a good time with friends whenever I go visit Newell's. They got a pool table and a jukebox to pick songs as well!
We visited early in the evening on a Saturday. Main reason we chose this pace is it was a short walk from our hotel. Lucky for us, as it turns out, this is the quintessential neighborhood dive bar, where everybody knows your name. Our bartender was very friendly as were all of the patrons we met. We have one more night in San Bruno so after we do our touristy stuff in SF we will finish our night here!
We visited early in the evening on a Saturday. Main reason we chose this pace is it was a short walk from our hotel. Lucky for us, as it turns out, this is the quintessential neighborhood dive bar, where everybody knows your name. Our bartender was very friendly as were all of the patrons we met. We have one more night in San Bruno so after we do our touristy stuff in SF we will finish our night here!
Great dive! Wandered in here wasting time before returning my rental car and flying out of SFO. Perfect place! Exactly what I was looking for.
Crazy amounts of history and a super legit current crew make this place a winner for me. The hospitality was so good, I'll make a point of coming back next time I'm in the States. Thanks Nicky.
I stopped by to help a friend close. Definitely a cool vibe. Gives you a cheers, dive vibe, yet don't need a tetanus shot after being there. I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a spot to relax watch a game, play pool, have a drink or two
Solid dive bar. Friendly bartenders. Cool atmosphere. Great music. Very reasonably priced drinks, especially given it’s the Bay Area. Not much else you could ask for!
Well-established local watering hole! Fantastic! Greeted by the locals upon entering. Good conversations with men and women! Excellent working class, blue-collar place. Rates great! Service great! Friendly for my taste! Maybe more old school, but worth checking out! Enjoy!
Enjoy seeing the locals here and I always have a good time with friends whenever I go visit Newell's. They got a pool table and a jukebox to pick songs as well!
It's great place to get a drink & relax they got a web jukebox so music is kool & they got a pool table & a dart board in the back room.( ya might wanna bring your stick & you definitely wanna bring your darts.)
Awesome service!!! Fun little spot to pop in. Irish bartender was on top of our beers the entire time. A lot of locals come and go. Juke box and pool table.
I don’t like all the TVs, but the bartenders are always cool, the vibe in this place is great. Perfect dive bar drink before a flight.
I thought about five stars but I've only been in there once yeah a friend of mine passed away that used to work here. So a friend of mine it used to work here his girlfriend's working here now well ex-girlfriend because of unavoidable circumstances she works there now and I went in to see her for a minute but I had to get home cuz I was on my Harley t-shirt and shorts you know me.
Glade I rediscovered this long time neighborhood gem. To think I almost drove past; had a patron not exited through the front door. Looked closed & Dark.. We Had fun once inside ! This Old favorite could have some light shinned upon IT. Literally Try it out & Go In
Stopped in to Newell's for a pre dinner drink. We just kind of stumbled on this place. How does one know where to get a good cocktail when you're an out of towner!? Well let me tell you about Newell's.. The bartender was fabulous! She wasn't even sure what a certain drink was but she more than nailed it! It was right on! My Cadillac margarita was potent! I managed to wobble out of there to my next destination.. but barely! They do not serve food but our sweet bartender brought popcorn in order to save me embarrassment! It was a fun experience and I think I may have to return!
Stopped in to Newell's for a pre dinner drink. We just kind of stumbled on this place. How does one know where to get a good cocktail when you're an out of towner!? Well let me tell you about Newell's.. The bartender was fabulous! She wasn't even sure what a certain drink was but she more than nailed it! It was right on! My Cadillac margarita was potent! I managed to wobble out of there to my next destination.. but barely! They do not serve food but our sweet bartender brought popcorn in order to save me embarrassment! It was a fun experience and I think I may have to return!
Awesome service!!! Fun little spot to pop in. Irish bartender was on top of our beers the entire time. A lot of locals come and go. Juke box and pool table.
I don’t like all the TVs, but the bartenders are always cool, the vibe in this place is great. Perfect dive bar drink before a flight.
I thought about five stars but I've only been in there once yeah a friend of mine passed away that used to work here. So a friend of mine it used to work here his girlfriend's working here now well ex-girlfriend because of unavoidable circumstances she works there now and I went in to see her for a minute but I had to get home cuz I was on my Harley t-shirt and shorts you know me.
Glade I rediscovered this long time neighborhood gem. To think I almost drove past; had a patron not exited through the front door. Looked closed & Dark.. We Had fun once inside ! This Old favorite could have some light shinned upon IT. Literally Try it out & Go In
Tonight's place to visit during the day but at night it's a whole nother deal
Tonight's place to visit during the day but at night it's a whole nother deal
Not a safe space for LGBTQ+. Worst bartender ever. Proudly not a drinker herself, and cut me off inexplicably because she decided that I couldn’t drive, despite my confirmation that I was only using Uber. Also I was shut out from the pool table.I wanted to support businesses local to SFO but it’s clear that this business does not care for my support. AVOID AT ALL COSTS Felt like discrimination because I had disclosed my LGBTQ status.
Not a safe space for LGBTQ+. Worst bartender ever. Proudly not a drinker herself, and cut me off inexplicably because she decided that I couldn’t drive, despite my confirmation that I was only using Uber. Also I was shut out from the pool table.I wanted to support businesses local to SFO but it’s clear that this business does not care for my support. AVOID AT ALL COSTS Felt like discrimination because I had disclosed my LGBTQ status.
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497 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
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