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The Connection

Bar · San Francisco

4.4 · 81 reviews Google
www.goplaypool.com

About The Connection

At The Connection in San Francisco, we offer a welcoming atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can gather to enjoy a great selection of beers and crafted cocktails. Our friendly bartenders provide fast service with a personal touch, making us a popular spot for both families and groups of frien...

At The Connection in San Francisco, we offer a welcoming atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can gather to enjoy a great selection of beers and crafted cocktails. Our friendly bartenders provide fast service with a personal touch, making us a popular spot for both families and groups of friends. We feature karaoke nights, pool tables, and sports games, creating an energetic environment that's hard to match. With our wheelchair accessible facilities and ample parking, we strive to make every guest feel at home. Whether you're in the mood for a cold beer or a specialty cocktail, we invite you to experience the warmth and community of The Connection.

What Customers Say About The Connection

The Connection is a beloved neighborhood dive bar known for its friendly atmosphere, great bartenders like Cristina (famous for Bloody Marys and Micheladas), and karaoke on Friday nights. It's pet-friendly and offers affordable drinks, attracting a loyal local crowd.

Best For

Locals Casual Late Night Groups

Tip: Visit on Friday night for karaoke, or go during the day to play the lottery. Be aware that it's a local spot, so the crowd might not always be overly friendly to newcomers initially.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Alice Chalmers Playground
A 278m

Alice Chalmers Playground

parque

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Lincoln Playground
A 279m

Lincoln Playground

parque

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Chalmers Playground
A 331m

Chalmers Playground

parque

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Cayuga Park
A 451m

Cayuga Park

parque

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Frankfort Park
A 539m

Frankfort Park

parque

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Ocean View Park
A 981m

Ocean View Park

parque

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Explore the area around The Connection

The Connection is located in San Francisco, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Alice Chalmers Playground (A 278m) — playground in San Francisco, California, United States
  • Lincoln Playground (A 279m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America
  • Chalmers Playground (A 331m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
  • Cayuga Park (A 451m) — neighborhood park in San Francisco, California
  • Frankfort Park (A 539m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America
  • Ocean View Park (A 981m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about The Connection

The Connection is located at 5740 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112, San Francisco.
Near The Connection you can find points of interest such as Alice Chalmers Playground, Lincoln Playground, Chalmers Playground, Cayuga Park.
The Connection offers bar cuisine.
The Connection has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The Connection is ideal for locals, casual dining, late night, groups.
The Connection is a beloved neighborhood dive bar known for its friendly atmosphere, great bartenders like Cristina (famous for Bloody Marys and Micheladas), and karaoke on Friday nights. It's pet-friendly and offers affordable drinks, attracting a loyal local crowd.
Visit on Friday night for karaoke, or go during the day to play the lottery. Be aware that it's a local spot, so the crowd might not always be overly friendly to newcomers initially.
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The Connection San Francisco Reviews

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Destiny Martinez

This place has always been a place where I can meet family and friends. It has a real down to earth vibe and the service is great!

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Jane Natoli

Lovely neighborhood bar so far out on Mission you are almost in Daly City. Can’t remember the last time I had an MGD. For real ones

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Darryl Jones

Very nice family spot all Races can go here it's a great atmosphere pool table good music you can rent out for parties just kind of hard for parking

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GOLDENSTATEofMIND415

Grew up at this bar. tom Kathy Chad . Been a while. Last time I went Chad didn't remember me lol my parents said hello . Dave and Kathy criswell.

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Paula Trahon

This is a wonderful local dive with great patrons, bar-tenders, and karaoke singers. Fun, colorful people, warm neighborhood spot.

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Rafael Figueroa

Cool neighborhood bar. This bar has good people that can give you a run for your money at playing pool.

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Mikey Castro

Service is awsome... some of the patrons are alittle shady that hang out here but its safe

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Tanner T

People are great here, pool table is in great shape and the pricing was good!

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Amanda Bryant

Awesome neighborhood bar with karaoke every Friday night!

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Eddie K

Good prices great bartenders and the folks are cool here.

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Sergio Sixtos

The bartender Cristina is one of the best bloody Mary and micheladas maker

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Bo

Great little dive bar

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Racquel Mosqueda

It’s a cool place to hangout * it’s pet friendly *

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SARU MANU

If you are not looking for overpriced crafted cocktails and pretending wannabes, but for an honest cold beer after work aswell as down-to-earth-folks, this is your place to go. Fair bartenders, nice karaoke on Friday, always someone to play pool against.

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Megan Sharrer

It's a great energy place where the locals seem to visit regularly, and have been doing so for many years because there is a feeling of familiarity and just good old fashioned love. Bartenders are super cool, and they even allow nice dogs visit inside with owner!

Bo
Bo

Great little dive bar

Destiny Martinez
Destiny Martinez

This place has always been a place where I can meet family and friends. It has a real down to earth vibe and the service is great!

Jane Natoli
Jane Natoli

Lovely neighborhood bar so far out on Mission you are almost in Daly City. Can’t remember the last time I had an MGD. For real ones

Rafael Figueroa
Rafael Figueroa

Cool neighborhood bar. This bar has good people that can give you a run for your money at playing pool.

GOLDENSTATEofMIND415
GOLDENSTATEofMIND415

Grew up at this bar. tom Kathy Chad . Been a while. Last time I went Chad didn't remember me lol my parents said hello . Dave and Kathy criswell.

Racquel Mosqueda
Racquel Mosqueda

It’s a cool place to hangout * it’s pet friendly *

Tanner T
Tanner T

People are great here, pool table is in great shape and the pricing was good!

Mikey Castro
Mikey Castro

Service is awsome... some of the patrons are alittle shady that hang out here but its safe

Darryl Jones
Darryl Jones

Very nice family spot all Races can go here it's a great atmosphere pool table good music you can rent out for parties just kind of hard for parking

Paula Trahon
Paula Trahon

This is a wonderful local dive with great patrons, bar-tenders, and karaoke singers. Fun, colorful people, warm neighborhood spot.

SARU MANU
SARU MANU

If you are not looking for overpriced crafted cocktails and pretending wannabes, but for an honest cold beer after work aswell as down-to-earth-folks, this is your place to go. Fair bartenders, nice karaoke on Friday, always someone to play pool against.

Megan Sharrer
Megan Sharrer

It's a great energy place where the locals seem to visit regularly, and have been doing so for many years because there is a feeling of familiarity and just good old fashioned love. Bartenders are super cool, and they even allow nice dogs visit inside with owner!

Amanda Bryant
Amanda Bryant

Awesome neighborhood bar with karaoke every Friday night!

Eddie K
Eddie K

Good prices great bartenders and the folks are cool here.

Sergio Sixtos
Sergio Sixtos

The bartender Cristina is one of the best bloody Mary and micheladas maker

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Maria Moreno

Local bar! Walked in around 5pm nice bartender👍 they have a lotto machine inside you could play Lottery and have a brink..lol they serve bar food, only locals crowd was not too friendly at that time.? Definitely will go back at night to see how the crowd is. Or to play Lottery Lol

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Donna Martinez

It's old school, local, chill, $4.00 microbrew drafts, great juke box, affordable, and I work there Saturday's, Sunday's, & Monday's

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Byron Thompson

The girls they're so much fun when I get started

Byron Thompson
Byron Thompson

The girls they're so much fun when I get started

Donna Martinez
Donna Martinez

It's old school, local, chill, $4.00 microbrew drafts, great juke box, affordable, and I work there Saturday's, Sunday's, & Monday's

Maria Moreno
Maria Moreno

Local bar! Walked in around 5pm nice bartender👍 they have a lotto machine inside you could play Lottery and have a brink..lol they serve bar food, only locals crowd was not too friendly at that time.? Definitely will go back at night to see how the crowd is. Or to play Lottery Lol

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Dave Barr

a local dive. welcome to the city. I go here most days.

Dave Barr
Dave Barr

a local dive. welcome to the city. I go here most days.

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William Grimes

No food, minimal beer selection. At least they have Sierra Nevada Pale Ale on draft but this is a Bud Light crowd. It's quantity, not quality that matters here. Still good service and reasonable prices. Not a date bar.

William Grimes
William Grimes

No food, minimal beer selection. At least they have Sierra Nevada Pale Ale on draft but this is a Bud Light crowd. It's quantity, not quality that matters here. Still good service and reasonable prices. Not a date bar.

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5740 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112

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4.4/5 stars
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Restaurant Info

🕐 Hours Today
4PM-12AM
Rating
4.4/5
💬 Reviews
81
💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 2.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 415-334-6172
🌐 Website
www.goplaypool.com

Amenities

🅿️ Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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The Neighborhood

Alice Chalmers Playground

playground in San Francisco, California, United States

A 278m
Lincoln Playground

park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America

A 279m
Chalmers Playground

park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America

A 331m
Cayuga Park

neighborhood park in San Francisco, California

A 451m
Frankfort Park

park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America

A 539m
Ocean View Park

park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America

A 981m
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