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The Red Tail

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4.8 · 79 reviews Google

About The Red Tail

The Red Tail, located in the heart of San Francisco, is a popular bar known for its inviting atmosphere and expertly crafted drinks. We've earned a stellar reputation, boasting a 4.8/5 rating from 79 reviews. Join us Monday through Thursday from 4-11 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday fro...

The Red Tail, located in the heart of San Francisco, is a popular bar known for its inviting atmosphere and expertly crafted drinks. We've earned a stellar reputation, boasting a 4.8/5 rating from 79 reviews. Join us Monday through Thursday from 4-11 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., or Sunday from 3-10 p.m. for a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you!

What Customers Say About The Red Tail

The Red Tail is a popular bar known for its great beer and wine selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff (especially Joel and Michael), and chill atmosphere. Trivia Tuesdays and local art add to the appeal. Dog-friendly with indoor/outdoor seating.

Popular Dishes

cheese boards bar snacks

Best For

Locals Casual Late Night Solo Dining Groups

Tip: Visit on Tuesdays for trivia night hosted by Yael, or go during happy hour. Enjoy the rotating wine/beer list and the dog-friendly atmosphere.

What to see nearby

Doelger Building
A 235m

Doelger Building

edificio

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Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture
A 605m

Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture

biblioteca

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St. Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco
A 637m

St. Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco

iglesia

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Giuseppe Verdi Monument
A 698m

Giuseppe Verdi Monument

monumento

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Kezar Stadium
A 758m

Kezar Stadium

estadio

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Goethe–Schiller Monument (San Francisco)
A 826m

Goethe–Schiller Monument (San Francisco)

monumento

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Explore the area around The Red Tail

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

Museums

  • Museo de Bellas Artes de San Francisco (A 937m) — public arts institution in the city of San Francisco; comprises the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion o

Religious Buildings

  • St. Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco (A 637m) — church building in San Francisco, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Doelger Building (A 235m) — historic building in San Francisco
  • Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture (A 605m) — library in the San Francisco Botanical Garden
  • Giuseppe Verdi Monument (A 698m) — Monument in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
  • Kezar Stadium (A 758m) — estadio en San Francisco, California, Estados Unidos
  • Goethe–Schiller Monument (San Francisco) (A 826m) — monument in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, U.S
  • Francis Scott Key Monument (A 845m) — Statue of Francis Scott Key in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
  • Garfield Monument (San Francisco) (A 978m) — monument in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, U.S

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Frequently asked questions about The Red Tail

The Red Tail is located at 545 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122, San Francisco.
Near The Red Tail you can find points of interest such as Doelger Building, Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture, St. Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco, Giuseppe Verdi Monument.
The Red Tail offers bar cuisine.
The Red Tail has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at The Red Tail based on customer reviews are: cheese boards, bar snacks.
The Red Tail is ideal for locals, casual dining, late night, solo dining, groups.
The Red Tail is a popular bar known for its great beer and wine selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff (especially Joel and Michael), and chill atmosphere. Trivia Tuesdays and local art add to the appeal. Dog-friendly with indoor/outdoor seating.
Visit on Tuesdays for trivia night hosted by Yael, or go during happy hour. Enjoy the rotating wine/beer list and the dog-friendly atmosphere.
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The Red Tail San Francisco Reviews

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SunshiineMoonRise

Always a good time. East street parking. Rotating wine/ beer list. Attentive and friendly bar staff. Patrons are chill and this place is Dog friendly! 🐾❤️ belly rubs and sips. Love it. There’s also happy hour! Been here a handful of times and will be back! Sit outside and soak up the sun. Evenings trivia with prizes.

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David Murguia

Carefully crafted and curated. Love the selective yet approachable draft list. Also, not your typical craft beer bar in that the wine selection is equally curated. So feel free to bring your non beer drinking friends. Intimate decor and seating. The kinda place you can spin up a convo with the staff and still enjoy your company. Kudos! Will def be back. Ps. Read the description of items on the menu. It’s all really well thought out.

SunshiineMoonRise
SunshiineMoonRise

Always a good time. East street parking. Rotating wine/ beer list. Attentive and friendly bar staff. Patrons are chill and this place is Dog friendly! 🐾❤️ belly rubs and sips. Love it. There’s also happy hour! Been here a handful of times and will be back! Sit outside and soak up the sun. Evenings trivia with prizes.

David Murguia
David Murguia

Carefully crafted and curated. Love the selective yet approachable draft list. Also, not your typical craft beer bar in that the wine selection is equally curated. So feel free to bring your non beer drinking friends. Intimate decor and seating. The kinda place you can spin up a convo with the staff and still enjoy your company. Kudos! Will def be back. Ps. Read the description of items on the menu. It’s all really well thought out.

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Chris Greer

Went for a quick brew on NYE. Friendly staff and great beer options! Definitely will go back. They pour heavy… (keeps customer retention, you got me)

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Patricia F

Loved loved my experience here! Randomly saw that they were doing bingo night and our group came here after dinner ready to play! The hostess was such a funny MC calling out all the numbers. Our table won some great prizes too. My stomach was a little full so I assumed that they had some fernet but was offered a free shot of underberg instead. It was not bad for being free had almost that same fernet feeling in the tummy. Such a fun vibe as neighborhood bar and I’ll will be back again.

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Megan Stevenson

Great local bar with both beer and wine! Very light bc of the big windows (no offense to the extra dark bars in this neighborhood but in the summer I need sunshine). Bartender was very friendly and accommodating, I'll definitely be back.

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Kathi Torres

This awesome place is both a neighborhood gem AND worth going out of your way for! Great local beers on tap, and the extensive wine list really shines with wines you won’t find elsewhere. The barman Michael knows his stuff, whether it’s a crisp Slovenian white, a complex Pet Nat orange wine, or a juicy Chianti. He creates such a welcoming atmosphere and treats new patrons like long-time regulars. Highly recommend The Red Tail!

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Vincent Urbain

First time going there since the last place. I liked it very much. Beer list is very well out together, not repeating most other places. Wine list is impressively diverse. Bartender turning some vinyls was a plus. Looking forward to going back.

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Patrick Goebel

Great selection of wine and beers. Friendly staff.

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Noah F

Great wine selection, beer selection is well-rounded and not eight different hazy pale ales. Even have cheap, small bar snacks - something I always want that no one offers! We’ll be back.

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Vikram Haer

Came for trivia which was a lot of fun. Great beer and wine selection. They also showcase art from local artists. The space is great, lots of seating and great lighting. Will def be back

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Laura Blankenship

My favorite wine bar. I go for trivia every Tuesday and when I can other times. Super friendly staff. Great wine and beer selection.

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B

Fun little spot. Trivia Tuesdays at 730 PM, nice setting with good beer selection. Indoor/outdoor seating, neighborhood pub vibes but clean and inviting

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Joshua Morrison

Joel the bartender was awesome, had great recommendations, and the vibe was great. Good selection and the patrons were friendly. Great beer and wine choices I will definitely be back!

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Qiana Wylie

Best new place in the neighborhood! Great selection of drinks. Awesome music. Friendly staff. And a super fun trivia night on Tuesdays hosted by Yael!

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Tony Colella

Great bar, super chill, awesome beer and wine selection. Owner operated, and they care enough to make sure that you're having a good time, without getting in your business.

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Lucy Bennett

Lovely craft beer and wine bar, with decent selection on draft and by the glass. They also do bar snacks and cheese boards! Friendly service, and they also allow dogs inside. A must visit!

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Alicia Trobaugh

Such a great bar! They have really interesting and great beer/wine available and the staff are all so friendly and knowledgeable.

Chris Greer
Chris Greer

Went for a quick brew on NYE. Friendly staff and great beer options! Definitely will go back. They pour heavy… (keeps customer retention, you got me)

Patrick Goebel
Patrick Goebel

Great selection of wine and beers. Friendly staff.

Patricia F
Patricia F

Loved loved my experience here! Randomly saw that they were doing bingo night and our group came here after dinner ready to play! The hostess was such a funny MC calling out all the numbers. Our table won some great prizes too. My stomach was a little full so I assumed that they had some fernet but was offered a free shot of underberg instead. It was not bad for being free had almost that same fernet feeling in the tummy. Such a fun vibe as neighborhood bar and I’ll will be back again.

Megan Stevenson
Megan Stevenson

Great local bar with both beer and wine! Very light bc of the big windows (no offense to the extra dark bars in this neighborhood but in the summer I need sunshine). Bartender was very friendly and accommodating, I'll definitely be back.

Kathi Torres
Kathi Torres

This awesome place is both a neighborhood gem AND worth going out of your way for! Great local beers on tap, and the extensive wine list really shines with wines you won’t find elsewhere. The barman Michael knows his stuff, whether it’s a crisp Slovenian white, a complex Pet Nat orange wine, or a juicy Chianti. He creates such a welcoming atmosphere and treats new patrons like long-time regulars. Highly recommend The Red Tail!

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B

Fun little spot. Trivia Tuesdays at 730 PM, nice setting with good beer selection. Indoor/outdoor seating, neighborhood pub vibes but clean and inviting

Noah F
Noah F

Great wine selection, beer selection is well-rounded and not eight different hazy pale ales. Even have cheap, small bar snacks - something I always want that no one offers! We’ll be back.

Laura Blankenship
Laura Blankenship

My favorite wine bar. I go for trivia every Tuesday and when I can other times. Super friendly staff. Great wine and beer selection.

Vikram Haer
Vikram Haer

Came for trivia which was a lot of fun. Great beer and wine selection. They also showcase art from local artists. The space is great, lots of seating and great lighting. Will def be back

Qiana Wylie
Qiana Wylie

Best new place in the neighborhood! Great selection of drinks. Awesome music. Friendly staff. And a super fun trivia night on Tuesdays hosted by Yael!

Vincent Urbain
Vincent Urbain

First time going there since the last place. I liked it very much. Beer list is very well out together, not repeating most other places. Wine list is impressively diverse. Bartender turning some vinyls was a plus. Looking forward to going back.

Lucy Bennett
Lucy Bennett

Lovely craft beer and wine bar, with decent selection on draft and by the glass. They also do bar snacks and cheese boards! Friendly service, and they also allow dogs inside. A must visit!

Joshua Morrison
Joshua Morrison

Joel the bartender was awesome, had great recommendations, and the vibe was great. Good selection and the patrons were friendly. Great beer and wine choices I will definitely be back!

Alicia Trobaugh
Alicia Trobaugh

Such a great bar! They have really interesting and great beer/wine available and the staff are all so friendly and knowledgeable.

Tony Colella
Tony Colella

Great bar, super chill, awesome beer and wine selection. Owner operated, and they care enough to make sure that you're having a good time, without getting in your business.

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Kishore Hari

Have visited a couple times so far. Love the rotating selection of beers - very tasty and different kinds of beers (it's not just IPAs!). Had a delicious English bitter from Ghost Brewery in West Oakland. Parklet is perfect for a happy hour or after dinner drink. They are working up to having some light food - but that hasn't started quite yet.

Kishore Hari
Kishore Hari

Have visited a couple times so far. Love the rotating selection of beers - very tasty and different kinds of beers (it's not just IPAs!). Had a delicious English bitter from Ghost Brewery in West Oakland. Parklet is perfect for a happy hour or after dinner drink. They are working up to having some light food - but that hasn't started quite yet.

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Lisa

Great wine selection by the glass and snacks, but the cheese offering was very basic though. Great service! Music quite loud early on, then mellows and it’s really nice.

Lisa
Lisa

Great wine selection by the glass and snacks, but the cheese offering was very basic though. Great service! Music quite loud early on, then mellows and it’s really nice.

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Mike Chang

I don’t normally write bad reviews, but I think this is well deserved. I was genuinely looking forward to visiting Red Tail—I had met the owner a few years back and remembered it as a friendly, relaxed spot. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t reflect that. When we arrived, I asked about sitting at a table the bartender had just wiped down, and he responded a bit defensively. I tried to make friendly conversation, mentioning I’d been there when it was more of a wine bar, but he quickly handed us menus and pointed to the beer list on the screen without much engagement. The bar was quiet—maybe a third full—and quite dark, so we used a phone light to read the menu. Mid-conversation, the bartender suddenly called out from across the bar telling us to turn off the light because it was “in his eyes.” We were seated at least ten feet away, and the way he approached it felt unnecessarily aggressive. When I explained we were just trying to read the menu, he insisted we were texting. We got up and left after that. The whole interaction felt odd and surprisingly tense. I’m not sure what was going on, but it made the space feel unwelcoming. I had high hopes, but I don’t think I’ll be returning. This happened April 24th around 9:30, in the event the owner wants to adress this.

Mike Chang
Mike Chang

I don’t normally write bad reviews, but I think this is well deserved. I was genuinely looking forward to visiting Red Tail—I had met the owner a few years back and remembered it as a friendly, relaxed spot. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t reflect that. When we arrived, I asked about sitting at a table the bartender had just wiped down, and he responded a bit defensively. I tried to make friendly conversation, mentioning I’d been there when it was more of a wine bar, but he quickly handed us menus and pointed to the beer list on the screen without much engagement. The bar was quiet—maybe a third full—and quite dark, so we used a phone light to read the menu. Mid-conversation, the bartender suddenly called out from across the bar telling us to turn off the light because it was “in his eyes.” We were seated at least ten feet away, and the way he approached it felt unnecessarily aggressive. When I explained we were just trying to read the menu, he insisted we were texting. We got up and left after that. The whole interaction felt odd and surprisingly tense. I’m not sure what was going on, but it made the space feel unwelcoming. I had high hopes, but I don’t think I’ll be returning. This happened April 24th around 9:30, in the event the owner wants to adress this.

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545 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Doelger Building

historic building in San Francisco

A 235m
Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture

library in the San Francisco Botanical Garden

A 605m
St. Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco

church building in San Francisco, United States of America

A 637m
Giuseppe Verdi Monument

Monument in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.

A 698m
Kezar Stadium

estadio en San Francisco, California, Estados Unidos

A 758m
Goethe–Schiller Monument (San Francisco)

monument in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, U.S

A 826m
Francis Scott Key Monument

Statue of Francis Scott Key in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.

A 845m
Museo de Bellas Artes de San Francisco

public arts institution in the city of San Francisco; comprises the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park

A 937m
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