Christmas Eve looks to be wet and windy, but no amount of inclement weather is enough to keep us home — or sober. If you need to escape family, if your power’s out again — or if you just want to find a little holiday cheer — we’ve compiled a list of 11 bars across San Francisco that are open Dec. 24.
A few are decorated for the holidays, and some may even have a drink special or two. So whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, we’ve got you covered.
Cow Hollow
It’s been open since 1900, so you can bet Bus Stop Saloon (opens in new tab) isn’t about to close now. Patrons can drink beer and shoot pool until 2 a.m., just like on any other day. 1901 Union St.
Haight-Ashbury
One of several bars in the ever-cooler Upper Haight that have been around for decades — but the only one that looks like a dark Moroccan cocktail den — Zam Zam (opens in new tab) confirms that the martinis will be flowing. 1633 Haight St.
Lower Nob Hill
Think of Rye (opens in new tab) as San Francisco’s anti-Christmas bar, as it’s decked out with dozens of malevolent Krampuses. And yes, it’s open for cocktails on Dec. 24. 688 Geary St.
Bar Next Door is basically a small arcade. | Source: Minh Connors for The StandardNorth Beach
Play Buck Hunter Reloaded, skee-ball, and Pac-Man, or try your luck at the claw machine at Bar Next Door (opens in new tab), the pastel-hued dive. 570 Green St.
Lower Haight
The Page (opens in new tab), Divisadero Street’s cash-only rec room, and its two dozen beer taps will be flowing and open for business. 298 Divisadero St.
Hayes Valley
White Cap is one of the few bars in the city’s southwest corner. | Source: Morgan Ellis/The StandardOuter SunsetCastro
Last Call (opens in new tab), the coziest bar in the Castro — with a fantastic jukebox to boot — is open. There’s a special treat too: “We’re building a Champagne tower out of little bottles of Mumm,” a bartender said. 3988 18th St.
Mission
Casements, the Mission’s best Irish bar (opens in new tab), will be serving hot buttered rum, hot toddies, $6 pints of Guinness, and — of course — Irish coffee until 2 a.m. Plus, it’s decorated like Kevin’s house of booby traps in “Home Alone.” Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals. 2351 Mission St.