There are only a few places in SF that have good enough drinks to be an actual draw. Otherwise, you’re drinking beer, you’re drinking the same booze from the same bottles. What really matters of... More

There are only a few places in SF that have good enough drinks to be an actual draw. Otherwise, you’re drinking beer, you’re drinking the same booze from the same bottles. What really matters of course is outside seating on a warm summer evening. How many warm summer evenings do we have here? There can never be enough. You should never squander even one. On such nights, there can never be enough sitting on the sidewalk on Valencia Ave watching the pretty people head to their parties. When the weather’s nice, those few window seats at Blondies are like exclusive ocean side property. Everyone looks at you longingly as you try not to come off as too smug, sipping slowly and assuredly that at least for tonight, you are indeed the mac daddy g of the scene.
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I've only been to Blondie's twice over the past 8 years, but they're still putting out consistantly good, strong drinks. Tonight's Junipero Gin Gimlet was well prepared, and getting a full 16 ounces... More

I've only been to Blondie's twice over the past 8 years, but they're still putting out consistantly good, strong drinks. Tonight's Junipero Gin Gimlet was well prepared, and getting a full 16 ounces of gimlet for under $10 was perfect. The bar was a little crowded up front, but in the back by the pool tables there were lots of seats available. It's no frills, and no grill... just good, strong cocktails and beer.
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