This bar has the potential to be awesome. It has a nice, roomy front area, pinball machines, a pool table, good drink selection, and an incredible multi-leveled back patio. Unfortunately, the place suffers from the rude bartenders who haven't changed (in attitude) since it was the Coyote Club. I went into the Valley Tavern with high hopes that the service would be different since the name had changed. I was disappointed. I waited a full 5 minutes for service at an almost empty bar while the bartender chatted with her girlfriend. After I coughed and stared pointedly enough to tear her away from her conversation, the bartender acted as if I was the jerk for interrupting. Needless to say, although I live only a few blocks away, I'll be continuing to avoid the bar that sits on 24th St. between Castro and Noe no matter what name it goes by.
Pros: Back patio
Cons: Bad service, bad atmosphere
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