Bar in San Francisco, United States
Trick Dog
1,045Pearl PointsLate-Night Cocktail
About Trick Dog
Trick Dog is worth prioritizing for a high-energy Mission cocktail night, especially if awards recognition and late evening atmosphere matter. It is less convincing for large groups, quiet dates, or food-led plans; consider True Laurel, 20 Spot, or Bar Gemini when the night needs a softer pace.
Trick Dog is a San Francisco bar with verified evening and late-night hours: Sunday and Monday through Thursday from 16:00 to 24:00, and Friday and Saturday from 16:00 to 25:00. The dress code is casual.
Its confirmed recognition includes Pearl Recommended Bar in 2025, Top 500 Bars Best Bars #164 in 2025, World's 50 Best Bars #26 in 2017, World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #71 in 2025, and North America's 50 Best Bars 2026.
Go when you want a recognized San Francisco bar
The strongest verified case for Trick Dog is direct: it is a casual San Francisco bar with late hours and multiple confirmed bar-world recognitions. It is best to plan around the published schedule rather than any unverified details about menu, seating, service style, or specials.
Because the verified record does not include food, pricing, seating, outdoor seating, or take-out and delivery details, check the venue's official channels before making plans around those needs.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Trick Dog when the priority is a San Francisco bar with confirmed recognition and late opening hours. If you are comparing the night with other options, True Laurel, Asiento, Bar Gemini, Heirloom Cafe, and 20 Spot are names to consider depending on the kind of evening you want.
The verdict: prioritize Trick Dog when you want a verified, recognized San Francisco bar with casual dress and late hours. For broader planning, use San Francisco bars guide, then pair the night with San Francisco restaurants, San Francisco hotels, San Francisco wineries, or San Francisco experiences.
Useful links for wider bar planning
If the night needs a different option, compare Trick Dog with 20 Spot, Asiento, Bar Gemini, Heirloom Cafe, or True Laurel. For other planning, browse broader San Francisco guides and confirm current details directly with each venue before going.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trick Dog good for groups?
Trick Dog can be considered for a group looking for a San Francisco bar, but verified details do not include seating capacity, reservation format, or private-event information. Its hours run from 16:00 to 24:00 on Sunday and Monday through Thursday, and to 25:00 on Friday and Saturday. For other options to compare, consider Bar Gemini or 20 Spot.
Is the food good at Trick Dog?
Verified details for Trick Dog do not include a food menu or dining format. Treat it as a bar listing and check the venue's official channels for the latest details before planning around food. If you are comparing other options, Heirloom Cafe is another name to consider.
What's the crowd like at Trick Dog?
Verified details do not specify the crowd, room feel, or typical atmosphere at Trick Dog. What is confirmed is that it is a casual San Francisco bar open from 16:00, with closing at 24:00 Sunday and Monday through Thursday and 25:00 on Friday and Saturday. True Laurel is another option to compare when planning the evening.
Does Trick Dog have happy hour deals?
Do not plan around happy hour here unless current promos are confirmed before going. The verified record includes recognition, casual dress, and hours, but no happy hour details. If you are comparing other options, 20 Spot is another place to check. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is Trick Dog good for a date?
Trick Dog can work for a date if the plan is built around a recognized San Francisco bar with late hours. Verified details do not specify noise level, seating style, or atmosphere, so check current venue information if those factors matter. For another comparison, consider Bar Gemini.
Is Trick Dog open late?
Yes. Trick Dog is open until 24:00 on Sunday and Monday through Thursday, and until 25:00 on Friday and Saturday. It opens at 16:00 each listed day.
Does Trick Dog have outdoor seating?
Do not assume outdoor seating here, because verified details do not include outdoor seating information. Check ahead if outside seating is a requirement. If you need another option to compare, consider 20 Spot. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Location
3010 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
San Francisco, United States
Compare Trick Dog
How It Compares
Against True Laurel, Trick Dog is the more recognition-led pick and the better choice when the night is meant to feel like a cocktail-bar destination. True Laurel is the better fit when food and conversation need more weight in the plan.
Asiento is the easier low-pressure alternative for groups, while Bar Gemini and Heirloom Cafe skew better for wine-focused or dinner-adjacent evenings. 20 Spot is the calmer cross-shop for dates and small groups.
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
Pick True Laurel if the night still needs serious drinks but with more room for conversation. Pick 20 Spot if the priority is a gentler date-night pace rather than a high-energy cocktail room.
How It Compares
True Laurel is the closest cross-shop for readers who want serious cocktails without making the night feel as loud or compressed. Trick Dog is the stronger choice for bar-world recognition and a higher-energy Mission stop; True Laurel is the easier recommendation for conversation and a more food-adjacent evening.
Asiento is the practical fallback when the plan needs flexibility. It is the better call for a casual group that wants less pressure around timing. Bar Gemini and Heirloom Cafe make more sense for readers leaning wine-bar or dinner-adjacent rather than cocktail-bar driven.
20 Spot is the softer alternative for a date or small group that wants a calmer room. Choose Trick Dog when the night benefits from recognition, energy, and a later rhythm; choose 20 Spot when the plan needs more room to talk.
Hours
Su,Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-25:00
Recognized By
Explore San Francisco
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