In the Mission, now as terminally hip as it was formally poor, the St Francis is a greasy good time since 1918. Stuck beautifully in the 50's both aesthetically and menu wise it's Americana in a bun. Dig in.

By appointment only. Large archive of lettering, typography and calligraphy.

Small, 70yr old burial ground with DIY grave markers home to the likes of Smoochy, Schmelly, Saucy Wilbur, and hundreds of others.

My favourite low-key bar with art deco fixtures. Don't come here!

Reliably divey, with an ample back patio, ill-advertised punk shows and the occasional appearance of dollar oysters.