The Liberties, San Francisco

What to Eat

• UK pub classic: fish and chips with beer-battered cod and kennebec fries
• US pub classic: Mission burger with a half pound of organic beef on an onion poppy-seed roll
• To share: Carne pizza with house-made sausage, sopressata, calabrese, and salami

What to Drink

• Draught Kalifornia Kolsh from Magnolia Brewery, or one of 13 other draught brews
• Grouse Hunger with Black Grouse scotch, Antica vermouth, and walnut bitters
• Liquid brunch on the weekends with a Spicy Killer Bloody

Where to Sit: Cozy up to the dark mahogany bar and marvel at the impressive collection of whiskey and rye, or head to the quieter, more fancy rear dining room.

When to Go: For discounted cocktails and snacks, such as beer battered onion rings or pulled pork quesadillas, head in during happy hour, which occurs Monday–Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m..

Inside Tip: The kitchen stays open to 1 a.m. every night, so feel free to head in for a snack after a second shift or late-night jewelry heist.

While You’re Waiting: Scan the very top shelf of the bar for Guinness-related memorabilia, including vintage posters and an actual antique harp.

While You’re in the Neighborhood
Before: Feed your cultural appetite while working up an actual food-related one during a trip to Little Tree Gallery (3412 22nd Street), where contemporary artists of all mediums show off their stuff.

After: Check out a theatrical one-man show at The Marsh (1062 Valencia Street)