Hockey Haven
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Hockey Haven, a bar in the Richmond. One calls it a strong dive and two suggest it as a Guinness option. One names it for low-cost drinks after dinner, and one praises it as a standout spot serving the Outer Richmond. One visitor found its Guinness no different from other beers, and another says it is usually calm but has been packed on some visits.
Address
Hockey Haven, 3625 Balboa St #2603, San Francisco, CA 94121
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/awilliamsid in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2025
Suggests it as a dive bar pick.
- Recommendsu/scalenesquare in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Gives a bare recommendation as a Guinness option, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/ShazbokMcCloud in r/AskSF · Jul 2026price
Names Hockey Haven as a place for low-cost drinks after dinner.
- Recommendsu/StanHalen in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Suggests it as a Guinness option.
- Recommendsu/wisconick in r/sanfrancisco · Sep 2024
Praises it as a standout spot serving the Outer Richmond.
- Mixedu/GeneConscious5484 in r/AskSF · Oct 2026ambience
Usually calm there, though the commenter has found it packed on some visits.
- Recommendsu/sif_la_pointe in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Suggests Hockey Heaven and notes plenty of good food nearby.
- Recommendsu/Realistic_Relief761 in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2025
Agrees with the suggestion and calls it a good pick.
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- Caveatu/BeanDemon in r/AskSF · Jul 2024taste
Disagrees with the suggestion; their recent visit's Guinness pour seemed no different from other beers.
- Recommendsu/jasno- in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Names this as a strong dive in the Richmond, among a few good picks.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.