Molotov's, Lower Haight
19 people recommendvia r/AskSF, r/cocktails19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Molotov's, a Lower Haight bar, and several call it a dive. Several point to cheap drinks, one commenter finds the bar friendly, and many list it as a stop on a night out. One says a cheap shot-and-beer deal there may have changed.
Address
Molotov's, 582 Haight St #584, San Francisco, CA 94117
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Budget
- Known for
- Cheap drinks
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/goflynn007 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023price
Calls this Haight Street bar a time warp with very old-school pricing.
- Recommendsu/TheSpeckler in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Suggests Molotov's, located opposite Noc Noc, as a classic dive.
- Recommendsu/disschris in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Recommends Molotovs for dive-bar needs and says it is within walking distance.
- Recommendsu/Wise_turtle in r/AskSF · Jan 2025price
Says Molotov's fits the cheap-beer request, with budget canned options.
- Recommendsu/smellgibson in r/cocktails · May 2024
Suggests stopping in for a shot there as part of a local bar-hopping route.
- Recommendsu/scoofy in r/AskSF · Sep 2026ambience
Lists this bar among places the commenter calls very friendly.
- Recommendsu/sheepsies in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Recommends getting drinks there after a tattoo across the street.
- Recommendsu/RandomPantsAppear in r/AskSF · Jun 2026value
Suggests Molotov for a rougher night out, citing a cheap shot-and-beer deal that may have changed.
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- Recommendsu/audiolive in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Names Molotov's as a suggested bar.
- Recommendsu/WallOfDeath in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Includes this bar among recommended places.
- Recommendsu/PollyNomial in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Lists it as the third stop of their route.
- Recommendsu/hereisnoY in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Lists it among their go-to places for a night out.
- Recommendsu/thats-gold-jerry in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Lists this bar among strong SF options.
- Recommendsu/Cultural_Web7916 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Suggests adding this dive bar to a Lower Haight itinerary.
- Recommendsu/qtipinspector in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Includes this bar in a list of recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/leocollinss in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Calls Molotov's great.
- Recommendsu/SFbassist415 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Says it was overlooked on the list and is likely the top classic punk dive.
- Recommendsu/anotherale in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Suggests Molotov's as a follow-up stop for more dive-bar fun.
- Recommendsu/metaskeptik in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Suggests a visit here followed by a meatball sub from Mythic Pizza.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.