Pagan Idol
31 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/Tiki, r/cocktails30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Pagan Idol, a tiki cocktail bar. One ranks it first on their list, saying it excels at drinks and ambiance, one names its Quarantine Order drink as a standout, and two praise the tiki decor and undersea-style interior. Two call it a good backup if Smuggler's Cove is too busy. One says Last Rites has better drink quality, one finds the room lacks atmosphere, and one calls it fun but finds quality varies.
Address
Pagan Idol, 375 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Underwater themed interior, Tiki decor
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/Boerkaar in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024ambience
Ranks it first on their list, saying it excels at drinks and ambiance alike and is well-rounded overall.
- Recommendsu/winkingchef in r/Tiki · Aug 2026taste
Names its Quarantine Order drink as a standout, second only to Smugglers Cove.
- Recommendsu/CracticusAttacticus in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024
Names it among SF's great tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/KnowThyDrink in r/Tiki · Apr 2025taste
Praised the fun decor and drinks, especially one named drink.
- Recommendsu/ImTheDoctah in r/Tiki · Feb 2024
Lists Pagan Idol among the four bars to visit.
- Recommendsu/tceeha in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Says it is also good and a good rec for the weekend.
- Recommendsu/CACuzcatlan in r/cocktails · May 2024
Lists it among tiki and tropical-drink picks.
- Recommendsu/Abalovely in r/Tiki · Aug 2026
Good backup choice if Smugglers Cove is too busy.
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- Recommendsu/lessachu in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2024ambience
Praises its tiki bar interior and undersea-style design as very cool.
- Recommendsu/dingusmonger in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Adds Pagan Idol to the parent's list of recommendations.
- Mixedu/desertplatypus in r/Tiki · Mar 2026consistency
Calls it fun, but finds quality varies.
- Recommendsu/mushrooom in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Says it is also very good.
- Recommendsu/NUhockey in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Ranks it among top SF bars for drinks and atmosphere.
- Caveatu/Jon_Dowd in r/Tiki · Feb 2024
Advises skipping it in favour of other tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/Blackcorduroy23 in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Agrees with the parent's list of suggestions, which includes this bar.
- Recommendsu/cardifan in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Names Pagan Idol as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/perfectdayinthebay in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Calls Pagan Idol genuinely good and worth a visit, though Last Rites gets their top spot.
- Recommendsu/Scrofuloid in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Says they like it.
- Recommendsu/MaiTaiOneOn in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Lists Pagan Idol alongside Zombie Village and Last Rites as worth a stop, and notes SF has plenty of strong non-tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/Master_Who in r/AskSF · Jun 2025
Listed in a suggested walking cocktail route.
- Recommendsu/smallhandfoods in r/Tiki · Feb 2024
Calls Pagan Idol delightful, second only to Smuggler's Cove.
- Recommendsu/sporkland in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Ranks it fourth in their stack rank.
- Recommendsu/lizhenry in r/AskSF · May 2026
Tentatively suggests Pagan Idol as a possible option.
- Recommendsu/SavedByThe1990s in r/Tiki · Feb 2024
Says they are partial to it, alongside Zombie Village.
- Mixedu/ducky743 in r/Tiki · Oct 2024ambience
Says the room lacks atmosphere, though the food is a decent plate-lunch option.
- Caveatu/MsMargo in r/Tiki · Oct 2024taste
Puts its drinks behind Last Rites on quality.
- Recommendsu/flutterfly28 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Names it their favorite among fun, quirky tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/vietnams666 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Names it among their recommendations.
- Recommendsu/DoodleBlu101 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024ambience
Recommends it for a more traditional wacky tiki bar experience.
- Recommendsu/coccopuffs606 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Second best for when Smuggler's is too busy.
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