Shotwell's, Mission
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Shotwell's in the Mission. A few people call it a neighborhood bar, while several describe its old-school, historic feel, and one patron praises its large beer list and the lack of TVs. Shotwell's serves beer and wine but no hard liquor, and one visitor found no food during a visit. Two patrons warn it gets crowded, while one says it can feel calmer near opening.
Address
Shotwell's Saloon, 3349 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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/galwiththedogs in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2025ambience
Likes its cozy neighbourhood feel and darts, though it serves no hard liquor.
- Recommendsu/AnimusFlux in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Preferred over The Homestead for pool, and says it suits a cowboy-style tribute.
- Recommendsu/CAMvsWILD in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Also a snug, older-style wooden bar; says it is mainly beer, unsure about wine.
- Recommendsu/Basicly-Inevitable in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Calls Shotwell's great, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/v4ss42 in r/AskSF · May 2025variety
Praises the large beer list and historic setting, and likes that it has no TVs.
- Caveatu/golangAndSatanRule in r/AskSF · Oct 2026ambience
Says it is crowded inside and outside on weekends.
- Recommendsu/MoroseAngryPanda in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Lists it as a dusty, old-school spot where a country-tune vibe fits.
- Recommendsu/hansulu3 in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2026
Lists Shotwell's among favorite Mission bars.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/--suburb-- in r/AskSF · May 2025ambience
Calls it their favorite SF bar, with a small menu but a great atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/bradmajors69 in r/AskSF · May 2025ambience
Agrees it is a great neighborhood bar and likes its outdoor parklet on sunny days.
- Recommendsu/415SF83 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025ambience
Says the booths are cute and suit a small group or couple.
- Recommendsu/Zjohns2 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Agrees the parent's Shotwells Saloon pick is the best recommendation.
- Mixedu/throeaway1990 in r/AskSF · Oct 2026ambience
Agrees it can get busy, but says it has calm moments near opening.
- Recommendsu/science_robot in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024variety
Lists it among Mission spots they enjoy for decent non-alcoholic beer choices.
- Caveatu/ArrakisBlues in r/AskSF · Oct 2026ambience
Says they always find it crowded when they go.
- Recommendsu/BayAndBeyond in r/AskSF · Apr 2025ambience
Calls the back section one of their favorites and agrees with the parent.
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