Fireside Bar

The Fireside Bar, former the Wishing Well, is a nice neighborhood bar in the Inner Sunset part of San Francisco. The bar is small with the majority of the place being taken up by the bar. The staff has always been friendly, so have the patrons. As one reviewer stated they have not minded if you bring food in from the local restaurants. Probably since they do not service any food. Due to the bar's size individual groups of more than 7 people may be difficult unless you are going to take over the whole bar. The jukebox is varied and fun with a major artist represented. Drinks are cheap but good.

This is a low key place to relax and have some drinks and hang out with friends. Don't come expecting DJ's, dancing, and such.

Chill out at the Fireside Bar.

I like hanging out here, they've got a nice fireplace on a cold day, a little street parklet outside thats clean and friendly staff!
They have a good selection of stuff and I've rarely seen anyone stumble on a drink order.
Been coming here for years, not sure why I haven't written a review before lol.

Came in with a group of 6 on Thursday night- completely empty inside with maybe a few people- and the bartender who was a complete asshole yelled at us "I NEED IDS FROM ALL OF YOU NOW EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT DRINKING." This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had and believe me when I say this- I truly hope this place closes down and fails. If I could rate this a 0, I would. Like another Yelper said, "If you're not a regular -- aka someone reading a yelp review of this bar -- this isn't the place for you."

The Fireside is definitely a neighborhood bar. A Pint and a whiskey is a mere $16. In addition to the bar, the seating consists of small wobbly tables, a few sofas, and one high top. Be mindful of the tables, as I lost a bit of my pint due to the uneven table. FYI, this place is loud, and because of that, I probably won't bother with a return visit unless it's in the afternoon. Regardless, it's a clean and friendly place.

One of my favorite places. Friendly staff and regulars. Can make almost any cocktail you can ask for with a decent selection of other drinks as well. Sometimes loud, but always fun.

Place is nice a cozy. Their drinks were really good and the people at the bar were nice. Turnover within the hour of patrons.

Forget cat cafes, it's time for BARK Bars!
If you enjoy having drinks and giving doggos belly rubs, this is a good place to be on a Friday night. On busy nights there can can be 3-5 dogs lounging in this bar.

This is my favorite local bar - I live close by and have a dog - we like to come here on weeknights for a nightcap or happy hour.

The ambiance is very cozy - a warm fire place with leather couches, red walls and dim lighting. A jukebox that allows you to queue music from your phone.

The staff are friendly and are "local-oriented" - meaning they like to establish relationships with the regulars. If you aren't a regular and come to this bar you may notice a "change in demeanor" when they service you - perhaps they are more concise and serious - this doesn't mean they don't like you - you are a new customer and typically that calls for more formal behavior. I think that some can read into this behavior-change as perhaps the bartender being judgmental or rude.
On busy nights you may need to be prepared to wait for service - and the bartenders really appreciate it when you bring empty glasses to the front!
The rosehound and margaritas are quality drinks
Love this place and the bartender Slader is awesome!

Don't come here on a Sunday. The bartender is rude and obnoxious, very entitled, and told myself and my niece to not come in because he thought we were drunk when we barely mentioned a joke about his vape,
Being that he was outside, smoking with an empty bar inside you would think he would like customers. I like the bar but if I ever see him working, I will not come in and I am a neighborhood customer.

A bit of a walk from my place or I'd be here weekly.
A mellow place for a drink with friends or with something good to read, at least at the hour I usually happen by.
Cool mid-century modern without trying too hard.6
Bar staff will chat or leave you be, as you prefer.
And, of course, a fireplace!
(The one thing I miss from my home in the mountains)
Kudos to Lisa for keeping it Real!

This is the most perfect beautiful bar! I live a block away and really this bar makes this already perfect neighbourhood even better. And the best thing about Fireside is our wonderful bartender Slader, super professional, fun and kind. Great conversation and drinks.
We can't wait to come back!

Nice cozy bar with a roaring fire. Sweet resident Labrador. But whomever does the hiring for bartenders is completely unaware of what being a good bartender entails. Saturday night around 7 pm. Not crowded - 4-5 people at the bar. The bartender was unable to do her job of bartending. She was rude, entitled, and took 15 min to make 2 cocktails. And then acted like we were asking too much of her! Two drinks! In a bar! That's her job! So many other choices in the city. Sad since I like neighborhood vibe of the place. Probably won't go back if I see her working.