Mexican in SF

It is a good selection, though if you have to miss any, I would knock out Public House and The Page. They're great, but not must-visits.

Other places to think about would include Monk's Kettle, Abbot's Cellar, Fat Angel, and, if you are comfortable taking the short BART ride to Oakland, the Trappist and Beer Revolution.

If you want to get any bottles to take home, City Beer and Healthy Spirits are all you need.

 

Good spots, however if you want a list in order of possible skips...

-Toronado/Magnolia (Must go to Toronado and though Magnolia is not a MUST, it is a few blocks away)
-City Beer Store (Must go)
-Public House (Close enough to City Beer Store, but nothing to go out of the way for. Convince spot for games)
-The Page (Though blocks to Toronado/Magnolia, just a neighborhood joint with good beer. Nothing crazy)

I would also consider going to Monks Kettle if your willing to spend some cash. You wont get a ton of value at the place, but it is somewhere you should visit. As a local, I dont go often, but if I were traveling, I would for sure want to go to a place like Monks. If you make it to the mission, Zeitgeist is pretty rad too. If its nice out, you can grab a beer/burger and sit outside and smoke things. Probably whatever things you want to smoke are acceptable there, so make sure and know that and be ok with it before you hang out there.

 

Magnolia is one of the few places that makes legit cask ales, not to mention some of the best beer in SF (and amazing food). I don't know how anyone can justify saying it isn't a must-visit.

 

You've only got three days -- nothing wrong with sticking to SF the whole time.

Near Chinatown? Hmm. The only thing that comes to mind is the Rogue Alehouse in North Beach, which is very missable. Jasper's Tap Room is an OK place to get dinner near Union Square, but Monk's Kettle would be a much better visit.

 

Be aware Toronado is cash only.

 

I suppose its just a matter of prioritizing as a traveler. If I were traveling, I would slot that after City Beer Store. I agree the cask is no joke and the food is pretty damn good, but I also dont find it to be something that I would be blown away by as a traveler in the likes of Toronado and City.

My usual afternoon with no work is driving to Toronado for lunch, having a beer and sausage, drive up the way to Magnolia for a cask, and head to brewcraft to pick up supplies. As a local, I skip City and make sure I always go to Magnolia.

 

It's a great plan -- but eat a lot! You're going to be stumbling and hurting if you get overly aggressive.

 

City Beer Store is closed on Mondays.

 

Sounds like a great trip. Niners!

 

If you were going to a Giants game instead of the 49ers then the Public House would be a must.

 

La Trappe in North Beach is a great bar, and is pretty close to Chinatown.

 

While a bit further down Columbus from La Trappe (and only a few blocks from Fishermans Wharf) Kennedy's has a pretty decent tap list...31 beers and lots of bottles. Apparently great Indian food too.