The Royal Cuckoo — Restaurant in San Francisco

First visit to this place amd definitely the last. So we walk in today and there's a band playing inside. We got in (10:30 pm) right as they were wrapping up their last performance. All of a sudden, one of the person's within the band (elderly guy) abruptly approached my friend and I and demanded us to give money towards his performance. He asked for $5 per person however we had literally just gotten their and they had subsequently wrapped up their performance. It was obvious he approached us simply because we were newbies inside. This came across as a very biased and forceful move to extort money from us. He hustled us for money and no one else around us. I even got the impression he approached us simply because of our "appearance" which was extremely disappointing. This was a very bad...

The Royal Cuckoo is a true San Francisco gem. Owner Paul sets the tone with his warm hospitality, and the rest of the staff are the kind of charismatic, quirky personalities that make this city special. The cocktails are expertly crafted, with a thoughtful selection for those who prefer alcohol-free options. Nice selection of tap beers. The space itself is a delight—vintage, dimly lit, and full of character, with eclectic taxidermy touches that add to its charm rather than overwhelm. And the backyard patio? An absolute oasis, perfect for a laid-back evening. A must-visit for anyone looking to soak up some classic SF atmosphere. Bonus is the epic vinyl collection which sets...

It's nice little bar on mission near majority of other bars. There is no cover charge, but the prices of drinks are little high. It's cash only which sucks in this digital age. The beer we got, sadly was not poured properly, (I would say it might just be us and not always the case) as I think the female bartender was new. There is a small outdoor sitting in the back. Which is smoke friendly. They've live music sometimes with two musicians. It does get annoying sometimes. There is a restroom which doesn't get busy since it's very small bar and few people are in there. This was one time visit bar in my opinion, I wouldn't chose this place, but I won't be...