The Rumpus Room — Restaurant in San Francisco

Don't let the rough exterior fool you - it's all part of the charm of this gorgeous dive (said with the most love and meant as the highest compliment) bar. The owner Roxanne slings drinks behind the bar that many brings many of the locals in. Their happy hour is nothing to scoff at either, where else can you find a $3 draft?

It's a beloved place where people come in and know each other by name. The drinks are stiff and the interior is gorgeous art deco. The Warfield is right across the street, a prime music/concert venue.

Roxanne can give you the history of the place - the building itself is from the 1900s - and has a strong claim to be one of the oldest gay bars in SF (but don't take my word for it). The neon was commissioned (not to give it away) to look authentic and it does.

They have bands and DJs, and karaokes on Tuesday nights.

Take a deep breath, think of how thirsty you are, and lean into it: the rumpus...

Hey, it's a Dive Bar on 6th St. Just off Market St. keep that in mind. In other words it's a Great place for what it is and has always been. Don't expect to be awed by decor or drink menu. Do expect reasonably priced drinks served in a friendly an hospitable manner, without pretense or pressure. Joey (door guy) and Heather (Bartender) were both affable and attentive without feeling overbearing. They were great. Saying anything good about the environment just outside the door would be contrived. But, somehow once inside the Bar the depressing outside circumstances are for a time miles away. So... If you find yourself in the neighborhood and want a good drink. Pop on...

Everytime I enter this establishment I feel comfortable. A throwback to bygone days, The Rumpus Room serves you a drink atop their personalized coasters and personalized matches are available if you need some. The drinks are strong and priced for those of us with a lower budget. A nice variety of liquor too. I usually stop in here in the afternoon but tonight I went around 10:30. It takes a brave soul with larger than normal cajones to walk from either Market or Mission Streets to reach this diamond in the rough. I suggest ride-sharing unless you're a thrill seeker but it's definitely worth the...