The Temple Bar — Restaurant in San Francisco

I get it. I know things have changed with the pandemic and the virus. I remember visiting here back in 2019 before my life fell apart drastically and this city felt so much better and welcoming.

Fast forward to a week ago, I decided to revisit the sunset area since it held a special place in my heart but I feel that San Fran has broken my heart.

Say what you want but I got the J&J just because I thought it was the best option for me as in terms of a vaccine and I also wanted to protect myself and everyone around me as well as have my life back.

Apparently when I visited here they required proof of vaccination via the vaccine card (and yes, every bar around the area was requiring that too which made sense) but when I presented it they said I needed a second dose (which ONLY applies to the messenger RNA vaccines) for a vaccine that is only approved for one dose which was disappointing since I didn’t get vaccinated only to get turned down and have the San Francisco experience that I had the last time. Needless to say I’m disappointed that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not recognized here but if you had the Pfizer or Moderna you’re good!

All in all, I do hope the pandemic gets in check so we don’t have to go this route again but nonetheless San Fran let me down. I’m hoping one day when I get back this will all be a memory and things...

I have been going to this bar once every week or two for the last year, and enjoyed the bar and especially the back patio immensely because I could bring my dog there and enjoy a beer or two while watching a game. Unfortunately however, they recently hired a new bartender that decided immediately that she did not like me, and has since decided that my dog is no longer allowed because of her breed (she’s a pit bull mix), even though she had been with me to the bar many, many times and never caused any problems. This is quite frankly completely unacceptable to me on a number of levels, and I will never patronize this establishment again. There are far better bars within a block of this place, and while they do not have patios, the rudeness with which myself, my guest and my dog were treated, after being a regular there for more than a year, and always, no matter what tipping well over 20% (I have worked at many bars and other customer-service facilities all over the United States) is inexcusable and makes this bar a no-go...

Edit 2023: The owners of this place had some 12th hour deal to keep the place open. It still is largely the same Blackthorn, but has some modern touches: new flooring, different lighting, some changes to the board...little improvements to the decor that, added together, make things a bit more warm and cozy.

4.5/5. This is for their trivia nights, held on Monday. But first a quick overview of the place.

This is NOT a hipster microbrewery. This is a good ol' fashioned pub. Reasonable drink prices, a rotating selection on tap, a full selection of games on tv. A nice place you can go and hang out after a long day of whatever it is you do. Hey, you deal drugs? I ain't gonna judge you.

The only downside is that they don't serve food, though there are a number of places that do in the neighborhood, and you are free to bring it in.

The trivia is a fun selection of topics that you don't need a PhD to figure out. Current events, a music round, celebrity photos, a theme of the week. A great variety,...