Sotto Mare is a classic Italian seafood spot in the middle of North Beach.

This old-school sports bar is the best place to grab a drink and shoot pool in North Beach.

Vesuvio Cafe is a piece of San Francisco history, but unlike most museums, this place makes great cocktails.

Tony’s Coal-Fired Pizza And Slice House is a quick counter-service version of Tony’s Pizza in North Beach.

The Showdown is a bar in North Beach with good food, a pool table, and an indoor stoop for hanging out on.

The Italian Homemade Company in North Beach is a great and easy spot to drop into for homemade pasta.

Tony Nik’s is an old-school bar in North Beach that’s great to sit at when you’re waiting for your table at Tony’s Pizza next door.

The Boardroom is a sports bar in North Beach with a ton of TVs and a pool table.

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in North Beach has nearly every style of pizza you can ask for all under one roof.

Church Key in North Beach is where we head when we want to drink good beer and listen to better music.

Hit up Barrio in North Beach for a few beers and some tacos with a friend or impromptu date.

Head to Sam’s in North Beach for a late night burger when you’re done bar hopping.

Beacon Coffee & Pantry is a coffee shop in North Beach with good WiFi that also serves salads and sandwiches.

Head to Maggie McGarry’s in North Beach on a Saturday night for cheap drinks and great live music.

Head to Il Pollaio in North Beach for a casual weeknight dinner and make sure to get the chargrilled chicken.

Mr. Bings in Russian Hill is a classic dive serving nice cocktails and cheap beer in a space that your dad and uncles will love.