Columbus Cafe

Very Welcoming and Friendly Door Man on the Weekend ~ Dive Bar with some decent Beer On Draft. Bartender tried to overcharge me, but otherwise a good experience. $9 Craft Beers

This is a San Francisco classic in the heart of historic North Beach. It's a locally-owned dive that is lively and colorful, with great drinks and seasoned experts behind the bars. If you're lucky you can catch some legendary DJ parties downstairs.

Columbus Cafe is a great find if you're looking for a chill, uncrowded bar to relax in. It has a classic, laid-back neighborhood feel that's very welcoming. When we visited, they had a bingo game going on, which added a really fun and energetic layer to the evening. One very important heads-up, though: the host's commentary was definitely for an 18+ crowd. We had a great time with it, but this is probably not the place to bring your kids for a casual drink. This spot seems aimed at a chill crowd that appreciates some unfiltered humor. If that's you, you'll have a lot of fun here.

Dive bar in North Beach right next to Sotto Mare off Green street. Definitely a spot to grab a drink if you’re waiting for a reservation in the area or if you wanted to grab some Golden Boy Pizza. I’ve gone here both while waiting for dinner reservations or after for a little night cap. Friendly staff, plenty of space to sit somewhere. I don’t recall checking out the other floor and areas but very convenient. Can be difficult in finding street parking out here.

I stopped into Columbus Cafe last night with my boyfriend for two shots of Fernet, and the experience was honestly shocking. The bartender poured barely an ounce each. As someone who works in the industry myself, I politely asked if she could pour the correct amount. She re measured and realized she hadn't poured a full shot, so she topped it off. What happened next was completely unprofessional. She threw the check and the pen at me and even made a snide verbal remark. My boyfriend and I were stunned. There was absolutely no reason for that kind of attitude especially when the mistake wasn't mine to begin with. Really disappointing service, and definitely not the kind of energy you expect from a bar in North Beach. It was an Asian American woman. I hope the establishment will do something about this. She's the worst bartender I've ever encountered my entire life.