The “Love Handles” department in Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® is devoted to great beer bars. Here are the 15 beer bars where you’ll find local classics and some great bottle lists.
City Beer Store (San Francisco, California)
A world-class selection of craft beer that you can mix and match in a six-pack and a friendly taproom with alluring beers.
What it is: As lovers of fine food and fine beer, the founders of City Beer Store, Craig and Beth Wathen, often wondered about the lack of a beer-specific retail store and tasting bar in their much-loved city of San Francisco. City Beer Store opened in May 2006. The Wathen’s vision was to create a friendly community gathering spot to sip a beer while you browse the shelves. They believe that each customer deserves a unique individual shopping encounter, and they work closely with the staff to provide this experience. They continue to source and seek out the finest offerings for the City Beer Store community.