Things to Do in Union Square, San Francisco
A public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post, and Stockton Streets, serving as the central shopping and theater district in downtown San Francisco.
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Top things to do in Union Square
Britex Fabrics
★ 4.5 · 381Specialty Store
Sprawling institution offering a large variety of fabrics, ribbons, buttons & trims.
- Mon–Fri
- 11 AM – 4 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Maxferd Jewelry & Loan
★ 4.7 · 214Flea Market
Jewelry & pawn shop offering collateral loans, appraisals, gold buying & layaway purchasing.
- Mon–Fri
- 10 AM – 6 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Fraenkel Gallery
Art Gallery
Photography gallery showcasing rotating work by contemporary American & European artists.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Where to eat & drink in Union Square
Pacific Cocktail Haven
Top 500 barCocktail Bar· $20–30
Elevated cocktails, punch bowls, beer & wine poured in a dramatic, stylish space with a lively vibe.
- Mon–Fri
- 5 PM – 12 AM
- Sat
- 5 PM – 12 AM
- Sun
- Closed
Mellis Cafe
★ 4.7 · 631Café & Bakery· $10–20
- Every day
- 5 AM – 11 PM
Sutter Street Cafe
★ 4.8 · 338Café & Bakery· $$
Pint-sized deli open for breakfast & lunch focusing on sandwiches, plus omelets, coffee & pastries.
- Mon–Fri
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Johnny Foley's Irish House
★ 4.4 · 3.9kIrish Pub· $20-50
Irish bar with pints & hearty pub grub as well as frequent live music & dueling piano shows.
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Thu
- 3 PM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 3 PM – 1:30 AM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 1:30 AM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 12 AM
Origin Lab Coffee & Matcha
★ 4.7 · 512Coffee Shop· $1–10
- Every day
- 6 AM – 8 PM
b. patisserie
★ 4.6 · 583Café & Bakery
Polished option with outdoor seating serving sweet treats, sandwiches & salads, plus coffee & wine.
- Mon
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 8 AM – 8 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 8 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 6 PM
Hinodeya Ramen Union Square
★ 4.6 · 3.4kRamen
- Mon–Thu
- 10 AM – 1:30 AM
- Fri
- 10 AM – 3:30 AM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 2 AM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 1:30 AM
Sears Fine Food
★ 4.3 · 4.0kAmerican· $20–30
Local institution serving Swedish pancakes & classic diner standards amid nostalgic surroundings.
- Mon–Tue
- 7 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 7 AM – 3 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
ONE65 San Francisco
★ 4.6 · 977French· $10-20
Lauded chef Claude Le Tohic brings French bistro fare & fine-dining menus to this six-story venue.
- Mon
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 8 AM – 8 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 8 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 6 PM
Trisara
★ 4.6 · 812Indian· $20–30
- Mon–Thu
- 11 AM – 10 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 1 AM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 1 AM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 1 AM
Caffe Central
★ 4.5 · 1.6kBreakfast· $10–20
Organic, micro-roasted beans are used in the brews at this fashionable coffee house.
- Every day
- 7 AM – 7 PM
Harlan Records
★ 4.7 · 383Cocktail Bar· $20–30
A midcentury cocktail bar in downtown San Francisco, known for its vintage high fidelity sound system and long play vinyl record music collection.
- Mon
- 2 PM – 12 AM
- Tue–Fri
- 2 PM – 1:30 AM
- Sat
- 4 PM – 1:30 AM
- Sun
- 4 PM – 12 AM
Irish Bank
★ 4.3 · 1.9kIrish Pub· $20–30
Irish bar serving pub grub & a huge selection of whiskeys in an alley lined with outdoor tables.
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM – 2 AM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM – 2 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM – 12 AM
More about Union Square
The area is historically significant, having been the site of rallies during the Civil War, and is home to various hotels and theaters.
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Pacific Cocktail Haven
- 2Britex Fabrics
- 3Mellis Cafe
- 4Sutter Street Cafe
- 5Johnny Foley's Irish House
- 6Origin Lab Coffee & Matcha
- 7b. patisserie
- 8Hinodeya Ramen Union Square
- 9Sears Fine Food
- 10ONE65 San Francisco
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Pacific Cocktail HavenCocktail Bar
Britex FabricsSpecialty Store
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