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. The area is historically significant, having been the site of rallies during the Civil War, and is home to various hotels and theaters.

Pacific Cocktail HavenCocktail Bar
Britex FabricsSpecialty Store
Mellis CafeCafé & Bakery

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Top things to do in Union Square

Britex Fabrics
★ 4.5 · 377
Specialty Store
Sprawling institution offering a large variety of fabrics, ribbons, buttons & trims.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Maxferd Jewelry & Loan
★ 4.7 · 210
Flea Market
Jewelry & pawn shop offering collateral loans, appraisals, gold buying & layaway purchasing.
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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
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Where to eat & drink in Union Square

Pacific Cocktail Haven
Top 500 bar
Cocktail 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
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Mellis Cafe
★ 4.7 · 607
Café & Bakery· $10–20
Every day
5 AM – 11 PM
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Sutter Street Cafe
★ 4.8 · 336
Café & 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
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Johnny Foley's Irish House
★ 4.4 · 3.8k
Irish 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
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Origin Lab Coffee & Matcha
★ 4.7 · 433
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Every day
6 AM – 8 PM
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HINODEYA Ramen Union Square
★ 4.6 · 3.2k
Ramen
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 1:30 AM
Fri
10 AM – 3:30 AM
Sat
10 AM – 3:30 AM
Sun
10 AM – 1:30 AM
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The Valley Club
Bar· $20–30
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Sears Fine Food
★ 4.3 · 4.0k
American· $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
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ONE65 San Francisco
★ 4.6 · 945
French· $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
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Trisara
★ 4.6 · 791
Indian· $20–30
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 1 AM
Sat
11 AM – 1 AM
Sun
11 AM – 1 AM
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Caffe Central
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Breakfast· $10–20
Organic, micro-roasted beans are used in the brews at this fashionable coffee house.
Every day
7 AM – 7 PM
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Harlan Records
★ 4.7 · 382
Cocktail 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.
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b. patisserie
★ 4.6 · 583
Café & 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
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