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Bar April Jean — San Francisco

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Essential Information
Today14:00 - 02:00
Address
1371 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, 94133
No Reservations
Walk-ins
Price Range
$$
About

Bar April Jean is North Beach's neighborhood cocktail bar, offering a distinctly San Francisco experience in the heart of one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods. Located at 1371 Grant Avenue, this welcoming establishment combines classic cocktail craftsmanship with a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere. The bar features open-air windows perfect for people-watching, creating an inviting space where locals and visitors alike can enjoy expertly crafted drinks. With late-night hours extending until 2 AM most nights, Bar April Jean serves as an ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks, post-dinner cocktails, or a casual nightcap. The venue occasionally hosts live music, adding to its vibrant neighborhood charm. Whether you're seeking a quiet corner for conversation or a lively atmosphere with friends, Bar April Jean delivers an authentic San Francisco bar experience with professional service and quality cocktails in the historic North Beach district.

Ambiance & Features

Casual neighborhood bar atmosphere with open-air windows for people-watching, creating a relaxed yet lively environment. The space features a corner location with large windows that open to the street, allowing natural light and fresh air. Occasional live music adds to the vibrant, community-focused ambiance.

Atmosphere

Casual
Neighborhood
Open Air
Lively
Community Focused
People Watching

Noise Level

moderate to lively

Lighting

natural light during day, ambient bar lighting at night

Music

live music (occasional), background music

Features

Open-air windows
Live music (select nights)
Late-night hours
Corner location
Street-facing seating
Our Ratings
7.5
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

7.5

Service

7.8

Ambiance

8.0

Value

7.0

Accessibility

6.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Frequently Asked Questions(5)

Bar April Jean does not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bar April Jean is open 7 days a week. Friday: 14:00–02:00. Monday: 14:00–02:00. Sunday: 12:00–02:00. Tuesday: 14:00–02:00. Saturday: 12:00–02:00. Thursday: 14:00–02:00. Wednesday: 14:00–02:00.

Bar April Jean is known for: Strong cocktail options, non-alcoholic cocktails available, wine and beer selection. Customers can order pizza from local restaurants for delivery to the bar.

Bar April Jean is located in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. The full address is 1371 Grant Avenue, San Francisco.

Bar April Jean is moderately priced, offering good value for quality cocktails. The price range is $$.

Good to Know

Food & Menu

Strong cocktail options, non-alcoholic cocktails available, wine and beer selection. Customers can order pizza from local restaurants for delivery to the bar.

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

positive

Guests Love

  • •Great neighborhood bar atmosphere in North Beach
  • •Incredible drinks with strong cocktail options
  • •Quick and friendly bartender service
  • •Open-air windows perfect for people watching
  • •Late-night hours ideal for after-dinner drinks
  • •Good vibes and lively atmosphere

Other Considerations

  • •Parking can be difficult to find in the area
  • •Crowd can get rowdy later at night
  • •Serious security incident reported with aggressive bouncer behavior

Location

1371 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, US

Directions

37.799567, -122.407504

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