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Lying in the heart of the New Mission Theater, Bear vs. Bull is an intimate, neighborhood watering hole named in honor of one of the Mission District’s most colorful Gold Rush legends. After a brief lapse as a futon shop and un-authorized rave venue, the New Mission Theater once again re-opened its doors as the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to offer the best in film, food and drink all in one space. Today, Bear Vs. Bull can be found tucked within the theater’s historically restored interior, a destination serving the local community of movie lovers, pouring California brewed beer and hand crafted cocktails.
Craft beer, wine & cocktails in restored art deco quarters tucked inside a stylish movie house.
Hours
| Saturday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 1–8 PM |
| Monday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 PM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2550 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 549-5959
Website: https://drafthouse.com/sf/theater-bar/new-mission
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Rugby
The “Bear vs. Bull” at Alamo Drafthouse in San Francisco refers to a standalone bar located within the New Mission Theater. The bar’s name is inspired by a San Francisco historical rumor of animal fights, and the menu reflects this theme with locally sourced ingredients and California-centric selections.
Historical Inspiration:
The bar’s name comes from a rumor that the New Mission Theater once hosted animal fights, including a legendary encounter between a bear and a bull.
The building is listed as a San Francisco Designated Landmark since May 27, 2004; and listed as one of the National Register of Historic Places since November 9, 2001.
The building originally designed by the Reid Brothers. It was renovated for the Nasser Brothers Theaters circuit in 1932 by Timothy Pflueger, who transformed it into Art Deco-style. It boasts a 70 foot (21 m) marquee sign that is a local landmark. In its early life, it showed mostly “B” movies.
In the 1960s and 1970s, it specialized in children’s fare. The theater closed in 1993 and became a furniture store. It was purchased by the City College of San Francisco, who proposed to raze it and build new campus facilities. But a group called “Save The New Mission Theater”, headed by Alfonso Felder, lobbied to stop the college from destroying the theater.
The building was renovated by the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain headquartered in Austin, Texas; it re-opened as a movie theater, restaurant, and bar in December 2015, and maintained the name New Mission Theater.
… moreHistorical Inspiration:
The bar’s name comes from a rumor that the New Mission Theater once hosted animal fights, including a legendary encounter between a bear and a bull.
The building is listed as a San Francisco Designated Landmark since May 27, 2004; and listed as one of the National Register of Historic Places since November 9, 2001.
The building originally designed by the Reid Brothers. It was renovated for the Nasser Brothers Theaters circuit in 1932 by Timothy Pflueger, who transformed it into Art Deco-style. It boasts a 70 foot (21 m) marquee sign that is a local landmark. In its early life, it showed mostly “B” movies.
In the 1960s and 1970s, it specialized in children’s fare. The theater closed in 1993 and became a furniture store. It was purchased by the City College of San Francisco, who proposed to raze it and build new campus facilities. But a group called “Save The New Mission Theater”, headed by Alfonso Felder, lobbied to stop the college from destroying the theater.
The building was renovated by the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain headquartered in Austin, Texas; it re-opened as a movie theater, restaurant, and bar in December 2015, and maintained the name New Mission Theater.
W. White
We had drinks and a couple of food dishes while here for a movie. The service, food and drinks were wonderful. The staff were friendly and our items arrived quickly.
… moreBrian Haberer
Good drinks and bites, great vibes, great staff. Great beer selection. The cocktails are basic but get the job done, would love to see more love given in general to the cocktail program, but it feels like there’s some limits with how complex they can go while managing getting drinks to the theaters in reasonable times.
… moreAmanda Torres
Horrible experience w the bartender photographed. He was racist and told my friends and I to “kick rocks.” He proceeded to call us derogatory names and put us out while other patrons sat comfortably in their chairs till they were done with their drinks. I don’t know how someone that works in hospitality thinks it’s appropriate to communicate with someone that way but my friend and I weren’t even disrespectful towards him for him to react that way. He got upset cause we asked if we could get one more round before they closed. He expressed that the bar was closed so we dropped it and he just kept going. Absolutely disgusted with the treatment here and I suggested you all avoid this bar at all costs. They do not deserve your presence, attention or money. I moved here from NYC and have never been treated with such disrespect.
… moreLeo Kovač
We were here on a pub quiz, quiz was fine, but it was played on a phone which is kinda dodgy, the food was good and the drinks too, the place is really nice
… moreHoudini
The bar is super dark but not a bad place for a drink and perhaps some pinball.
… moreRicardo
Great place to grab a drink whether you’re going to their beautiful theatre or not. Great atmosphere.
… moreBilly Tjajadi
A nice chilled out bar within an old art deco cinema. Large selection of beers and unique cocktails.
… moreBrook Shelley
Great cocktails and beer list. Solid spot for a pre or post movie drink. Skews a little bro-y on the weekends, but that’s the mission lately, eh? The layout means when it’s busy, you’ll fight to get a drink. Decent amount of seating, and it’s chill during off-hours.
… moreJosh Gate
The vibe is real classy and stylish. Dark lighting and no table service. I honestly only came in for a break from walking the city – so their tap water was great! haha but mid-day it was quiet and definitely a place to visit more often.
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