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90 Caf s and Bars Left Grand Caf Right Tosca !Caff Trieste One of the most authentic caf s in town, rich with arty nonchalance (see p64). d 605 Vallejo St Map M4 (415) 982-2605 Dis. access @Tosca Dating back to 1919, this North Beach bar is a favorite with celebrities. The jukebox plays opera arias. d 242 Columbus Ave Map M4 Closed L (415) 986-9651 Dis. access Caff Roma You re as likely to hear Italian here as you are English, not only from the staff but from the patrons. A friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy an espresso and eye passers-by. d 526 Columbus Ave Map L4 (415) 296-7662 Dis. access $O Reilly s The bar dates from 1825 and was imported from Ireland. Everything here evokes the Emerald Isle. d 622 Green St at Columbus Map L4 (415) 989-6222 Dis. access %Grand Caf A stylish place to see and be seen, as an addendum to the chic Hotel Monaco. d 501 Geary St at Taylor Map P3 (415) 292- 0101 Dis. access ^Quetzal A colorful, bustling place where you can get a brew from coffee to beer and check your e-mail. Breakfast and lunch fare. d 1234 Polk St at Bush Map N1 (415) 673-4181 Dis. access &Bambuddha Lounge This popular and trendy restaurant and nightclub is the place to visit for fabulous cocktails and hip beats. 17 boulevard saint jacques paris 75014 There is a heated patio (see p70). *Bubble Lounge A champagne bar with room after room of subdued lighting and cozy corners 17 boulevard saint jacques paris 75014 (see p66). d 714 Montgomery St Map M5 (415) 434-4204 Dis. access (Red Room All red and tiny, as the name implies, this joint lures devotees with its classic cocktails. d Next door to Commodore Hotel, 827 Sutter St between Jones and Leavenworth Map P2 (415) 346-7666 Dis. access )The Irish Bank Down a picturesque alley, this winning pub feels very Irish. 17 boulevard saint jacques paris 75014 Tip a Guinness before the 5pm yuppie rush to get the best taste of its friendly vibes. d 10 Mark Lane, off Bush St Map P4 (415) 788-7152 Around Town Downtown

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