Shotwell’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

1. Shotwell’s

8.4
3349 20th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Mission District · 103 tips and reviews

Christian N.Christian Niles: Chocolate stout FTW.

Sergio G.Sergio Guajardo: Young's Chocolate Stout- It 'waterfalls' like Guiness and is smooth sweet chocolate flavor. Num num num

Aaron D.Aaron Draczynski: The chocolate stout is smooth and tasty.

Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

2. Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

8.6
1398 Haight St (at Masonic Ave), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Haight Ashbury · 313 tips and reviews

mat h.mat honan: When it's in season, don't miss the Oysterhead Stout. Brewed with Marin county oysters (really). No, it doesn't taste like oyster. (But it does taste good with oysters.)

JesseJesse: Try the chicken wings with a stout.

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Greatest vibe and stout of circumstance is the entire world.

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

3. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews

john f.john foster: 563 Stout is one of the best examples of this style you will ever have. bets the pants off of Guiness.

Aaron A.Aaron Avery: Try the Oyster Stout, they got the shells from SB40 Read more.

Mike R.Mike Rogers: Spill It Milk Stout is exquisite!

Monk’s Kettle is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

4. Monk’s Kettle

9.0
3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews

Nicole M.Nicole Macias: Must have the Pretzyl with the cheese sauce, Russian Imperial Stout, and pork chop...yum.

GwendolinaGwendolina: Try the dark chocolate stout bread pudding - So rich & goes well with my Belgian Dark!

Sam M.Sam McCrimson: Go for their beer on tap that isn't on the menu. Last time they had a oatmeal stout with Szechuan peppercorn and vanilla. It was unreaaaal. Also, deliiiiicious food.

William Stout Architectural Books is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

5. William Stout Architectural Books

8.8
804 Montgomery St (at Jackson St), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Jackson Square · 6 tips and reviews

City WalksCity Walks: Stephen Schmidt talks about Jackson Square. He's a graphic designer who is influenced by the William Stout Bookstore and shares how he finds inspiration in this neighborhood. Read more.

Shaun EShaun E: This is one of my favorite places in the universe. When I become fantastically rich, this is what my living room will look like. Get lost in the graphic/comm design section downstairs.

Dakota K.Dakota Keck: go on a quiet saturday. stay for hours.

Prubechu is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

6. Prubechu

8.9
2224 Mission St # A, San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Mission District · 12 tips and reviews

Meric A.Meric Akkan: Short rib feast, shrimp ceviche and great stouts for chilly evenings outside

Lani M.Lani M: BBQ Chicken fiesta plate and mushroom empanada were great!

Neel H.Neel Hajare: Enjoyed the crispy pork belly and red rice. A few interesting wines available by the glass

Tender is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

7. Tender

8.7
854 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Ben 🐱 W.Ben 🐱 Willis: Upstairs has a cool seating area and fun games. Stout beer with truffles is a great combo. Not a huge selection on non-alcoholic drinks.

Diana B.Diana B.: Hidden gem! Great date/chill catch up spot. The owner is amazing and while there is no wine list, tell him what you’d like and he’ll set you up. Also has an upstairs lounge then can be rented out!

EaterEater: In a space that has been vacant for the past 40 years, Tender rises from the ashes. This new pleasing oasis features snacks and drinking. Pro-tip: once inside head to the cozy lounge upstairs. Read more.

Cellarmaker House of Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

8. Cellarmaker House of Pizza

9.1
3193 Mission St (Fair St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Bernal Heights · 21 tips and reviews

Lewis W.Lewis Wallace: Double IPA and barrel-aged stout we’re both excellent. Definitely coming back for the delicious-looking Detroit-style pizza and salads.

Nico P.Nico Pitney: Great crispy/cheesy sides (like Square Pie Guys) and inventive toppings, with a fluffier focaccia-esque dough. Delish

Javi M.Javi Muhrer: Sausage and pepper pizza is 💣

Emporium Arcade Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

9. Emporium Arcade Bar

7.5
616 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Arcade · Alamo Square · 26 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Interesting vibe. Feels like a different world. Great, great stout selections.

Marcela M.Marcela Maldonado: Very cool place and great selection of games. There's a really good cream stout draft beer!

Alex S.Alex Silarajs: Hard to get a drink.

New Eritrea Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

10. New Eritrea Restaurant & Bar

9.1
907 Irving St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 51 tips and reviews

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Feel like a beer? They often have an assortment of African beers on offer. One of my favorites is Hakim Stout. Goes well with the meet dishes while quelling the intense spices.

Thaisa F.Thaisa Fernandes: The food is delicious. They have some South Africa wines. And the price is affordable. The staff are very friendly.

Doc P.Doc Pop: Coming for the gluten-free Injera? Be sure to call ahead of time to confirm. They often use wheat with their teff, but if you call in advance they can make a special batch for you.

Miette Patisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

11. Miette Patisserie

8.2
449 Octavia St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Hayes Valley · 55 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: We love the Gingerbread Cupcake, made with molasses, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and dark stout beer, topped with a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting. Read more.

Natalie D.Natalie Downe: Great selection of chocolate and sweets. In particular English chocolate! Smarties, Maltesers and Mars bars!

marissa a.marissa axell: Love their licorice selection! You can try them from sweet to salty!

Woods Cervecería is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

12. Woods Cervecería

8.8
3801 18th St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Dolores Heights · 85 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Russell: The stout is lovely.

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: The MateVeza on tap is one of the best IPAs I've had recently. Also empanadas! Get the carne, mushroom or chicken (in that order). If you're in Oakland check out their other location The Woods Brewery

Jessica F.Jessica Falarski: Great beer on tap. Delicious empanadas. Lovely bartenders.

The Sycamore is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

13. The Sycamore

8.8
2140 Mission St (at Sycamore St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 186 tips and reviews

DamonDamon: Indra Kunindra Curry Stout!

SFistSFist: Blissfully mellow, with board games galore and an intimate vibe that's hard to find in the neighborhood. The best part? The oft-overlooked back patio, where beer lovers can sun on cozy picnic tables. Read more.

Kemp M.Kemp Mullaney: The sliders are great! 2 with a salad is a complete meal.

Cafe Ethiopia is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

14. Cafe Ethiopia

7.9
878 Valencia St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Mission District · 22 tips and reviews

Rob D.Rob Dodson: Get the Hakim stout. It's the KING beer!

Jeremy J.Jeremy Johnstone: Try the Combo Platter - One of the better (best?) Ethiopian places I've been to in SF. Very tasty and super authentic flavors!

Debbie L.Debbie Leight: The lentil dishes are fantastic!

SusieCakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Stout Beers in San Francisco.

15. SusieCakes

8.7
2109 Chestnut St (btwn Pierce & Steiner St.), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · Marina District · 63 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: OMG the seasonal Guinness Stout and Bailey's cupcake is out of this world!!! I should've just ordered a dozen of those.

Lillian H.Lillian H.: Their butterscotch pudding is AMAZING! Also, do yourself a favor and get a whoopie pie :)

Rima A.Rima Alisa: The whoopie pie is a must!