The Black Horse London Pub

I’m sitting in the Chestnut diner the morning after the Black Horse. It’s the perfect diner in terms of authenticity and food quality. I’m invisible to the people working here. What the Black Horse has is the ability to make whoever walks in there feel like a local. James is great. He’s obviously loved by those who pop their heads in. That’s for good reason. He’s a genuinely nice guy who spent his night chatting to all who were there. It is like becoming a member of a cool group - like the Elks. There’s the old hippie who is now a marshal arts master, the ex barman who is another great bloke, the loud drunk guy with opinions(windows are liquid). I recommend to anyone who is tired of commercial insincere businesses. It’s real and well worth a try. Great work James

James the Owner / Bartender is a local legend, makes you feel welcome, unless your an A$$. Cassandra and Max are great as well. Prepare to show vax and ID your first time. Seats 9 (15) with six standing. Not for the claustrophobic, a ton on fun. A must go at least once. Tell them Stoney Soprano said hi.

I saw this bar listed on a "Must Visit" in SF so while visiting SF my husband and I checked it out. We arrived around 11:40 pm so we were late comers but still got to hang out for a little bit. This is bar far the smallest bar/pub I have ever been in. It maybe sat 8 people.... I was amazed that they didn't serve any mixed drinks or draft beer. You want a drink, you pick one off a list written on a small chalk board and the bartender grabs it out of a bathtub full of iced beer. hahaha So unique!! The vibe definitly made you feel like you were in London! I had a grapefruit beer and it was sooooo good! They close at midnight which means everyone OUT at midnight. The one thing I wasn't to sure about was the old musty smell and inch of dust that had accumulated on the fan. Gag! It was hot in there but I was hoping with all of my hope that they would NOT turn that fan on. It looks like it was an original with the building and hasn't been cleaned since. I probably wouldn't have stayed for more then 2 beers but of all the bars we visited in SF this is still one of my favorites. :)