2Lips

My favorite place in San Francisco, I spent every night here when It was Judi’s place. I came across this when I was looking for an old friend… a bartender named Chris, who worked here back in 2005.

Holy crap. After walking about a mile out of our way from the SF Opera House in search of a drink we finally found this place. Actually we walked past it the night before but didn’t give it a look. When we were in need of a strong drink we walked down Gough turned right on Market and were about to give up. Right before the BART station we remembered the scene from the night before: Dark, Bar Stools, regulars, and drinks. We had to go in this time.
We had 2 strong drinks and each and were very pleased. The bartender was attentive. The regulars were friendly and big mix of the social cosim of today. (I don’t know what they really means, but it sounded good). They do have a juke box and the music was a good mix. I guess they have an upstairs, but we needed drinks too badly to venture up there.
I will definitly go back and this may be my mandatory stop before getting on BART at the Civic Center Station. In fact I recommend that you stop here before heading anywhere.

This is a totally personal review for Hector and the best margaritas in SF! I recommend going early on a Tuesday or Saturday (unless his schedule has changed). On the rocks, never blended and definitely with salt. Hmm, this Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo, but I think I may stop in for a Hector special anyway!

Me likey, me likey! I’ve only been once and it was on my very first visit to San Francisco. I can’t remember the price range of the drinks because I was already sh*t-faced upon arrival. I do remember that a DJ was spinning some cool beats (not that hippity-​hop noise that these kids listen to nowadays).

Sort of like a tiny Sutter Station on the other end of Market. A clean and friendly dive bar. If you don’t like dive bars, you won’t like this place. If you like to stop in for a quick, cheap drink before jumping on the bus, you’ll like this place. Lots of regulars, mixed crowd of locals, small, clean, friendly.

Nicely remolded bar with a pool table… Hot bar tenders and get host… Get place to throw a party… I would hang out at this place anytime… It is a happening place for people who want to chill, happy hour, friends get together… parking is great… a lot of parking!!!

**UPDATE 9/​26**
They now have my favorite beer! TIGER BEER!!! If I can give em a 6^th star i would but I can’t!
I love this place-it’s so cozy and just chill. It’s located on the out end of Market before you hit Van Ness-​so it’s pretty safe. It’s so cute inside and I love the lounge chairs. I’ve met Monique (bartender) and the owner Matt-​both who were sooooooooo nice and friendly. The drinks and beers are moderately priced but service is great. I’m coming back here for sure. It’s definitely a friendly neighborhood bar and I will bring my friends back for sure!

I had heard poor word of mouth recollections of this place, but was pleasantly surprised to be shown a really great bar that doesn’t fill to brimming, serves good drinks, has surprisingly nice pool table and cues, and has a fully working Ms Pac Man upstairs.
I would return without hesitation.

This place is scary if you’re a girl. I went with a couple coworkers and the old men at the bar kept wanting to buy the girl’s drinks. It was cool at first, but then they started lurking around us… c r e e p y… for them.
I thought it was okay, just a very DIFFERENT atmosphere. The crowd in here is also sort of ehch.

Convenient location. Much love to Matt for the parties. Nice try on the digs.

This place is a dive. No, not faux-​dive trendy, but just a dive. I am generally frightened when I am here. Why do I return, you ask? Because during football season, they broadcast the games and it’s basically empty, so I can watch my Lions embarrass themselves in privacy. I can’t comment on the drinks because I am afraid of their cleanliness, but the bottled water is pretty good.

5 stars goes to Monique, my favorite bartender in San Francisco. She is attentive (but not overly so where she is hovering or a nuisance, pleasant and is blessed with an amazing memory!

It was by my therapist’s. The Warriors were often playing before my appointments. It was nice to be there and we all made friends and missed counseling as the warriors went on to do real well!

I finally figured out how the new owner picked out the name. It’s an interesting name to choose… for anything. Anyone I’ve ever told since they changed hands is like «WTF kind of name is that?».
It is because the place SUCKS!
I was a Judi’s regular for many years… I know, now I’m just showing off… but it is good to see some of the other regulars still occasionally perched in their familiar spots at the bar.
They know who they are, and they know who I am. Too bad the new staff could give 2 shits (hmmm…a better name, maybe?) about even considering retaining my business. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has gotten this vibe.
On the subject of new staff… don’t bring people in to a «new» business without training. Having a nice ass, decent rack, flat stomach, cute face, or anything else that could normally keep me entertained for hours is not acceptible if they are incompetent in keeping my liver excited.
Did she really ask me how to make that? There are 2 ingredients… one is a form of whiskey and one is a form of cola, both of which I ordered by name.
It is great seeing you guys from the «old» bar… if it weren’t for being able to catch up with you in a semi-​pseudo Judi’s environment, I would have to say I am never going in there again.
Even if the times I have come in are few and far between.
Here’s the breakdown:
1 star because Unilocal gives everyone an equal opportunity to try not to suck as bad as 2Lips can.
I really want to give the star to the old regulars… but then they may continue to go.

Used to be called Judi’s Place. which was a small town bar where everyone knew everyone and you can count on seeing the same people there anytime you went. Good drinks and a good crowd.
Now it has been turned into a Lounge… Glad they decided to keep some of the old bartenders especially Gary and Tim. best bartenders you’ll find anywhere. They sure make some good drinks, good conversation and make you feel like your business is appreciated. Glad to see they added a DJ on the weekends. Will differently keep going back… This is a great place to catch a game, hit up before a club, meet friends and even make a night of it… etc…