The Mercantile Saloon

Overall, it was a nice bar. It's one bartender who's rude. I didn't catch his name, but he's somewhat on the short side with some bold designer glasses who worked in the back. Drinks weren't all strong, but that seemed to be the norm with all the local bars around here. I live in SF, and the drinks in the Castro are always strong.

The place was cool however, bartenders should not do the most basic service and expect excessive tips. I understand that cheap employers pass the responsibility of paying for their workers onto the customers via tipping but come on dude please do your job and not whine and moan. You signed up for this. The short bald bartender did not let me even organize my money before demanding a tip. I hadn't even stepped away from the bar because I was sincerely organizing my money and then going to tip. Shame on you man have some respect. The drinks were watered down anyways.

Very very different environment for me. , but cool. Cash only!

Went here for the first time last night with a few friends and one of the men called me the N word with a hard R I was obviously upset since it is an upsetting word to use towards anyone and the bouncer kicked me out and patted the man on the shoulder saying “it’s ok man go inside “ letting him back in and told me and my friends we were over reacting I was and still am sick that’s people think and allow this behavior just because they are “friends” it was his job to prevent this kind of thing and still took his friends side in a racist act

Super fun and super busy on a Friday night. The crowd was a great mix of people. With the packed house though expect drink service delays, even though the tender staff was super fast and support efficient, so order appropriately.

The Mac and cheese was so good.. Good drinks and am awesome mix of people

I don’t remember the young ladies name who was the bar tender but she was super nice and manning the bar on a Saturday evening alone. Great drinks!

Bar tender Chris is the absolute best! Loved this place and the energy! Very friendly service and guests.