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Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

6.5Locals Score / 10

#16 of 20 Bars & Nightlife in San Francisco

Known fordive barcocktailsNorth BeachBeat Generation
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A legendary North Beach dive bar and museum hybrid that's been a Beat Generation hangout for decades, known for excellent cocktails and walls packed with decades of eclectic history. The bartenders know regulars by name and treat them preferentially, so expect to wait longer if you're new—that's part of the authentic experience here.

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Hours
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Price$
Phone(415) 421-4112
Websitespecsbarsf.com
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Locals Score

6.5/10
  • Value8.5
  • Excellence8.5
  • Local love9.0
  • Authenticity9.5
  • Lasting reputation4.0
  • Distinctiveness9.0
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.