Bars Closing

The Silver Crest Donut Shop Has Closed
I have been to the Silver Crest Donut Shop at all manner of hours and in all kinds of shape. Stumbling down the hill from Bernal the morning after a wild hot tub party with pornstars. Taking cover from heavy afternoon rain with artists and a famous DJ. A morning

Update: It Looks Like Tommy’s Joynt is NOT Permanently Closed
UPDATE: Looks like Tommy’s Joynt may not be shut down after all. Despite all the evidence presented below, I just got good news! Chris Henry, owner of Tommy’s Joynt, emailed me saying, “We’re not permanently closed! We’re temporarily shut down due to covid and mandatory closure from government.” I reached out

Mad Dog in the Fog is Closing
On Thursday news broke that Lower Haight stalwart Mad Dog in the Fog will be closing. They shared the news via their Facebook page explaining that they would ultimately be opening up in a new location, but didn’t give any specification as to where or when. Here’s the post: For

The Hemlock Tavern is Permanently Closing
Word just came in that another long time favorite SF dive bar is closing forever. Not only that, the entire building is being torn down. BAS reader Tyler Harbaugh sent me a tweet that came from the Hemlock Tavern’s instagram account. As you can see below, there is no ambiguity.