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Where to Watch the Final Presidential Debate

Lounges, bars, restaurants, street food parks, and more

by Zoe Bernard
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by Zoe Bernard

The election year is almost at a close and this Wednesday, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will engage in their very last face off before the final vote takes place. If you've watched the last two debates, you know that it probably won't be in your best interest to watch the concluding round alone. Therefore, we recommend that you venture forth and stop by one of these excellent venues for what may be a not-so-excellent political spar.

We've compiled a list of bars, restaurants, and lounges to watch the debate in San Francisco, with plenty of options to suit both your political leanings and your locale. The best part? The next debate airs right around happy hour.

The Details: The Third Presidential debate will air from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be formatted similarly to the first presidential debate. Chris Wallace of Fox News will moderate.

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Bar San Pancho

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Sharpen your pencil for Bar San Pancho's final round of debate bingo. Trump piñata in attendance.Details: Doors open at 4 p.m. with debate beginning at 6 p.m.; call (415) 649-6077 to learn more.

3198 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 649-6077
(415) 649-6077
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Barrel Head Brewhouse

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Barrel Head will be showing the debate downstairs along with two special additions to its regular menu: the Trump Sandwich (white bread filled with baloney and a small pickle) and the Hillary Hustle (White Zinfandel, bitters, Granny Apple, served on the rocks with a side of subpoena).Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; call (415) 745-1570 to learn more.

1785 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 745-1570
(415) 745-1570
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Black Cat

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Black Cat will extend its happy hour for the length of the debate which will play from a projector in the upstairs bar.Details: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; call (415)358-1999 for more details.

400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 358-1999
(415) 358-1999
Patricia Chang

Bluestem Brasserie

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Stop in for Bluestem Brasserie's happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and idle a while longer to catch the debate playing in its lounge.Details: Happy hour from 4 p.m to 6:30 p.m. and debate beginning at 6 p.m. Call (415) 547-1111 to learn more.

1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 547-1111
(415) 547-1111
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BuzzWorks

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BuzzWorks will feature Lagunitas' latest IPA, Born Yesterday, as the debate plays out on the 15 foot video wall above. Details: Kick off at 5:30 p.m., learn more here.

365 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 558-1533
(415) 558-1533
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Chelsea Maughan Kohler, a former advisor to Hillary Clinton, will speak about her experiences working with the candidate after the debate airs. Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; tickets start at $18.

981 Mission, San Francisco, CA
(415) 886-6206
(415) 886-6206
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Flying Pig Bistro

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Happy hour prices will continue into the debate's first half hour at Flying Pig.Details: Happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with debate beginning at 6 p.m.

433 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 934-1234
(415) 934-1234
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Hi Tops

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Arrive early to get a good seat at Hi Tops for the final debate: its last two debate parties packed out.Details: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; call (415) 551-2500

2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 551-2500
(415) 551-2500
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Hotel Zetta San Francisco

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Inforum, Brigade, and KQED will host an evening of drinks and snacks inside Hotel Zetta.Details: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; learn more here.

55 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 543-8555
(415) 543-8555
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Kawika's Ocean Beach Deli

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Get rowdy during Kawika's viewing of the third debate, where attendees have been known to hurl items at the TV during the past two rounds.Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. call (415) 221-2031 for more information.

734 LA Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-2031
(415) 221-2031
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Kezar Pub

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An RSVP is required for Kezar Pub's watch party hosted by the SFGOP.Details: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; RSVP here.

770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 386-9292
(415) 386-9292
Kezar Pub/Facebook

Madrone Art Bar

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American Landscape Art Opening will offer up group commentary on the debate and the current political fervor starting at 6 p.m. Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; learn more here.

500 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-0202
(415) 241-0202
Madrone Art Bar/Facebook

Nickies

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Watch the presidential nominees duke it out at this Haight Street hideaway with happy hour specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Details: 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.; call (415) 255 - 0300 for more information.

466 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-0300
(415) 255-0300
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Orbit Room

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Orbit Room will be showing the debate, featuring an extended happy hour and special “Grab ‘em by the nuts” nut mix.

1900 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9525
(415) 252-9525
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Orson's Belly

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San Francisco school broad candidate Ian Kalin will chat about public education and local politics after the debate ends.Details: 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.; Learn more here.

1737 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 340-3967
(415) 340-3967
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Pop's Bar

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Pop's Bar will have its TVs tuned into the debate right around the time that happy hour starts.Details: Debate and happy hour specials both start at 6 p.m. Call (415) 872-5160 to learn more.

2800 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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ROH

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San Francisco for Hillary will host a watch party with two nearby venues (Village Pizzeria at 1243 Van Ness and SF HFA HQ at 1001 Van Ness) hosting overflow attendees.Details: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; RSVP here.

1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
(800) 972-3124
(800) 972-3124
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Roka | Bar

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Roka Bar will feature the final debate in its downstairs lounge.Details: Happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with debate beginning at 6 p.m.; call (415) 362-8887

801 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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SoMa StrEat Food Park

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Soma Streat Food Park will host the debate along with a happy hour and plenty of food.Details: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with happy hour starting at 4 p.m.; details here.

428 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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SPARK Social SF

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Watch the debate beneath SPARK Social's covered tent along with happy hour specials and plenty of food provided by local food trucks.Details: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; free with RSVP.

601 Mission Bay Blvd N, San Francisco, CA 94158
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The Café

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The Cafe will host the final debate with event proceeds benefiting the Equality Foundation.Details: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; suggested donation of $10. Purchase in advance.

2369 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 834-5840
(415) 834-5840
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The Chapel

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Watch the debate in truly epic style on The Chapel's 24 foot widescreen.Details: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; call (415) 551-5157 for more details.

777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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The Napper Tandy

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$3 Blue Moons may be the only thing to cheer you up about this next presidential debate.Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; call (415) 550-7510 to learn more.

3200 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-7510
(415) 550-7510
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The Perennial

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Pair your political frustrations with The Perennial's bar bites, which will be served inside its bar alongside the debate.Details: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; call (415) 500-7788 to learn more.

59 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 500-7788
(415) 500-7788
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Bar San Pancho

3198 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Sharpen your pencil for Bar San Pancho's final round of debate bingo. Trump piñata in attendance.Details: Doors open at 4 p.m. with debate beginning at 6 p.m.; call (415) 649-6077 to learn more.

3198 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 649-6077
(415) 649-6077
Bar San Pancho/Facebook

Barrel Head Brewhouse

1785 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Barrel Head will be showing the debate downstairs along with two special additions to its regular menu: the Trump Sandwich (white bread filled with baloney and a small pickle) and the Hillary Hustle (White Zinfandel, bitters, Granny Apple, served on the rocks with a side of subpoena).Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; call (415) 745-1570 to learn more.

1785 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 745-1570
(415) 745-1570
Barrel Head/Facebook

Black Cat

400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Black Cat will extend its happy hour for the length of the debate which will play from a projector in the upstairs bar.Details: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; call (415)358-1999 for more details.

400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 358-1999
(415) 358-1999
Patricia Chang

Bluestem Brasserie

1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103

Stop in for Bluestem Brasserie's happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and idle a while longer to catch the debate playing in its lounge.Details: Happy hour from 4 p.m to 6:30 p.m. and debate beginning at 6 p.m. Call (415) 547-1111 to learn more.

1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 547-1111
(415) 547-1111
Bluestem Brasserie/Facebook

BuzzWorks

365 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

BuzzWorks will feature Lagunitas' latest IPA, Born Yesterday, as the debate plays out on the 15 foot video wall above. Details: Kick off at 5:30 p.m., learn more here.

365 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 558-1533
(415) 558-1533
BuzzWorks/Facebook

covo

981 Mission, San Francisco, CA

Chelsea Maughan Kohler, a former advisor to Hillary Clinton, will speak about her experiences working with the candidate after the debate airs. Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; tickets start at $18.

981 Mission, San Francisco, CA
(415) 886-6206
(415) 886-6206
Women Catalysts/Facebook

Flying Pig Bistro

433 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

Happy hour prices will continue into the debate's first half hour at Flying Pig.Details: Happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with debate beginning at 6 p.m.

433 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 934-1234
(415) 934-1234
Casey G/Yelp

Hi Tops

2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Arrive early to get a good seat at Hi Tops for the final debate: its last two debate parties packed out.Details: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; call (415) 551-2500

2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 551-2500
(415) 551-2500
Hi Tops/Facebook

Hotel Zetta San Francisco

55 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Inforum, Brigade, and KQED will host an evening of drinks and snacks inside Hotel Zetta.Details: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; learn more here.

55 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 543-8555
(415) 543-8555
Robbleeav D./Yelp/a>

Kawika's Ocean Beach Deli

734 LA Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Get rowdy during Kawika's viewing of the third debate, where attendees have been known to hurl items at the TV during the past two rounds.Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. call (415) 221-2031 for more information.

734 LA Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-2031
(415) 221-2031
Kawika's/Facebook

Kezar Pub

770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

An RSVP is required for Kezar Pub's watch party hosted by the SFGOP.Details: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; RSVP here.

770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 386-9292
(415) 386-9292
Kezar Pub/Facebook

Madrone Art Bar

500 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

American Landscape Art Opening will offer up group commentary on the debate and the current political fervor starting at 6 p.m. Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; learn more here.

500 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-0202
(415) 241-0202
Madrone Art Bar/Facebook

Nickies

466 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Watch the presidential nominees duke it out at this Haight Street hideaway with happy hour specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Details: 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.; call (415) 255 - 0300 for more information.

466 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-0300
(415) 255-0300