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Where to Watch Election Results in SF and the East Bay

Drink specials, political trivia, live music, happy hours, and more

by Zoe Bernard
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Whether you're drowning your political doldrums, toasting closure to one of our country's most brutal elections, or raising your glass to POTUS 45, there'll be plenty of reasons to drink on Tuesday, November 8th. Fortunately, there's no reason you should be drinking alone, especially with the vast number of bars and restaurants throughout the Bay streaming election results.

Stop by a voting booth and reward yourself for performing your civic duty with a cocktail at any one of these bars and restaurants that will be airing live coverage of the election, in addition to happy hours, drink specials, and lively political banter.

Be sure to maintain proof of your vote, especially if you're headed to a spot like Trick Dog or Press Club, where guests sporting "I Voted" stickers will be presented with a complimentary boozy beverage. Need a pick me up? Stop by local bars like Pop's and Hi Tops for extended happy hours to make sure you've caught a feel-good buzz by the time results start rolling in.

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21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

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Proudly display your "I Voted" sticker at 21st Amendment and receive $2 off the brewery's Presidential-themed beers like Fireside Chat and "Brew Free! Or Die."Details: 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.

563 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 369-0900
(415) 369-0900
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Alfred's Steakhouse

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Watch the electoral results roll in at Alfred's where you can dine on New York Steak in old-school opulence. Details: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

659 Merchant St, San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 781-7058
(415) 781-7058
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Aunt Charlie's Lounge

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If you're looking to distract yourself as the electoral results creep in, make a beeline for Aunt Charlie's Lounge, where political themes will collide during its High Fantasy drag show dance party.Details: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

133 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 441-2922
(415) 441-2922
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Bar San Pancho

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Bar San Pancho will celebrate the new presidency with prizes, a selfie photo booth, crispy tacos, draft beer, and more. All Nasty Women will receive $1 off cocktails.Details: Doors open at 4 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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Black Cat

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Black Cat will play the election results from a projector in the upstairs bar along with $2 bar bites like smoked rainbow trout mousse and a selection of happy hour beer, wine, and cocktails.Details: doors at 5:30 p.m.; call (415)358-1999 for more details.

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

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There will be plenty of beer available at BuzzWorks election party, where the results will play out on the 15 foot video wall above. Details: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., learn more here.

365 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 558-1533
(415) 558-1533
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Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

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Come dressed as your favorite politician to Canela Bistro & Wine Bar's "unofficial" Hillary Victory Election Party and you may win a prize.Details: Doors at 5:30 p.m.

2272 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 552-3000
(415) 552-3000
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covo

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Covo challenges watch party attendees to take a sip from their drinks every time John King freaks out over state projections on CNN. Be prepared to leave drunk. Details: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; more info here.

981 Mission, San Francisco, CA
(415) 886-6206
(415) 886-6206
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El Rio

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The SF League of Pissed Off Voters, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, and the Bernal Heights Democratic Club will take over El Rio during the watch party for San Francisco candidates Hillary Ronen and Tom Temprano.Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-3325
(415) 282-3325
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Flanahan's Pub

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Flanahan's will be pouring $4 Bulleit and $2 PBR's all day long as the election results play on the TVs overhead.Details: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

3805 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-2424
(415) 665-2424
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Hamlet

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Stay classy as election results roll in at Hamlet, where you can snack on $2 Miyagi, Shigoku, and Beausoleil oysters along with happy hour priced premium cocktails.Details: doors at 4 p.m.

1199 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 829-3286
(415) 829-3286
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Harry's Bar

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If you're feeling anxious about the election, you may want to stop by Harry's Bar and consult its comfort food-filled menu as you await results.Details: doors at 4 p.m.

2020 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-1000
(415) 921-1000
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Hi Tops

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Hi Tops will ring in the new presidential term with an extended happy hour until 7 p.m., which includes $4 well drinks and $5 off pitchers.Details: Happy hour until 7 p.m.; call (415) 551-2500

2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 551-2500
(415) 551-2500
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House Rules

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House Rules' multiple TV sets will be tuned into election results.Details: doors open at 5:30 p.m.

2227 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Kawika's Ocean Beach Deli

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Stop by Kawika's for neighborhood vibes, reasonably priced drinks, and the final installment of what the staff has dubbed the electoral "Comedy Night."Details:untl 7:30 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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Electoral coverage will take over the vast majority of Kezar Pub's myriad TVs for the entire day.Details: 11:30 a.m to 2 a.m.

770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 386-9292
(415) 386-9292
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Laszlo

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Watch results roll in at Laszlo and sip on one of the newest additions to its cocktail menu - the Thai-basil and vodka infused "Nasty Woman," as well as the spicy, tequila laced "Bad Hombre."Details: doors at 5:30 p.m.

2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-7000
(415) 648-7000
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Laughing Monk Brewing

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$15 beer samplers and $5 boar nachos will take over Laughing Monk for the event they've dubbed "Democalypse 2016."Details: starts at 6 p.m.

1439 Egbert Ave Unit A, San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 890-5970
(415) 890-5970
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Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

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There's plenty of pizza and wine to accompany all those awaiting election results at Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant.Details: until 10 p.m.

330 1st St, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-4200
(415) 777-4200
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Madrone Art Bar

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Madrone's will offer acoustic relief to the political commentary with the sounds of Folk/Punk/Blues group The Crow Eaters after airing the election results.Details: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; learn more here.

500 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-0202
(415) 241-0202
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Midnight Sun

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The unofficial Castro Election Headquarters is at Midnight Sun, where you can catch the election results on any of its myriad TVs.Details: doors at 4 p.m.

4067 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 861-4186
(415) 861-4186
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Nickies

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This Haight Street hideaway will air election results along with happy hour specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Details: Happy hour until 7 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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Novela

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Novela will feature drink specials along with its full food menu and bar bites.Details: until 8 p.m.

662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 896-6500
(415) 896-6500
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Orbit Room

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Orbit Room will be showing the election results along with two $7 drink specials, the Wikileaks (a White Russian variation) and the Power Suit (a dark rum spin on the daiquiri). Ask for the $5 fast-food style 'Murica Burger if you're feeling hungry.Details: doors at 4 p.m.

1900 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9525
(415) 252-9525
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PianoFight

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Themed drinks and political satire will take over Pianofight's bar as election results are aired.Details: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

144 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Pop's Bar

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Catch the election results during Pop's happy hour, which starts just before an evening of politically themed trivia.Details: Happy hour until 8 p.m. with trivia starting at 8:30 p.m.; Call (415) 872-5160 to learn more.

2800 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Press Club

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Feel good about exercising your civic responsibility at Press Club, where everyone wearing an "I Voted" sticker will be treated to a glass of sparking rose. Election results will play out in Press Club's back dining room. Details: doors at 4 p.m.

20 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 744-5000
(415) 744-5000
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Red Dog Restaurant & Bar

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Watch the election on any of Red Dog's TVs as you sip a craft beer at this Soma neighborhood bar and restaurantDetails: until 9:30 p.m.

303 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 692-0211
(415) 692-0211
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Resolute

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Resolute invites you to grab a bar stool and a beer during the election's agony.Details: kickoff at 5 p.m.

678 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 825-0741
(415) 825-0741
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SF Oasis

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Join the San Francisco Democratic Party and the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign at Oasis for the official Democratic Election Watching Party.Details: Doors open at 7 p.m.; RSVP here.

298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 985-4442
(415) 985-4442
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SoMa StrEat Food Park

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Funcheap will sponsor an epic 10-hour watch party at Soma strEat Food Park with multiple happy hours and plenty of food from local food trucks to tide you over.Details: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; details here.

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

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Details: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; free with RSVP.

601 Mission Bay Blvd N, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Tamarind Hall

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Enjoy Tamarind hall's $5 beers and well drinks as you snack on freedom wings, satay chicken, and egg rolls as the electoral results play on the TVs overhead.Details: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

1268 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
(628) 444-3158
(628) 444-3158
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The Chapel

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Catch comprehensive coverage of the election at The Chapel, where both the venue, the Vestry, and the Main Bar will feature TV sets and epic-sized projectors displaying live results, with a late night dance party to follow.Details: doors open at 5 p.m.; call (415) 551-5157 for more details.

777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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The Dorian

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Enter the Dorian's study to view the election results and try your hand at a game of "Liars Dice" or dominoes. All those wearing "I Voted" stickers will receive half off their first drink.Details: doors at 4:30 p.m.

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 814-2671
(415) 814-2671
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