Metro City Bar   

A prime people-watching hotspot, Metro City Bar brings a chill vibe to the frenzied intersection of Market and 16th streets. Before the night gets underway, Spanish tapas draw lunch and dinner groups with a wide selection of cold and warm plates, including Spanish ceviche and grilled vegetables, shrimp cocktail, steamed mussels and filet mignon strips. As the sun goes down, the restaurant turns into a packed bar and a pre-partying stop for a primarily gay crowd seeking good times on Castro Street. Bright red decor and tall chairs hug the large bar, staffed by bartenders known for their stiff drinks and lavish cocktails. Meanwhile, the second-floor balconies offer entertaining views of the lively scene down below. Note for passerbys: beware of falling drinks and garbled shout-outs from tipsy Metro clientele above.