Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in San Francisco: 8:19 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
628 20th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107
About Third Rail
Third Rail is a bar located at 628 20th Street in San Francisco, California. It's part of our guide to 2,864 restaurants, cafes and bars in San Francisco.
Third Rail is open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday). It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
Available service options are outdoor seating.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 628 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Third Rail’s weekday schedule with 104 other bars in San Francisco. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, close to the local norm of 4:00 PM and closes at 11:00 PM, in line with the typical 12:00 AM.
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 3 hours fewer than the local median of 52. 69% of bars in San Francisco open on Sundays, and Third Rail is one of them.
Compared with 104 other bars in San Francisco that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have Third Rail’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Third Rail there are 39 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 90 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (33), Bakeries & Desserts (10), American (6), and Burgers & Fast Food (5).
Competition is healthy: 4 other bars are within a mile and 146 within three miles. The closest is The Sea Star, < 0.1 mi away.
10 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeWooly Pig< 0.1 mi
- PizzaLong Bridge Pizza Company< 0.1 mi
- AmericanSerpentine0.2 mi
- Japanese & SushiMoshi Moshi0.2 mi
- ItalianMarcella's Lasagneria0.2 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Third Rail's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Third Rail open on Sunday?
Yes, Third Rail is open on Sundays: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Third Rail located?
Third Rail is located at 628 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.
Does Third Rail offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Third Rail. Listed service options: outdoor seating.
Is Third Rail open late?
Yes – Third Rail is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Third Rail?
There are 90 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Third Rail. Nearby options include Wooly Pig (< 0.1 mi), Long Bridge Pizza Company (< 0.1 mi), and Serpentine (0.2 mi).
Are there other bars near Third Rail?
4 other bars within a mile. The closest is The Sea Star, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
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