British gastropubBritish-leaning ales$$Wed to Sun 16:00-22:00
Magnolia Brewing in San Francisco is the Haight-Ashbury brewpub since 1997, with a British-leaning ale lineup and the city's longest-running cask programme.
Tip: The Smokestack Lightning porter on cask is the order; ask at the bar about real-ale Thursdays.
British gastropubBelgian and saison$$Wed to Sun 15:00-22:00
Standard Deviant Brewing in San Francisco is the Mission micro-brewery, with a Belgian-saison lineup, monthly food-truck pop-ups and a small wood-aged cellar.
Tip: The saison is the standout; the Friday food truck rotates and the schedule is on Instagram.
British gastropubModern craft, sours and IPAs$$Wed to Sun 14:00-22:00
Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco is the Bernal Heights craft brewery, with rotating sours, a long IPA list and a back patio for dog-friendly afternoons.
Tip: The Black Currant Sour is the dark-horse summer order; ask if a fresh keg is on draught.