Oh, the Mission... Where dives and decadence come together in perfect plaid harmony to form some of San Francisco's best nightlife.

Whether you're hunting down the Tamale Lady or on a quest for the perfect muddled cocktail, the Mission provides a boozy blend of cheap drinks, generous beer lists, hot and heavy dance parties, and a damn good time.

Read on for MetroWize's picks for the Best Mission Bars in San Francisco and celebrate the city for what it is - eclectic, vibrant, and unabashedly unique.

Or Choose a Bar Below:
• KEEP IT CLASSY: LASZLO BAR
• DANCE PARTIES: ELBO ROOM
• EAT & DRINK: DR. TEETH & THE ELECTRIC MAYHEM
• LIVE MUSIC: AMNESIA
• GAME TIME: GIORDANO BROS
• DAY DRINKING: ZEITGEIST
• GRAB A PINT: MONK'S KETTLE
• KEEP IT CHEAP: BENDER'S BAR & GRILL
• FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN: DEAR MOM
• GET OUTSIDE: EL RIO