Brazen Head

The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers


You have to know where you're going to find the Brazen Head, a tiny pub with low lighting and cozy nooks, and reliably good onion soup and steaks. The kitchen stays open till 1am – rare in early-to-bed SF.


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Nearby The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers attractions

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