Royal Exchange
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 956-1710
Fax: (415) 956-1503
- Cross Street:
- Front Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-11pm
Message from Royal Exchange
The financial district's favorite after work spot.
- Great for Sporting Events
- Private Parties
- Delicious Food
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Editorial Review for Royal Exchange – by Daniel Liszt
The Scene
Two island bars run the length of this high-ceilinged space, separated by a narrow walkway. After-work dates sit at stools lining either bars and larger parties take refuge at bordering tables and wooden booths. The weathered-wood floors and old-time art--black-and-white photos, colorful paintings of yesteryear's sport heroes--give the place a vintage vibe. TVs flashing ESPN keep things current.
The Draw
Royal Exchange sits on prime real estate. It's a popular lunch spot, as well as post-work drink destination for predominately 30-something white-collar-types. A long line of taps highlight more than 30 draft beers, including microbrew specialties like Drop Top ale. Tickertape-shaped menus hang from corners of the island bars and are divided into stockbroker-themed sections (Blue Chip Burgers, Hot Prospects, Greenbacks). The mammoth Royal Mushroom Burger is served on a soft French roll and presents a savory challenge to finish in one sitting.
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Insider Tips
When to GoRoyal Exchange is open Mon-Fri, and reserved for private parties on weekends.
Where to SitBeneath exposed-brick walls, a handful of booths in the back offer the most secluded seating in the joint. Don't try to squeeze more than two people into the tiny booths on the north side of the bar.
ParkingMetered spaces often become available in the early evening. Otherwise, the Embarcadero lot is located across the street (Front and Sacramento Street).
Know Before You GoThe bar often closes early on slower nights.
User Reviews for Royal Exchange
10/17/2007 Posted by roxxy
This place is great to stop in for a burger and a beer for lunch! The meat was perfectly cooked, the bun was not your usual run-of-the-mill sesame, and the fries were perfectly done! I love the huge selection of beers, and the service was great. I'll have to check it out for the after-work crowd.
Pros: Burgers, Beer Selection, Location
Cons: Busy, Pricey, Parking
11/16/2006 Posted by lkcoops
The last place I want to be Friday after work is a bar crammed with people, at least a 20 minute wait for a beer and hot, stale air. There is nothing calming and relaxing about this place. If you enjoy re-living frat parties from your college days then this is the place for you. For those of us who have grown-up since college there are plenty of other bars in the area. However, it is a fine place to have a burger at lunch during the week.
Pros: Good for Lunch
Cons: Stale air, long wait, loud
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