SF’s “Play Tourist for the Day” Cable Car Bar Crawl

Submitted by the Event Organizer

According to the San Francisco Travel Association, tourism spending might not get back to pre-pandemic levels until 2025. So while the visitors are away, locals are being asked to “play tourist for the day” and pitch in to help support the bars and restaurants along the cable car route that typically rely heavily on out-of-towners for their survival. On February 26th, start at legacy Union Square restaurant John’s Grill for music, drinks and bites. Then hop on the next available cable car over the hill to end up at the Buena Vista for a group, “cheers” with an Irish coffee.

Just note that other than some music, small freebies, a raffle and trivia, there are no freebies here (the whole point is to spend money!). You’ll need to cover your own costs for all food, drinks and cable car rides.

Saturday, February 26, 3-5 p.m., Meet at John’s Grill, 63 Ellis, S.F., food, drinks and Cable Car tickets ($8) for purchase but RSVP for priority access to Cable Car and drink food/drink specials.

Saturday, February 26th, 2022

• 3pm – Meet at John’s Grill. Tickets Guests will get to choose from a special menu of bites and beverages for purchase.

• 4pm – Walk over to Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround and start the journey with the clanging of the bells!

• 4:30/4:45pm – Cable Car riders start to arrive at Fisherman’s Wharf and meet at The Buena Vista.

• 5pm – Official start time for gathering at Buena Vista if not taking Cable Car.

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