This is absolutely what I consider a neighborhood bar, and a very friendly one. I live in Noe Valley and I enjoy the bars there and in the Castro, but more often than not I trek over to the Haight because Trax is really my favorite place to get a drink (or two or three). It has a great atmosphere, the greatest bartenders, a diverse crowd hanging out to have reasonably priced drinks while they converse, play pool and enjoy the music (depending on when you go, you either hear selections by a DJ, or CDs and music videos played by the bartenders).
The drink specials are some of the best in the city and make it not only a fun hangout but an affordable one!
Nice to have an attitude-free bar that goes easy on the pocketbook.
Pros: friendly bartenders, good djs, strong drinks
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