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The Knockout

Fodor's Review:

In a grungy but hip section of the Mission, the king of dive bars (with requisite cheap bottled beer and photo booth) is popular with the discerning hipsters who dare to venture south of César Chavez (you get the impression that they wouldn't bother hanging out in the Mission north of César Chavez). There's usually a cover for bands or DJs on weekends, but it's never more than $10. Gong Show Karaoke on Sunday and Bingo on Thursday keep it real. An added bonus for trekking out to the southern edge of the Mission: some of the city's best taquerías are nearby.

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