Eagle Drift In

The word from Patrick, our newest SFDBO member:

What is a ‘Dive’? Being that I am the newcomer to the DBO group, I found myself asking this question while trying to find a bar; what really is a ‘Dive’ bar? In order to answer this question, I did a little research. According to Webster, a ‘Dive’ is:
1. To plunge into water, esp. headfirst. - Verb
2. To go below the surface of water, as a submarine. - Verb
3. To insert quickly; plunge - verb
4. A sudden or sharp decline, as in stock prices – noun
5. A false show of being knocked out, usually in a bout whose result has been prearranged. – Noun
6. A dingy or disreputable bar or nightclub.

Now that I knew what a ‘Dive’ bar was, I asked, “How dingy and or disreputable must one be?” So, I did a bit more research. According to Webster, ‘dingy’ is:
1. Darkened with smoke and grime; dirt or discolored.
2. Run-down
3. Seedy
4. Soiled
In addition, Webster says that ‘disreputable’ is:
1. Not reputable; having a bad reputation
2. Scandalous
3. Shameful
4. Vile

With this information in mind I went to the people of San Francisco and asked them, “Where might I find a shamefully vile, run-down, seedy bar that has been darkened with smoke and grime? Who’s scandalous customers have bad reputations because of constantly soiling themselves?” Most people where surprised by my question, many ran away, but a few answered --- “ the Eagle Drift-In”.

Yes that is right, the Eagle Drift-In will be the next nesting place for the DBO. The people of San Francisco have spoken, and they told me:

“…Eagle's was dark and mellow…”
“Booths are swanky, they have darts, etc. An overall "interesting" place…”
“…I vaguely remember being able to see myself in the mirror…”
“You can drink, play pool and play darts with a view of the trash can.”
“…hot dogs in a crock pot on the bar on game days…”
“…plenty of open space to sit with your friends while you wonder what the hell you're doing there.”
“Nevermind the 'No Smoking' signs all over the place, even the bar tender smokes while making your drink.”
“Jukebox was broke…Then the bartender turned on the radio”
“The bartender was a middle age women who was sweet and kept calling me dollface.”
“Ordering things like martinis or mixed drinks is really not suggested.”
“This brings back a nostalgia long-forgotten of the bars my mom used to take me to when I was 8.”


With my new found understanding of ‘Dive’ bars and the information before me, I could not pass this one up. Ladies and Gentleman prepare your selves (No, really, wear extra clothing, a bullet proof vest, rubber gloves, bring a stun gun, go to the doctor and make sure you have the most up-to-date shots) for the Diviest of bars----- EAGLE DRIFT-IN. Hope to see you all there. Thanks for choosing me to pick this round, I hope my pick will live up to your standards. The last question to be asked… Who will be next???


Eagle Drift-In -- Neighborhood:SOMA
527 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA, 94107
(415) 495-4527