On your marks, get set, 7B7N!

the sun gods were shining upon us today (even indoors!) as the 6th annual 7B7N got underway.  it was a multi-generational affair amongst the 40 of us who put in an appearance at Southern Pacific Brewing Company...including one little guy who we hope will be the host of the 26th annual 7B7N in the year 2032.  the ample selection of artisan beers, the copious quantities of garlic fries, and these ridiculously handsome mustachioed attendees provided just the Sunday afternoon start that makes for another terrific round of 7B7N.

check out all the photos here!

even though the 7B7N train has left the station, it's never too late to hop aboard!  join us tomorrow (Monday) evening at The Broken Record.  (remember, rally time is 7:30 pm!)  and if you're not quite sure where the heck the Crocker Amazon neighborhood is, then check out this trusty map for an easy-to-read graphical display of all of this year's 7B7N destinations.  see you there!

the 6th Annual 7 Bars in 7 Nights is back in business!

below are all the dirty details, including the dates, times, and the respective locations.  we're looking forward to raising a glass with you nightly at 7:30 pm, with the exception of our first "night," when we'll actually be convening in the mid-afternoon.

Sunday, August 19 - Southern Pacific Brewing**  (Outer Mission)
Monday, August 20 - The Broken Record  (Crocker Amazon)
Tuesday, August 21 - Noc Noc  (Lower Haight)
Wednesday, August 22 - The Hidden Vine  (Financial District)
Thursday, August 23 - Hi-Lo Club  (Polk Gulch)
Friday, August 24 - Tee Off Bar & Grill  (Outer Richmond)
Saturday, August 25 - The Ambassador  (Downtown)

** NOTE: we'll be meeting at Southern Pacific Brewing at 3:00 pm.  kiddos are welcome!

check back here for daily updates, complete with photos from the previous evening.  (for real, this year...sorry for lagging last year!)

7B7N - 2011 turns 5!

better start baring those wrists...because the 5th annual 7 Bars in 7 Nights festivities are about to get underway, and you need to make room for your 2011 collection of priceless 7B7N souvenirs!

below is the complete listing of this year's dates and corresponding locations...see you there at 7:30 pm, with the exception of the final "night," when we'll actually be rallying in the mid-afternoon.

Monday, June 20 - InnerFog (Inner Sunset)
Tuesday, June 21 - La Trappe Cafe (North Beach)
Wednesday, June 22 - The Royal Cuckoo (Mission/Bernal)
Thursday, June 23 - Mister Lew's Win Win Bar & Grand Sazerac Emporium (Tenderloin)
Friday, June 24 - Martuni's (Castro/Mission)
Saturday, June 25 - Comstock Saloon (North Beach)
Sunday, June 26 - Pier 23 Cafe* (Embarcadero)

* NOTE: we'll be meeting at Pier 23 Cafe at 2:00 pm.

check back here for daily updates, complete with photos from the previous evening!

Out with the old! In with the new!

our invite for 7B7N 2010 is officially packing it in. 'tis time to make way for the shiny new 7B7N 2011 invite you see above. time marches on...as does 7B7N!

Day 7 Recap: 111 Minna

it seems that 7B7N 2010 closed out in such raucous fashion that neither text nor images were able to judiciously capture the '90s night experience at 111 Minna. for those who were there, you know what i'm talking about. for those who weren't, you should assume the worst...

Day 6 Recap: The Taco Shop at Underdogs

Award winning 7b7n regular Clare enjoyed a well-deserved cupcake last night, apparently bestowed by strangers for cutest dress. Nice work!

Others enjoyed beer buckets, baby divination and taco noshing.

Hard to not have fun when Kasia is picking up the whole tab. Hey thanks!

Full pics here.

Day 5 Recap: Koko Cocktails

Despite a frightening bracelet shortage, harmony prevailed at Koko Cocktails in the TL. Fortunately there was much more to do there than just take photos of drinks over and over again. For real!

Luckily we ultimately discovered the bracelets' secret hiding place. Order restored!

Full pics here!

Day 4 Recap: Smuggler's Cove

Smuggler's Cove was all kinds of awesome. Not only was the three-level interior about the size of a ship's cabin, it looked the part too - or at least the part of the sort of ship that's covered in 1000 pounds of wicker and has barrels and glowing puffer fish hanging from the ceiling.

The incredibly friendly staff were mega-talented at whipping up the freshest tropical drinks. Enough superlatives? Not even.

Biggest surprise of the night? How 'bout a visitor from Switzerland?

Full pics here.

Day 3 Recap: Tunnel Top

Despite losing significant numbers early on to catch the night's episode of Lost, Tunnel Top was a fab way to keep the energy going on a Tuesday night.

The well stocked bar apparently inspires motivational graffiti, rapt attention and insatiable hunger.

We nearly called Gizmodo about an intriguing find...

And ... huh?

Full pics here.

Day 2 Recap: Fat Angel

Fat Angel... a downright cozy little spot right off Fillmore, nestled between a Starbucks and... (thinking, thinking...) something else. Good beer selection, tasty wines and (we hear) yummy sliders as well as (we know) nicely executed flatbreads.

Also... watch for the trick door or you might end up walking straight into a wall instead of the entrance... like... some people I know.

Pics here!

Day 1: The Ramp Photos

The San Francisco weather gods and goddesses smiled on 7b7n today... The sun + water + salty sea snacks were enjoyed by city newcomers, parental units and amorous cyclists alike. Full photos here.

Stop by Fat Angel tomorrow (start time: 7:30 pm) to keep it going. Yo ho!