Sam Jordan's Bar, Historic bar in Bayview, San Francisco, US.
The black-owned establishment at 4004 3rd Street features a traditional bar counter, tables, and space for community gatherings.
Sam Jordan, a light-heavyweight boxing champion and World War II veteran, opened this bar in 1959, making it San Francisco's oldest African American-owned bar.
The venue served as a central meeting point for the Bayview neighborhood residents, offering food, drinks, and social connections for over six decades.
The building includes a restaurant section with barbecue specialties, a bar area with a jukebox, and spaces for events and celebrations.
The bar received landmark status in 2013, and the city renamed a section of Galvez Avenue to Sam Jordan's Way in recognition of its importance.
Location: San Francisco
Address: 4004–4006 3rd Street, San Francisco, California, U.S.
GPS coordinates: 37.74106,-122.38885
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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