I know I talk a lot about drinking, so some people get the idea that I drink a lot. But keep in mind that I talk about dating a lot too, and see where that's gotten me. You get the idea.

However, I have gotten a few requests for places to go drinking in the City lately, so I thought I'd share my thoughts here, and you can share your thoughts in the now-functional comments.

These are places I like to drink (on those rare occassions that I do partake, of course):

*Zeitgeist: Chimay, bbq, and the biggest Jack-n-Cokes you've ever seen (not that I drink them, but ... they're HUGE!). Also, has the biggest back yard in SF.

*111 Minna: trendy, but not in an intimidating way. When there's dancing, it's great. Food nearby.

*Voda: a vodka bar. Need I say more? Ok, here's more: Vanilla lemondrops. And good music. And who knew SF had a French Quarter?

*Specs: small, very dive-y, and hell, I just like North Beach.

*Harry's: quiet, intimate, able to drink drinks and talk and hear each other over the music. Oh, and the seating is comfortable.

* There is also a blues bar in North Beach that is great fun, but I can't remember the name. Will have to poll friends who went with me to find out.

*Toronado: beer, and lots and lots of it. And the owners generally make the rounds at some point in the evening. Oh! and you can bring in takeout from any number of little places near the bar.

What are your favorite places in San Francisco to go drinking?