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bartenders. At least in the past, they’ll try to shortchange you if they think you’re too tipsy to notice. ■Phoenix, 811 Valencia Street, at 19th, Phone: +1 415 695-1811, http://www.phoenixirishbar.com, Hours: M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa-Su 9:30AM-2AM. Generic Irish pub with surprisingly good food. ■Phone Booth, 1398 S Van Ness Avenue, between 24th St & 25th St, Phone: +1 415 648-4683. Another competitor for the *definitive dive bar*. Appropriately named given its size. ■Shotwell 59, 3349 20th Street, at Shotwell, Phone: +1 415 647-1141. The definition of a neighborhood bar. Still smoky despite the smoking ban. ■Skip’s Tavern, 453 Cortland Avenue, at Wool, Phone: +1 415 282-3456, http://www.skipstavern.com. Live blues music spills from this dive located in the heart of Bernal Heights. Good gor a game of pool or darts. ■Skylark, 3089 16th Street, at Valencia, Phone: +1 415 6219294, http://www.skylarkbar.com, Hours: Tu-Th 7PM-2AM, F 5PM-2AM, Sa-Su 7PM-2AM. A bit of a meatmarket ‘club’ scene. ■Uptown, 200 Capp Street, at 17th, Phone: +1 415 861-8231. Small neighborhood bar with artsy aging punk rockers and a relaxed attitude. Dogs and bicycles welcome. ■VinoRosso, 629 Cortland Avenue, at Anderson Street, Phone: +1 415 647-1268, http://www.vinorossosf.com, Hours: M-Th 4PM-11PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. A great little wine bar with emphasis on Italian varieties. ■Wild Side West, 424 Cortland Avenue, at Wool, Phone: +1 415 647-3099, Hours: Daily 1PM-2AM. Although technically a lesbian bar, this neighborhood watering hole welcomes all. Inexpensive beer flows from the taps. In the winter time, a fire burns in the main room, which includes a small pool table. But the most interesting aspect to this bar is the outside garden in the back, best enjoyed on warmer days and nights. The garden is heavily decorated with sculptures and lights. Find a nook to cuddle up with a loved one while sipping a drink. ■Zeitgeist, 199 Valencia Street, at Duboce, Phone: +1 415 2557505, Hours: Daily 9AM-2AM. Cool motorcycle/bike cou-