Bear vs. Bull is an intimate, neighborhood watering hole named in honor of one of the Mission District’s most colorful Gold Rush legends. Throughout the 18th century San Franciscan’s hankering for bloodsport had reached such heights that nothing less than pitting Spanish Bulls against California Grizzlies would mollify the local hordes of gold-seekers, gamblers, bandits, working ladies, politicians and padres. These epic battles were common in the Mission District and were held as often as bears could be captured. Today, Bear Vs. Bull can be found tucked within the New Mission theater’s historically restored interior, a destination serving the local community of movie lovers, pouring California brewed beer and hand crafted cocktails.