7 Mile House Celebrates Their 164th Anniversary

A survivor of two pandemics, 7 Mile House will ring in its 164th year in business this coming Saturday, February 5. The 7 Mile House building first opened as a toll gate in 1858, eventually transitioning into a mile house four years later. In the 19th century, mile houses acted as rest points for travelers. Horses could take a break, have a drink of water and food, and travelers could repair their stagecoaches, spend the night, or purchase sundry goods. 

7 Mile House has lived many lives since its inception. After its time as a mile house, the building was a brothel, and then it housed illegal gambling and bootlegging. The business has witnessed incredible points in San Francisco and Brisbane’s history. In the mid 20th century until today, 7 Mile House was a neighborhood watering hole and restaurant. The business has changed hands multiple times since the 1800s, but in 2004 it found an owner that took it to a whole new level. 

Vanessa Garcia transformed 7 Mile House from a seedy bar to a destination for live music, sports, and excellent Filipino and American cuisine. She also recognized the value in the history of the building, becoming caretaker of its stories. She documents the history of 7 Mile House in her book: See You at the 7: Stories from the Bay Area’s Last Original Mile House. 

At 164 years old, every anniversary is a big deal. To celebrate, 7 Mile House will have several festivities this Saturday.

Here is the program:

11:30 am– Free adobo and rice bowls for first 200 guests (one per person, take out only)

12 pm – 7 Mile House history talk by Vanessa Garcia, which will be in-person and live-streamed on social media platforms

2 pm– First 100 customers to dine in or order take out will get a free anniversary t-shirt when they present the anniversary announcement on their phone

We hope to see you there! I’ve had just about everything on their menu and can say that I’ve always had a great experience! Ron