I had the chance to spend some time meeting the owners/operators and local crowd at the FGW and I am really impressed with the enthusiasm that thrives there. League nights are hugely popular (50+ regulars it seems), people there are super welcoming (including a few pinsiders), and there are more than just a few really good players there who taught me a thing or two. Plenty of lady pinball players (I love to see that) and plenty of machines in good shape.
Yet another reason to live in, or simply visit San Fran.