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Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF

Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: May 10, 2022

Forget standard wine and beer. These 10 happy hour spots in SF serve up mojitos, margaritas, oysters, popcorn, and more. Come early and stay late—and follow this list for future after-work fun.

Palomino is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

1. Palomino

345 Spear St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 108 tips and reviews

Ashley K.Ashley Kemper: Great happy hour deals, but gets packed at the bar, so come early!

Puccini & Pinetti is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

2. Puccini & Pinetti

6.7
129 Ellis St (at Cyril Magnin St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 125 tips and reviews

John B.John Bobeldyk: Bring your local friends for a happy hour place that's not over-priced, has attentive and friendly service, plus plenty of seating.

Americano is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

3. Americano

8 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Bar · Financial District · 87 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: With a stunning view of the Bay Bridge, stylish design, and an easygoing vibe, the Americano Bar is an ideal spot for an end-of-the-day drink. Read more.

Umami is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

4. Umami

2909 Webster St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Union Street · 97 tips and reviews

Priya S.Priya Saiprasad: I recommend this spot for happy hour - great sushi specials and half off select bottles of wine. The cocktails are really strong though do definitely brace yourself!

Sens Restaurant is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

5. Sens Restaurant

6.9
4 Embarcadero Ctr (at Drumm St.), San Francisco, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Financial District · 43 tips and reviews

Zachary R.Zachary Reiss-Davis: Sit outside and watch the water for happy hour.

Fly Bar on Sutter is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

6. Fly Bar on Sutter

1085 Sutter St (at Larkin), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 59 tips and reviews
Tropisueño is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

7. Tropisueño

8.3
75 Yerba Buena Ln (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 398 tips and reviews

Alison B.Alison Byrne Fields: Let go. Don't order a margarita, even though they're good. They have a thoughtful cocktail menu that will expose you to something new. Let it.

Taverna Aventine is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

8. Taverna Aventine

582 Washington St (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 33 tips and reviews

Jackie B.Jackie Brown: Love their happy hour & popcorn!!

Nihon Whisky Lounge is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

9. Nihon Whisky Lounge

8.0
1779 Folsom St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Mission District · 109 tips and reviews

Alex B.Alex Baldwin: Closest thing San Francisco has to a whisky library.

Mission Rock Resort is one of Not Your Average Happy Hour: 10 Great Spots in SF.

10. Mission Rock Resort

8.4
817 Terry a Francois Blvd (Mariposa), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mission Bay · 75 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: Come at dusk to slurp $0.99 oysters and $4 drafts during happy hour, or catch the morning sun over the Bay with Eggs Benedict and a couple mimosas at brunch. Read more.