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Bourbon & Branch
Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
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"Vodka Lime Gimlet is the best drink you'll order all night."(21 Tips)
"Try the Citizen Cane! Delicious!"(4 Tips)
"... of a speakeasy, the Imperial Eagle is actually really good. It's like a peachy..."(5 Tips)
"The imperial eagle is a great drink for bourbon lovers"(15 Tips)
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Camilla SøgaardMarch 22, 2014Ask the waiter which cocktails match your preferences, or you might end up with a very strong guys cocktail. The waiter's suggestions are great.
Frank NeillJuly 30, 2015Among the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had. A must visit. DeDe at the Library Bar is a cocktail artist.
Maroon 5June 7, 2012You have to make a reservation to get into this 1920's bar AND know the right password to get in! The old-time bar has no sign outside so you better pay attention or you'll miss it.
Jenny L.April 13, 2015Reservations needed. Extensive cocktail menu. Need to figure out how to get in the hidden bar inside Bourbon and Branch.
Fun environment, even if the secret is out. If you don't like bourbon, I recommend the Hemingway's Daiquiri.
Ronaldo TarucDecember 12, 2012Get the French 75 or a classic Old Fashioned. I had the Bourbon flight, which was excellent...next time I'll have the Irish Whiskey flight...
Berk KapiciogluJuly 22, 2014The password for the library section is "books". Bartender was great. I recommend the "Hot Pursuit" for something spicy or "Citizen Cane" for something yummy.
WhiskeyAvengerJune 13, 2018Don’t have a reservation? To gain access to the library,the password is books.
Bernice ChowApril 20, 2013"It's getting hot in hurrrr, so take off all your clothes" soooo stuffy in the library area, got to come back with reservations next time to check out the exclusive side.- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The citizen cane is the best speakeasy cocktail in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Trevor FilterAugust 22, 2014Make sure to make a reservation in advance. The best (read: reserve) spirits are in Wilson & Wilson.
Troy ChandlerMarch 15, 2014The gin Spice Trader may be the best cocktail I've ever had. The wait for drinks is worth it. Great bar.
Stephanie LeavittSeptember 7, 2013Such a fun night. Great atmosphere. Could have stayed all night listening to music and testing new/old cocktails and hanging out with friends.
Natalie KOctober 21, 2015Wonderful atmosphere - very romantic place, or good for a double date. Don't come here with a big group.
Andy ChauNovember 9, 2013You will need a reservation to enter and have a table but the "library" is open for everyone, first come first serve
ViatorStaffAugust 13, 2010Incredible cocktails (seriously, don't order a beer here). House made mixers & interesting concoctions make this our favorite place to celebrate with a fancy drink. Don't miss the secret library room.
@JaumePrimeroOctober 28, 2011for the cocktail aficionado who likes the speakeasy type atmosphere. If you don't have much time to see a lot of places, you should definitely make time for this destination.
suzanne 🌶July 8, 2016A glimpse of the 1920s with swanky handcrafted cocktails in a dimly lit room, and you'll want to "spake-aisy"
Alan GrinbergMarch 28, 2013Newly 21. Already been here two times. This place has the tastiest and highest quality drinks I've had. Any others in the same boat?
Brian LongtinApril 28, 2015Great drinks, true commitment to theme and decor. Dark, wood-paneled and pretty much perfect.
Lynn JohnsonFebruary 17, 2014This is just one of those bars that you have to go to if you love cocktails. It's like how you have to go to Disneyland if you like rides and fun.
SillyCamillyMarch 10, 2012Get your 1920's outfit on and enjoy your night. Oh and I would suggest to have a couple of drinks at the main bar first before asking to go to the library. ;)
BarChickAugust 22, 2013There are some rather stern house rules (no phones, no Cosmos, etc), but the drinks are totally worth it. http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/san-francisco/bourbon-branch
Tony ShayneFebruary 2, 2019Sit at the bar. Order a bartenders choice and let them concoct you something magical
Toby PhillipsAugust 7, 2014Neat place. If you're just looking for a couple drinks, skip the door with the password and just go to the open door around the corner.
Alexander WinterFebruary 7, 2013Tom Bulleit told me this is one of the 10 top mixology bars in the world. Beautiful atmosphere and great cocktails!
Talisha HillMarch 31, 2014The Scofflaw taste a lot like a side car. Very tasty if you're into drinks that are on the sweet and tart side.
MyCityWayMay 2, 2012This is a great place to have a wonderful cocktail while feeling like you are in the back of a saloon wondering how alcohol could ever be banned.
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012The Wilson Room at Bourbon & Branch specializes in cocktail "flights" - an aperitif, main and digestive - that get more intense as you go along.
Tavo BeltranMarch 19, 2014Exclusivity at its best! Scotch never tasted so good in a Martini glass. Go for the "High Plains Kilter" and Slainte!
Candace SooHooSeptember 13, 2010You can never go wrong with ordering the Cucumber Gimlet - it has a nice limeade taste to the drink. Also, they take enforce the "no photographs" rule seriously...but you can always sneak in 1 pic
Delaney O'BrienApril 8, 2013f you can, make a reservation after 6:45...AMAZING place, but a little charm is lost when you're standing in a line outside of a speakeasy & don't get to say your password through the speaker.
Candy Eros DiazFebruary 24, 2013Imperial Eagle was delicious. Better for small groups (3-4 ppl). Rowdy big groups need not apply. Beautiful atmosphere.
Alison BradyOctober 8, 2014Amazing place and amazing cocktails. Try the 'breakfast at Annie's' or mezcalifornication.
Zack🍕🍕June 7, 2012Awesome speakeasy. Great drinks. Try the Holy Smokes! Managed to sneak in here for a few hours without a reservation but that's probably not a sure thing.
Lisa GApril 26, 2013Speakeasy in San Francisco. ... door, requires a password to enter, and leads guests through secret passageways and hidden rooms. http://www.bourbonandbranch.com
Harry RobertsOctober 23, 2015On- and off-menu cocktails are fantastic. Watching the bartenders work was a real joy.
definitely a fun place to bring people from out of town, make a reservation well in advance!
Gavin SchulzSeptember 6, 2014Can't go wrong with the seasonal fruit smash cocktail or the cucumber gimlet.
Sujatha Krishnan-BarmanNovember 26, 2012Lively and lovely. Ask the bartenders for recommendations, they're pros. And if you like whiskey, get the Laphroaig project.
Lindsay FloresOctober 21, 2015Cozy space with a cool vibe. Their cocktails are delicious and made with care!
Bill CopelandNovember 12, 2011A great speak easy with expensive but fantastic drinks. Look on the website for all of "the rules" and the password to get in. The password to get into the Library is "books".
Nick JordanAugust 24, 2014The speakeasy theme may have been brought an inch to far, but the cocktails are so good all is forgiven.
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Bourbon & Branch is a glimpse back to the 1920's, the era of Prohibition, when sale of alcohol was outlawed. You'll experience the ambiance of a speakeasy that operated illegally here from 1921-33. Then, our address was listed in the Telephone Directory as "The Ipswitch - A Beverage Parlor".
Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
(415) 346-1735
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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