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Bourbon & Branch
Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
The folks at Food & Wine and Men's Health Mag like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Larry HallSeptember 21, 2012It's quite memorizing to watch the barkeep mix cocktails. Why was I born in this day and age? This nostalgic establishment makes on yearn for prohibition and derby hats.
Jules BelcherOctober 21, 2015Great cocktails, good atmosphere - but you need to be able to see in the dark!
Brian Van HornJune 22, 2014Total yuppie bar. They make awesome cocktails, but it's really aimed at the Google bus crowd. Okay over all. 4 Japanese single malts, which is pretty decent.- Andy JiangAugust 19, 2014Classic speakeasy cocktail bar. Make sure to close the door before a hobo wanders in.
Alessio SanzogniAugust 21, 2012Outstanding 20's atmosfere And cocktails... But for a full prohibitiobism experience.. Ask for the Library!
Daniel SchlossfrauMay 19, 2016Very stylish place. Speakeasy style. Cocktails are very good. Liked their manhattan.
Lori WhiteSeptember 18, 2012My uncle asked me what i liked ("weird & old"), AND went to the trouble of looking up the password & bringing me here b/c he fundamentally knows how to make his hipster niece feel loved & special.
Natalie RayJanuary 6, 2013Try the cucumber gimlet. Be sure to call ahead or make a reservation online for the password.
Hatice U.May 23, 2013Try rum w/ coconut and lime when they have it. Also be cautious about ur phone to keep old atmosphere alive!!
Clare BautistaDecember 15, 2011You don't need a password if you take the O'Farrell entrance straight into the library bar. Amazing cocktails. Order a paper plane.
EsquireFebruary 1, 2011Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place is a speakeasy with cocktails that would have made a pre-Prohibition Broadway dandy smile. Our vote: a daiquiri.
Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011These old-timers are keeping things on the hush-hush, and not just with the lack of a marquee. No cell phones. No cosmos. No standing around at the bar. Get a Buffalo Trace bourbon. Taste the history.
Pamela Ringer-BritzDecember 9, 2011My favorite thing here, is the cloth napkins they place your drink on. Also - the around 40 page drink book.
Marissa CoughlinAugust 20, 2011Cucumber gimlet is super delicious and refreshing. The splash of sparkling wine adds just the right amount of fun.
Janet TomDecember 16, 2013Check their website daily for the password to gain entrance. Also password for the library bar is "books"
wheat kneeApril 3, 2012Make a reservation online, even up to the last minute.. or simply ring the bell and see if they have walk in room in the library!
BravoJanuary 27, 2010The culty speak-easy makes outstanding hand-crafted cocktails. One or two are enough, but I always want many more. -Elizabeth Falkner, Top Chef
Heather CasteelDecember 18, 2013Password required. Available on website. Super talented bartenders and excellent drink menu.
Garann MeansNovember 16, 2014State your gin preference. I asked what a particular cocktail was made with and found out the default was Gordon's.
Chris GarciaOctober 18, 2012The Bobbie Burns (scotch, sweet vermouth, benedictine) was delightful. Just sweet enough.
Tell the bartender what you feel like having and they can stir up something special for you
Amy YounghansMarch 21, 2013A must-see! You feel as If you've stepped back into time! Figure out the right password and your in! ;-)
Morgan LintonNovember 18, 2013Make sure to order the Lucas Pucus, it's not on the menu but it's amazing!
Guillaume FlandreNovember 7, 2014Cocktail bar kinda hidden. The second room seems to be kinda VIP. Overall kinda cool!
Adam McCueMarch 12, 2013Get a Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the 50 best cocktails in San Francisco by 7x7 magazine
Charbay Winery and DistilleryJune 24, 2010Amazing cocktails, fabulous bartenders and hard to find libations (read: Charbay Whiskey II, Doubled & Twisted, etc). Always a good time!
Shelly CustodioNovember 4, 2011Make reservations. My password was "joint" but I'm sure they change it up. Try the cucumber gimlet!- Aaron DraczynskiNovember 27, 2012This place is tricky to find; look for the non-descript wooden door. Make sure you know the password.
Shawna MattisonJanuary 4, 2013On New Years Eve, no reservations were required and every room had a different theme. Hope they do it again next year!
Regina WaltonMarch 4, 2016Know the password. Don't cut in line. Leave the bar staff a nice tip for the great cocktails.
Taylor LorenJune 13, 2013you need a reservation for the password! also, no cameras/cellphones allowed
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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".
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
(415) 346-1735
Features
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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