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Bourbon & Branch
Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
The speakeasy cocktails at Bourbon & Branch is a can't miss
"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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Michael BurkettMarch 6, 2009Sit and the bar and tell the bartender something you have in mind, without being too specific. Don't even think about using your cellphone in here.(advanced reservations required)
Kevin SweeneyMarch 25, 2012Might be worth the hype if you didn't have to wait in line for 20 min just to order an $11 drink
Karlsson's VodkaApril 26, 2012Head to the Wilson and try the Charlie Chan cocktail - made with Karlsson's Gold Vodka!
The Discerning Latino LatinoJuly 28, 2013Lots of people with funny hats; and people speaking too loudly!
Dwight BJuly 27, 2009Nice intimate atmosphere, excellent drinks (pricey), and a good amount of history make this my bar of choice downtown.
Richard HuaJune 5, 2014Make sure you know the password otherwise you can't get in. The library they send you next door is a not worth it.
Jacqueline FernandezOctober 22, 2018I was really excited to come and check this place out. Unfortunately it was a total bust. When you realize it's been 40 minutes waiting for a drink then you call it quits and leave.
Ira SerkesJuly 28, 2011I walked in, smiled, went through the secret bookshelf door and smiled even more. What an amazing place!
Diego RufoMarch 23, 2011In a word, a pretty expensive place to hang out... but it worth it! Read more
Corey FordAugust 1, 2009Go to Bourbon & Branch (call ahead for secret password), order the special drink, & pretend you are Al Capone.
Make reservations here and have the "Blood on Sand", or skip the reservations and have a "Revolver".
Glenda B 🙌March 20, 2009You need advance reservations almost 100% of the time to sit down in a booth, but if you go Wednesday through Saturday, you can get standing room in the Library. (SardineWeekends)
Pete PetrasJuly 9, 2009Great speakeasy theme... get a password and have some of the best cocktails in town.
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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
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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