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Cocktails in SF
Make Westing is one of Cocktails in SF.

1. Make Westing

1741 Telegraph Ave (at 18th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Uptown · 83 tips and reviews
Obispo is one of Cocktails in SF.

2. Obispo

3266 24th St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 10 tips and reviews
Coqueta is one of Cocktails in SF.

3. Coqueta

8.9
5 the Embarcadero (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 205 tips and reviews
Tony Nik's is one of Cocktails in SF.

4. Tony Nik's

7.9
1534 Stockton St (btw Green & Union), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 35 tips and reviews
Last Rites is one of Cocktails in SF.

5. Last Rites

8.9
718 14th St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Duboce Triangle · 26 tips and reviews
Phonobar is one of Cocktails in SF.

6. Phonobar

7.8
370 Grove (Gough), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 11 tips and reviews
The Beehive is one of Cocktails in SF.

7. The Beehive

8.3
842 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission Dolores · 16 tips and reviews

8. Junior

9.0
2545 24th St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Potrero Hill · 3 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: The old Jack’s bar space has roared back to life on a mostly quiet block way down 24th Street. Junior is the latest from the Anina and Brass + Tacks folks.

Stookey's Club Moderne is one of Cocktails in SF.

9. Stookey's Club Moderne

8.5
895 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This post-Prohibition themed bar is fully committed to their concept, with 1930's music, decor and drinks. Classics like the Negroni, Vieux Carre and Aviation. Read more.

Miller's Rest is one of Cocktails in SF.

10. Miller's Rest

1085 Sutter St (Larkin Street), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Lower Nob Hill · 11 tips and reviews
SRO is one of Cocktails in SF.

11. SRO

8.1
9 Washburn St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 17 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: The entrance to this new-ish cocktail spot is hard to find (inside Oddjob) but once you're in, you'll see it was worth the search. Make it for the happy hour between 5-7pm. Read more.

Horsefeather is one of Cocktails in SF.

12. Horsefeather

8.8
528 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Alamo Square · 48 tips and reviews

Ben S.Ben Sorensen: Amazing complex cocktails, solid whiskey selection and an amazing array of beer and food

Maven is one of Cocktails in SF.

13. Maven

598 Haight St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Haight · 119 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: The Maven Bloody Mary is unique. It's not too spicy but has a soft heat. Topped with picked fennel and tiny pickles, the flavor leans towards a watery V8, rather than Tabasco. Worth a try. 👌🏻

Big is one of Cocktails in SF.

14. Big

761 Post St (btwn Leavenworth & Jones), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Lower Nob Hill · 27 tips and reviews
Reed & Greenough is one of Cocktails in SF.

15. Reed & Greenough

6.5
3251 Scott St (at Chestnut), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Marina District · 46 tips and reviews
Trick Dog is one of Cocktails in SF.

16. Trick Dog

9.1
3010 20th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 278 tips and reviews
Caskhouse is one of Cocktails in SF.

17. Caskhouse

3853 24th St (Vicksburg), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Noe Valley · 30 tips and reviews
Beretta is one of Cocktails in SF.

18. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews
Iron & Gold is one of Cocktails in SF.

19. Iron & Gold

3187 Mission St (at Valencia), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Bernal Heights · 26 tips and reviews
620 Jones is one of Cocktails in SF.

20. 620 Jones

7.5
620 Jones St (at Geary St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 148 tips and reviews
Hakkasan is one of Cocktails in SF.

21. Hakkasan

1 Kearny St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 173 tips and reviews
Rye is one of Cocktails in SF.

22. Rye

8.3
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 140 tips and reviews
Rye is one of Cocktails in SF.

23. Rye

8.3
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 140 tips and reviews

Open Air P.Open Air Publishing: "Try the "Nicaraguan Negroni Prunch." Yummy. You can find bartender Jon Gasparini's recipe in the book "Speakeasy Cocktails" created for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_cocktails"

Swig is one of Cocktails in SF.

24. Swig

6.8
561 Geary St (at Jones St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Tenderloin · 65 tips and reviews
Southern Pacific Brewing is one of Cocktails in SF.

25. Southern Pacific Brewing

8.2
620 Treat Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Mission District · 289 tips and reviews
Poquito is one of Cocktails in SF.

26. Poquito

2368 3rd St (19th), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Dogpatch · 28 tips and reviews
Wild Hare is one of Cocktails in SF.

27. Wild Hare

2801 California St (at Divisadero St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Pacific Heights · 31 tips and reviews
Novela is one of Cocktails in SF.

28. Novela

8.1
662 Mission St (at Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 135 tips and reviews
Rich Table is one of Cocktails in SF.

29. Rich Table

8.8
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews
Virgil's Sea Room is one of Cocktails in SF.

30. Virgil's Sea Room

3152 Mission St (btwn Valencia & Cesar Chavez St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Bernal Heights · 33 tips and reviews
Bloodhound is one of Cocktails in SF.

31. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews
AQ Restaurant & Bar is one of Cocktails in SF.

32. AQ Restaurant & Bar

1085 Mission St (at 7th), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 65 tips and reviews
Southside Spirit House is one of Cocktails in SF.

33. Southside Spirit House

7.7
575 Howard St (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 47 tips and reviews
83 Proof is one of Cocktails in SF.

34. 83 Proof

7.8
83 1st St (btwn Market & Mission), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 86 tips and reviews
Alchemist Bar & Lounge is one of Cocktails in SF.

35. Alchemist Bar & Lounge

7.5
679 3rd St (Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 53 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: This sultry SOMA lounge will satisfy drinking needs both straightforward (their Room with a Vieux adds tequila to the classic Vieux Carre) & obscure (a mezcal-cherry Heering fizz with IPA—believe it).

La Urbana is one of Cocktails in SF.

36. La Urbana

661 Divisadero St (Grove), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 67 tips and reviews

Sean S.Sean Savage: Ask about the mezcals made by infusing a chicken in the mix during the distillation process! (Not a joke).

House of Shields is one of Cocktails in SF.

37. House of Shields

7.9
39 New Montgomery St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Financial District · 109 tips and reviews

Ryan M.Ryan Morrison: Good cocktails, great classic downtown atmosphere.

John Colins is one of Cocktails in SF.

38. John Colins

6.0
138 Minna St (at New Montgomery St.), San Francisco, CA
Bar · SoMa · 56 tips and reviews
Fifth Floor is one of Cocktails in SF.

39. Fifth Floor

12 4th St (at Market), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 36 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Try one of five variations on the classic Negroni, including the Negroni Spagliato, which is topped with a float of sparkling rosé. Read more.

El Rio is one of Cocktails in SF.

40. El Rio

9.0
3158 Mission St (btwn Valencia & Cesar Chavez St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Bernal Heights · 122 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Now there's a reason to love Mondays: $1 Pabst and $2 well drinks, all day long. Read more.

Bergerac is one of Cocktails in SF.

41. Bergerac

7.5
316 11th St (at Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 49 tips and reviews
Local Edition is one of Cocktails in SF.

42. Local Edition

8.5
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A bar that marries sexy to vintage typewriters in the Hearst Building with a stage for live music. The serious cocktails are also available with a noticeable lean towards mod era classics.

Churchill is one of Cocktails in SF.

43. Churchill

8.1
198 Church St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 115 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The back bar is whiskey-centric here, but the bartenders are open-minded enough to mix up anything you want. The designer did a solid job, making the bar feel like the belly of a WWII war ship.

Dear Mom is one of Cocktails in SF.

44. Dear Mom

2700 16th St (at Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission District · 100 tips and reviews
Blackbird Bar is one of Cocktails in SF.

45. Blackbird Bar

8.9
2124 Market St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 179 tips and reviews
Tradition is one of Cocktails in SF.

46. Tradition

441 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Tenderloin · 91 tips and reviews
Holy Water is one of Cocktails in SF.

47. Holy Water

9.2
309 Cortland Ave (btwn Bocana & Bennington St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Bernal Heights · 58 tips and reviews

PUNCHPUNCH: Holy Water is a low-key bar that happens to make great drinks. The religious undertones can skew schtick-y (a baptism mural, holy water bottles), but the 3-4 ingredient drinks are solid and evergreen. Read more.

Tosca Cafe is one of Cocktails in SF.

48. Tosca Cafe

8.4
242 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 118 tips and reviews
Trou Normand is one of Cocktails in SF.

49. Trou Normand

140 New Montgomery St (at Natoma St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · SoMa · 107 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: The cocktails *are* good. Lots of calvados. The Old Fashioned is potent. Have fun.

El Techo is one of Cocktails in SF.

50. El Techo

8.8
2516 Mission St (btwn 21st St & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 171 tips and reviews
Padrecito is one of Cocktails in SF.

51. Padrecito

901 Cole St (at Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Cole Valley · 122 tips and reviews
Third Rail is one of Cocktails in SF.

52. Third Rail

8.8
628 20th St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Dogpatch · 44 tips and reviews
The Interval at Long Now is one of Cocktails in SF.

53. The Interval at Long Now

9.3
2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Building A, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · 94 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Drinking cocktails in a mad scientist's library need no longer be a pipe dream thanks to this stunning new café/bar housed in the Long Now Foundation in Fort Mason. Read more.

The European is one of Cocktails in SF.

54. The European

6.5
490 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 16 tips and reviews
Muka is one of Cocktails in SF.

55. Muka

370 Grove St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Civic Center · 35 tips and reviews
Bix is one of Cocktails in SF.

56. Bix

8.9
56 Gold St (btw Montgomery & Sansome), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 111 tips and reviews
Driftwood is one of Cocktails in SF.

57. Driftwood

8.2
1225 Folsom St (btwn 8th & 9th), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 28 tips and reviews
Bartlett Hall is one of Cocktails in SF.

58. Bartlett Hall

7.5
242 Ofarrell St (at Cyril Magnin St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 73 tips and reviews
CHAMBERS eat + drink is one of Cocktails in SF.

59. CHAMBERS eat + drink

7.9
601 Eddy St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 115 tips and reviews
ABV is one of Cocktails in SF.

60. ABV

9.2
3174 16th St (btwn Guerrero & Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission Dolores · 149 tips and reviews
Victory Hall & Parlor is one of Cocktails in SF.

61. Victory Hall & Parlor

7.8
360 Ritch St (at Lusk St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 45 tips and reviews
Rx Cocktail Bar is one of Cocktails in SF.

62. Rx Cocktail Bar

701 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Tenderloin · 17 tips and reviews
Two Sisters Bar & Books is one of Cocktails in SF.

63. Two Sisters Bar & Books

579 Hayes St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hayes Valley · 101 tips and reviews
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is one of Cocktails in SF.

64. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.5
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews
Benjamin Cooper is one of Cocktails in SF.

65. Benjamin Cooper

398 Geary St (Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 52 tips and reviews
Tupper & Reed is one of Cocktails in SF.

66. Tupper & Reed

8.1
2271 Shattuck Ave (Bancroft), Berkeley, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Berkeley · 20 tips and reviews
Prizefighter is one of Cocktails in SF.

67. Prizefighter

9.1
6702 Hollis St (at 67th St.), Emeryville, CA
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews
Romper Room is one of Cocktails in SF.

68. Romper Room

25 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 6 tips and reviews
The Crafty Fox Ale House is one of Cocktails in SF.

69. The Crafty Fox Ale House

8.8
1700 Mission St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Mission District · 44 tips and reviews
The Treasury is one of Cocktails in SF.

70. The Treasury

7.6
115 Sansome St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 20 tips and reviews
Evil Eye is one of Cocktails in SF.

71. Evil Eye

8.7
2937 Mission St (25th), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 34 tips and reviews
Pagan Idol is one of Cocktails in SF.

72. Pagan Idol

8.4
375 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 101 tips and reviews
Wildhawk is one of Cocktails in SF.

73. Wildhawk

8.5
3464 19th St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 30 tips and reviews
The Alembic is one of Cocktails in SF.

74. The Alembic

8.7
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews
Brass Tacks is one of Cocktails in SF.

75. Brass Tacks

8.1
488 Hayes St (at Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hayes Valley · 70 tips and reviews
Linden Room is one of Cocktails in SF.

76. Linden Room

8.8
330 Gough St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 18 tips and reviews
Louie’s Gen-Gen Room is one of Cocktails in SF.

77. Louie’s Gen-Gen Room

871 Sutter St (Leavenworth), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Lower Nob Hill · 24 tips and reviews
The Social Study is one of Cocktails in SF.

78. The Social Study

8.9
1795 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Fillmore District · 88 tips and reviews
Jackalope is one of Cocktails in SF.

79. Jackalope

7.7
1092 Post St (Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 24 tips and reviews
Rusted Mule is one of Cocktails in SF.

80. Rusted Mule

7.0
1217 Sutter St (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 10 tips and reviews
Anina is one of Cocktails in SF.

81. Anina

8.8
482 Hayes St (at Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hayes Valley · 32 tips and reviews
Pacific Cocktail Haven is one of Cocktails in SF.

82. Pacific Cocktail Haven

8.6
580 Sutter St (btwn Mason St & Powell St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 129 tips and reviews
Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen is one of Cocktails in SF.

83. Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen

6.7
1446 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Civic Center · 18 tips and reviews
Bella 3848 is one of Cocktails in SF.

84. Bella 3848

3848 Geary Blvd (3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Inner Richmond · No tips or reviews
Sea Star is one of Cocktails in SF.

85. Sea Star

8.5
2289 3rd St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Dogpatch · 17 tips and reviews
Charmaine's is one of Cocktails in SF.

86. Charmaine's

7.6
45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 28 tips and reviews

Bryce S.Bryce Simpson: The views are beautiful, and it’s a great space. Not crowded, and has a nice ambiance. People were dressed a bit fancy however so I took note for the next time I stop by.

True Laurel is one of Cocktails in SF.

87. True Laurel

9.3
753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 43 tips and reviews
White Cap is one of Cocktails in SF.

88. White Cap

9.2
3608 Taraval St (at 46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Outer Sunset · 14 tips and reviews
Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency is one of Cocktails in SF.

89. Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 46 tips and reviews
Bourbon & Branch is one of Cocktails in SF.

90. Bourbon & Branch

8.5
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews
The Snug is one of Cocktails in SF.

91. The Snug

8.6
2301 Fillmore St (Clay Street), San Francisco, CA
Pub · Pacific Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy B: Lovely design. Sit up top if you can. Great view to the packed floor. Nice, boozy cocktails and interesting in a good way snacks

The Bar at Hotel Kabuki is one of Cocktails in SF.

92. The Bar at Hotel Kabuki

7.4
1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Japantown · 5 tips and reviews

93. School Night

601 19th St, San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · Dogpatch · 9 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: Serves a mix of Mexican-Peruvian dishes that go well with cocktails, like queso fundido. Drinks are focused on three spirits: pisco, whiskey, and agave (mezcal and tequila), plus beer and wine.