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Driftwood

Cocktail Bar and Gay Bar$$$$

SoMa, San Francisco

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Driftwood

8.3^/10

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Ranked #9 for cocktail bars in SoMa
"The Native Tongue is delicious."(4 Tips)
"$10 manhattans on happy hour are a good deal."(2 Tips)
"cosy area in the back with a leather couch"(2 Tips)
"Friendly bartenders and a solid old fashioned"(2 Tips)

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Jorge OrtizOctober 28, 2013
From Ramrod in 1967 until KOK Bar in 2013, 1225 Folsom was the home of (in)famous gay leather bars. Look in the bathroom for a rather large tribute to KOK Bar, the last of the seedy occupants.
Chris MessinaNovember 19, 2013
The cocktails are straightforward and spirituous; we like the Bosun's Knot, an old-fashioned with a green Chartreuse and coffee bean kick, and a classic Last Word or Vesper are also good options.
EaterJanuary 13, 2017
There's a distinct castaway theme at Driftwood, and that includes lighting a fire to stay warm. Head to the back to find the cast iron fireplace, and play the vintage piano while you're at it. Read more
Karina van SchaardenburgOctober 19, 2015
When bloodhound is too busy just keep walking a block to this less popular but equally great cocktail bar. Grab the couches in back if they're free.
Chris EdwardsJune 13, 2015
There's a cosy area in the back with a leather couch that's great for enjoying a cocktail or two.
Renée VargasMarch 2, 2018
Friendly bartenders and a solid old fashioned
David AdamsJuly 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If you're in the mood for something unique, try the smooth coffee-tinged Hemisphere.
Kathryn DMay 19, 2019
$10 manhattans on happy hour are a good deal.
Amy BNovember 11, 2017
DJs w great music. Relaxed welcoming bar.
Bronwen AbbattistaDecember 23, 2015
The Native Tongue is delicious. Negronis are good here.
Rob BrehantAugust 8, 2013
Antoine was great! So were the drinks! Nice spot!
Jennifer WaggonerNovember 28, 2013
Ask the bartender about gin options. The remote controlled fire in the back is cozy.
_July 11, 2015
Get the native tongue! Extremely refreshing!
Dalton PerdueJuly 20, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Little pricy for the ingredients but love the space.
Jay BobzinSeptember 14, 2017
Cocktails were great!
Steve FarkasOctober 18, 2015
Try the "native tongue" if you like cilantro.
Eli HickoxMarch 27, 2016
Couldn't make a penicillin, but still good.
jonathan hegranesJuly 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Manhattans. Plus a pretty good happy hour.
John AllbeeSeptember 17, 2013
Chris is awesome. Great innovative drinks
Rose GarrettJuly 23, 2013
Be sure to go to the bathroom and look behind the door!
Amanda Van WestOctober 10, 2013
Get the Sir Reginald (off menu)
Dayyan LordAugust 7, 2013
Awesome atmosphere.
Jordan FineFebruary 18, 2017
Been here 5+ times
$6 Old fashioned on Fridays
Brook ShelleyDecember 11, 2019
Great bar!
Jared CraneAugust 10, 2013
The native tongue is quite good.
George HayesDecember 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Solid cocktails
Ben CoffeeMarch 31, 2015
Extremely hipster. But I would go back.
Sonny RaoNovember 10, 2013
Make sure to investigate the cocktail menu

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