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Novela
Cocktail Bar$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
"Loved this place , amazing cocktails get the Jay gatsby"(6 Tips)
"House punch on tap very cool"(4 Tips)
"amazing seasonal Punches on tap!"(3 Tips)"The Billy Pilgrim is the best."(3 Tips)
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Beautiful space and awesome menu! Try the hand crafted specialty cocktails! The menu has icons that let you know whether its citrus fwd or spirit fwd and they have amazing seasonal Punches on tap!
Enjoy the draft punch program, but don't miss cocktails like Atticus Finch, an old-fashioned with balsamic bitters served up or the hardy Santiago, with tequila, mezcal, and coffee liqueur.
This is the best place to get a drink or simply just hang out with friends. Jon Park the owner has great taste and will take care of you. Best club is SF!!!!
Marc SDecember 30, 2019If you like Irish coffee, try the White Fang, an interesting twist on it, with both coffee and chocolate kicks, and Irish whisky of course. It’s an homage to Jack London.
Go with a friend (or 6), get two flights and try every single one of the punches. The flight glasses are much larger than the menu suggests! You will leave very happy (and probably a little drunk).
Shil PaMarch 9, 2016Came here with big group for my birthday. They reserved entire side of the room for us @ last minute. had such a blast! Cocktails were delicious👌! Ps. Get the Huckleberry Finn!! 🙃🙃🙃
Marc R?erSeptember 22, 2014Definitely among the top bars in SF, the cocktails are great, staff is fast and friendly and the atmosphere makes you want to stay, Thursday to Saturday it can be pretty crowded
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014Heaven - beautifully lit, full of perfectly organized books, with handcrafted punches on tap. Give Kate Bolton and Alex Smith a high-five for opening what we think may be the coolest bar in America.
Don't listen to anyone else.Trust me, if you're Asian- you'll fit right in. If you're on a date- t's a great place during the off hours. If you want to come for an event such as a birthday, come here!
Karen KJune 2, 2017Super swanky bar for young professionals. you'd probably like it if you're a fan of dirty habit.
Katerina KuvOctober 22, 2018Library style, cool atmosphere and bartenders. Try local punch, gatsby style. Trendy and super popular
Megan AllisonOctober 18, 2018Really nice selection of spirits but most of the menu cocktails are too fruity and the people here after work on a weekday are so extra
Tye ChaitSeptember 13, 2014Skip the cocktails and go straight for the punches (ask for samples to taste). Reservations are key since most tables are reserved.
Sravanti TekumallaDecember 5, 2017Perfect for bougie (but good) cocktails and a trendy spot. Gets super busy, so come in the off hours if you can.
Natalie KMarch 27, 2018Awesome cocktails, great place for after work drinks. Get here early or late to grab a seat, otherwise you’re standing all night- Michelle LeeNovember 5, 2014#CocktailsWithCharacter are ace. The Billy Pilgrim is the best. Bonus points to: Dread Pirate Roberts & Ford Prefect. For the literary nerd in us all 💕
Nikko SchaffSeptember 15, 2013The place has an interesting literature theme. All the drinks are named after classic characters. Try the Jay Gatsby, it was sweet and delicious.
Surface MagazineJune 14, 2016Suzanne Miller, bartender at Novela, reimagined Netflix (the iconic technology company) as the Netflix and Chile. Click Read more for ingredients and details. Read more
Drinks are pretty good, food is excellent. The host let us take a reserved spot since we had a large group and asked nicely
Jorgio CastroJuly 6, 201330 mins to get a drink at the bar Friday night. And too crowded around the bar. Interesting space but your have to Ho there early to enjoy it.
ShinaJuly 1, 2015Great spot for happy hour. Although it gets a little busy so expect to wait longer for a drink.
Alex RothenbergAugust 8, 2013Loved it! Awesome lounge bar with lots of great craft cocktails. Try the house punch first. It may be all you ever need.
Seating is a little weird but this place has a great vibe and definitely a date spot.
ChrisFebruary 9, 2019Love this place. Two bars, twice the crunk. On nice days, you might see furniture outside for lounging.
Kim De GuzmanMay 26, 2015Great drinks but the crowd is usually a bunch of ill mannered jerks that yell like their friends aren't a foot away and all woo girls be woo-ing.
Eric DelacruzAugust 16, 2013Great atmosphere! Not super busy late on thursday night. Awesome bartenders! Get one of the punches. They are known for that.
Lauren MacNovember 4, 2015Cool spot in SOMA with fast service and ambient lighting. Come for cocktails
O KApril 6, 2014Someone abducted the douchey B&T crowd from the Bubble Lounge circa 1996 and dropped them all off here. Nice space, though, I'll give them that.
Kate SMay 31, 2013Gorgeous space and the tastiest punch drinks. I love the tequila punch while lounging in a cozy high back chair.
Brian LSeptember 13, 2014Billy Pilgrim cocktail is better than the Hemingway house punch. Love the book theme overall!
Zach WeinsteinFebruary 16, 2019Super busy during happy hour. Interesting concept with drinks named after characters from famous fictions
Adrienne OldsJuly 27, 2013Great new little spot. Delicious drinks, perfect for an after work happy hour spot.
Josef RichterFebruary 10, 2014quite a nice place, big and crowded, a bit pricy and everything feels a tiny bit pretentious and snobbish here. worth giving a try though.
Brendan CurranNovember 7, 2014The Huck Finn is a personal favorite cocktail here. Also love the color coded bookshelves!
Adriaan TrouweeNovember 9, 2014Great place for after work drinks! Go for a date or go out with friends.- HH: Mondays, 4pm-close; $1 shucked-to-order oysters and 20% off bottles of wine.
Jesse SandovalAugust 16, 2013Beautifully decorated, with a stylistic eye for bottle display. The designers really put their heart into this establishment.
Brian BeckerleApril 15, 2016Good cocktails, cool interior, got crowded fast, would reserve a table if possible
Benjamin BlackmerAugust 9, 2019Cocktail was excellent. I had the Jay Gatsby. However, it was super loud.
VyomaAugust 22, 2013Daisy Buchanan was oh-so-delicious! Better than a pisco sour. Beautiful decor, accessible location!
Anuja SelvaJanuary 17, 2015It's a place for 30+ to hangout or you can entertain yourself with a group of friends.. Good music
Sherry LiOctober 19, 2016Decent drinks and interesting decor. Gets crowded though so come on an off night to enjoy the drinks.
DevAugust 17, 2013How not to pour a Guinness: single pour, too much head, in a tall glass #doinitwrong. Nice lounge though.
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- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
(415) 896-6500
View menu on http://www.novelasf.com/menu/#cocktails
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & Discover)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Dinner, Happy Hour
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"Hidden gem in Soma. The crowd differs day to day and the drinks may take an extra 10 mins but its worth it."
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Justin McKissick - 7.9
"One of the oldest bars in SF (read: has character on a good way). They have a house cocktail with bourbon and honey which is outstanding."
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