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Novela

Novela

Cocktail Bar$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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    Pavan K.
    "Loved this place , amazing cocktails get the Jay gatsby"(6 Tips)
    Kevin L.
    "House punch on tap very cool"(4 Tips)
    Michael F.
    "amazing seasonal Punches on tap!"(3 Tips)
    Michelle L.
    "The Billy Pilgrim is the best."(3 Tips)
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  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael FitzgeraldJune 12, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    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!
  • Chris M.
    Chris MessinaNovember 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • ᴡ C.
    ᴡ ConcepcionJanuary 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    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!!!!
    Upvoted Aug 1
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SDecember 30, 2019
    If 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.
  • Mohit S.
    Mohit SJanuary 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    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 P.heart icon on user image
    Shil PaMarch 9, 2016
    Came 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!! 🙃🙃🙃
  • 7x7 SF
    7x7 SFJuly 30, 2014
    Fireball whiskey. This hot drink of choice is now spreading to the streets of SF. Bars are creating their own delicious recipes, like the Red Hot Rye at Novela. Try it for a nightcap! Read more
  • Marc R.
    Marc R?erSeptember 22, 2014
    Definitely 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
  • SFist
    SFistJune 5, 2015
    Conveniently located near Yerba Buena, the crowd is lively, the drinks are good, and they've got a huge projection screen, perfect for watching Warriors games. Read more
  • CITY GRIT
    CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
    Heaven - 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.
  • Frances 미라
    Frances 미라July 12, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    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 K.heart icon on user image
    Karen KJune 2, 2017
    Super swanky bar for young professionals. you'd probably like it if you're a fan of dirty habit.
  • Katerina K.
    Katerina KuvOctober 22, 2018
    Library style, cool atmosphere and bartenders. Try local punch, gatsby style. Trendy and super popular
  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    Megan AllisonOctober 18, 2018
    Really 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 C.heart icon on user image
    Tye ChaitSeptember 13, 2014
    Skip the cocktails and go straight for the punches (ask for samples to taste). Reservations are key since most tables are reserved.
  • Sravanti T.heart icon on user image
    Sravanti TekumallaDecember 5, 2017
    Perfect for bougie (but good) cocktails and a trendy spot. Gets super busy, so come in the off hours if you can.
  • Natalie K.heart icon on user image
    Natalie KMarch 27, 2018
    Awesome cocktails, great place for after work drinks. Get here early or late to grab a seat, otherwise you’re standing all night
  • Michelle L.
    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 S.
    Nikko SchaffSeptember 15, 2013
    The place has an interesting literature theme. All the drinks are named after classic characters. Try the Jay Gatsby, it was sweet and delicious.
  • Surface Magazine
    Surface MagazineJune 14, 2016
    Suzanne Miller, bartender at Novela, reimagined Netflix (the iconic technology company) as the Netflix and Chile. Click Read more for ingredients and details. Read more
  • An S.heart icon on user image
    An ShengJanuary 21, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    Jorgio CastroJuly 6, 2013
    30 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.
  • Shinaheart icon on user image
    ShinaJuly 1, 2015
    Great spot for happy hour. Although it gets a little busy so expect to wait longer for a drink.
  • Alex R.
    Alex RothenbergAugust 8, 2013
    Loved it! Awesome lounge bar with lots of great craft cocktails. Try the house punch first. It may be all you ever need.
  • brent c.heart icon on user image
    brent cocoAugust 30, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Seating is a little weird but this place has a great vibe and definitely a date spot.
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisFebruary 9, 2019
    Love this place. Two bars, twice the crunk. On nice days, you might see furniture outside for lounging.
  • Kim D.heart icon on user image
    Kim De GuzmanMay 26, 2015
    Great 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 D.
    Eric DelacruzAugust 16, 2013
    Great atmosphere! Not super busy late on thursday night. Awesome bartenders! Get one of the punches. They are known for that.
  • Lauren M.heart icon on user image
    Lauren MacNovember 4, 2015
    Cool spot in SOMA with fast service and ambient lighting. Come for cocktails
  • Kate S.
    Kate SMay 31, 2013
    Gorgeous space and the tastiest punch drinks. I love the tequila punch while lounging in a cozy high back chair.
  • O K.heart icon on user image
    O KApril 6, 2014
    Someone 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.
  • Brian L.
    Brian LSeptember 13, 2014
    Billy Pilgrim cocktail is better than the Hemingway house punch. Love the book theme overall!
  • Adrienne O.
    Adrienne OldsJuly 27, 2013
    Great new little spot. Delicious drinks, perfect for an after work happy hour spot.
  • Zach W.heart icon on user image
    Zach WeinsteinFebruary 16, 2019
    Super busy during happy hour. Interesting concept with drinks named after characters from famous fictions
  • Josef R.
    Josef RichterFebruary 10, 2014
    quite a nice place, big and crowded, a bit pricy and everything feels a tiny bit pretentious and snobbish here. worth giving a try though.
  • Jesse S.
    Jesse SandovalAugust 16, 2013
    Beautifully decorated, with a stylistic eye for bottle display. The designers really put their heart into this establishment.
  • Brendan C.heart icon on user image
    Brendan CurranNovember 7, 2014
    The Huck Finn is a personal favorite cocktail here. Also love the color coded bookshelves!
  • Adriaan T.heart icon on user image
    Adriaan TrouweeNovember 9, 2014
    Great place for after work drinks! Go for a date or go out with friends.
  • Chris M.
    Chris MessinaOctober 2, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    HH: Mondays, 4pm-close; $1 shucked-to-order oysters and 20% off bottles of wine.
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BeckerleApril 15, 2016
    Good cocktails, cool interior, got crowded fast, would reserve a table if possible
  • Jason J.heart icon on user image
    Jason JokerstFebruary 18, 2018
    Relaxing and comfortable place to hang out.
  • Vyoma
    VyomaAugust 22, 2013
    Daisy Buchanan was oh-so-delicious! Better than a pisco sour. Beautiful decor, accessible location!
  • Benjamin B.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin BlackmerAugust 9, 2019
    Cocktail was excellent. I had the Jay Gatsby. However, it was super loud.
  • Anuja S.
    Anuja SelvaJanuary 17, 2015
    It's a place for 30+ to hangout or you can entertain yourself with a group of friends.. Good music
  • sandeepheart icon on user image
    sandeepAugust 22, 2018
    Amazing ambience and cocktails.. try the Jay Gatsby !
  • Sherry L.heart icon on user image
    Sherry LiOctober 19, 2016
    Decent drinks and interesting decor. Gets crowded though so come on an off night to enjoy the drinks.
  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark SherwinDecember 31, 2014
    The game is to pull a book off the shelf and read a passage aloud.
  • Dev
    DevAugust 17, 2013
    How not to pour a Guinness: single pour, too much head, in a tall glass #doinitwrong. Nice lounge though.
  • Nigel P.
    Nigel PepperJune 24, 2014
    Changed my view of oysters for the better. Great cocktails too.
  • Kimberly W.
    Kimberly WongOctober 5, 2013
    The pippi longstocking is amazing! Pisco punch is a solid choice as well
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