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Rye

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$
Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco
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    The whiskey at Rye is a can't miss
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    7x7 Magazine
    "We recommend the basil gimlet...it's #6 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010"(33 Tips)
    David R.
    "Get the merchant mule"(5 Tips)
    Stephen K.
    "Great old fashioned"(13 Tips)
    Kristen R.
    "Fantastic craft cocktails."(3 Tips)
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  • Sarah T.
    Sarah TrottApril 1, 2010
    Don't order a common drink - the bartenders are talented and able to make wonderfully satisfying, complex drinks Read more
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorFebruary 4, 2016
    Cool atmosphere, huge list of ryes.
  • Mike R.
    Mike RennOctober 1, 2011
    Jill aka. Bills is the best bartender in sf, strong drinks worth the coin, love it!
  • Cik A.heart icon on user image
    Cik AbangMay 23, 2014
    “Sadness in your heart is an inhibitor of success. Avoid the prolonged grief, take heart, and take your chance as soon as possible.”
  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TateJanuary 23, 2015
    Best place to catch up with a friend. Get the Pimms Cup #5
  • Monique L.
    Monique LowMay 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Bartenders are amazing! Anything from this place is good. Tell them what you like and they'll come up with something on the fly!
  • Jane N.
    Jane NguyenFebruary 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Some drink named something Presbyterian is delicious if you like whiskey
  • Kristin K.
    Kristin KramerNovember 7, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the "whiskey sour that used to be on the menu" they all know how to make it - brandies cherries and all :-)
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HaneySeptember 28, 2012
    Try Wild Bill's Old Fashioned. Bourbon, root, maple and vanilla. It tastes like an adult cream soda.
  • Sabina B.heart icon on user image
    Sabina B.September 9, 2014
    The bourbon-based Dark 'n Stormy is delicious
  • Shirin O.
    Shirin OskooiJanuary 23, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorites are the egg white drinks. They don't taste eggy at all. They just add a nice smoothness and frothiness to the cocktails.
  • Alex B.
    Alex BarnesOctober 3, 2014
    Good cocktails. Quiet in the early evening.
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew CrookstonNovember 18, 2012
    Expected nothing but this place has a GREAT crew making GREAT drinks!
  • H K.heart icon on user image
    H KJanuary 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Merchant mule was really good. Refreshing, cold.
  • Noelis S.heart icon on user image
    Noelis SotoApril 1, 2016
    Basil gimlet and all of the cocktails!
  • Jonah P.heart icon on user image
    Jonah PriceFebruary 11, 2014
    It's all about Araya, Jules, and Aidan. The best!
  • Traveloco_Joeheart icon on user image
    Traveloco_JoeMarch 16, 2013
    Great vibe, cocktails, and music. Winner!
  • Jen K.
    Jen KeeganFebruary 19, 2016
    Great cocktails, great music, great vibes!
  • CBS Local
    CBS LocalFebruary 17, 2012
    Rye's pool table makes meeting people much easier. Play a friendly game and chat it up. - CBS SF Read more
  • Sirma S.heart icon on user image
    Sirma SuherMarch 9, 2014
    The smell and the taste of basil gimlets!
  • Lisya N.heart icon on user image
    Lisya N.March 9, 2014
    Find Amanda and ask for a Merchant Mullet. You'll love it!
  • Carina A.
    Carina AndersenMay 26, 2015
    Get a basil gimlet then get some 'fresh air' in the cage
  • Todd C.heart icon on user image
    Todd CarpenterAugust 6, 2014
    Bespoke, hipster cocktails for the win.
  • Shirley L.
    Shirley LiuOctober 6, 2012
    Definitely get the basil gimlet!!
  • Silpa S.heart icon on user image
    Silpa SAugust 19, 2016
    get the basil gimlet!
  • Matt H.
    Matt HiltachkAugust 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    I'll probably never order anything but the Merchant(Moscow) Mule here, it's that good.
  • Caroline
    CarolineAugust 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place for cocktails. Would definitely recommend trying one of their whiskey sours.
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroDecember 1, 2011
    Damn this bar is legit! Great crowd, staff are way down!
  • @DavidCruiseSF
    @DavidCruiseSFNovember 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    great drinks but the bar folks are not very observant or care to take your order unless you shoot a flare..
  • Helen S.
    Helen SituNovember 9, 2013
    Basil gimlet. Just do it.
  • Joseheart icon on user image
    JoseJanuary 21, 2013
    Check out the outside cage!
  • Scott S.
    Scott SteadAugust 31, 2014
    Not a bad joint if you don't mind spending big $$ for small drinks.
  • Joshua O.
    Joshua OakleyMarch 14, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Eat tacos on Wednesday and Thursday, courtesy of Tango & Stache
  • Neil R.heart icon on user image
    Neil RososJune 12, 2014
    Old Fashioned or Basil Gimlets.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobershotteMay 15, 2018
    Pims cup no. 5
  • Fiona S.heart icon on user image
    Fiona StripeJune 5, 2016
    Great cocktails, great bar.
  • Preston S.heart icon on user image
    Preston SchellOctober 28, 2013
    Pray that Margarette is working. She is an absolute blast.
  • E M.
    E MartinezFebruary 28, 2013
    Try the Tango An Stache Pop Up At Rye
  • Brian P.heart icon on user image
    Brian PatnodeJune 22, 2014
    There is a bouncer there who is an ass. Truly is a complete jerk and my experience was so bad that despite the good cocktails and atmosphere, i will never go back there again! EVER! but thats just me.
  • Stephen K.heart icon on user image
    Stephen KeddieOctober 13, 2017
    Great old fashioned
  • Ian M.
    Ian MacphersonFebruary 16, 2014
    Pimm's #5, friendly staff
  • Kat .
    Kat 🐱July 27, 2016
    Merchant mule👍
  • a-ros
    a-rosJune 8, 2014
    Great Old Fashioned
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SchierbeckSeptember 21, 2014
    They serve a damn fine old fashioned.
  • Paulina
    PaulinaJuly 17, 2013
    Cucumber and basil gimlets.
  • Nabil L.
    Nabil LJuly 17, 2013
    Merchant mule = medieval cup
  • Elixson S.
    Elixson San FelipeOctober 29, 2014
    Basil Gimlet!
  • Bobbie M.heart icon on user image
    Bobbie McLellanMarch 5, 2017
    Old fashioned
  • Hannah D.
    Hannah DukeJune 3, 2013
    Free bar snacks! Ideal.
  • Jonathan P.
    Jonathan PaullMay 21, 2009
    98. Basil gimlet at Rye (from 7x7's 100 Things to Try Before You Die | http://tr.im/7x7list)
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