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Rye

Rye

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$
Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco
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Rye
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    Ranked #10 for whiskey in San Francisco
  • Stars
    Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Serious Eats
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    • Serious Eats
  • Tips
    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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  • Jared Z.
    Jared ZimmermanFebruary 21, 2012
    Best Blood & Sand in the city.
  • Bobbie M.heart icon on user image
    Bobbie McLellanMarch 5, 2017
    Old fashioned
  • @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..
  • wheat knee
    wheat kneeApril 3, 2012
    Order an old fash! Sluuuurrrrrp!
  • 7x7 Magazine
    7x7 MagazineJanuary 27, 2010
    We recommend the basil gimlet...it's #6 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010 Read more
  • Nabil L.
    Nabil LJuly 17, 2013
    Merchant mule = medieval cup
  • Scott B.
    Scott BrignanoMay 13, 2012
    If you're a douche you'll love this place.
  • Billy T.heart icon on user image
    Billy TerrellSeptember 22, 2012
    Birds of a Feather is a tasty drink.
  • 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)
  • Jeff U.
    Jeff UJanuary 18, 2011
    Try the rock and rye. Spicy!
  • E M.
    E MartinezFebruary 29, 2012
    Try the Old Fashioned
  • Babs L.
    Babs LeeNovember 26, 2011
    Damn good basil gimlet.
  • Scott W.
    Scott WilsonJuly 6, 2014
    old fashion cure all
  • DJLYRiQheart icon on user image
    DJLYRiQMay 15, 2011
    Sharbs is the man ask him where the party is at
  • Chris M.
    Chris MasonSeptember 26, 2010
    You should try the $4 Tecate. MMMMMMMM!!!
  • Jo A.
    Jo AquinDecember 15, 2011
    Cucumber gimlet rocked!
  • David R.
    David RuizOctober 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the merchant mule
  • Adrian M.
    Adrian Mc CarronFebruary 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great bartenders!! Very friendly & fun!
  • Joe B.
    Joe BertinoSeptember 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Old fashioned. Cucumber gimlet. 
  • Melissa K.
    Melissa KaitaJuly 4, 2010
    BASIL GIMLET. Yes. Do it.
  • J Crowleyheart icon on user image
    J CrowleyMarch 11, 2016
    Great bourbon and whiskey selection but atmosphere is meh. I had a special cocktail that tasted like kerosene. Note to self: never order a drink that comes topped with whipped cream, or fuel.
  • James Y.
    James YuApril 11, 2009
    Get the Dark and Stormy, a nice mixture of ginger beer and bourbon
  • Michael M.
    Michael MeadowsNovember 16, 2010
    Try the Cucumber Gimlet
  • Alicia d.
    Alicia diVittorioJanuary 9, 2010
    get the basil gimlet. so delicious!
  • Adrian C.
    Adrian ChanAugust 15, 2011
    Basil gimlets!
  • Kjell
    KjellApril 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the booze!
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BaksiMay 23, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Basil gimlet omg. In cocktail heaven
  • Travis S.
    Travis StilesSeptember 30, 2010
    Tasty tasty beverages! Good stuff.
  • Cheeky M.
    Cheeky MonkeyMay 30, 2011
    +1 on the basil gimlet
  • Jenn S.
    Jenn SMay 2, 2010
    basil gimlet is ultra yummy
  • ross h.
    ross hoffmanMarch 11, 2010
    Basil gimlet is solid.
  • Christopher C.
    Christopher CallahanSeptember 12, 2009
    rock & rye is tasty goodness for your mouth!
  • Erin B.
    Erin BatesFebruary 24, 2011
    Fernette!
  • Jericka B.
    Jericka BalcomAugust 17, 2010
    Basil Gimlet!
  • Jess C.
    Jess CliftonJune 12, 2010
    Basil Gimlet. Ahh yah!
  • marisa e.
    marisa elenaApril 20, 2010
    John gasparini is the man.
  • Christian W.
    Christian WilliamsNovember 12, 2009
    play the free pool table.
  • Casey M.
    Casey MayJanuary 6, 2010
    Get a cocktail here
  • Casey M.
    Casey MayMarch 5, 2010
    No more rock & rye. Noooo!
  • Michael K.
    Michael KarnjanaprakornMay 22, 2009
    Clover Club
  • Anton N.
    Anton NekhaenkoSeptember 7, 2013
    Utter bunch of bollocks. Cocktails: bland, watery. Pool table waaaay off and jams all the time. *flushing sound*
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Rye
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
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Closed until 5:30 PM (Show more)
  • Mon–Sun
    • 5:30 PM–2:00 AM
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(415) 474-4448
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
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Yes
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Yes
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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