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Smuggler's Cove
Tiki Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Civic Center, San Francisco
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"Unique pirates' atmosphere, great cocktails."(21 Tips)"Get the hot buttered rum, drink it through the cinnamon stick."(14 Tips)
"Try the Puka Punch - For a rum drink, this is really good"(7 Tips)
"So many different rum drinks."(7 Tips)
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Rewan PartiJune 10, 2015A hidden gem in SF! This place has a wide array of rum selection. Do try the Norwegian Paralysis.
Rosalind PeppyJanuary 3, 2014You can't go wrong with any of the drinks here!! Go 5-6pm for two dollars off happy hour! So worth it!
Scott MApril 23, 2016Ambiance is what's good! Place has a great concept, but service is very slow due to their success. Bartender 'handler' takes your order, but you don't realize you are 10 or more in line for drink.
Alex SternAugust 15, 2015Come early to get a table. They are prime real estate and some drinks can only be ordered at a table.
Brian LongtinApril 20, 2019Finely balanced tiki drinks, not sugar bombs. Originals were excellent, Mastodon was my personal favorite.
Gene KeenanApril 7, 2014A Tiki Bar should be kitschy. This place has it in spades. The Hemingway Daiquiri which is often made wrong is ALWAYS spot on here
We call it "pirate bar." There are some delicious punch bowls. Just be prepared to wait in line and use your indoor voices while you do it.
Brian StraussMay 4, 2017Well made cocktails but no table service. Cramped, dark bar = super cool? Drinks are good but super sweet and take forever to make. Feels like a spot to have round and the bounce to the next spot.
Jibran KutikMarch 26, 2013Drinks are amazing. Loved the pina colada. If you park nearby, make sure valuables are out of sight to avoid a smash and grab.
SillyCamillyNovember 27, 2010I'm a pirate argh! The bartender lights the rum on fire, then immediately sprinkles a generous dash of cinnamon on top... That's the one you wanna order. Also, you can ask for the Painkiller #5.
Amazing rum/tiki drinks. Go early or on a weeknight—otherwise wait in line like you're trying to get into a club in LA outside.
Shomir DuttOctober 26, 2014Get the volcano! Great place to get delicious drinks and chat with friends!
Try the Rhum Neisson Eleve Sous Bois - #kvpmybelly - Smooth sugar-cane #rum. Aged in American/French oak for about a year. I can sip this all day!
Trent OstranderFebruary 3, 2015Go for the Captains Grog. Full of delicious rum. These guys know their stuff! (also try the painkiller #5)
Violet BlueAugust 21, 2012True pirate treasure and hardcore cocktail geeks found here; but keep in mind that getting a drink takes so long you'll want to walk the plank.
James AguilarJune 8, 2013It was cool. I liked the flights. The bowl drinks tasted a little thin -- I left without a buzz. Only go if you are into rum, because there's little else being served, but of rum there is plenty.
BetoOctober 2, 2015Great drinks - if you don't mind waiting 15-20 minutes to get one. Why does it have to be SO SLOW? EVERY. TIME.
Adelia Curtis duarteNovember 18, 2017Can't go wrong with the classics! Love their menu & vibe. Totally worth the wait.
Katie RawsonAugust 23, 2016Great place to entertain guest from out of town. Slightly Hidden and dark but worth the experience.
Great place to get a delicious cocktail, especially if you love rum. Go early it's a small bar and will fill up fast. Worth the wait. Try a El Draque or Smugglers Cove signature drink in a Rum Barrel.
KatelynOctober 8, 2011great place for a meet and greet with your new friends. and only a 15-20 minute walk from Hotel Whitcomb! we spent hours just sitting and getting to know one another with only having one drink.
gail.October 19, 2014I got the Barbados rum punch & I loved it! If only there was the Bajan sun & sand to go with it.
StephanySeptember 9, 2018You have to be seated to get a volcano bowl. Be patient and the tables turn over quickly.
Steve FaddenJuly 19, 2015All cocktails are awesome! Order at the end of the bar (the side nearest the restroom).
Ask them for a checklist where you can check off all the drinks you've had.
Gilt CityMarch 8, 2011With a staggering assortment of over 200 rums on hand (including Smuggler’s exclusive, handcrafted variety, distilled in the East Bay), you're bound to find one (or three) you love.
Elliot WehnerJanuary 3, 2015Great tiki drinks on par or better than Tonga or Trader Vic's. Very chill
Travel + LeisureSeptember 27, 2013Rum fanatic Martin Cate opened the new-wave tiki bar to spotlight the 400-odd rums he’s sourced from around the globe.
the sidewinders fang, for the passionfruit lover.. sweet, tart, refreshing, delish! everyone in my group's go-to (and we weren't all girls)
ChrisMarch 18, 2013Great drinks and vibe; but small venue...get there early or be prepared to wait in a line.
janice bailonMarch 25, 2010friggin amazing pirate bar! i love sitting at the downstairs bar and chattin it up with the bartender. it's a lot more mellow. Buttered rum tastes like french toast mmMMmm
Sailing Spoken HereDecember 6, 2010Try one of the exotic cocktails with Mount gay Rum from legendary tiki bars or a traditional Caribbean drink. Smuggler's Cove is a celebration of all things rum. Check out their club for regulars th
The Daily MealJune 17, 2011Owner and rum fanatic Martin Cate opened this nautical-themed, pirate-inspired watering hole with a menu dedicated exclusively to rum. Think Prohibition-era cocktails and Caribbean concoctions. Read more
Ross WSSeptember 4, 2016Winner of "Best American Cocktail Bar" in the Spirited Awards (July 2016) - time to get your tiki on!
Danny ZlobinskySeptember 6, 2012Amazing cocktails, get Dane to make you his take on the Jamaican Milk Punch.
Thomas KnollNovember 12, 2011If you haven't tasted rum the way you would try scotch or wine, this is the place to lean and explore.
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- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–1:15 AM
(415) 869-1900
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Yes
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