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Smuggler's Cove

Smuggler's Cove

Tiki Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Civic Center, San Francisco
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    Tagel S.
    "Unique pirates' atmosphere, great cocktails."(21 Tips)
    Shelly Z.
    "Get the hot buttered rum, drink it through the cinnamon stick."(14 Tips)
    Michael M.
    "Try the Puka Punch - For a rum drink, this is really good"(7 Tips)
    Opp
    "Cool atmosphere and rum drinks."(7 Tips)
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  • Léo G.heart icon on user image
    Léo GrimaldiNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get a Suffering Bastard ans support the Allies!
  • Shirley T.heart icon on user image
    Shirley TsangJanuary 25, 2015
    Painkiller No. 4!
  • Bo L.
    Bo LiebmanJanuary 18, 2014
    Cool atmosphere, but takes forever to get service
  • Ted G.
    Ted GrubbDecember 19, 2010
    Try the The Twenty Seventy Swizzle - Yummmmmmm (via Foodspotting)
  • Rachael L.
    Rachael LynnJanuary 21, 2012
    Cool bar, but beware: very crowded, slow and no air circulation on busy nights.
  • Haku P.
    Haku PanthMay 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    First time? Try a rum barrel and/or puca punch
  • Donald
    DonaldJanuary 31, 2012
    Mainly a rum bar. Not much else in this place. It was better when it was jade bar (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Trisha F.
    Trisha FNovember 8, 2010
    The line for cocktails is ridiculously long- 1/2 hour. But they are delish!
  • Katelyn
    KatelynFebruary 26, 2011
    great lounge i've ever been to! what is that drink in the skull called?
  • Brooke T.
    Brooke ThiviergeJune 26, 2010
    Pain killer 3 is perfect & the smugglers barrel is yum!
  • Scott W.
    Scott WilsonJuly 6, 2014
    smuggler's rum barrel
  • Gizem G.
    Gizem GulcicekOctober 9, 2012
    I go for Navy Grog!
  • Tera D.
    Tera DoanJanuary 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    get painkillers
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HemphillApril 12, 2015
    Painkillers
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ShayJuly 8, 2015
    Sidewinder
  • Samuel C.
    Samuel CraneAugust 3, 2014
    Don't go downstairs.
  • Chad C.heart icon on user image
    Chad CuddiganJuly 12, 2015
    Rum. Barrel.
  • Arthur M.
    Arthur MitchellMarch 7, 2012
    Best Bar for Jimmy Buffett Acolytes
  • Alex F.
    Alex FriedAugust 9, 2014
    Scorpian bowl
  • Ivan R.heart icon on user image
    Ivan RuizDecember 19, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Painkiller is amazing( the strong one )
  • Kapil D.heart icon on user image
    Kapil DalwaniDecember 23, 2012
    On the house Spiced rum
  • Lucas V.
    Lucas VernonNovember 15, 2013
    No signal on the basement!
  • Dave N.
    Dave NewmanFebruary 4, 2013
    Try the Cory
  • Sarah A.
    Sarah AJuly 15, 2014
    This place is a GEM
  • RTWgirl A.
    RTWgirl ArnetteApril 8, 2014
    Had the worst mojito here. 4 others agreed. They made new ones for us and they all still sucked. How is that possible in a rum bar?
  • Chris H.
    Chris HockDecember 6, 2009
    Smuggler's Cove - Hayes Valley650 Gough St(at McAllister)Check it out
  • Nikki C.
    Nikki CastellanosJuly 20, 2013
    One word: batida.
  • E M.
    E MartinezFebruary 29, 2012
    Try the Volcano
  • Renata Q.heart icon on user image
    Renata QueMay 11, 2014
    Tiny place, hot and crowded, terrible decoration theme.
  • Tyler B.
    Tyler BrockJanuary 14, 2016
    This place is for tourists. Smells like a gym locker.
  • Cara H.
    Cara HirschJune 16, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Batida de coco for me, black prince for my boy. Both excellent.
  • Victoria S.
    Victoria StarrOctober 20, 2011
    Dark and Stormy was delish.
  • Anessa D.
    Anessa DaileyDecember 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Two words: Port Light
  • Peter C.
    Peter CedillosSeptember 28, 2012
    Rum heaven
  • Gizem G.
    Gizem GulcicekOctober 9, 2012
    Painkiller #3!
  • Ariel B.
    Ariel BackenrothJune 26, 2010
    Stay away! The people running this place are assholes. If you want a nice friendly tiki bar, try Trad'r Sams in the Richmond.
  • Jeff U.
    Jeff UJanuary 17, 2011
    The Dead Reckoning is the best!
  • Selena D.
    Selena DeckelmannMarch 17, 2012
    Volcano bowl!
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RosenbergJuly 8, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Bring your ID; they card everybody religiously.
  • Erin B.
    Erin B.October 19, 2010
    The Aku Aku is a minty piece of heaven!
  • Marin M.
    Marin McElhanyOctober 30, 2011
    The Pirate Bar !!
  • Brooke
    BrookeSeptember 20, 2011
    go for the fog cutter
  • Eden S.
    Eden SherryJanuary 18, 2010
    Get the punchcard and collect all the drinks!
  • Pete S.
    Pete SchirmerJanuary 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    try the tradewinds!
  • Zakk D.
    Zakk DeVineJune 6, 2010
    get a Painkiller #5, it's on the secret menu
  • Ana H.
    Ana HRJune 3, 2011
    Make a joke about it being a pirate bAARRRRRrrr!
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WilliamsMay 19, 2010
    Great drinks but rudest bartender ever
  • Morgan L.
    Morgan LintonNovember 22, 2012
    Order the salty walrus, not on the menu and only available from the upstairs bar. Tell them "Morgan" recommended it, best drink at the cove!
  • Gnat B.
    Gnat BrainJune 29, 2013
    A line to get into a bar?!? Weak.
  • Niels J.
    Niels JoubertMay 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Too bad this place got so popular.
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