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California Academy of Sciences is one of Night life.

1. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

2. Rye

8.3
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 140 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura C: For after dinner drinks, head to Rye where the bartenders will concoct the drink of your choice using the freshest ingredients.

Top of the Mark is one of Night life.

3. Top of the Mark

7.8
999 California St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews
The Alembic is one of Night life.

4. The Alembic

8.7
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews
Muka is one of Night life.

5. Muka

370 Grove St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Civic Center · 35 tips and reviews

6. The Ambassador

673 Geary St (btw Leavenworth & Jones), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Tenderloin · 37 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: With its overstuffed leather booths, decadently long bar and phones at every table, puts the intrigue and romance back into cocktailing. Read more.

7. CHAMBERS eat + drink

7.9
601 Eddy St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 115 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The space inside the Phoenix Hotel formerly occupied by Bambhudda Lounge, it’s decorated kind of like a cool ex-goth with gobs of good taste and cash got to have her way with the interior

Two Sisters Bar & Books is one of Night life.

8. Two Sisters Bar & Books

579 Hayes St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hayes Valley · 101 tips and reviews
The Starlight Room is one of Night life.

9. The Starlight Room

450 Powell St (at Sutter St.), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 50 tips and reviews

10. The Alembic

8.7
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This place has high quality drinks and a small, but interesting menu – including choices like duck hearts & quail eggs. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

11. Zam Zam

8.0
1633 Haight St (at Clayton St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Haight Ashbury · 22 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

12. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.4
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A genuine Tiki room/Polynesian restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel. Has a swimming pool turned bar & a rain/thunder show! Seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

13. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: With over 50 microbrews on tap and 100 bottled beers, this is a great stop for an afternoon drink. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Noble is one of Night life.

14. Noble

600 Polk St (at Turk St.), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Civic Center · 9 tips and reviews

15. 620 Jones

7.6
620 Jones St (at Geary St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 148 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Dine under the stars on dishes such as seared ahi tuna with herb-citrus vinaigrette, filet mignon steak tartar with quail egg or ginger-soy glazed baby back ribs and apple-pepper slaw. Read more.

Swig is one of Night life.

16. Swig

6.8
561 Geary St (at Jones St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Tenderloin · 65 tips and reviews

Chad W.Chad Williams: Very stylish spot. 250 whiskey selections. Fireplace and couches.

Bourbon & Branch is one of Night life.

17. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place is a speakeasy with cocktails that would have made a pre-Prohibition Broadway dandy smile. Our vote: a daiquiri.

18. Vesuvio Cafe

8.6
255 Columbus Ave (btwn Broadway and Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 130 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. No matter how many tourists drop in for a pint, it still feels as though it's full of locals. We recommend an Anchor Steam.

19. Rickhouse

8.2
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A place with a modern take on classic libations, and a clientele that's a raucous mix of office workers letting loose and mixology aficionados. Try the Sazerac with locally distilled Old Potrero Rye. Read more.

The View is one of Night life.

20. The View

8.0
55 4th St (btwn Market & Mission), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 173 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Koo: Downtown leave you feeling weary? Find some refuge high above the streets here where the drinks are pricey but the view sublime.

B Restaurant & Bar is one of Night life.

21. B Restaurant & Bar

7.1
720 Howard St (btw 4th & 5th), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 58 tips and reviews
Temple Nightclub is one of Night life.

22. Temple Nightclub

6.0
540 Howard St (btwn 1st & 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · SoMa · 59 tips and reviews
Olive Bar & Restaurant is one of Night life.

23. Olive Bar & Restaurant

743 Larkin St (btwn O'Farrell and Ellis), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Tenderloin · 43 tips and reviews

Eugene M.Eugene Mercado: The Baked Brie is amazing. Definitely a "must try."

24. Bar None

1980 Union St (at Buchanan St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Union Street · 55 tips and reviews

Jason J.Jason Jackson: Tater tots! Heard 5 people in an hour order them and they were out. They must be good

25. The Ambassador

673 Geary St (btw Leavenworth & Jones), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Tenderloin · 37 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: The $2 Tuesday happy hour offers sliders, bruschette, Tater Tots, chicken wings, quesadillas, and Caesar salads. Well drinks are also $2, as are 10 bottled and draft beers. Read more.

26. The Cosmopolitan

121 Spear St (btwn Mission & Howard), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 14 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Try some half-priced bubbly every Wednesday in the lounge or covered patio. All Sparkling Wine and Champagne glasses are 1/2 price from 4pm to 10pm. Also try some of the diverse menu inside or out. Read more.

Rouge et Blanc is one of Night life.

27. Rouge et Blanc

334 Grant Ave (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 33 tips and reviews
Chateau Montelena Tasting Room is one of Night life.

28. Chateau Montelena Tasting Room

8.0
335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
Winery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 5 tips and reviews
Butter is one of Night life.

29. Butter

7.6
354 11th St (btwn Harrison & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · SoMa · 77 tips and reviews
The Republic is one of Night life.

30. The Republic

5.3
3213 Scott St (at Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · Marina District · 43 tips and reviews