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Bourbon & Branch
Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
The experts at Food & Wine and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"Vodka Lime Gimlet is the best drink you'll order all night."(21 Tips)
"Revolver = bourbon perfection"(9 Tips)
"Try the Citizen Cane! Delicious!"(4 Tips)
"... of a speakeasy, the Imperial Eagle is actually really good. It's like a peachy..."(5 Tips)
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Delaney O'BrienApril 8, 2013f you can, make a reservation after 6:45...AMAZING place, but a little charm is lost when you're standing in a line outside of a speakeasy & don't get to say your password through the speaker.
Raj S.August 17, 2014Hand crafted cocktails in a speakeasy setting. Try a Frank Lloyd Wright if you want a solid drink without too many frills. Too many others to try but must do so.
Stephanie LeavittSeptember 7, 2013Such a fun night. Great atmosphere. Could have stayed all night listening to music and testing new/old cocktails and hanging out with friends.
Lynn JohnsonFebruary 17, 2014This is just one of those bars that you have to go to if you love cocktails. It's like how you have to go to Disneyland if you like rides and fun.
Molly KApril 11, 2010In the time you could order a drink at Bourbon & Branch you could fly to Anaheim, go to Disneyland and visit Mr. Toads Wild Ride. You would get the same atmosphere and enjoyment on the ride as B&B
Camilla SøgaardMarch 22, 2014Ask the waiter which cocktails match your preferences, or you might end up with a very strong guys cocktail. The waiter's suggestions are great.
Zack🍕🍕June 7, 2012Awesome speakeasy. Great drinks. Try the Holy Smokes! Managed to sneak in here for a few hours without a reservation but that's probably not a sure thing.
Frank NeillJuly 30, 2015Among the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had. A must visit. DeDe at the Library Bar is a cocktail artist.- Clara SNovember 7, 2015In the Library, let the bartender make you a cocktail of his own creation. They know their mixology, regardless of which room you're in.
@JaumePrimeroOctober 28, 2011for the cocktail aficionado who likes the speakeasy type atmosphere. If you don't have much time to see a lot of places, you should definitely make time for this destination.- Matt SnowFebruary 16, 2014Vodka Lime Gimlet is the best drink you'll order all night. That said, any whiskey cocktail is amazing (tho not a fan of Blood & Sand).
Bernice ChowApril 20, 2013"It's getting hot in hurrrr, so take off all your clothes" soooo stuffy in the library area, got to come back with reservations next time to check out the exclusive side.
ViatorStaffAugust 13, 2010Incredible cocktails (seriously, don't order a beer here). House made mixers & interesting concoctions make this our favorite place to celebrate with a fancy drink. Don't miss the secret library room.
SillyCamillyMarch 10, 2012Get your 1920's outfit on and enjoy your night. Oh and I would suggest to have a couple of drinks at the main bar first before asking to go to the library. ;)
BarChickAugust 22, 2013There are some rather stern house rules (no phones, no Cosmos, etc), but the drinks are totally worth it. http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/san-francisco/bourbon-branch
Fun environment, even if the secret is out. If you don't like bourbon, I recommend the Hemingway's Daiquiri.
Troy ChandlerMarch 15, 2014The gin Spice Trader may be the best cocktail I've ever had. The wait for drinks is worth it. Great bar.- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The citizen cane is the best speakeasy cocktail in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Jenny L.April 13, 2015Reservations needed. Extensive cocktail menu. Need to figure out how to get in the hidden bar inside Bourbon and Branch.
Brian LApril 28, 2015Great drinks, true commitment to theme and decor. Dark, wood-paneled and pretty much perfect.
Bill CopelandNovember 12, 2011A great speak easy with expensive but fantastic drinks. Look on the website for all of "the rules" and the password to get in. The password to get into the Library is "books".
suzanne 🌶July 8, 2016A glimpse of the 1920s with swanky handcrafted cocktails in a dimly lit room, and you'll want to "spake-aisy"
definitely a fun place to bring people from out of town, make a reservation well in advance!
Jules BelcherOctober 21, 2015Great cocktails, good atmosphere - but you need to be able to see in the dark!
Ronaldo TarucDecember 12, 2012Get the French 75 or a classic Old Fashioned. I had the Bourbon flight, which was excellent...next time I'll have the Irish Whiskey flight...
Lindsay FloresOctober 21, 2015Cozy space with a cool vibe. Their cocktails are delicious and made with care!
Alan GrinbergMarch 28, 2013Newly 21. Already been here two times. This place has the tastiest and highest quality drinks I've had. Any others in the same boat?
Tavo BeltranMarch 19, 2014Exclusivity at its best! Scotch never tasted so good in a Martini glass. Go for the "High Plains Kilter" and Slainte!
BourbonautJune 13, 2018Don’t have a reservation? To gain access to the library,the password is books.
Alexander WinterFebruary 7, 2013Tom Bulleit told me this is one of the 10 top mixology bars in the world. Beautiful atmosphere and great cocktails!
EsquireFebruary 1, 2011Congratulations, 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.
Trevor FilterAugust 22, 2014Make sure to make a reservation in advance. The best (read: reserve) spirits are in Wilson & Wilson.
Tony ShayneFebruary 2, 2019Sit at the bar. Order a bartenders choice and let them concoct you something magical
Natalie KOctober 21, 2015Wonderful atmosphere - very romantic place, or good for a double date. Don't come here with a big group.
Andy ChauNovember 9, 2013You will need a reservation to enter and have a table but the "library" is open for everyone, first come first serve
Lisa GApril 26, 2013Speakeasy in San Francisco. ... door, requires a password to enter, and leads guests through secret passageways and hidden rooms. http://www.bourbonandbranch.com
MyCityWayMay 2, 2012This is a great place to have a wonderful cocktail while feeling like you are in the back of a saloon wondering how alcohol could ever be banned.
Brian Van HornJune 22, 2014Total yuppie bar. They make awesome cocktails, but it's really aimed at the Google bus crowd. Okay over all. 4 Japanese single malts, which is pretty decent.
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012The Wilson Room at Bourbon & Branch specializes in cocktail "flights" - an aperitif, main and digestive - that get more intense as you go along.
Talisha HillMarch 31, 2014The Scofflaw taste a lot like a side car. Very tasty if you're into drinks that are on the sweet and tart side.
Daniel SchlossfrauMay 19, 2016Very stylish place. Speakeasy style. Cocktails are very good. Liked their manhattan.
Alison BradyOctober 8, 2014Amazing place and amazing cocktails. Try the 'breakfast at Annie's' or mezcalifornication.
Shawna MattisonJanuary 4, 2013On New Years Eve, no reservations were required and every room had a different theme. Hope they do it again next year!
Toby PhillipsAugust 7, 2014Neat place. If you're just looking for a couple drinks, skip the door with the password and just go to the open door around the corner.
Gavin SchulzSeptember 6, 2014Can't go wrong with the seasonal fruit smash cocktail or the cucumber gimlet.
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Bourbon & Branch is a glimpse back to the 1920's, the era of Prohibition, when sale of alcohol was outlawed. You'll experience the ambiance of a speakeasy that operated illegally here from 1921-33. Then, our address was listed in the Telephone Directory as "The Ipswitch - A Beverage Parlor".
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
(415) 346-1735
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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