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Bourbon & Branch
Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
The folks at Food & Wine and Men's Health Mag like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Richard HuaJune 5, 2014Make sure you know the password otherwise you can't get in. The library they send you next door is a not worth it.
Glenda B 🙌March 20, 2009You need advance reservations almost 100% of the time to sit down in a booth, but if you go Wednesday through Saturday, you can get standing room in the Library. (SardineWeekends)
Food & WineApril 20, 2011Bourbon & Branch occupies the space where a speakeasy operated during Prohibition.- The Discerning Latino LatinoJuly 28, 2013Lots of people with funny hats; and people speaking too loudly!
Dwight BJuly 27, 2009Nice intimate atmosphere, excellent drinks (pricey), and a good amount of history make this my bar of choice downtown.
Jennifer RussoAugust 24, 2014Amazing. Such old school feel - they do a great job. I did the 3 drink special for $30. Red Scarab was the first - don't remember names of the next two - skull sour something...delicious.
Kevin SweeneyMarch 25, 2012Might be worth the hype if you didn't have to wait in line for 20 min just to order an $11 drink
Brennan GilbertOctober 9, 2013Atmosphere was cool... other than back door being wide open, which would've been OK had the service not been so unfriendly. Disappointed with the "library" portion though didn't try eating there.
@JaumePrimeroOctober 17, 2010Magnificent cocktail menu, let the mixologists dazzle you with their creations!
Michael BurkettMarch 6, 2009Sit and the bar and tell the bartender something you have in mind, without being too specific. Don't even think about using your cellphone in here.(advanced reservations required)
- Scott PasternakJuly 25, 2009Go to Bourbon and Branch and be transported 90 years into the past while enjoying the most complex and expertly prepared libations ever!
Diego RufoMarch 23, 2011In a word, a pretty expensive place to hang out... but it worth it! Read more
Colleen SheaSeptember 1, 2016Make A reservation to get the password, if you're in to speakeasy's you will love the authenticity of this place! The cucumber gimlet Is to die for!
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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
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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