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Bourbon & Branch

Bourbon & Branch

Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
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Bourbon & Branch
8.8/10
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  • Stars
    Ranked #1 for cocktails in San Francisco
  • Stars
    The bourbon at Bourbon & Branch is a can't miss
  • Tips
    Matt S.
    "Vodka Lime Gimlet is the best drink you'll order all night."(21 Tips)
    Natarajan C.
    "Revolver = bourbon perfection"(9 Tips)
    Jacob B.
    "Try the Citizen Cane! Delicious!"(4 Tips)
    J Crowley
    "... of a speakeasy, the Imperial Eagle is actually really good. It's like a peachy..."(5 Tips)
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  • Mike W.
    Mike WintersMay 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Good anytime but better with your best friend
  • Kazuko G.
    Kazuko GoldenJuly 23, 2010
    Get the FAIR. Vodka - it is made from Fair Trade quinoa from Bolivia
  • Natarajan C.heart icon on user image
    Natarajan ChakrapaniApril 27, 2014
    Revolver = bourbon perfection
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherJune 15, 2015
    Speakeasy vibe
  • Adriano D.
    Adriano Di MarcoMay 15, 2013
    Try the French 75 :)
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012
    Try the Old Fashioned.
  • DJ E.
    DJ EshelmanMarch 6, 2014
    Library. Just do it.
  • Amy J.
    Amy JJanuary 2, 2015
    So many different rooms here
  • Clifford W.
    Clifford WangFebruary 23, 2013
    I'm a bit old fashion.
  • Corey F.
    Corey FordAugust 1, 2009
    Go to Bourbon & Branch (call ahead for secret password), order the special drink, & pretend you are Al Capone.
  • Nedraheart icon on user image
    NedraDecember 9, 2016
    The Revolver in the Library.
  • T Z.heart icon on user image
    T ZMarch 4, 2019
    packed af. no room
  • Akash M.
    Akash MehtaJuly 10, 2013
    Scoff law drink is like a whiskey sour!
  • David A.
    David AllAugust 13, 2010
    Ask the mixologist for his favorite cocktail off the menu.
  • Dee
    DeeAugust 31, 2013
    Gotta know the password
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WulfeckDecember 16, 2011
    The Citizen Cane will knock you on your ass.
  • Pete P.
    Pete PetrasJuly 9, 2009
    Great speakeasy theme... get a password and have some of the best cocktails in town.
  • Shea G.
    Shea GroveJanuary 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Make reservations here and have the "Blood on Sand", or skip the reservations and have a "Revolver".
  • Chris B.
    Chris BarclayOctober 7, 2014
    Dark and mysterious.
  • Toby C.
    Toby C.August 19, 2010
    the only library worth visiting in the city
  • Gloria T.heart icon on user image
    Gloria TangJuly 4, 2015
    Hot persuit
  • ˜ ˜.
    ˜ ˜December 22, 2012
    "Rum Crawl". You're welcome.
  • Stephanie C.
    Stephanie CJuly 28, 2011
    Bring a flashlight - it's dark in here!
  • Jacob B.
    Jacob BriarsFebruary 17, 2011
    Try the Citizen Cane! Delicious!
  • Kristy K.
    Kristy KorczFebruary 3, 2012
    The Old Cowboy is amazing.
  • Darshy N.
    Darshy NAugust 16, 2011
    Make reservations first!
  • Abhishek K.heart icon on user image
    Abhishek KonaDecember 15, 2014
    The bartenders are in the rude side.
  • Dave S.
    Dave SteerNovember 1, 2014
    The.Best.Cocktails.Ever.
  • Jessie D.
    Jessie DowneyDecember 29, 2011
    Don't use flash photography they will yell at you!
  • Scott W.
    Scott WilsonJuly 6, 2014
    imperial eagle
  • Anaheli D.
    Anaheli De los SantosFebruary 5, 2010
    1.- Bullet bourbon2.- Make a reservation or they will just take you to the library...
  • Larissa V.
    Larissa VazJune 18, 2014
    Louisville Slugger...
  • D.heart icon on user image
    D.October 13, 2013
    Cucumber Gimlet it is.
  • James V.heart icon on user image
    James VincentSeptember 5, 2013
    Speakeasy please.
  • @themayorpete
    @themayorpeteNovember 18, 2013
    just go to tradition
  • Anthony D.
    Anthony DicksonJune 18, 2011
    Cool joint. Too busy. Need an ironic hat or vest to be cool.
  • Deb M.
    Deb MadeyAugust 3, 2012
    Secret Words will get u in
  • Luke B.
    Luke BeardMarch 30, 2013
    Whattttttttt!!
  • Bart K.
    Bart KMay 18, 2011
    Have a Bobby Burns, you wont be disappointed!
  • Meera K.
    Meera KhandkarApril 19, 2012
    DON'T get a revolver. it makes you want to hurl...
  • Ian S.
    Ian S.January 8, 2011
    If ur a lady watch out for the guy from Berkeley/Chicago/maybe England.
  • Rahul A.heart icon on user image
    Rahul AswaniMay 11, 2018
    Great ambience , amazing cocktails.. you won’t go wrong with most of the things u order here
  • Catherine B.
    Catherine B.February 21, 2010
    Best bourbon selection in town!
  • JenMarie
    JenMarieMarch 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Agent Smith
  • effie g.
    effie gApril 3, 2011
    Try to get in to the Wilson and Wilson Room
  • JenMarie
    JenMarieMarch 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Stiletto. Gypsy.
  • Mike M.
    Mike MuellerAugust 1, 2011
    Incredible place! Read more
  • Mick.
    Mick.August 17, 2009
    Make a reservation, but request the library. The seating is a little too stuffy.
  • Kyle N.
    Kyle N.August 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Martinez.
  • Alex W.
    Alex W.October 13, 2011
    Darkest bathroom in the united states.
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Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
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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".
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    • 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(415) 346-1735
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
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