98 Turk, neé Biig, is a small, personalized craft cocktail bar in the very heart of the Tenderloin. Be polite and keep your phone out of sight while drinking at this very particular place. Read more.
From the team behind adjacent Brass Tacks, Anina is a bright and lively addition to the neighborhood, with a colorful bar and killer patio. There's no food, only great cocktails with a tropical vibe. Read more.
Located in the heart of China Live's massive emporium, Bar Central is a welcome oasis. It's adjacent to the restaurant, and serves sit-down diners, as well as those in search of a cocktail. Read more.
The Tenderloin is having a classy moment, with the opening of this supper club. The stylish new spot offers a hip upstairs dining and drinking room, and a rarefied jazz club down below. Read more.
Laszlo, the bar adjoining Foreign Cinema, just got a major refresh, from the interior to the menu — don't miss details like phone resting and charging stations directly underneath the bar. Read more.
With only 24 seats, it's an intimate room, offering a selection of simple, but craveable cocktails like The Barrel, with Eagle Rare bourbon, passion fruit, and burnt sugar. Read more.
Mezcalito has breathed new life into a space that's seen several restaurants pass through in recent years; now it's a lively, mezcal-fueled bar and restaurant serving Oaxacan cuisine. Read more.
Over Proof is a special enclave that is designed to pair food with cocktails First up is Flip Flop, a rum bar with complementary dishes like smoked lamb curry with puffed rice. Read more.
Pacific Cocktail Haven (PCH) is the brainchild of Kevin Diedrich (BDK, Burritt Room), offering an array of classics and favorites from some of his older bar menus. Read more.
That's right, it's a cocktail bar with a focus on Mules including takes on the classic include the La Mula made with tequila, or the Horse and Groom with whiskey. Read more.
Arcade bar Coin-Op Game Room went down a nerd rabbit hole with its reservation only upstairs bar, the Grid: Book online and enter through a door disguised as a Tron arcade game. Read more.
A menu of upscale comfort food like dry-aged steak au poivre and souped up tater tots make this a posh dinner and late night destination, too. Read more.
Upon entering the polished interior of this new Financial District spot, guests are faced with a carefully crafted cocktail list from seasoned industry vets. Read more.
These twin newcomers to SoMa pair nicely: Trademark is a sports bar with the requisite TVs, wings, and games, while next door Copyright is more cocktail-swilling lounge space. Read more.
Wildhawk has officially come out from under the shadow of the space's former inhabitant,the Lexington Club, offering a seriously interesting selection of cocktails created by exceptional bar stars. Read more.
