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Hard Water
(Now Closed)Whisky Bar, Southern Food Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Northern Waterfront, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from SFGate and tablehopper
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Bill DJanuary 13, 2014Drinks were reasonably priced. Not a large food selection though. Service was good. Pork cracklings bad for you, but tasty.
Allow me to recommend: Old Fashioned with Willett 7yr Rye
Island BruinOctober 20, 2013Old fashioned not do good- no muddled orange- western civilization is on the decline- but solid bourbon selection
Scott ShouseJuly 22, 2013The food was good, the selection of drinks is good, the seating is awful! Hard seats and mostly bar style seating don't match the quality of the food or drink.
alyce harleySeptember 5, 2013You've been warned: the barstools throughout are not big booty friendly.
E GoodenMarch 19, 2016Meh. Go for the whiskey, not the food. I enjoyed the pork rinds but the food is pretty sub par
pearl wongMarch 10, 2014also had collard greens, chocolate peanut butter pie = good. but service was slow and inconsistent. place is too small. over-rated
Natasha LoAugust 16, 2013Oysters were BOMB- chairs uncomfortable so don't expect to sit for a while... Waitress was nice at first but got rude when we were paying. Mixed feelings on this place.
Jennifer OrmerodJanuary 10, 2014Drinks are the winner here. Food seemed exorbitantly priced for what it was.
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As far as the design goes we are trying to redefine the notion of what a whiskey bar is. Just because bourbon is aged in charred oak barrels doesn’t mean you need to drink it in a similar environment. This bar is bright and modern and exciting.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(415) 392-3021
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Awesome bar, super friendly and experienced staff! Rediculous choice of drinks! Great atmosphere! Check it out!"
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"Not too many places will let you sample before buying a shot, but this place does! You can really find your favorite!"
Kevin Lyons - 6.8
"Mint julep and moonshine are the best drinks on the menu. Gets loud very quickly."
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"A full day of fun for all ages. Great cafe. Come with a group."
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