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Edinburgh Castle is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

1. Edinburgh Castle

7.0
950 Geary St (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 38 tips and reviews
The Uptown is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

2. The Uptown

200 Capp St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews
Oracle Park is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

3. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 481 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: After the game, head on over to Tres Agaves for excellent guac and pitchers of margaritas.

Nihon Whisky Lounge is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

4. Nihon Whisky Lounge

8.0
1779 Folsom St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Mission District · 109 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: Classy and intimate spot in the most random part of the Mission. Great selection of whisky, superb happy hour, and get the agedashi tofu with a side of rice.

Whiskey Thieves is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

5. Whiskey Thieves

7.0
839 Geary St (btwn Hyde & Larkin), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Tenderloin · 28 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hunt: huge whiskey selection. just got a double barrel balvenie, excellent.

The Alembic is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

6. The Alembic

8.8
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Unwind with an Old Fashioned...it's #43 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Rye is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

7. Rye

8.3
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 140 tips and reviews

James Y.James Yu: Get the Dark and Stormy, a nice mixture of ginger beer and bourbon

Rickhouse is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

8. Rickhouse

8.4
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews

David A.David Adams: Order a Laphroaig Project and wonder at its smokey, citrusy strangeness. Delicious.

Hideout is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

9. Hideout

8.0
3121 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Mission Dolores · 57 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST BAR INSIDE A BARA small and intimate craft-cocktail bar in the back of Dalva that serves up some deliciously serious concoctions... Read more.

Broken Record is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

10. Broken Record

1166 Geneva Ave (at Edinburgh St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Crocker Amazon · 94 tips and reviews

Kyle M.Kyle Minor: Try a locally-made whiskey at this awesome dive bar w/ amazing kitchen. Order more than 1 buttermilk biscuit... yes, EVEN IF you're having the bacon burger.

Bourbon & Branch is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

11. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

Catherine B.Catherine B.: Best bourbon selection in town!

Cask is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

12. Cask

8.6
17 3rd St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
Liquor Store · SoMa · 45 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: Excellent selection of bourbon, with bottles from $20 to $200, and it's all very good. Read more.

Homestead is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

13. Homestead

8.1
2301 Folsom St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 89 tips and reviews
Blind Cat is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

14. Blind Cat

3050 24th St (at Treat Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 48 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin M: The top-shelf Pappy Van Winkle is incredible. I also recommend the Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey.

Thieves' Tavern is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

15. Thieves' Tavern

496 14th St (at Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Mission Dolores · 60 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Elijah Craig Single Barrel? Yes. Four Roses? You bet. For a divey place with cheap drinks and not much of a crowd, does it get much better? Nope.

Bloodhound is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

16. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews

Esther A.Esther Assaad: I <3 this bar...get the Recoil - some sort of delicious bourbon and ginger beer combo. Mmm!

Yoshi's is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

17. Yoshi's

1330 Fillmore St (at Eddy St.), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Fillmore District · 55 tips and reviews
Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

18. Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant

8.9
510 Embarcadero W (btwn Clay St. & Washington St.), Oakland, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Jack London Square · 82 tips and reviews
Epicenter Cafe is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

19. Epicenter Cafe

764 Harrison St (btwn 4th St & Lapu Lapu St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 157 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: Nestle into a comfy couch at this techie hangout, and you might overhear the next Twitter being born. While you’re at it, order the lamb sliders--they're not a house specialty for nothing.

The Creamery is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

20. The Creamery

685 4th St (at Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 211 tips and reviews
District is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

21. District

8.5
216 Townsend St (btwn Ritch & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 110 tips and reviews

Tara T.Tara Trovato: Incredible ambience, wine and food. The Stoller Pinot Noir is great, fiancee enjoyed the Lucifer beer and the Napoli pizzetta and cheese plate were great. No complaints here.

Twenty Five Lusk is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

22. Twenty Five Lusk

7.9
25 Lusk St (off Townsend St, btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 152 tips and reviews

Tina Hui T.Tina Hui Tina Hui: There's free wifi here and the owner is co-work friendly so feel free to enjoy the gorgeous ambiance, delicious food and yummy cocktails and don't feel shy about opening that laptop.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

23. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: This cafe is like second home to the techies hammering away at nearby co-working spaces, such as Hub SoMa. Come prepared to wait for your coffee--and strike up a conversation.

Mission Cliffs is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

24. Mission Cliffs

9.3
2295 Harrison St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Climbing Gym · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

25. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

7.6
1 South Park Ave. # 103a (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Park · 207 tips and reviews

Karen N.Karen Nguyen: Don't talk about your startup here. It's completely filled with tech geeks and some love to gossip.

ThirstyBear Brewing Company is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

26. ThirstyBear Brewing Company

661 Howard St (btwn 2nd & 3rd), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · SoMa · 223 tips and reviews

matt h.matt hunter: Down the street from many startups, including Foursquare and Twitter.

Green Chile Kitchen is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

27. Green Chile Kitchen

1801 McAllister St (at Baker St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Western Addition · 126 tips and reviews

28. Foursquare - Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA
Home (private) · Downtown North · 1 tip
The Wine Room is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

29. The Wine Room

8.8
520 Ramona St (at University Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Wine Bar · University South · 32 tips and reviews
Brenda's French Soul Food is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

30. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.9
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews
Green Chile Kitchen is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

31. Green Chile Kitchen

1801 McAllister St (at Baker St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Western Addition · 126 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: This is the most authentic New Mexican restaurant we have found in San Francisco - and we should know! Half our employees are from New Mexico! #winning

Green Chile Kitchen is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

32. Green Chile Kitchen

1801 McAllister St (at Baker St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Western Addition · 126 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: Get a sopapilla and drizzle honey on it for a real New Mexican treat!

Green Chile Kitchen is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

33. Green Chile Kitchen

1801 McAllister St (at Baker St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Western Addition · 126 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: The authentic New Mexican response to their question of "red or green?" is "Christmas."

Bloodhound is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

34. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: A good place to go if you're young and hip! Follow them on Twitter for special offers that aren't on the menu.

Whole Foods Market is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

35. Whole Foods Market

9.2
3682 Bel Aire Plz (at Trancas St), Napa, CA
Grocery Store · Vintage · 30 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: One of the best places in Napa for cheese! Pick up a nice raclette to accompany a bottle of wine.

Napa Library is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

36. Napa Library

7.5
580 Coombs St, Napa, CA
Library · Central Napa · 3 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: Using their website (click 'read more'), you can search the catalogue and update your account. The library is closed Sundays. Read more.

Great Clips is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

37. Great Clips

6.1
2375 California St, Napa, CA
Hair Salon · Central Napa · 1 tip

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: Check out their app where you can watch wait times. It's extremely useful. Read more.

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

38. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.4
610 1st St, Napa, CA
Coffee Shop · Central Napa · 64 tips and reviews

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: The best cappuccino in Napa is at Ritual! Ask if they have the Double Rainbow Espresso!

Philz Coffee is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

39. Philz Coffee

8.6
3191 Middlefield Rd (at Loma Verde Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Coffee Shop · Midtown Palo Alto · 216 tips and reviews
Bob's Donuts is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

40. Bob's Donuts

9.0
1621 Polk St (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Polk Gulch · 266 tips and reviews
Fly Bar on Sutter is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

41. Fly Bar on Sutter

1085 Sutter St (at Larkin), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 59 tips and reviews
Apple Inc. is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

42. Apple Inc.

1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA
Office · North De Anza Boulevard · 139 tips and reviews
Murphy's Law is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

43. Murphy's Law

6.6
135 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
Pub · Heritage District · 14 tips and reviews
Fog Bank Bar & Grille is one of San Francisco Bay Area.

44. Fog Bank Bar & Grille

211 Esplanade, Capitola, CA
Bar · 7 tips and reviews