When in doubt, just ask them to make you something based off of your favorite poison. This works especially well for burbon based cocktails.
Built of reclaimed WWII stuffs, this bar boasts a bunker of beers to enjoy with your bros, brah. When you're done with round 1, head around the corner(s) to Blackbird for more mixologyness!
Coolest little bar in Chinatown, where tired regulars, hip locals & confused tourists meet. Tip: Get a shot of the magical Chinese elixir pronounced “in-gah-pay” in the clay bottle behind the bar.
The culmination of the hyper-fresh, hyper-local cocktail movement. They grow some of their garnishes on site & contract with local farms & artisanal spirits makers. Expect awesome. Read more.
Strong drinks & an old-school lodge vibe make it feel like a sailor’s bar. Just a block from the mighty Pacific, they show surf movies here every Wednesday night Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST REASON TO STAY IN A HOTELReinvented seasonal & classic cocktails like Kerouac served in a dark-brick & exposed-wood-beam room are the best bet Read more.
Arguably one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area. They update their menu daily, so there's always a new beer to try.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST NEW VENUEA combo of nonprofit space, art studio & gallery, along with a two-story main room makes it SF's top venues for live electronic music Read more.
