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Smuggler's Cove
Tiki Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Civic Center, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Travel + Leisure and Eater
"Unique pirates' atmosphere, great cocktails."(21 Tips)"Get the hot buttered rum, drink it through the cinnamon stick."(14 Tips)
"Try the Puka Punch - For a rum drink, this is really good"(7 Tips)
"Cool atmosphere and rum drinks."(7 Tips)
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- Shelly ZordichApril 9, 2016Get the hot buttered rum, drink it through the cinnamon stick. So delicious.
alx vargasSeptember 29, 2013Great bar in a bad neighborhood. Safe to go to just lick your car. Great tropical dtinks
janice bailonMarch 25, 2010friggin amazing pirate bar! i love sitting at the downstairs bar and chattin it up with the bartender. it's a lot more mellow. Buttered rum tastes like french toast mmMMmm
ChrisMarch 18, 2013Great drinks and vibe; but small venue...get there early or be prepared to wait in a line.
MicaelaJuly 7, 2013Good drinks, pro bartender, eventually the place was packed with lame techies talking about their start ups. Is this the normal crowd?
Jacob NobleJune 1, 2014I don't even like rum but I loved this bar. I could spend all day in there drinking.
Kyle HughesJanuary 11, 2014Get the table by the front window for some of the best people watching in the city 😘
Jonathan WellsAugust 17, 2014Super fun, imagine getting off the boat and drinking with the pirates at Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean.
Mark BrennemanAugust 10, 2014Try three dots and a dash. The cherries on top are worth the price alone.
The Bold ItalicMay 31, 2011For a taste of true Hawaii, get the Kona Cocktail, made with pineapple, passion fruit, dark Jamaican rum, lime, & honey. Read more
Thomas KnollNovember 12, 2011If you haven't tasted rum the way you would try scotch or wine, this is the place to lean and explore.
Christie HeikkinenMarch 3, 2013The drinks here are delicious! Go early before the line starts to form outside.
David EedleMay 14, 2011Hidden gem, don't be discouraged by the innocuous plain door. Beautifully decorated Tiki bar with 200 types if rum hides within.
Jeff HackmeisterMay 31, 2012Very chill place when not packed full of people. Try the Painkiller and the Zombie!
Molly HaydenJanuary 30, 2013Dean, Nick & Justin were solid dudes. If you're complaining about the bartenders, you shouldn't be drinking here.
roxanneApril 27, 2013Ask the bartender if you can "steal his treasure" for a dollar off any drink ;)
Get the skull drink. They set it on fire and it's awesome to watch.
Danny SauterMay 26, 2012Get there early or you'll be in line forever. All the drinks work, but the Navy Grog is a sure bet.
Drinks you'll love: sidewinder's fang, chi chi pache, corn and oil, hot buttered rum, smugglers rum barrel.
- E MarSeptember 12, 2014There is extra seating upstairs and downstairs if there's no room at the bar.
Fantastic tiki bar. Get a cocktail with maraschino cherries, they have amazing gourmet ones that you will not believe.
Painkillers are great but if you want something not as sweet go with the Jet Fuel or Fogcutter.
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Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–1:15 AM
(415) 869-1900
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