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The Interval at Long Now
Cocktail Bar, Museum, and Coffee Shop$$$$
San Francisco
The experts at SFGate and SFist recommend this place
"Get a gimlet and gaze at the art that changes above the bar."(4 Tips)"ever-changing art by Brian Eno above the bar"(3 Tips)
"The best cocktail bar in SF"(2 Tips)
"first prototype of the 10,000 year clock"(2 Tips)
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Daniel StansellApril 24, 2017Favorite cocktail bar, easily. Full of amazing art and science pieces, nothing beats a Navy Gimlet, amazing bartenders, and cool things to look at. The back booth has a great view of the bridge!
Megan AllisonMay 15, 2016Cerebral cocktails in a space that feels like Stewart Brand's houseboat. Best Cuba Libre I've ever had. Get the navy gimlet if you pride yourself on your strong character.
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The Interval at Long NowJanuary 10, 2015Order a Decanted Mother-in-law, it's a great drink to share. We serve it in an old time apothecary jar, so it's like a little pitcher. Get a double order so there's more to go round!
Patricia LeeMarch 18, 2017Cute cocktail list with little facts about the drinks' histories gracing each page. The space on the water is smaller than I thought from the photos, but is filled with interesting things to look at.
Lindsay EyinkJune 9, 2017Run by the Long Now Foundation, has excellent cocktails, a library, some clock pieces, good talks, and good people.
Karen HuangOctober 25, 2017The apparently cryptic but in fact aptly named I've Grown to Love Life Too Much is a delicious shot of cognac, spiced pear liqueur, crème de cacao, served up with a sparkling wine back. Enjoy!
Robin RileyJanuary 25, 2015Off the menu drinks? Hell yes! Of all the bartenders, Allen has a penchant for off the menu drinks and Haley is in the know, too. Ask for the Wonder Lust - you won't be disappointed :D H/T @vmbrasseur- StephanySeptember 9, 2018Get a gimlet and gaze at the art that changes above the bar. Off the beaten path but well worth the trek.
Andrew SchmidtJuly 8, 2017A fascinating theme, laid-back vibe, and great Old Fashioneds. Worth checking out, especially since it's a bit off the beaten path.
Yev PusinMarch 8, 2015The Decanted Mother in-Law (pictured) was wonderful and the first thing on the menu. Moving on the Tom Collins and Daiquiri #3 are incredibly refreshing.
Frank RimalovskiJuly 9, 2016Amazing cocktails in an incredibly cool setting. Perhaps my favorite bar on the planet!
Alex DobyanNovember 12, 2017Oh my god, what a cool spot to just do some thinking. Like having your beverage in the study of a heady draftsman/tinkerer from the 30s.
Chelsea BryanJanuary 13, 2015There are plugs. It's right on water. They serve tea pots and espresso in Heath stuff. Impeccable aesthetics: exposed copper piping in bathroom sink, Thomas Edison style lightbulb clusters on ceiling- The Interval at Long NowJanuary 12, 2015Read a book off our shelves. You'll find books on science, history, scifi, literary classics, time, language, engineering, sailing... and pretty much everything else we call civilization. Read more
Catriona HunterJune 30, 2016Fabulous cocktails and an interesting venue. Has a model of a 10,000 year clock and there is a talk/lecture series on a Tuesday
Karan SagarApril 19, 2015Great bar with classy decor and interesting cocktails. Check out the long now foundation and their mission while here. Good place to come after BATS improv
Jacob FordApril 18, 2018A $100 donation, doable via any bartender and a little paperwork, will earn you a pretty nice rare challenge coin. A bit much but what were you about to spend on drinks?
Charles KnolesAugust 16, 2015Amazing! An orrery, delicious cocktails, perfect espresso and a stuffed passenger pigeon. What more could you ask for?
Tasting TableOctober 14, 2014Drinking cocktails in a mad scientist's library need no longer be a pipe dream thanks to this stunning new café/bar housed in the Long Now Foundation in Fort Mason. Read more
Jake RozinOctober 12, 2015Fifty-Fifty Split: gin, dry vermouth, blanc vermouth, orange bitters. A perfect martini.
- The Interval at Long NowJanuary 10, 2015Start off with a coffee or cocktail before you visit any of our Fort Mason neighbors or a special event at one of the pavilion buildings. Or come here after to discuss what you've done.
- Claudia BrennerMarch 31, 2016Fabulous ambiance, bar tenders, coffee -- plus super interesting people
Adrian PhillipsAugust 25, 2016Big menu, if you're feeling overwhelmed go for a Mezcal old fashioned or the Corpse Reviver. Park in the parking lots outside of Fort Mason because they're free.- The Interval at Long NowJanuary 9, 2015Check out our events page so you know what's coming up in our Tuesday night salon talk series--and when you can buy tickets to attend one. Read more
Danny TrejoSeptember 24, 2015Your IQ will jump significantly just by walking into this cocktail bar.- Yev PusinFebruary 22, 2015Amazing cocktail menu, the Decanted Mother-in-Law packs a hell of a punch. Drink carefully 😉 end with a Sightglass Macchiato.
- E MarSeptember 12, 2014The smartest bar I've been to. Came in for a drink before our table was ready at Green's; they have their most popular drinks on tap.
Lana VenturaMay 29, 2016Awesome cocktail bar that looks like a science library.! And large choice of rhums!
Rachel KroftOctober 20, 2018Wonderful place for a good cocktail and friend/date catch up. Feels out of the way- but worth the trip.
Jon RomeroNovember 9, 2014You feel like you are a student in "Good will hunting". Very inspiring place to have a conversation
Mixed drinks are great across the board. Wonderful ambience too.
The place to be for smart and interesting: drinks, conversation, location and people. The Daiquiris are particularly tasty!
Starting to become one of my favorite bars in the city
Daniel PlemmonsOctober 14, 2017A super cool bar, made cooler by the “Long now” association. Definitely worth stopping in.
Schlomo RabinowitzAugust 21, 2014Makes both great coffee and great booze drinks surrounded by one of the prettiest rooms in the area.
Solid cocktails...plus it's the closest place for a drink when I'm down at Breach Once More Theatre.
Check out the back room to watch the sea lions on the pier and escape the noise. Also, look up.
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The Interval at Long Now
2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Building A
San Francisco, CA 94123
United States
San Francisco, CA 94123
United States
One-of-a-kind bar, cafe, museum and event space. Fine coffee, tea, beer, wine & delicious cocktails in a room full of art + mechanical wonders in San Francisco
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(415) 561-6582
View menu on http://theinterval.org/drinks
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Diners Club & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dessert, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Inside the Long Now offices is a small museum. Check out its centerpiece, the orrery, a modern incarnation of the planetary models that rose popularity during the Renaissance and Enlightenment."
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