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Two Sisters Bar & Books
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar$$$$
Hayes Valley, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and SFist recommend this place
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This cocktail bar is just so good for so many different reasons. Come to eat or drink — with friends or solo — for brunch, bar bites, or a full dinner. Read all about it on WinstonWanders.com
Megan AllisonJanuary 22, 2017Lovely little spot where you can usually get a seat and good service even when it looks crowded. Great cocktails, wine and snacks. I love a bar with good snack options.
The specialty cocktails are very tasty. You really can't go wrong, I like the whiskey and bourbon ones myself. The books make for nice decor, not sure if anyone actually reads them though.
Sherry LiMay 30, 2015Love this place! Cocktails are on the sour side. Very knowledgeable owners on whiskeys. Love he ambiance and books theme!
Andrew BoscoSeptember 8, 2013This place has the best drinks and the best staff. Kat makes the most amazing drinkings - I recommend her Yerba Buena 75 or ask for a Last Word. Amazing! Alex in the kitchen makes some great food.
J KJanuary 17, 2017Sidle up to a stool, get yourself an artisan cocktail (they particularly know their way around whiskey and gin), borrow a book from their shelves, and watch the hours dissolve.
Carina AndersenMarch 25, 2015Fab happy hour; $5 old fashioned or $3 draught beer. Yes please. Cozy little bar with quirky selection of books and friendly staff
Ask for the Dark Knight. It's not on the menu anymore, but it's crazy-delicious: gin, Aperol, Campari, and some housemade cherry-balsamic vermouth magic.
Chris MessinaOctober 31, 2014This tiny Hayes Valley haven brings a feminine touch to the classic via its worshipped Chamomile Old Fashioned, where dry chamomile flowers are infused in Old Forester 86 Bourbon.
takishido nekoDecember 11, 2014There are not enough great things to say about this pace. I recently discovered they have a happy hour and occasionally teach classes on Mondays (usually closed Mondays).
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Two Sisters Bar & Books is a tiny & wonderful place. Why potentially flood this gem by posting a highlight? Because I want the owner's success to be out of the park. Read more
Stephanie LAugust 22, 2014Favorite cocktails in the city. Small intimate space that's good for catching up with a friend (or a book)
I dig it! Small space and great/cheap happy hour specials. Try their daily cocktail. It gets loud/busy after 7:30pm though.
Rob BrosnanAugust 10, 2014Fantastic cocktails, but small plates, so be careful. The Corpus Christi packs a surprising citrus punch.
Kela DriggsNovember 3, 2016Hapy Hour - Tue-Fri, 4-6pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pm $5 snacks $3 draft beers $5 house wine $5 cocktails A cozy spot has solid food and drinks.
diana huangNovember 11, 2012New Yorkers, get the back 40 - delicious and brings you back to the east village!
Good cocktails (I had the old fashioned & manhattan). Cozy ambience. Amazing tea from Taylor Made Farms, especially the peppermint.
Erik WeberMarch 3, 2017Cozy atmosphere, creative cocktails and a great happy hour, even on weekends!- SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012Savory bar bites from the tiny kitchen pair nicely with bartender Michael Cecconi's elegant cocktails. Bonus: the monthly Books & Booze Club.
Pavan KulkarniFebruary 12, 2017Pretty good beer list. Loved the charred beer and house chips and dip is must get
Becca GrossmanJune 25, 2016The smoke and flowers is amazing! All the cocktails look delicious. Great atmosphere.
Andrew ChoiApril 10, 2016Happy hour is only until 6pm, so get there early. Go for the chamomile old fashioned!
KateJuly 7, 2013The chicken leg entree is perfect. Pan fried and sits in in the dreamiest broth with capers and leeks that I just wanted to drink.
Has a quiet, neighborhood feel. Nothing extravagant on the cocktail menu, but go for some bar bites and a well-made cocktail.
c0uPMarch 1, 2014They do brunch now. Or did they always? Either way, small menu, but the blue cheese & mushroom scramble was good. Super quaint place.
Lydia KNovember 30, 2014Cozy, comfortable vibe. Will be back to try the interesting sounding mixed drinks.
Sudden DefMay 13, 2016I went through every single cocktail on their menu and can confirm they know what they are doing.
David WatkinsDecember 28, 2012Great atmosphere, great bartender, and great food! The potato chips and dip are delicious!
Mark AdamsMay 18, 2013Great selection of gins. Try the Bummer & Lazarus. Distilled locally on Treasure Island.
Lea Dessi-OliveJanuary 31, 2015Really small place but if you can find a spot they have great cocktails
Shirley LiuNovember 11, 2012Def get the chips and creme Fraiche and any of the cocktails - amazing!!
Great drinks and very friendly service! Give the Yerba Buena 75 a try.
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Two Sisters Bar & Books
579 Hayes St (at Laguna St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- Noon–Midnight
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(415) 863-3655
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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