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Abv
Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and SFGate
"delicious snacks and the mumbai mule is my favorite drink ever"(17 Tips)
""Whiskey in church" is excellent."(4 Tips)
"Has a great selection of mezcal and whiskey cocktails."(7 Tips)
"Get the chicken pot pie empanadas"(3 Tips)
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Hei-Yu TangAugust 27, 2015Delicious cocktails at a reasonable price parred with tasty bar food. The meat board is a nice snack to share with some friends. The Mumbai Mule is highly recommended. Staff is super friendly.
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Doug de WetJuly 21, 2016Excellent cocktails, food, and service. The Queen Arthur is an outstanding gin cocktail with a distinct start, middle, and finish, complex but very smooth and approachable.
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Love this spot. They do a solid Greenpoint, they understand what to do with mezcal, and their snacks are on point. More accessible & better located than Trick Dog, but similar crowd.Upvote2Downvote
Awesome new cocktail and small plates space from the owner of Hideout and an all star team of bar folk. I am fucking thrilled this exists.
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This is 1 of those bars I fell in love w/easily. They have excellent bar food,a excellent whisk(e)y selection,great bartenders and well made cocktails. This is the best cocktail bar in the area.Upvote1Downvote
My favorite bar to take out of town friends. Interesting cocktails, tasty small plates (of varying flavors) and you can hear yourself speak!
Upvote2Downvote- Michael LunøeDecember 11, 2016Really nice food and cocktails. Food is comforty and cocktails are good. Has a great selection of mezcal and whiskey cocktails.Upvote4Downvote
- Ashley MowreyJune 23, 2015This is my favorite bar right now. Phenomenal bar food, brilliant bartenders with a passion for their job, cocktail menus sorted by liquor, and tons of space. I take everyone here, and I'm in loveUpvote1Downvote
Bar is awesome. Thur @ 8:45 & a few bar stools available while feeling lively. Great drinks; Mumbai mule and the letty fizz in particular. Chicken pot pie empanadas are a win + plantain churros. #gail
UpvoteDownvote- Jack OsborneNovember 18, 2014Burger was majestic. Juicy patty w/ sharp pimento cheese, pickles & onions served on a sweet potato bun. I devoured it before I could take a pic, someone upload a photo so I can relive the experience.Upvote1Downvote
Brad TJanuary 16, 2017In a town known for its mixology, it's hard for any talent to stand above the crowd. ABV pulls it off with an inventive menu and knowledgeable staff. A welcomed addition to The Mish.UpvoteDownvote
Grace YoonAugust 7, 2016A delightful and comprehensive selection of cocktails. Personal favorite: Land's End. Ambient yet pleasing atmosphere, with ample seats and standing area.Upvote1Downvote
Lauren CliffordMarch 11, 2015Really awesome vibe and unbelievable cocktails. Some of the best small plates I've had. Go for the Tartine toast, pulled pork tortillas, and charred Broccoli do cinncio with green garlic vinaigrette.UpvoteDownvote
Karen Dear AstinNovember 16, 2014Piña Verde, Kimchee fritter, pimento burger and the mapo sloppy joes! The sloppy joes were my fave. All food split between 2 people and we felt full enough to skip dinner. Fantastic spot!UpvoteDownvote
Denise FOctober 28, 2016Cocktails are just great, kimchee fritter, lamb falafel dog, they are small but delicious! Really a great laid back place, love it.
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Ashley YueSeptember 6, 2018A staple in the cocktail scene in the mission. Love their twist on the last word. Just ask the bartender for drinks off the menu and let them surprise you!UpvoteDownvote
What’s good here: EVERY DRINK ALL THE TIME. The service here is just beyond excellent, which is saying something, since their drinks are so perfect. 15/10 would be buried here.UpvoteDownvote- Delicious cocktails and fancy bar food with friendly waiters. My fave is the Gin & Celery - refreshing and not sweet, it’s like a modern pimms cup.UpvoteDownvote
This legit watering hole matches a creative menu of classy American bar bites with a wonderful cocktail program expertly mixed from an amazing selection of liquor, particularly tequila.UpvoteDownvote
tablehopperMay 6, 2015As a sherry lover, the Casino Perfecto ($10, blanco tequila, cappelletti, amontillado) speaks to me, and fizz fans can go for Lefty’s Fizz ($13, mezcal, lime, grapefruit shrub, dry curacao, egg white)
UpvoteDownvote- The excellent and distinctive Mumbai Mule, which is centered around saffron infused vodka, should be your first cocktail order.Upvote2Downvote
The sloppy joes (which are like an American pork bun) and falafel lamb dog were crazy good, but the Mumbai Mule seriously blew me away.Upvote3Downvote
Aaron JonesFebruary 19, 2016Incredible! ABV bartenders make the best cold brew coffees and Bloody Mary's I've ever had; and I've had too many of both.
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The service here is honestly 10/10. From friendly bartenders to staff taking food orders in the back of the bar, everything was really smooth.Upvote3Downvote
Nisha MenezesMarch 21, 2015Great for big groups. Not too crowded, easy vibe. Must try Mumbai Mule - tangy version of the Moscow MuleUpvoteDownvote
Ross WSSeptember 5, 2016A laid-back, hair-down, neighbourhood bar that gives equal billing to its food and drinks. The cocktail menu is scaled back, pushing spirits to the fore.UpvoteDownvote
Pavan KulkarniOctober 14, 2016Nice dim lit ambience. Hard to locate it's right next to pakwan. Order the Mumbai mule or ardberg smoky scotch.Upvote1Downvote
Joey CombsMarch 11, 2016For the love of god order the fried cauliflower. Their drinks are amazing here too. Get the Mumbai Mule and The Jackal! Pineapple + Rye!UpvoteDownvote
Dakota ArkinJune 2, 2016Awesome cocktails. Try California shishito peppers or a lamb gyro corn dog. It’s not your average bar food in this hood, and it's delicious.UpvoteDownvote
ClandestineDrinkerAugust 14, 2019Excellent bar food/whisk(e)y selection/cocktails make this the best cocktail bar in the area.UpvoteDownvote
Cliff WilliamsJuly 24, 2015The food looked amazing and the place was very nice. However, the cocktails we had were way, way too strong. It became a struggle to finish our one and only drink
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Come here for fun cocktails. The Mumbai Mule was on point: saffron vodka, lemon, ginger, mint, & soda
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Spacious bar with amazing drinks and friendly staff! Rare trifecta in SFUpvote2Downvote
Ryan LandryJuly 12, 2014The burger is so greasy and therefore so perfect. The service is unbelievably good, but it's also only day 3 since opening. Really enjoyed my evening here.Upvote7Downvote
Perhaps the first truly great cocktail program in the Mission? Certainly the most ambitious.Upvote2Downvote- tablehopperMay 7, 2015The dish I want to order each and every time is the kimchi fritter, which does a do-si-do with Korean kimchijeon and Japanese okonomiyaki.Upvote1Downvote
Benjamin GrønvoldMarch 15, 2017Great atmosphere. Friendly drink. If you're a foreigner bring your passport. You might be denied service if not.
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So many varieties of cocktails to pick from and the bar snacks are amazing! Love this place!UpvoteDownvote
Deborah CraigFebruary 26, 2019Great drinks l. Friendly place. Tasty unique finger foods share.UpvoteDownvote- The persimmon toast is a bit unconventional but delicious, try it if you're feeling adventurous
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Youngjae ParkJuly 11, 2014I love their small bites. Good for snacks / light dinner. Try Mapo Sloppy Joe!
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Jon PascarellaSeptember 9, 2015Great spot. Not too loud. Great small bites. Eric the bartender is incredible. Huge knowledge of mezcalUpvoteDownvote
Abbey KeckDecember 24, 2014Get the virgin raspberry lemonade with vodka. And for food, get the chicken pot pie empanadas or the pulled pork corn tortillas.Upvote2Downvote- Their cocktail, Whiskey in Church, is neither served in a church nor is it made of whiskey. Discuss.Upvote2Downvote
Zach WeinsteinFebruary 8, 2019“The Fuckin’ Burger” is incredible. I wish it was bigger but really it is perfect. Well done ABV team!UpvoteDownvote
rich masioAugust 1, 2015Octopus , burger, avocado -dressed charred lettuce were outstanding, good selection of Fernet, great staff, good time.UpvoteDownvote
Alex StrausOctober 3, 2014The tequila Ocho here is magical. Also, try the ancho Reyes in anything. It's awesome. The Mandarine Napoleon makes the best margaritas too!!UpvoteDownvote
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(415) 400-4748
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