Bars in San Francisco

Tucked between the neon lights of North Beach’s old school strip clubs is this oasis of high-minded craft cocktails. Swing by on weekend mornings for... Read More

This Mission district hangout riffs off the neighborhood’s urban and artsy vibe with a sprawling mural on the wall. Inventive cocktails like the Mumbai... Read More

This contemporary bar is a melting pot of travelers and locals. An unmarked door adds to the allure, as does its setup: three types of oysters, stiff... Read More

You don’t have to travel all the way to Napa to visit a winery. In SoMa, you can find this urban winery serving flights and wines by the glass in an... Read More

Don’t let the location fool you: This bar in the gritty Tenderloin neighborhood is a gem. A vinyl collection lining the shelves sets the tone for an... Read More

This bar is armed with enough rare spirits (Pappy Van Winkle bourbon), less-available beers (52, on tap), and coveted wines (100 by the glass) to... Read More

This neighborhood bar lights up Polk Gulch’s nightlife with massive punch jars that serve four people (opt for the Kentucky Punch, with bourbon, honey,... Read More

If it wasn’t apparent by its name, Hopwater Distribution, this places is for beer lovers. A bright exposed brick space makes for refined tastings and... Read More

Newly christened Maven has made the Haight’s bar scene cool again. Creative cocktails with cheeky names like Global Warming (gin, sake, and lemon with a... Read More

This tiki bar is so over-the-top, it transcends from tacky into the realm of cool. Pirate-themed décor transports patrons to a fictional land, fueled by... Read More

Downtown’s polished happy hour crowd frequents this industrial-chic bar for craft cocktails like the famed El Vampiro with mescal, sherry, crème de... Read More

This under-the-radar bar in Fort Mason is worth seeking out for its museum-like décor alone. Imbibing intellectuals fill the iron stools amid curiosity... Read More

The bartenders at this converted warehouse craft cocktails in a saloon-style space (exposed wood and a mezzanine). Their creations are some of the best... Read More

Russian Hill’s new cheese, wine, and charcuterie bar executes all three pillars perfectly. Homemade coppa, duck liver mousse, and uni pate are... Read More

A former printing press in the burgeoning Mid Market neighborhood is now the city’s newest nightclub. High ceilings, concrete flooring, and exposed... Read More