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Cocktails & speakeasies

Cocktails & speakeasies in San Francisco

Craft drinks and speakeasies — quiet enough to talk.

Example nights

Real San Francisco venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Cocktails at The House Of Shields in Yerba Buena, then dinner at Pied Piper.

  • 01The House Of ShieldsYerba Buena · $$
  • 02Pied PiperYerba Buena · $$

Cocktails at Elixir in Mission Dolores, then dinner at ABV.

  • 01ElixirMission Dolores · $$
  • 02ABVMission Dolores · $$

Cocktails at Rye Cocktail Bar in Lower Nob Hill, then dinner at Last Drop Tavern in Union Square.

  • 01Rye Cocktail BarLower Nob Hill · $$
  • 02Last Drop TavernUnion Square · $$

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Smuggler's Cove

    Fillmore District · $$

    Popular bar boasting nautical-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 700 types of rum.

  2. 02

    Beso Mae Cocktail Lounge

    Lower Nob Hill · $$$

  3. 03

    Pacific Cocktail Haven

    Union Square · $$

    Elevated cocktails, punch bowls, beer & wine poured in a dramatic, stylish space with a lively vibe.

  4. 04

    Iron Horse Cocktails

    Union Square · $$

    Stained glass, exposed brick & chandeliers set the old-school backdrop for this chill cocktail spot.

  5. 05

    Linden Room

    Civic Center · $$$

    A sophisticated spot serving classic & seasonal cocktails in a tiny space with vintage-chic style.

  6. 06

    The House Of Shields

    Yerba Buena · $$

    Restored old-school bar that's an after-work standard for high-end, handcrafted cocktails.

  7. 07

    Trick Dog

    Mission District · $$

    Trendy hangout in a converted warehouse with an array of craft cocktails & eclectic small plates.

  8. 08

    For The Record

    Union Street · $$$

  9. 09

    Rye Cocktail Bar

    Lower Nob Hill · $$

    Bartenders craft top-shelf cocktails at this sleek bar done up with exposed brick & polished wood.

  10. 10

    Whitechapel

    Tenderloin · $$

    Gin-focused cocktail lounge with globally inspired eats in expansive, ornate, Victorian-themed digs.

  11. 11

    Persona

    Lower Nob Hill · $$$

  12. 12

    The Interval at Long Now

    Fort Mason · $$

    Coffee shop, bar & event space boasting a modern setting complete with views & a librarylike vibe.