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 Oct 19.
Cocktails at Beso Mae Cocktail Lounge in Lower Nob Hill, then dinner at Upcider.
- 01Beso Mae Cocktail LoungeLower Nob Hill · $$$
- 02UpciderLower Nob Hill · $$
Cocktails at The House Of Shields in Yerba Buena, then dinner at 718 in Chinatown.
- 01The House Of ShieldsYerba Buena · $$
- 02718Chinatown · $$
Cocktails at Churchill Cocktail Bar in Duboce Triangle, then dinner at Orbit Room in Mint Hill.
- 01Churchill Cocktail BarDuboce Triangle · $$
- 02Orbit RoomMint Hill · $$
Top 12 venues
01
Smuggler's Cove
Fillmore District · $$
Popular bar boasting nautical-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 700 types of rum.
02
Beso Mae Cocktail Lounge
Lower Nob Hill · $$$
03
Pacific Cocktail Haven
Union Square · $$
Elevated cocktails, punch bowls, beer & wine poured in a dramatic, stylish space with a lively vibe.
04
Iron Horse Cocktails
Union Square · $$
Stained glass, exposed brick & chandeliers set the old-school backdrop for this chill cocktail spot.
05
Linden Room
Civic Center · $$$
A sophisticated spot serving classic & seasonal cocktails in a tiny space with vintage-chic style.
06
The House Of Shields
Yerba Buena · $$
Restored old-school bar that's an after-work standard for high-end, handcrafted cocktails.
07
Trick Dog
Mission District · $$
Trendy hangout in a converted warehouse with an array of craft cocktails & eclectic small plates.
08
For The Record
Union Street · $$$
09
Rye Cocktail Bar
Lower Nob Hill · $$
Bartenders craft top-shelf cocktails at this sleek bar done up with exposed brick & polished wood.
10
Whitechapel
Tenderloin · $$
Gin-focused cocktail lounge with globally inspired eats in expansive, ornate, Victorian-themed digs.
11
Persona
Lower Nob Hill · $$$
12
The Interval at Long Now
Fort Mason · $$
Coffee shop, bar & event space boasting a modern setting complete with views & a librarylike vibe.