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Bars in San Francisco

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Smuggler's Cove4.6· 3.2kBar · Hayes Valley

    1. Smuggler's Cove

    Immersive tiki bar with expert rum cocktails and theatrical, nautical décor.
  2. Holy Water4.7· 597Bar · Bernal Heights

    2. Holy Water

    Relaxed neighborhood cocktail bar with great beers and creative drinks for socializing.
  3. Vesuvio Cafe4.6· 1.9kCocktail bar · Chinatown

    3. Vesuvio Cafe

    Cozy historic cocktail lounge with lively performances; ideal for tourists and couples.
  4. Martuni's4.6· 1.1kBar · Hayes Valley

    4. Martuni's

    Intimate piano bar with sing-along performances, crafted cocktails, and social vibes.
  5. Stookey's Club Moderne4.7· 427Cocktail bar · Lower Nob Hill

    5. Stookey's Club Moderne

    Cozy art-deco cocktail bar offering expertly crafted classic and craft cocktails.
  6. The Saloon4.6· 1.0kBar · North Beach

    6. The Saloon

    Historic bar with raw live blues, strong cocktails, and an intimate vintage vibe.
  7. Casements Bar4.7· 409Bar · Mission

    7. Casements Bar

    Lively gay bar with craft cocktails, outdoor beer garden and regular live music.
  8. Lost Resort4.7· 372Bar · Potrero Hill

    8. Lost Resort

    Coastal-inspired bar-restaurant with craft cocktails and seasonal small plates.
  9. Harlan Records4.7· 323Cocktail bar · Union Square

    9. Harlan Records

    Cozy cocktail lounge with vinyl ambiance, creative drinks, and occasional live music.
  10. Sheba Jazz Lounge4.6· 649Bar · Fillmore District

    10. Sheba Jazz Lounge

    Cozy piano-bar with Ethiopian small plates, inventive cocktails, and live jazz performances.
  11. Shotwell's Saloon4.6· 490Bar · Mission

    11. Shotwell's Saloon

    Lively Mission bar with craft beers, live music, and a sunlit patio.
  12. The Royal Cuckoo4.6· 473Cocktail bar · Bernal Heights

    12. The Royal Cuckoo

    Trendy intimate cocktail bar with inventive drinks, live music, and a social vibe.
  13. Propagation4.7· 244Bar · Lower Nob Hill

    13. Propagation

    Lively neighborhood bar with inventive craft cocktails and cozy social vibe.
  14. Local Edition4.5· 2.5kCocktail bar · Union Square

    14. Local Edition

    Intimate jazz lounge with craft cocktails and nightly live music for date nights.
  15. Bourbon & Branch4.5· 1.7kCocktail bar · Tenderloin

    15. Bourbon & Branch

    Intimate historic speakeasy with handcrafted classic and modern cocktails.
  16. Pagan Idol4.5· 1.5kCocktail bar · Union Square

    16. Pagan Idol

    Immersive tiki cocktail bar with theatrical rum drinks and tropical décor
  17. Trick Dog4.5· 1.3kCocktail bar · Potrero Hill

    17. Trick Dog

    Inventive cocktails and playful small plates in a buzzy, art-forward Mission setting.
  18. Driftwood4.6· 336Cocktail bar · West SoMa

    18. Driftwood

    Cozy, lively cocktail bar with creative drinks and a welcoming LGBTQ+ crowd.

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