The Best Lounge / Cocktails in San Francisco

Bliss

Upon entering, you'll notice the guest DJ to your right, behind the main glass window, spinning the sublime and mellow dance beats for the patrons and onto the street. Though there is only one bar, the bartenders are very adept at their craft and pro... more

Blondie's Bar

A classic bar and music venue in the Mission. Martinis served in a 16 oz. glass. Need we say more? Blondie's is one of the most diverse and popular bars in San Francisco, packing in up to 250 people on weekends. You will find an energetic and ecl... more

Bloodhound

WWII inspired neighborhood bar, serving up seasonal cocktails, craft beer and pool table. SF's Best Happy Hour. more

Blue Whale

Blue Whale is a culinary oasis in the Marina neighborhood offering an elevated and relaxed dining experience. Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavors and a crafted seasonal menu of diverse Asian cuisines in our cozy dining areas, including a private... more

Blupointe

Conveniently located midway between Union Square and San Francisco’s financial district, Blupointe is visually stimulating, yet emotionally calming. With multiple dining and lounge levels to choose from, it offers the perfect spot for an intima... more

Bodega SF - The Felix

Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho's family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The Felix is an exclusive underground drinki... more

Bon Voyage

Delicious nibbles - Fried Rice / Spring Rolls - and a wonderful selection of classic cocktails.  It's not the focus but a decent selection of wine and beer is also available. more

Boom Boom Room

Boom Boom Room Presents are focused on producing "Sick-In-The-Pocket" live music events which give true meaning to the term "show." Our gigs will always strive to represent the consistency of high quality production value and "good-time party". The... more

Bota Tapas & Paella Bar

An authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located inside the Warwick Hotel. Bota is the place to go for shared food, rustic flavors and Spanish wine. more

Bottle Club

Bottle Club serves up great drinks, has an interesting selection of beer, and a few, tasty options for food. more

Bottoms Up

Good Beer. Good Music. Good People. more

Bourbon & Branch

Ours' is a bar unlike any other in America. All of our spirits are hand selected by merit. We consider them to be the best in every category. Being small we can't stock everything, so if there is a particular spirit you're looking for, do let us know... more

Brick & Mortar Music Hall

A great place to catch a show. Convenient location, small bar, club, dance floor. more

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Buddha Lounge

This is one of the best places in Chinatown to catch up with friends and drink. A dive bar with lots of history; man if those walls could talk. If you haven't drunk at Buddha Lounge, you're missing out. more

buddy

Buddy is a neighborhood wine bar that features natural wines, cocktails and a complimentary "snack heavy" menu. more

Cafe du Nord

Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live sh... more

Calle-11

Calle-11 is a SF Bay Area Nightclub located in the SoMa Neighborhood on the corner of 11th & Folsom. We're an intimate, upscaled 3 story nightclub. Offering live music, Popular DJ's, 3 Full Bars a Rooftop Restaurant with outdoor Dinning, Patio... more

Candy Bar

Kitchy, drenched in color as a candy store should be, but with Candy Bar, the Biig team uses the setting as the backdrop to a bar where you'll find delicious classic cocktails, but playful drinks & desserts as well. Spirit-soaked ice cream sundae a... more

Carbon Lounge

A modern lounge - available for private / corporate events. more

Cavaña

Cavaña is a Latin American cocktail bar and specialty kitchen located on the rooftop of LUMA Hotel San Francisco. Cavaña celebrates the spirit of Central and South America through food and beverage, music and art. more

CC's Cocktail Lounge

Cool, cozy, friendly, lounge where you can catch a game or just hang with friends.  Piano in the back. more

Chambers

Truly cool rock stars travel without much fanfare, preferring a low-key style to the predictable flash. CHAMBERS eat + drink, the new restaurant and lounge at San Francisco's iconic rock 'n' roll hotel, the Phoenix, favors a similar approach, with... more

Charmaine's

Charmaine’s is the rooftop bar and lounge San Francisco has been waiting for, where the energetic culture and chic of a European terrace meets the laid-back "California cool" lifestyle. Great views and drinks. more

Chi Lounge

CHI LOUNGE is an underground space in Chinatown where you can find golden dragons & hidden musical treasures. Come escape on the historic dance floor and enjoy delicious cocktails. more

Church Key

12 Taps and ~70 bottles of small-batch craft beers in regular rotation.  Church Key is a great, low-key place to get a drink and hang out with friends. more

Cigar Bar & Grill

The Cigar Bar & Grill offers an atmosphere low on pretension and high on relaxation. We offer an excellent selection of cigars, wines and spirits. Inside, relax in our rustic environment, featuring welcoming leather couches, low lighting and wooden t... more

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Circolo Restaurant & Ultra Lounge

The Country has begun to take notice. New York Post hailed Circolo as one of the 10 reasons to cisit San Francisco, while Food & Wine affirmed Circolo's signature cocktails as some of the best in the city. Circolo showcases Executive Chef Joseph... more

Cityscape Lounge

Cityscape Lounge is located on the 46th floor of Hilton San Francisco Union Square and boasts unobstructed 360-degree views of the city skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. In addition to spectacular views, the lounge’s menu will feature signature c... more

Clock Bar San Francisco

Clock Bar is the one place in San Francisco where time stands still in favor of great spirits and great company. Each season, Clock Bar takes guests on a journey through time with a menu inspired by a specific era. Through the styles, names, ingredie... more

Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco

Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco, Inc., is a Puerto Rican Social Club organization. Our club was incorporated on February 25, 1912 and is the oldest Latino organization in the United States. The goal of Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco, is... more

Club Waziema

Some say that Waziema is the hottest Ethopian restaurant/bar in the city. All I can say for sure is that there's definitely something about the place. It's cool. Jazz on Thursdays in the back room, all you can eat on Mondays from 6 - 9 pm. more

Curio Bar SF

A cocktail bar and restaurant offering new regional American food and culturally infused cocktails. Curio is in the same building as The Chapel. more

DaDa Lounge

A kitschy art lounge in the Mechanics' Institute building. Happy Hour:  Mon - Fri: 4pm - 7pm $1 off Well Drinks $1 off House Wines more

Dahlia

Sinfully delicious, classy drinks in a beautiful lounge. "Drinks you can't put down" more

DecoDance Bar

To step through the doors of DecoDance is to cross the threshold of a portal into the era of Dashiell Hammett's San Francisco, but celebrated with the lavish glamour of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald running amok in Art Deco 1920's Paris. Visit DecoDanc... more

Dirty Habit

A sultry little hideaway featuring shared plates and snacks alongside creative seasonal and savory cocktails. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an i... more

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DNA Lounge

DNA Lounge has been one of San Francisco's most popular nightclubs since 1985, hosting an always-eclectic variety of events, including all-ages live music, 18+ dance parties, burlesque shows, lecture series, private parties and so much more. Two stag... more

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Double Dutch

Hip-hop dance club in San Francisco's Mission District. DJs playing the best of 80's, 90's and current hits every night.  No cover before 10pm, cheap drinks, ATM inside. more

Driftwood

A good place to get a drink and chill. more

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E&O Asian Kitchen

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 3pm - 6pm E&O Asian Kitchen is a Modern Asian restaurant and lounge in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Union Square. Executive Chef Sharon Nahm creates exciting and bold flavors in modern Asian dishes. A sleek lounge o... more

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