The Best Lounge / Cocktails in Bay Area

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

Bull Valley Roadhouse

Look for the golden bull. The Bull Valley Roadhouse serves American roadhouse food prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients from our favorite small farms. A beacon at the end of a canyon road in the historic dock town of Port Costa, the roadhou... more

Bushido Izakaya

Bushido offers Silicon Valley diners the best of Japanese izakaya dining- an integral part of Japanese restaurant culture where people come together at casual "watering holes" to drink and enjoy unique small plates and authentic offerings that are sa... 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

Cardiff Lounge

Once a seedy dive catering to Campbell's old, drunk-by-noon crowd, the Cardiff Lounge has become a snazzy little lounge where well-clad folks get their drink on and grind up on the dance floor. The massive facelift that this tiny spot underwent sever... 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

Charley's LG

Charley's Bar Los Gatos (formerly Mountain Charley's) has been fully restored and renovated in 2022. We have Happy Hour 6pm-8pm Thursday-Saturday. Wednesdays we offer Trivia and Karaoke. Thursday are Salsa Nights with Salsa Dance Lessons, a... 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

Clouds Downtown

Known for its impressive martini list, including the sinfully delicious Caramel Apple Martini, this upscale bar also has a satisfying beer and wine list. You can also find tasty appetizers to please your late-night munchie craving. Come dance while D... 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

Comal

COMAL features handmade Mexican cuisine with a full bar, covered dining area and al fresco beer garden. There's an emphasis on the cuisine of Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. COMAL offers an "all-Mexican" list of craft cocktails, house-made... more

Commune

Courtyard. Drinks. Music. Commune is an event space in Oakland. more

Copper Spoon

Launched by Simone and Anderson, former owners of food truck Sassafras Seagrass. This eatery offers a creative spin on "family heirloom recipes", using Northern Californian ingredients. The menu at Copper Spoon features inventive take on traditional... more

Coyote Stage Stop

Coyote Stage Stop is the 19th Hole for a number of South San Jose golf courses with drink specials, women in bikinis and tasty food. With plenty of parking, WiFi and VIP Membership available, Coyote Stage Stop is the coolest lounge between Morgan H... more

Craft & Code - San Mateo Marriott

CRAFT/CODE kitchen & cocktails at San Mateo Marriott offers a menu focused on artisanal products, local and regional craft beers and wine, fresh seafood, and creative California dishes. With three different dining areas to choose from, you can opt to... more

Crybaby

Taking over for The Uptown, Crybaby is sure to add a lot to Oakland's live music scene. "With a 400-capacity space and a larger venue on the horizon, the founders can grow with talent as they gain popularity and perform for bigger crowds." - https... more

Cupertino Inn

The Cupertino Inn is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 280 and De Anza Boulevard in the heart of Silicon Valley, California. Just 15 minutes from the San Jose International Airport and 45 minutes from San Francisco International... 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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Dive Bar

Dive Bar features a full bar, including an extensive list of premium vodkas , gin and whiskey. We have all the classic spririts, as well as the latest labels, and are always adding a new brand or flavor to compliment our selection.  We also fe... more

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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