Even thou San Francisco may have more access to nature than other major cities, we cannot spend all our time surfing, hiking, and climbing rocks. San Francisco is a drinking city with dives and secret cocktail bars. Affordable breweries are also available and keep their prices low to enable visitors and locals to have fun without going broke. Check below for the best bars in San Francisco.
Thriller Social Club
Chatting with friends while sipping cocktails is a fun activity to take part in. nevertheless, more excitement comes with sipping your drinks while battling out carnival games, skee ball, and classic arcade games. Thriller Social Club is a huge bi-level arcade hosting the most expensive golf stimulator. Also featured in this bar are a fortune-teller lounge, solid bar food, drinks, and plenty of TV screens. You can always do walk-ins to the bar; however, if your group involves more than ten people, you can use as for table reservations.
Thriller Social Club, San Francisco
The Madrigal
Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group manages this bar, surrounded by iconic buildings like the Opera House, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and Davies Symphony Hall. The madrigal bar comprises plant life, a wood-tone interior, glass windows, and mirrored ceiling. This spacious two-level bar entails booths and a cozy mezzanine upstairs where people who want to be spotted sit. This venue is perfect for date night as one can reserve a table. Some drinks served here include soda, Meyer lemon vodka, and gin. You can reserve a table online for your date.
Trick Dog
This destination is a popular place to begin and end your night out. Being among the best cocktail spots in San Francisco, this bar’s drink menu themes change often. Trick Dog stands out as a high-end bar where bartenders are always willing to customize a drink if you don’t like what is on the menu. Don’t worry about dinner as you can take a meal upstairs. If you like being around many people, this bar is suitable as it usually gets crowded at around 8 pm.
Trick Dog Bar
Verjus
This venue is located in Jackson Corner, among the best wine bars in the city. The shiny red ceiling and the high white walls make the bar’s atmosphere look like one of a private club. If you are hungry, you can try out the delicious French and Spanish dishes provided. You can request knowledgeable staff to help you choose an appropriate wine from their long list of natural wines available.
Zeitgeist
This bar is suitable for day drinking and patio or outdoor situations. Besides, if an architecture magazine held patio championships, Zeitgeist bar would win. You can come here for a picnic facilitated by the big gravel backyard having various picnic tables. The bar features solid Bloody Marys’ and on-tap beers.
Red Window
Red Window bar is a Spanish-inspired bar located on Columbus in North Beach. You will taste delicious Spanish-inspired cocktails that will boost your energy and spirit even on San Francisco’s foggiest days. Don’t forget to request the almost tropical cocktail offered in a real coconut. You can take a snap of this too.
