Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
Bars & Breweries in San Francisco
4.4 1,824 Google reviews$40–100
+1 415 551 15 90398 Hayes St, San Francisco, California 94102 · Civic Center
Where to find them
398 Hayes St, San Francisco, California 94102
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About
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is in San Francisco’s vibrant and central Hayes Valley neighborhood, and is among the city’s beloved longest-running dining institutions. With lively décor that evokes turn-of-the-century France, Absinthe’s warm, convivial atmosphere has romanced locals and visitors alike since its founding in 1998.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5 to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 5 to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 5 to 11 PM
- Friday
- 5 to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 5 to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 5 to 9 PM
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