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A cozy, rustic modern, cocktail bar, where the locals like to hang. Voted best beer list and date spot!! Voted Best Happy Hour 3 years in a row by the Nightys. Happy Hour is served M-F from 5-8. Reserve a spot for a party of 10 or more or just walk on in. Currently serving cocktails to-go.

Classic Cocktail Bar with excellent food. Art Deco decor from the 1930's. The perfect place to throw a party or get the office to come for happy hour. Kitchen Closes at 10 pm everyday

Cocktail Bar in Hayes Valley

Drinks & events draw casual, bearded crowds to this local gay hangout.

As San Francisco's 2nd oldest saloon, ELIXIR has been the Mission District's favorite neighborhood bar for 166 years, as well as a pioneering & award-winning cocktail bar and one of Whisky Advocate's Top 40 Whisky Bars in America. Each day has something different to offer, from the popular Tuesday Elixir Quiz to the free spirits tastings and education at Thursday's Cocktail Club gatherings; Whiskey Wednesday specials to Sunday's DIY Bloody Mary Bar, and more. Check the website for more details, follow @elixirsf on Instagram, and sign up for the Whiskey Geeks email newsletter (from the website) to get special event announcements, programming updates, and unique discounts. Open 365, we look forward to welcoming you whenever you can join us!

The Linden Room celebrates the tradition of the American Craft Cocktail. The bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. The offerings are inspired by Nightbird’s award-winning chef, focusing on balance and a commitment to sourcing from local markets, brought to life by our bar team. Enjoy a cocktail before or after dining with us, or visit the Linden Room on a separate occasion.

Small, neighborhood bar with a fireplace and old school jukebox. Located in an old carriage house that has been operating as a bar since the 1971. Mellow vibe and friendly clientele.

Looking for the best cocktail bar in Hayes Valley? Welcome to Sugar Lounge, a casual and vibrant neighborhood bar known for the best happy hour in Hayes Valley. Although we aren’t a tiki bar, we have been described as tiki-adjacent, serving exotic, tropical-inspired creations alongside high-end classic cocktails. Whether you are grabbing pre-show drinks or capping off a night out, we are located just steps away from Davies Symphony Hall, SFJAZZ, and the War Memorial Opera House. Stop by and experience why we’re a top Hayes Valley destination for great vibes, cocktails, and drinks.