Came here to celebrate a birthday. Bar had a very relaxed, but lively feel throughout the night. Our party was 10+, so it was nice being able to hear ourselves while having conversations. Enjoyed the dark atmosphere and bartenders were on point with their wide selection of drinks. Cocktails were creative and had a great balance of sweetness and bitterness. Recommend coming back for a chill laid back night. read more

Probably one of my favorite bars I've discovered in the city so far. Love everything about this place. Great vibes, great drinks, and even better food! The Octopus a la Plancha gives me life. read more

ABV - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Liked the place. Very small bourbon list but couple of locally bottled whiskey. The service was quick and friendly.

Love love love this place! I had my birthday here and the staff was beyond amazing. They were friendly, accommodating, and generous. All of their cocktails were great and the food was even better. Try the burger (aaamazing), lamb corn dogs (why hasn't anyone thought of this before), and chicken pot pie empanada (four more please!). I am hesitant writing this review because I wish I could keep this place a secret. However they are so awesome, they deserve this review! read more

Severely delayed review (dropped by ABV 2 weeks back) but I just had to post this on yelp - ABV WAS THE , IF NOT D BOMB. What an awesome awesome establishment with delicious drinks, dynamic crowd and I repeat, fantastic drinks (beers and cocktails)! Didn't get to try their tapas but I am pretty sure it would not disappoint. One of the cocktail I ordered was not strong enough to my liking and one of the owner of the place (can't remember his name right now) immediately made another new drink for me. I had such an amazing night there and I wouldn't think twice Travelling back to San Francisco (from where I am - 16 hours flight) just for this joint. read more

ABV - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

You're at capacity but I've never seen a hostess shoo customers away from the door like they're parasites. Not very welcoming.

This place is, simply put, absolutely incredible. First off, the staff is super nice, they know a lot about where alcohol / food comes from, a bit of history, which was very interesting. The cocktails menu is not too long, just enough variety to try new cocktails, they're made to perfection (try the Mumbai Mule !) The food was amazing. It's snacks / small dishes, very tasty, easy to share with friends, and the Grilled Green Gems are so good !! The place is really nice, looks very good, and the music is excellent. Such a great place to hang out with friends, I would recommend this place in a heartbeat ! read more

Pork tacos are delicious!!!!! Cauliflower amazing as always. Fermented edamame was super yummy. Also tried a tequila tarragon drink which was super refreshing. Love this place read more

When people ask for a place to drink in the Mission, this place never comes to my mind. But, I do come here if I remember that can I grab a refreshing cocktail while I wait for the rest of my night to start...or when my friends make me go. *The Experience*: Walk straight to the back unless you like to be in a mosh pit at the bar. The staff are good about asking for drink and food orders if you make your way back there so I think it is worth it to muscle your way through the crowd. The back has stools along the wall, at communal tables, and smaller tables for different size parties. There used to be an upstairs that had seating, but the last few times I've been there the upstairs have not been open. *The Food*" My friends go ga-ga over the food here. The kimchi fritter! The lamb corndogs (falafel lamb dogs)! Sounds really good on paper...but not so much in the mouth. I find the food overly salty and not consistent in quality. Sometimes the lamb corndogs are the BOMB and fried to perfection. And other times it is a gooey mess with burnt falafel lamb in the middle) Maybe it's the kitchens way to get you to drink more? And the drinks are good and refreshing...but I find the cocktails a bit on the sweet side so my tastebuds are on a roller-coaster when I'm here. *Would I Eat Here Again?*: Only because my friends like it. I let them order whatever they want and then take a bite and let them eat the rest. The portions are small so my friends don't feel like gluttons for eating my portion...haha. read more

Excellent cocktails mixed with excellent service in a great location. Their snacks are very good as well (try the okonomiyaki tater tots)If you're looking for something more upscale in the north Mission this place is it. Great for a date or even just to meet up with friends. Can get a bit busy on weekends or after 8pm on weeknights just like any other space so be forewarned. Not too loud which is nice for having a real conversation. read more

Went here early on a Wednesday evening. Not packed but definitely busy. Wasn't too impressed walking in. But certainly was walking out. Service was phenomenal Good selection of unique drinks. Very cool music playing. Had the pork tacos which were really good. Saw some of the other food coming out and it all looked good. Food menu isn't huge but a good variety. read more

Great atmosphere, service, food and drinks! I ordered the Burger and Spicy Chips! It was freaking great! read more

ABV - Great place for drinks and food. I recommend the Burger and Spicy Chips! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid spot. The burger was great, but if Pimento Cheese is not your thing you may want this on the side. Also had some octopus fries which were great. The drinks were decent, but not the best or amongst the best we have had though. Would go back, especially for the food. read more

Very inhospitable, left without eating/drinking. From the doorman to each person we met working inside, they could not have cared less about serving us or helping get us seats. Basics. read more

Good place to have a bday party. There are plenty of areas for large groups to congregate. Plus they have enough tables for large groups. Plenty of drinks to choose from. There is something for everyone. A little pricy compared to other places, but you get what pay for. My favorite drink here is the Lefty's fist. There's also snacks here as well. Someone in my group got the fish and chips and the peanut butter jelly ice cream sandwich, which were ok. Cool place to hang out. Only street parking and it's a little hard to find in this area. Would come back again. read more

Great vibe, lively atmosphere. This is the former Tokyo Go Go now an awesome cocktail spot with 2 big communal tables for food. For cocktails I love the Jackal (if you love egg white drinks you should get) with a hint of smokiness, citrus, very well balanced! This new spot is still in soft opening. I like! read more

Great cocktail bar! Stopped by here after a cooking class and enjoyed some drinks before moving on to other places in the Mission. The bartender was very nice, and when he forgot to make my wife's drink during the 2nd round, he comped it before we left. Very fast service, and although you have to wait in line for a bit, it is worth it. read more

Great food, mediocre cocktails, I've given this place several chances alas I won't be returning due to the pretentious waitstaff. Thank goodness for Elda close by! read more

Cool vibe, great atmosphere, delicious drinks!! I tried the Mumbai Mule even though I was a bit skeptical of the saffron vodka. I was pleasantly surprised. I could drink them all night! My husband got a couple whiskey drinks (one with egg white...I forgot the name) - he loved both of them. Apparently, you can't go wrong. We also sat outside as it was super warm out and it was great! Good people watching. We didn't try any of the food, but the menu looked good. A lot of small plates, which makes me feel like this place would be good just to hang out and grab drinks. Don't come here if you're super hungry. I wish they had a happy hour special but sadly, no. Otherwise, this place would be perfect. read more

A good bar w some great bar snacks. A chill space for a good cocktail. There is a good selection of booze but don't expect large tables. Most of the bar is tall bar seats. read more

I came in here last Monday late afternoon to check it out with a friend. I ended up getting a Manhattan-type drink which was well crafted and perfect for a overcast afternoon. The tall, bearded bartender was cool and took care of us for the afternoon. We also ordered some empanadas and a cheese plate. The empanadas were small but so tasty. And the cheese plate was devoured quickly. Later on I ordered a beer from the brewery they work with (again, can't remember the name) and it was also great. More like a 4.5 but I will round up for the excellent service. read more

I like to read reviews before I start my own. I was surprised to read that ABV is rude. I didn't find it like that at all--I did find it crowded and got loud quickly. The bartender had a great memory and took four drink orders ahead of mine and without a blink asked me what I wanted and answered a question. I like the honest thoughts--I almost ordered the Pimento burger sans cheese but was quickly warned "I wouldn't do it" the cheese was what held it together. I selected the Kimchee fritter and pulled pork sandwich. Kimchee fritter wonderful light, nicely spiced and not a heavy dish. I thought I wouldn't get full but the food was plenty. Remember no cutlery--no worry though it is all easy to eat with your hands. The mixology is solid; I ordered the Tarragon Collins--sweeter than I expected but Tarragon balanced this drink perfectly--nicely green and satisfying. I ordered The Jackel which is Rye whiskey, pineapple, lemon and Cardamom. So many whiskey mixed drinks is that you can often only taste the whiskey and everything else is secondary--the drink was the best of all worlds and I figured with pineapple it would be sweet and it wasn't--multi-dimensional and uber satisfying. I can't wait to go back and order another Jackel. I am going back soon. read more

Dark ambiance make for a sizzling night with friends or the one you're trying (not to hard) to impress. With drinks that come readily and snacks that are sharable, this Mission bar is great for a pre-concert gathering space, post-dinner drinking hole, or for a quick drink with a friend. Share the KIMCHEE FRITTER and CHICKEN POT PIE EMPANADAS, not enough to call "dinner" but filling enough to pair with your drink of choice. Note: their high chairs do not have backs, so it's not a place to stay for too long; easy in, enjoy, and then proceed. read more

Such a disappointment... I insisted my friends to go there for a drink because of its reputation for having great cocktails but we faced with one of the most unfriendly staff ever. Of course we didn't stay and will not gonna go there ever. read more

Great food and ambiance. Good date spot. Portions are a bit on the small side but worth it.

The best burger in SF. For real. Recommend this place a million times over. The drinks are great too.

ABV, I'm adding you to my SF drinks/bar rotation! Just the right balance between classy and street-cred, in the Mission. Bartenders know what they're doing, and are friendly and unpretentious. I had the Whisky in Church, which was just so. They have an impressive whisk(e)y collection too. I will be back! Nice to meet you. Let's be friends. read more

Great cocktail/food bar in the mission with fabulous service! Pros: Amazing food choices, all for under $10; amazing service - someone came and brought us water as soon as we posted up at our spot; hand crafted cocktails with interesting ingredients (ex. cardamom) Cons: Could get a little crowded on the weekends - but we were there on a weeknight and it was perfect! read more

Was told to check this place out from my coworkers. Its a nice little place down in the mission and I got in with my friend around 5:30PM on a Wednesday so it pretty chill when we got in, but by the time we left around 7:30PM the place was packed. Do yourself a favor when you swing by make sure to try as much of their food dishes as possible! We were not disappointed in anything and would differently would recommend it to anyone around the neighborhood! read more

Kimchee griddles or whatever so amazing. It Tastes like okonomiyaki one of my favs! Then the lamb dog was so tasty and cool I loved it. Everything was unique and on point! read more

ABV - Kimchee griddle or something so good! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Nice long table in the back for ~20 people. Nice casual, yuppie bar in the mission. They only have food-truck-style items that come in little paper plates. We ordered the meat & cheese boards and they were (thumbs up emoji). Not huge portions, but the large was good for about 6 of us. I was tryna be alc-free the day I came, so just had the raspberry lemonade which was delicious. Very extensive drink menu; don't remember what music was playing; service was okkaaay - the waiter actually forgot my brussels sprout order but our party was also pretty big. read more

0 stars if I could. Absolutely awful. Started our night here and strongly regret it. Horrible service. Rude staff. These positive views cannot be legit. No silverware, forced to have your burger bloody. Everyone at my table was ordering their food and the waiter walked away before I could speak. So so disappointed. Walked out as soon as possible and when walking by later on heard them yelling at their customers to smoke farther from the bar, which I get because it's the law but you shouldn't hear the bartenders yelling at their customers from down the road. The owner of this place must not come around much and if they do... shame on them for allowing their customers this type of expierence. read more

Big fan of this place-- it's laid back, the bartenders are nice and the drink menu just can't miss. I came here for happy hour on a thursday (well a late happy hour, I think it was around 8PM), but it was pretty busy! They have little bites I think? But we didn't partake. Sitting at the bar is nice, because people watching is best there, but it's pretty tight. If you can, try to move to the back area where there is a little bit more space (along the wall) away from the bar. read more

Just came here for drinks with friends. Good selection, average prices, I wish they had more seating. They're particular about where you can and cannot have stools. They have some interesting bites on the menu, I'd come back to try it. read more

Amazing cocktails and the foods look fantastic. The bartender, Eric, has a great personality and is very passionate about cocktails. read more

ABV - Fantastic bartender, really knows his tequila! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cocktails Bitches! Every Single Menu Item is a MUST TRY! Large beautiful chunky ice cubes and the freshest ingredients! I love the the way they mix it up! Custom Concoctions ! Great Atmosphere! Great Energy! Great Food! read more

ABV - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic cocktails! Love the Jackal and they have a kickass Moscow Mule. Would give them five stars but food is really small for the price and in some cases (boiled peanuts) not at all enjoyable. Luckily for them, it's super crowded Thursday thru the weekend so check it out early, early in the week. read more

Awesome place! Killer cocktails (I recommend Lefty's Fizz), solid food, great atmosphere and service. For the food, fish tacos were awesome, chicken pot pie empanadas were ok. Service was also excellent despite how packed the place was. read more

The prices are a bit high but the quality of the drinks make the prices worth it. There were two bartenders around 3pm or so. The first bartender was fantastic and the other was a bit pretentious and talked to her friends more than tend to customers. She was attractive but I'd rather have a weird looking chick who chats with customers and balances chatting with service to customers. I like the weird ones since I am weird and the first bartender rocked. I wish that I remembered her name to give her a shout out. Get consistly good bartenders and this place will be five+ stars. read more

Checked out this spot for the first time in the Mission. Alcohol By Large Volumes I say! pour me another one! I break all my drinking rules when I am here. Loved their Fogerty drink since its made with Campari something I used to mix with my drinks back home in the Bahamas. The food and drinks overall were good and now any friends visiting in town, I always make it a point to check out this place. 2- Fogerty (@$11 each) 2 - Pina Verde (@$10 each) 1 - Tiny Fish ($8) 1 - ODB ($11) 1 - Land's End ($11) A good night at a good bar with food and awesome drinks for under $80! read more