Barbarossa is a beautiful place to have a drink! We had dinner reservations at roka down the street and wanted to enjoy a drink before hand. I'm in love with decor. It's lounges and sexy and sophisticated. I love the chandeliers and leather couches. Looks like a good place for bigger groups. We ordered at the bar and the bartender was friendly. Nothing kills the mood more than an uppity bartender so I was so happy. I got my usual espresso martini so I didn't get a good look at the menu but there was a tequila flight that caught my eye. My husband has been here plenty of of times before and says it gets really lively later at night and had great music. read more

Barbarossa Lounge - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here for a friends birthday, we had a table reserved so we sat in the back end of the lounge. There are smaller tables in the front of the restaurant. The minimum was $500 for the large table which was not a bad price at all because we could fit about 10 people there. They played a good mix of hip hop / pop music. The stairs to the bathroom are very steep / narrow so be careful if you are drunkies lol. The crowd is around 20s to 40s! read more

If you're looking for a swanky cocktail, drinks with friends, or a first date spot in Fidi/edge of north beach, Barbarossa is your place! I came for a networking event, it was poppin! They have an extensive specialty cocktail menu. They have dimly lit, indoor seating- bar seating, couches around a fireplace, high tops, this space is huge! The service was great, bartenders were very nice and organized considering how busy it was. I tried the "Feels Good" with chai infused whiskey, vanilla honey and spiced chocolate. It was well crafted, the chai vanilla combo, it was so easy to drink. The cocktails are reasonably priced for SF. The bathrooms downstairs are a little messy, however I appreciate they had many stalls (more important in my opinion). Great spot to try! read more

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Barbarossa Lounge kindly allowed our party of 50 to come in and host a private surprise party last minute after our original planned location had to cancel due to the power outage. When I say last minute, I mean LAST MINUTE. Service was fast to bring our food and the bartenders were quick with serving yummy drinks. As you can tell from the photos, the ambiance was lovely and the decor was beautiful. We had a lovely time hosting our aunts surprise party here at the Barbarossa Lounge!! read more

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Went to Barbarossa Lounge for Halloween, and WOW the place was packed with so many attractive, young, fun people!!! It was an absolute party vibe. The staff were super friendly and helpful (I couldnt find the stairs to the basement dance party at first). Drinks were strong and well-priced. I love the decor--they have the most gorgeous chandeliers!!! The DJ did a great job keeping the party going until we got kicked out at 2am :( But not to worry as the street vendors were ready for us all leaving the bars slightly drunk and ready for a bacon wrapped hot dog :) Anyone that says that SF is dead or just crack heads and homeless people, you're right--no need for you to come here! We already have all the cool kids at Barbarossa Lounge!!! I will definitely bring my coworkers back here for a team happy hour and can't wait to celebrate the next holiday/special occassion with friends here. read more

Barbarossa Lounge - Halloween 2025! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The espresso martini was bad - we ordered 5 and none of the people in group finished theirs (let alone barely even touched them) so we had them sent back. Waiter also wasn't too friendly but eventually replaced our order. Place was a bit empty for what we'd expect to be a buzzing post-dinner/pre-party timing. Decor was a bit tacky. Also not sure what's happening with some of the bouncers - but as foreign visitor you're rarely welcomed friendly. Plus we weren't allowed wearing a cap, even in the empty bar. read more

Barbarossa Lounge - Mezcal sour - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

went here after work and they had a pretty good happy hour deal. they also have deals all week long like half off depending on the day. it was dead inside but i think it's more of a late night lounge vibe. tons of seating options and the menu was great. the drinks were also good. i got the strawberry watermelon jalapeño grog which was straight jalapeño and really spicy. i'd go here again. would definitely want to check out the food next time read more

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Really cool lounge with great music. Had a great time celebrating my friends bday, would definitely come back for a night out. read more

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After having not been to SF's Jackson Square neighborhood in a while I was surprised - in a great way - by what I found there. Sadly, gone are the print shops of old, my one-time favorite nightclub, and the quirky assemblage of curios in the office of Melvin Belli (RIP, all of it). In their place though, the area has become home to a whole new ethos, one that had me remarking on how the streets lined with upscale shops, cafes, and secretive seeming AI workers reminded of being in Paris. Yes, Paris. Though far from Parisian in feel, add Barbarossa Lounge to the list of great additions to the area. Low-lit and situated in one of the City's oldest buildings, this is a perfect place to indulge in cocktails, nibbles, and reverie. The cocktail list is always changing but the ones I sampled (especially the Gold Rush, $15) were well-prepared and served in portion sizes that didn't leave me feeling ripped off. Bartenders were quick and courteous; this is a very nice place. I sampled widely from the appetizers also and was impressed by the attention given to presentation. It's clear that the folks running Barbarossa Lounge care about ambiance, hiring, cocktails, and food equally; it shows and is an asset to the entire experience. There's a million other places to drink in nearby North Beach, Chinatown, or the FiDi, but if you're looking for a wonderfully ambient experience Barbarossa Lounge is an ideal choice. read more

Came for a bit towards the end of the night. High energy. The DJ was great. DJ HVFF. Will definitely come back earlier to check it out. read more

Great service from door to bar. Great options, vibe, food and drinks. Tvs, music, outdoor front. Definition of a great bartender, I am just going to put it out there, yes it's " Omar". Omar was helpful, nice, observant and helped us have a good time read more

First time here, really only came across this place because we were on a ghost tour and it was one of the stops. This bar is literally so cute! The vibes are immaculate. Apparently there's ghosts downstairs and before the renovations you were able to see old SF parts from the 1900's. Wish they kept a part of the old history but whatever. The drink was really good, we all seemed to enjoy the drinks that were ordered. Will definitely come back in the future to check it out again! read more

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This place is a vibe. Great music. Drinks are $13-16, which isn't bad for SF. You're going to wait at the bar to order your drinks, so the service is to be expected. There was plenty of seating on a busy Friday night. The decor is cute. I would definitely go again. read more

I went to Barbarossa for my 25th birthday and I will definitely be going back! Barbarossa has a friendly atmosphere to hangout with friends in an intimate setting but also turns into a club at night! We went around 9 pm to grab a couple round of drinks and then food! I highly recommend getting the Red Cloud, which was tequila, mezcal, pamplemouse blood orange-jalapeno. It was delicious absolutely delicious but I will give the disclaimer that I am a tequila girl. The reason that I took off one star because the food was very confusing to order. I recommend reorienting the food menu. We ordered a charcuterie board. It was very odd because it did not come with the typical traditional charcuterie. It only came with meat so we quickly figured out that you had to order everything separately. We ordered the cheese and sausages separately, which caused us to get large amount of bread every order. I feel like this could have been done different to prevent waste. If you are coming here to club, Barbarossa really picks up at around 10:30-11ish! read more

Barbarossa Lounge - Red Cloud, Red Light, and Whisky Flight - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great atmosphere. Came on a recommendation of a server at another restaurant in the area. It did not disappoint with its decor, music, or service. The drinks had good pours, they tasted great, and the bartender was friendly. Bouncers outside were also friendly. We came late on a Thursday and there was no cover charge. read more

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First of all the inside is SO cute and has the best ambiance, great for aesthetic pictures!! It has a bondage theme which was so dope The drinks are super yummy too The staff is sooo friendly, my friends and I were talking and a gentleman came up to us and let us know we were able to sit anywhere we'd like :) Came on a Thursday and it was busy which is fun read more

Barbarossa Lounge - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

the vibe is pretty good. drinks is nice and the deco is cool would love to hang out with friend! service is cool read more

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Was here for a friend's party and I thought Barbarossa lounge did an excellent job catering. There were a variety of meat & vegetarian options: deviled eggs, beets, a cheese plate, a charcuterie plate, two types of sliders (mushroom & pork) with carmelized onions & gruyere, guacamole on toast and bacon wrapped shrimp. All the food was beautifully presented. In particular, I thought the bacon wrapped shrimp were exceptionally good, with very crisp bacon. read more

Barbarossa Lounge - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in for a glass of vinos after a long day exploring this beautiful city, I stayed for the oysters!! Eduardo did an excellent job here welcoming me..as the night wears on, I have a feeling this place gets even more interesting.. Shall return!! read more

The five stars are for the amazing service but maybe first I will talk about the actual bar! Two floors, pretty spacious. I tried three drinks and all were quite good. The day I went, Saturday, they were playing great dance songs from like 2010-2020. The basement floor had older music, less dancey, and the DJ put in some odd transitions that made it tough to keep dancing. But ultimately five stars because my friend lost a wallet as he got into a Waymo outside the bar. We called the lounge and the man who answered the phone was so kind. He went out of his way on a really busy night to check the street outside for the wallet and called me back to tell me he had it! He even came outside to hand me the wallet. I would come back to dance :) read more

Terrible place !!! U can wait in the line for 2 h and the security will keep inviting his friends to cut you off and u will wait for other 2 h in the line . Terrible service. Terrible place read more

Very disappointing experience. My husband was called out for wearing a baseball hat ("dress code," so he removed it), while another guest in a cowboy hat was celebrated throughout the evening. When I asked what the difference was between the two hats, and whether we'd be treated differently in a cowboy hat next time, security (two staff members) repeatedly dismissed my concern by saying, "he's ok, he's ok," referring to the other man. The bartenders were friendly and professional, but the security staff displayed obvious double standards. Unfortunately, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this establishment to friends. We couldn't get out of there fast enough--unwelcoming, inconsistent, and not inclusive. read more

On New Year's Eve, I attended an event at this venue with a small group of friends and family. We entered the venue without any issues and remained in the same area of the venue throughout the night. Shortly after entering, a male staff member who was working that evening passed by our group and made an inappropriate and offensive comment directed at my gay friend, saying something to the effect of, "Get out of the way, bitch." Due to the loud music, we did not immediately realize what was said, but once it became clear, it was both shocking and unacceptable. The venue was extremely crowded, which is expected on New Year's Eve, and our group was not acting disorderly in any way. The same staff member later passed by again and made inappropriate hand gestures toward our group. Shortly after this interaction, security approached my girlfriend and me and stated that we were "getting out of hand" and needed to leave. This accusation was confusing and unexpected, as we had not moved from our location or caused any disturbance. When I calmly asked for clarification, security claimed we were "too drunk" and "creating problems." When asked to specify what behavior was problematic, no clear explanation was provided. Another security staff member was called, escalating the situation without justification. At that point, a female employee approached us and falsely accused us of "throwing drinks at the bartender." This allegation was completely untrue. Neither my girlfriend nor I had been to the bar, nor had we purchased or thrown any drinks that evening. When I asked when, how, or to whom this allegedly occurred, no answers were provided. I requested to speak with a supervisor, but the employee stated she did not know her supervisor's name. She also refused to provide her own name, at one point stating, "I don't have a name." When I asked for evidence to support the accusation, I was told, "Don't worry about it." At this moment, multiple security staff surrounded us, making the situation feel intimidating and hostile. Despite the seriousness of the false accusations made against us, no action was taken to address the initial staff member who verbally harassed my friend using a derogatory slur. Instead, the situation was mishandled by staff who were rude, disrespectful, unprofessional, and dishonest. With no clear explanation and feeling harassed and targeted, we chose to leave the venue voluntarily. Our intention that night was simply to celebrate New Year's Eve and enjoy the event. Instead, we were subjected to harassment, discrimination, false accusations, and extremely poor handling of the situation by staff and security. This experience was distressing and completely unacceptable. read more

Favorite spot in the city. Amazing owners and staff. Drinks are excellent. Arash and Houdini, thanks for always taking care of us.

Who said a cocktail w a side of S&M don't go together? This north beach staple definitely is a vibe, and delivers Classy old school feels w/ skillfully made cocktails and a small bites menu. You can reserve a couch space with rolling through with your gang, or more intimate tables if trying to impress your date. Come here even without a rezy! Best time would be before 10pm - as you'll be charged a cover after. Make sure to ask what's behind the upstairs curtained section, as well as the more 'private' rooms downstairs. I was there too early, but I have a feeling that you may be in for a 'show' of some sorts. Be ready for a whip. Cheers read more

Barbarossa Lounge - Yummy cocktails - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Barbarossa is always a good time! The interior is cute, the crowd is good, and the music is usually great (top 40 and a mix of older jams you'd love). I had to subtract one star because of the mean, angry bartender, David. After buying a round of shots, he didn't give us any chaser. I went back for regular soda waters and coke. He angrily demanded my card. Confused, I just handed it over. He charged us $13! The receipt said bottled sparkling water. Bro, we each got like 4 sips of soda water in those small cups full of ice. He also never gave us the Coke back. After paying, I asked where the Coke back was. He got angry, grabbed the receipt inside, saw that I had indeed tipped ON TOP for $17.xx of soda water on tap (mind you he also got a nice tip for the shots right beforehand), then reluctantly gave us ONE Coke back for the 3 shots we got. David, don't work in the service industry if you hate people. That being said, all the other staff was delightful! Super awesome and pleasant. If I ever come back, I'll be sure to avoid David. read more

Love the vibe, loved the Spanish music, and the drinks were pure quality! Will for sure go back! read more

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Above and beyond. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Barbarbossa going to dinner and couldn't have been more impressed. It was super relaxed on a Tuesday evening, and Eduardo took excellent care of us. He was attentive, and modified the already impressive cocktail menu to my allergies and preferences. The lounge itself was inviting, the ambiance was great, and I'm genuinely disappointed I hadn't come across this place sooner. Seems like weekends present a busy, energetic club vibe, but enjoying a craft cocktail and joking with a bartender who cares was really enjoyable. I will be frequenting this place from now on! read more

Barbarossa Lounge - Oysters, two excellent craft cocktails - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place to hang out and do little dancing , music was wonderful / diverse group . It can get a little crowded , not many sitting areas . If going with large group bottle service may be more feasible. read more

Place was garbage. People are sloppy and the bouncers are clowns who let certain people break dress code and get onto others who wear simple hats. I noticed the hat problem has been brought up in previous 1-star reviews in which the manager acknowledged and said the issue would be fixed. But clearly that hasn't been fixed yet, might need to hire more competent bouncers. Our server (blonde woman) served us our drinks then was nowhere to be found. We had to go to the bar and grab our ticket from the bartender. Plus the music is way too fuckin loud, we couldn't hear each other talk. Mfer thought he was Skrillex or some shit. That was my first impression of that place and my last time going there. I don't recommend coming here unless you enjoy being around sloppy people who can't handle their alcohol. read more

I have no problem if a bouncer in a place tells me that there is a "no hat policy", I just won't go inside. However, if you add "but if you s*hoot me something I'll let you in" referring to a bribe obviously, this is just bad acting and leaving with a bad taste! I gave them a $20 because i didn't want to create a fuss but not only would I not recommend this place, all of my friends who come here regularly (I barely go out anymore) also said that it was shameful. Learn how to treat people. Some people are just balding and are ashamed of their look without a hat and you need to read the situation or at least not break your rules for a bribe. read more

First time and I had an incredible experience with my husband. Super nice ambiance, services was great and food very tasty.

I loved the atmosphere of this place! We were taking a haunted pub crawl and this is the place that we met. My friend and I got there early so that we could have a bite to eat. We ended up having a charcuterie board and cheese. It was delicious! The staff was accommodating and anticipated our needs. I totally loved the vibe of the place. I highly recommend you check it out! read more

Barbarossa Lounge - the interior of a bar - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was good the ambience was ok the service was excellent but not the vibe I was looking for that night. We ate and left to find something more fun and happening that night. read more

Food, Service, Ambiance, Drinks and Eduardo are the best! Seldom have had experience like this ever - must visit, indulge and enjoy!

I love this place, its super aesthetic and pretty. I came here twice for events and the atmosphere was so chic. The drinks and service were top notch and super creative. I would definitely come back here for the vibes and would recommend to anyone I knew as well. read more

One of the best places to go out in the city. Great vibes and even better staff. Shoutout to the door crew Barry and Justin - they go above and beyond every time. read more

Guys, don't skip out on this place. If you want a club vibe, go on a weekend late at night. If you just want a nice vintage cocktail bar vibe then go when they open at 5 pm on a weekday. The bartender was very friendly and even asked my friend out. That's not my scene so I was a bit annoyed but she didn't seem to mind. I had one of their known cocktails which was good. I loved everything they made behind the bar. They had an oyster special going on but we just had cocktails. I'd definitely be back. read more

Went out on a Friday night with and I visited Barbarossa for the first time. It was our last stop of the night and it did not disappoint. Got there around 12:30am and it was crowded. The music they played was great. Service was good and bartenders were quick to take our order. Drinks were great. The ambience and design inside the lounge was upscale and classy. The crowd was a mixture of younger and older adults. People were well-dressed, some more formal while others on the more casual end. If you want more of a CLUB vibe, go at night on Fridays or Saturdays. I definitely have to come back at an earlier time when it is a bit more mellow so I can sit down and try their food and more of their drinks. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

super fun vibes that's much more spacious than other bars for dancing yay. free water lit music I knew a lot of songs! tried the spider kelly's it was not too heavy handed on the tequila (a liquor I usually dislike) read more

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