Super cute bar! I'm a big fan of the house cocktails- very fun, creative and tasty. I ordered 2 drinks and recommend both: - Good vibrations: very floral and strong guava flavors. It's sweet but not too sweet. - Almost paradise: very sweet, tasted like candy! You can't taste the alcohol at all and it comes with a gummy as a garnish. Both are worth the try! We (group of 4) went on a Saturday night and it wasn't too crowded - we were able to get a table. The bar staff were friendly. read more

For The Record - Good vibrations (left) and Almost Paradise (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down the best martinis! If you are a savory girl you will absolutely love their house martinis. The blonde bartender makes them the best!! The ambiance here is great, feel like the crowd will come and go so it's a fun place to start and then venture off somewhere more lively and dancey if you want. This place is def more of a grab a drink and chat type of bar. read more

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This place is a great vibe for 11:30 PM on a Saturday night! I really liked the almost paradise drink - it tasted just like candy! Good vibrations drink was also very tasty. It was a little loud to hear the rest of the table, but perhaps that's because we were in the corner right by the speaker. Would love to go again to try more creative drinks read more

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Cool cocktail bar with friendly service! Liked that they really leaned into the vinyl/record theme and all of the cocktails were the names of songs. The menu covered a good variety of liquors, and had beer and wine as well. There's a small food menu with some snack and fried options. There's a decent amount of seating, though it is a smaller space, so it's better for a smallish group. There were a couple larger parties while we were in so it was pretty loud and hard to hear over everyone. read more

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Sleek retro feel they have tasty chicken nuggets and their drinks...well their drinks give you a reason to drink. Each cocktail not only highlights the main liquor, yet dance with it to give you a "you haven't had it prepared correctly" moment. While their warm and personal service is a whole reason to come back; their drinks and chicken nuggets have me in a chokehold. Come here if you are tired of overpriced and basic drinks in this zip code, you'll get a lot of relief. They play records in the bar and it's always intimately lit making it the perfect start to date night. read more

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I came here for my friend's birthday during the summer, and we got the entire back room to ourselves. We arrived early on a weekday, so it was a nice and relaxing environment compared to the weekend chaos. Only one bartender was at the front counter taking care of us all, and he were very attentive and on top of it. We ordered multiple rounds of snacks to go with our cocktails, and while not amazing, they satisfied the munchies since it was around dinner time. read more

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Good vibes and crowd in this bar. loved the superfly but didn't like the nights on broadway drink. bartender was nice enough to remake my drink though despite it being busy, so great service! read more

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Stopped in for a couple drinks before dinner and loved this spot! The retro vibes and cute décor make it such a fun place to hang out. Drinks were delicious and well-balanced, and the bartender was super friendly and welcoming. Perfect spot to grab cocktails with friends or for a cozy date night. read more

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Came here for the first time and got the "Reminiscing" and "The Heat Is On" drink. There is bar seating and some seatings along the wall. The service was quick and the drinks were pretty good. There was 2 restrooms and they were very clean. Water was self serve. Street parking. read more

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I've always had a good night when I've stopped by For The Record. They not only have a great selection of cocktails already, but if you ask the bartenders for their recommendations or something off menu, they will put in the time to make you something great. I've also had some of the food and the Mozzarella Sticks and Fries are perfect when paired with a solid drink. They also do have some great music no matter the night so what're you waiting for!? read more

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A cute and cozy bar with a friendly bartender. I got the Escape, which is made with a rum blend, pineapple, whipped coconut clarified pina colada. The clarification improved the texture, enhanced the flavors, gave it a crystal clear look, and had a smoother and softer taste! read more

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Cool vibes inside! They had a band playing live music and they were great. The bartender was very friendly and cocktails are $15 which is pretty reasonable for SF. I got the strawberry fields forever drink which was actually pretty strong compared to my friends' drinks that I tried. I would recommend the paradise drink or the reminiscing one! read more

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Cozy neighborhood bar in the Marina. Live music is solid, but sometimes a bit too loud for conversation. The bartender Esau was super friendly. There are two areas, which is nice if you want a quieter or more private spot. Also, the bathroom is actually really nice with great decor. read more

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Cute bar, great music, friendly bartender, on the quiet street of Greenwich. I came here for a cocktail date recently & it's the perfect place as it has soft lighting, comfortable seating & good drinks. I love the '70s style font on the bar menu & wall art. So groovy! Cocktail names are a play on lyrics or song names from the '70s & '80s. I generally prefer vodka or rum based drinks & had a Reminiscing cocktail. It was perfectly balanced between sweetness & fruitiness. My date opted for dirty martinis. read more

Really cute cocktail bar in the marina. The drinks are on the pricier side but not crazy for the area and really delicious! They play good music and the bartenders are quick. It's also not as crazy as a typical marina bar. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Spoiler alert: We love For the Record. If you're reading this, just go there and try it! We tried For the Record during our first romp of the Marina. As somewhat San Francisco newbies, we felt a bit out of place in the Marina amongst all the well-dressed and nicely groomed denizens, while we're more used to the ragtag, riffraff of our native Richmond. Nonetheless, we immediately felt at home walking into the swanky vibes of For the Record. On our first visit we tried the Blackberry Beret and Lovely Day, as well as the Brandy You're a Fine Girl and Intimate Friends. We loved all of the drinks but particularly loved the Intimate Friends, which had a nice herbaceous flavor with a nice punch from the absinthe rinse. On our second time back, we tried the play on the Pina Colada (forgetting the name), and got another round of the Intimate Friends. We didn't realize the cocktail menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking out the fall cocktails! read more

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We had time to stop in for one cocktail before dinner, and got there right as they opened. The bartender was extremely nice, walking us through the menu and then whipping up the drinks quickly. We got 4 drinks between us and loved them all. The vibe was really cool, appreciate the 70s vinyl take - fun without being kitchy. Definitely worth a stop by! read more

For The Record - Every cocktail was delicious - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were trying to find a chill spot that has music and good vibes after bouncing around a lot of places in this area and this was the spot!! Great music, great service!! Dominic was very helpful and informative, I appreciate his good energy and vibes so much!! The 2 lady's bartenders were very sweet and welcoming! Thank you for giving us a good resting place!! read more

This is a vinyl themed bar but it's not obnoxious about it. It's a low ceiling chamber so if that is tough for you, don't come here. There's the main room with the bar, seating and a DJ booth, there's also some space back by the washrooms. The drinks felt respectable but not inspired. The bartenders were affable and willing to get to know the drinkers. Would I come back? Only uf I was in the area or I was the DJ. read more

For The Record - The back room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very cute place in the Marina! It's not very big inside so if you wanna have somewhere to sit/table you'll wanna get there early around 7:30-8. It got pretty packed which made me so happy for them! We didn't order any food but there were small bites on the menu! read more

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This bar was awesome. Great 70s hits playing with a well thought out bar menu. Bartender treated us very well. I loved the special martini they were serving. Great place for the Marina. read more

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Came in around 8pm on a Saturday and was still able to grab a table for 4. Really cool vibe to the bar playing some really fun music but you might wanna snag a table in the back room if your group wants to chat. The bartender was so nice and got our drinks quickly. The menu looks like it changes. I had a version of a Marshmallow old fashion and our friend a mezcal cocktail with spirulina that gave it a cool blue color. Both cocktails were awesome and would definitely come back! read more

For The Record - Wayward son cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is absolutely amazing! It offers a wonderfully intimate and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a great night out. We popped in here for a night cap after a birthday dinner in the Marina district. We turned up on Tuesday! They have an incredible selection of spirits available, catering to all tastes. Additionally, the bartender's outstanding personality added a special touch to the overall experience. The chic and modern interior adds a touch of sophistication and style that perfectly complements the overall ambiance. Truly a spot worth visiting! read more

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Found this amazing bar on Yelp! Love the decor and the really relaxing vibe in this place. The bartenders were really nice and attentive and they were short staffed on a Friday night! They gave us some great suggestions and between our party I think we tried the whole cocktail selection. Superfly had to be my fave! But reminiscing and lovely day were close seconds. What can I say? It was a GOOD night! There's also a back room by the bathrooms with some cool lava lamps and small tables to hang out in if the front room is too crowded, we almost missed it completely! read more

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Had some quirky drinks at this bar - love that they do a music theme and change it up every so often. It had a neighborhood feel - a mix of different groups of people all having fun and good convos. The bartender was friendly and our drinks/food came out fairly quickly. My husband ordered a....unique drink which included crawfish boil bitters (?!) . He wasn't a huge fan of it - it sort of tasted a little fishy as one might expect. Certainly unique though! I ordered the 'magic' which was pretty enjoyable and a nice mix of sweet, but not overly sugary. The ice cubes were purple and I believe they contained one of the ingredients (not sure which) but more flavor came out as they melted. We also were a little peckish and ordered the side of fries - it was a VERY generous portion of garlicky fries and we ate every single one. So good - nice crinkle cut ones. None of those flimsy shoestrings! Had a nice bit of time here before it was onto dinner. I would recommend it for the music or cocktail fan. read more

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Really fun, welcoming vibe with good drinks. We came around 9pm on a Friday and grabbed the last two seats at the bar. After about 15 minutes, a line had started to form outside, so do be prepared to wait during peak times. I appreciated the bartender took time to chat with us and check in even though the place was very busy read more

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Nice little neighborhood bar, with reasonably priced drinks, friendly bartenders, and classic 70's and 80's tunes playing in the background. A place even an old boomer like me can feel at home in. read more

Checked this out on a Saturday night and was pretty busy upon arriving and was super packed after having 1 drink. We tried the superfly and lovely day cocktails. Both were very sweet and not too great. We got 2 superfly cocktails and they looked very different in color. Place was cute and had a good vibe but drinks weren't good enough to come back. read more

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Delicious drinks and a great vibe-- the bartenders are always super friendly and overall perfect spot to grab a cocktail with the girls! read more

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My friend found this spot and the drinks were SO good. It was pretty dim on the inside and parking in the area is mainly meters unless you find street parking (which is rare). The decor is indeed retro and the music was on the louder side. Service was pretty quick as it was empty aside from 2 other parties when we arrived. You have an option to start a tab or not when placing your orders. Seating is free. My friend ordered the man-eater and I ordered a ride like the wind. Both drinks were pretty good in their own right. Hers was refreshing and mine had some savoriness to it. Couldn't taste much corn flavor though. I'd definitely stop by again in the future to try some of their other cocktails! read more

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I have found the coolest bar in the Marina! For The Record will take you on a journey to one of San Francisco's finest eras, where free love and rock 'n' roll was more than just a phase. They just debuted the fourth volume of their imaginative cocktail menu called "Road Trippin," and we got to try a handful of them! My favorite cocktail on the new menu was the 'Wayward Son'! It had all the makings of an old-fashioned but was ten times better! What set it apart was the medley of bitters they use, along with what can only be described as the taste of toasted marshmallow. They sprayed (you read that right) scotch on top, which gave it a subtle smokiness. If you can imagine eating a s'more by a campfire, that's exactly what it felt like drinking this cocktail. The cocktail was perfect. 'Intimate Friends' was a close second! It is a well-balanced drink with apple brandy, lychee, lime, and a spray of absinthe on top! It was tart and herbaceous. It was so fun to see them give it a little spritz at the end. I've never seen it done that way before. Also delicious were the 'Escape' and 'Does Your Mother Know'. The 'Escape' was one of the best piña coladas I've had in San Francisco, with whipped coconut and pineapple on top. It complemented the rum blend, making you want more. 'Does Your Mother Know' was probably the most beautiful of the four drinks we tasted. It is extremely drinkable and goes down a little too smoothly! In the kind of way that makes you want to order more and more. As soon as you walk into the bar, you feel like you've been transported to a scene from That '70s Show. They put so much detail into the decor of the space, from the wallpaper to the artwork, to even the menu itself, which is the size of a 45 rpm record sleeve. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and inviting. They have live DJs spinning every Thursday night to set the vibes. Check it out with friends or swing by for happy hour to connect with locals who are there to try the new cocktails! read more

Amazing cocktails and service! Came in as a group of 6 and every single one of us got a different drink and we each liked what we got. Wish the kitchen opened early because the appetizer type dishes sounded good. Service was amazing and although a bit dark, the ambiance was really pleasant. read more

Nice little bar off fillmore very intimate with good cocktails. Hard to get a drink when it's busy but that's pretty standard for the area

Cozy, intimate cocktail bar in the Marina. The bartenders are amazing, music isn't too loud, and it's a great place for a date or even a small friend group meetup. Vintage decor was the cherry on top! One of my fav cocktails bars I've ever been to. read more

I got the breakfast something cocktail and the ingredients said Cinnamon Toast Crunch but it tasted like a normal old fashioned. My friend got the lavender drink. Both our drinks seemed pretty strong at first but tasted better once the ice melted Service was bad.. the bar was almost empty but bartender took like 15m just to take our order. She kept talking about herself while people were waiting to get drink orders taken. Check took a while as well read more

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10/10 this place is perfect! The bartender was super friendly and welcoming. The drinks were well mixed and delicious. The decor was super fun and super cute. And the fries and sauce were wonderful. I have nothing bad to say about this place! I really wish I lived in San Fran so I could go all the time and it be a regular spot. read more

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The atmosphere was amazing. Super cool menu and fun vibes. We had 3 different cocktails which were all just okay. Not quite on par with other craft cocktail bars in SF. The bartender was helpful and funny and we had a great time there - I just wish the cocktails were a little more memorable. I will definitely be back to give them another chance, there is amazing potential. read more

For The Record - a bar with a menu and drinks - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fun bar! It gets packed on the weekends so don't expect to be sitting here. If you like a chill bar vibe this is a great place to go if you happen to be in the marina read more

Enjoyed a couple of cocktails and a pour of Van Winkle 12 year at For the Record before a visit to Atelier Crenn down the street. Really like the space, crowded, but not uncomfortable. No servers, so you have to order from the bar. Our bartender was super friendly and she prepared the cocktails quickly so it wasn't awkward standing over the patrons at the bar while waiting. We aren't from town, but if we were visiting again, and dining nearby, we wouldn't hesitate to visit For the Record again. read more

For the record, this place is insanely cool. Some might say it's exactly what the Marina bar scene needs. Say goodbye to riding mechanical bulls and sipping shitty whiskey sours as you step into a groovy, retro wonderland with fun music, craft cocktails, and a ~refined~ crowd. Drunk B took some random pictures. Enjoy. read more

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