Harper & Rye

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Bringing Chinny, Reddy's cousin visiting from India to see our friend Robin and fur baby Bummy. Enjoying Soccer Game: URU vs CPV Harper and Rye Bartender - Robin is amazing. He know all our drinks even before we sit down. Vodka - Fresh Grapefruit Vodka Soda - Extra Lime Merlot The deco is very simple and comfortable as always. The have a great pool table toGreat place to watch all sport games. A must visit. read more

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Mansi A.

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First off, I really liked the set up of this bar! I thought the dim lighting set a nice mood and they had a decent amount of seating. However, this bar gets reallyyyy crowded. The first time I visited I remember it being calmer but it seems to be the new spot these days. I tend to like bars where I can chill with friends and catch up but this was definitely in-between a bar and club vibe. This may be because I visited on a Friday. Drinks-wise, I only tried one cocktail, Levi's in Paradise, and it was very very good. I am a big fan of passionfruit so when I saw they had a drink with passionfruit, I just HAD to try it. And I am so glad I did :)) It was pretty sweet, barely tasted the alcohol which was nice. It is definitely the type of drink I would prefer. read more

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Pratham D.

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Great spot! Came here for a late night with friends. The atmosphere is the thing that puts this bar over the top (especially on a Saturday night). The multi-level aspect is a great touch. Drinks are great for people who love a mixed cocktail. read more

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Ana C.

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Do NOT go on a date here or alone as a woman. I picked up my cousin from here who was distraught because a guy grabbed her crotch and she asked for a "angel shot" (which is code for asking for HELP) and the bartenders and security guards protected the man that grabbed her because they were roommates and friends. Skip this bar. There are PLENTY of bars on Polk st. Will be filling a police report and looking for management/owners soon. read more

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Jimmy S.

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The drinks were very good and the vibes was very cocktail vibe. There's some nice things to do like pool and other games. Everyone was having a good time and the bartenders were super nice. I got the Brit & Kell & the spee & the beast which was excellent. The upstairs and downstairs offer different vibes for what you're looking for and it's a nice open concept space. read more

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Anthony S.

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Came here on a whim while walking with a pal of mine; not a bad choice. The drinks are priced as you would expect in a SF establishment that had mixologists: $15+ per cocktail. But don't like the price point discourage you, the drinks I had were really delicious. The service was OK, it was pretty busy so a bit slower than desired but I understand why. The atmosphere was energetic, people appeared to be having a good time conversing and not just downing shots back to back. I believe that once I'm back in this area, I'll definitely going to return here read more

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Taylor W.

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My first time going out in this area and was an experience for sure. Was packed on a Friday night as expected. Would suggest getting in early to utilize the pool table + seating areas. read more

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Miranda L.

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Went in on a Friday night at around 8:15 pm and it was pretty packed but we were able to find seating for the two of us at the area near the pool tables. The interior is so pretty with the half circle bar and the dark wooden fixtures. Spee & Beast - Whiskey paired with sour fruits always reminds me of a whiskey sour which is one of my favorites so I tried this cocktail that had Japanese whiskey, lemon, lemongrass and blood orange. The whiskey came through pretty strong but the blood orange and lemon helped balance it out with the sourness. My friend and I enjoyed the vibes of the bar, especially being able to sit and talk while sipping our drinks. read more

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Ewa U.

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dog friendly local watering hole - wha tee not to like? cocktails are excellent, w several delish tequila inspired creations. service is efficient and friendly. ambiance is sexy dimly lit wooden cabin vibes. cheers read more

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Leah P.

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Music was spot on. Gin and tonics were a 7/10 but only because they gave different size glasses for the same drink. Bathrooms on point - soooo many stalls (but could use a few more mirrors). Overall 8.2/10 will be coming back with mads. read more

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Anchal A.

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This is a great neighborhood bar. It's dark and moody inside, with lots of seating including an upstairs loft area. There's also a pool table at the back. It's busy during the weekdays but weekends are packed. My favorite drink on the menu is the Tash & Erik -- it has a unique flavor to it! read more

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Jessica O.

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Harper and Rye is one of my fav bars on Polk! The arched bar is beautiful and the space is split into 2 levels with a pool table in the back. Plenty of tables to grab a seat at and usually a nice crowd. It can get packed depending on the weekend but generally isn't a problem to get in. The bouncers are nice and their featured cocktails are really good, I loved the Bee's Knees that I had recently. Really solid spot to grab a drink and vibe in a lowkey yet buzzing atmosphere. read more

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Shanaya P.

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From the atmosphere to the drinks themselves this place never disappoints. I've tried almost all their cocktails at this point and have loved every one of them. It can get rowdy at night sometimes but is overall a strong choice for any night out. They change their cocktails occasionally and I can't wait to see what new ones they make next. read more

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Deepthi T.

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This is such a cool bar in the Polk Gulch. Harper and Rye had such a great vibe to chill with friends, have a solid first date, and even a loud lively pregame with a party! In the afternoon, the space has so much natural light, lively plants, and the furniture/rustic wood vibes bring energy to the bar. On the weekends/night, the space is filled with lots of people/laughter and brings an energetic vibe. The cocktail menu is solid, I got the Tash and Erik: gin, ginger, mango, tumeric, lime. It was fresh and light. I also like their beer selection. read more

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Andrea H.

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This a lovely classic cocktail bar that I've returned to time and time again. I recently visited to meet up with friends. I arrived early, thanks to an on-time 1-California bus. The bartender quickly welcomed me and handed me a menu. The menu is thorough and provided a few options that tickled my fancy. I also noticed a fun seasonal cocktail menu on the wall. The atmosphere is fun, cool, and speakeasy-ish. My friends were able to quickly order drinks and we sincerely enjoyed our time together. It was also a nice little bonus that a college basketball game that we were interested in was on TV. Harper & Rye will remain on my go-to cocktail destination list! read more

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Very well thought out and more importantly well executed cocktail menu. Bar staff is talented and the drinks are thoughtful and delicious. One of the better ambiance spots on Polk street as well. Makes for a combination worth seeking out if you're looking to expand your spot of great bars in San Francisco. read more

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Sean G.

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Bar is great, have some good Gin options for me! Love my Gin! Service was great, the one guy working was slammed but you would never know. He put on a show and was able to hold 3 conversations at once. Honestly he was just amazing if he started juggling it wouldn't surprise me. The space is a great size but has some areas to make you it more private if you are in a date or want some privacy. Few pool tables and some seats upstairs. Clean bathrooms yes clean even at 10pm read more

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Vince C.

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This place is super overpriced and lame. Spanish people will be racist to anyone not Mexican even if your from Brazil. These bartenders hire help that expect you treat them like royalties. This place is overpriced overrated and way too expensive for its lame drinks and awful service. read more

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Florence K.

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Came on a weekend and there was surprisingly a lot of space and some empty tables. Tables are typically first come first serve. The cocktails are decently priced as well. I got the Nick and Janet, which was pretty good and sweet. read more

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Meghna N.

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A $5 mongo cocktail and heavily? Omg definitely try this. Ambience and service is great as well read more

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Taylor V.

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Good vibes always packed and good ahh lemon drops love this place!! Their bathroom was also surprisingly clean for a bar love that.

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Dana Z.

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I love Harper & Rye. Have been loving it for years. Would usually come on the weekend but today...came on a Monday night to a quiet Harper & Rye and it was such a lovely experience to truly enjoy the space, the beautiful venue, and be able to hear each other (vs. shouting) while enjoying a week night catch up From classy to party, Harper & Rye has it all Just know that if you come on the weekend to not be surprised if you have to wait in line, because it is a really fun place with delicious drinks read more

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Bessie T.

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A place to see and be seen. Reasonable prices for alcoholic beverages. Big & open spaces. Pool table at the back. The two bartenders and one bus person do not miss a beat. Fast, efficient and effective. Amazing how they keep up with all the orders so quickly. Will definitely come back. Place is probably good for bigger groups, not so much for intimate conversations. read more

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Joe G.

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Best cocktail bar! This is my Monday night spot. Best bartender and martini in the city. read more

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Melissa P.

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Super cute bar to come on a date or girls night out, lots of seating on the main floor and lofted area! The ambiance gives elevated and moody but it's pretty casual. Service is good, doorman is super friendly and bartenders do what they gotta do. Also they have $13-14 drinks which is a great price point for a bar/lounge like this!! read more

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Michelle K.

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My favorite bar on Polk St hands down! Coming in any day throughout the week is great here! Even on a random Monday or Tuesday. I love how cozy it is in there and how simple yet nice the bar is. Be careful on the weekends! It can get extremely packed. Sometimes I have to squish my way through people because of how packed it is. But no worries, you can always hop around to different bars along Polk. The bartender is super nice and friendly. I always have a good time here and the drinks are great! I love their spin on things and their specialty cocktails are so unique and refreshing. I think I've tried all their specialty cocktails on their menu now and I loved trying all of them. read more

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Emily L.

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Bartender will scoff when you ask for NA drinks and shit talk about you to other people. Bartender said he only sells alcohol.... Please get with the times. Almost all bars offer NA options now because not everyone can drink or want to drink alcohol. read more

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Arjoyita R.

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3 years ago

Would not recommend this bar. The drinks are meh and the service is lousy. The bartender we interacted with was very rude and straight out passive aggressive. They need to make their behind the bar service better if they need customers to return, especially given the competition around the area. read more

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Donna M.

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Not exactly locals but needed to use the restroom. Julian, no questions asked, let us in to use the restroom after hitting so many places on Polk. We stayed for a drink and Julian was laid back, friendly and made a great gin & tonic. Thanks for the conversations & drinks. The bar is a cool vibe, airy and large. Hope to come back when back in town. read more

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Gered S.

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Me and my Fiancé had a reservation for house of prime rib. we didn't know what to do while we waited so we walked around and stumbled across this place! Let me tell you, their old fashioned is the Smoothest old fashioned i've had. The bartender was super nice and he was very professional and he got finished with mine and her drink in about 5 minutes. Will definitely be coming here again next time we're in SF read more

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Jaime T.

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VIBE: - 2 bartenders were busy and professional - lively - pool tables - I will try and update the menu if I go back, it hasn't been updated on Yelp in awhile DRINK: - bourbon with rye (I forget what it was called on the menu) (8/10) - Ghostown IPA (brewed in Oakland!) (10/10) - good quality - many many options read more

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Sahar N.

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5 stars without a doubt. Neighborhood favorite. Woodsy, hipster ambience with tvs, a pool table and upstairs balcony for more space. Roger took excellent care of us and made the yummiest spicy margarita I've ever had. Mixed with love and some delicious ingredients, we had to have more! Casual spot with friends, date night, or happy hour with coworkers - highly suggest! read more

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Kevin A.

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It's a great bar! I love to come here with friends on weekends. I wouldn't come here during weekends tho unless there is a special event. The staff is super nice too! read more

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Alice H.

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We tried their TOM & COCO, a blend of vodka, cold brew coffee, sea salt, coffee liqueur, and chocolate bitters, along with the SPEE & BEAST, featuring Japanese whiskey, lemon, lemongrass, and blood orange. Both cocktails were decent in taste. We had an enjoyable time overall. read more

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Sam M.

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Pretty misleading. Harper & Rye is not a cocktail bar, it is just a dive bar. Walked into the bar and asked for a drink menu. Bartender said they had no menu which is odd since I have been here multiple times before and they had a menu. Then when I asked for drink recommendations he rudely responded "you could have a glass of water". It was enough to make me not order anything. I guess Harper & Rye is just another shitty Dive Bar. At this point the only thing this place has going for it is the ambiance. Per their website this place serves craft cocktails but as of late it seems this place has completely given up on their mission to be a neighborhood cocktail bar and are now just a dive bar with high prices for drinks. Not worth coming in again. read more

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Claudine V.

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Love this bar. Love the drinks. Love the vibe. No line on a Saturday night. Clean bathrooms. Love the space and the couches where you can sit and enjoy your drinks. Will def be back when I visit. Trust!! read more

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Vivian T.

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Cute spot for drinks in Nob Hill! My friends and I stumbled upon this bar while waiting for the House of Prime Rib just a few blocks away. Bouncer at the door was friendly and welcoming. The cocktail menu was small but all the drinks sounded interesting and yummy! There was ample seating indoors, and even a pay to play pool table in the back. Ordering at the bar was a little tough as there were only two bartenders and seating across the bar was FULL - so it was a little hard to grab anyone's attention. Bartenders were quick with their order, but were standoffish and only really attended to your orders. I ordered the Tom & Coco, which is their version of an espresso martini. It was creamy, but strong tasting - but not bad! read more

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David A R.

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Great place. Cool 2nd floor overlook onto the main bar. Didn't have to wait for drinks. And since they don't serve food they were fine with us bringing in tacos from next door. There are a ton of food options in the area so it's fantastic you can come in with whatever you like read more

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Charles T.

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The bar tender in the Cowboy hat called me a Faggot when I ordered a beer. He the. Got upset when I refused to tip him, saying he was entitled to a tip. read more

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Connor H.

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Harper & Rye's easy-going vibe with roomy standing room, leather couches, and a no-thrills bar fosters a good venue for a night out with friends. There's a loft area with a view of Polk Street, pool tables, and public restrooms. Go for the Spee & Beast if you prefer taste over spirit. I absolutely loved this cocktail, which entertained a refreshing, fruity flavor without overpowering the blood orange or liquor. I would definitely order the Spee & Beast again. The Tash & Erik was also tasty, but more spirit-forward. The bartenders weren't the friendliest, but it was a 5 star experience otherwise! read more

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1695 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Nob Hill
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(415) 562-7493
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http://www.harperandrye.com

Hours

What time does Harper & Rye open?

Harper & Rye opens at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Harper & Rye close?

Harper & Rye closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Harper & Rye take credit cards?

Yes, Harper & Rye takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Harper & Rye have a happy hour?

Yes, Harper & Rye has a happy hour.

Does Harper & Rye serve alcohol?

Yes, Harper & Rye serves alcohol. Full Bar

Services

Is Harper & Rye by appointment only?

No, Harper & Rye is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Harper & Rye have TVs?

Yes, Harper & Rye has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Harper & Rye have bike parking?

Yes, Harper & Rye has bike parking.

Does Harper & Rye have outdoor seating?

No, Harper & Rye does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Harper & Rye have parking?

Yes, Harper & Rye has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Harper & Rye wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Harper & Rye is wheelchair accessible.

Does Harper & Rye allow outdoor smoking?

No, Harper & Rye does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does Harper & Rye have free WiFi?

Yes, Harper & Rye has free WiFi.

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“Lived on Polk for 5 years and loved coming to Harper and Rye for their amazing cocktails, atmosphere, and staff.”

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Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

4.5(95 reviews)

1.9 mi•Mission

The craft cocktails are fantastic and designed to mimmic Asian dishes…read more Korean Cold Noodles ($19) Probably the most unique cocktail, and equally as delicious. Pandan Vieux Carré ($22) By far my favorite cocktail of the night - very well balanced, spirit forward but also bright and silky. A5 Wagyu & Black Truffle Old Fashioned ($25) This was also fantastic, rich and buttery old fashioned with truffle accents. The A5 Wagyu is sourced from the Niku Steakhouse local butcher shop! Ube Cheesecake ($19) Wonderful dessert cocktail to finish the night. We didn't have time to try the Escape Room connected to the Speakeasy, but we'll be back! There are two rooms, one in the front with a puzzle theme, and another in the back with a Middle Earth (Lord of the Rings) vibe. Staff was friendly and took time to explain the clever menu to us!

Lore's Wonderland escape room was a fun and delightfully whimsical experience. **This review is…read moremainly for the escape room, as we did not order any additional drinks outside of the escape room.** THE SPACE // Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room has cool themed decor everywhere, from the dimly-lit speakeasy/bar room in front, to the Middle Earth/Lord of the Rings-themed board game room, to the individual bathrooms, and of course the escape room's multiple Alice in Wonderland-themed rooms. Clearly a lot of effort went into building these rooms and evoking a certain vibe for each. THE ESCAPE ROOM // The puzzles in the escape room varied in difficulty - some required us to think a bit more, some required our observational skills to work harder, and others required a light level of physical skill/movement. We were perplexed a few times but never got stuck for too long, as the White Rabbit (played by Phoenix, the live actor/puzzle master) would jump in occasionally to provide clues over the speaker or in person. It took us about 1 hr 20 min to finish the entire escape room; I thought the pacing was good. THE [ESCAPE ROOM] DRINKS // Lore's escape room experience comes with "a flight of themed cocktails or mocktails, including "potion"-style drinks that are integrated into the experience as you progress", per the website. We got to choose one cocktail/mocktail option (Korean Cold Noodles) from a list on the website, and the other two drinks are pre-selected to supposedly fit into the Wonderland theme, with the flavors described online as "berry" and "peach". You can get both cocktail and mocktails for your party, in case some people want alcohol and others don't. We all enjoyed the flavor of the Korean Cold Noodles cocktail, which was refreshing and surprisingly a bit minty in the mocktail version. However, we didn't like the two other two pre-selected themed drinks as much. The "berry" drink gave us cherry cough syrup vibes, and the cocktail version of it was quite strong. The "peach" mocktail drink reminded me of canned fruit syrup; we also were missing the two cocktail versions, though we decided not to ask for them as the mocktail version already was less than impressive. One other missed expectation here was the size of the drinks that we received in the escape room. We were expecting full-sized cocktails, like what they serve in the speakeasy in front. Instead, we found out that the drinks are served in small "vials". Given the size of the drinks in the escape room, combined with us not even enjoying two out of the three drinks, I would preferred to go through the escape room without the drinks at all, and likely pay a bit less for the escape room then. OVERALL // I'd still recommend the escape room as a good one-time experience with a date/friends/family. Just don't expect too much from the included themed drinks! The speakeasy drinks on the main menu do sound unique/tasty, so I might come back again to try those sometime.

Cool Middle Earth themed room with lots of seating! Plenty of board games available to play as well

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The Beehive

4.3(455 reviews)

2.3 mi•Mission

Love what + how they do it. It's a neighborhood bar that…read morejust feels right. Food wise I'm drawn to a few favorites like the stellar pork belly banh mi slider, fries and the chicken bites. It's a thoughtful menu w something for everyone. Had a Paper Plane which the bar man furiously shook to an icy froth on the top. Soooo good. Went on St Pat Saturday and was looking for a non frat crew vibe and was really pleased I remembered BH was close by.

Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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4.8(195 reviews)

0.4 mi•Lower Nob Hill

Fantastic experience! Amazing drinks, Amazing bartender! This place was above and beyond my…read moreexpectations recommend!

No surprise that as of today, 7/12/26, BP has a perfect 5 out of 5 stars…read more Star of our afternoon/evening though was Andrew. Incredibly informative and just an all around nice guy who truly knows his stuff. Between the wife and I, we shared 6 cocktails and they were all a hit. We would definitely come back!

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Monkey King

Terrene

4.1(208 reviews)

The food is very good - we've been here twice and had great food all around…read more Our first visit we had some trouble with the service, feeling rushed thru for what is a pretty expensive dinner, but the team there contacted us after (we had a reservation so they had our email) and they made it right by inviting us back as guest of Rob, the Bev Mgr. The 2nd visit the service was impeccable, everything went exactly as we had hoped. We will be back. We can recommend the scallops and the Salmon, the chicken was very tasty. Also, for the food, I recommend the dips and the fresh pitas, so good. We'll be back just for that. Reminds me of the old Berkeley restaurant years ago, Holy Land (IYKYK). Mmmm. Thanks!

We each ordered the sunrise sandwich - one with bacon and one with sausage. The sausage was super…read morethin and dry. The bacon was fine. The sandwich comes with a small dressed salad and three tomato halves. It was nice. The potatoes served with the sandwich were roasted but served cold and dry. Like they were left over from the night before. Randy enjoyed his mocha. We shared a very dry, flavorless except for the two small bits of jam in them, "cheese" danish. Definitely skip this $7 item that you could get at a circle k for $1.50 and it would taste fresher. You order when you walk in and someone delivers your order and then you're left to fend for yourself. We were able to locate some ketchup for the potatoes on our own. Nobody ever checked on us. This is the second place on this visit that's charging an extra 5% fee so that their employees can have a living wage and health insurance, which absolutely, every employee should have. With the prices they charge, they should already be able to do that, though. I read an article about this fee with many different names and I would rather pay a bit higher of a price and know the employees were taken care of than be surprised by this fee later. Two sandwich breakfasts, a mocha and a danish on top of tax and their healthy sf fee was $63. Steep for the quality we got. Won't be back.

Terrene Lounge

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Lost Resort

4.4(280 reviews)

2.4 mi•Mission

They've got a lovely cozy and casual patio in the back, with funky chairs and benches, though it…read morewas full when we arrived and thus quite loud, too many people in a small space and something about the enclosure really amplified the sound. Ordered the heirloom and kale salad which was absolutely delicious, I added grilled chicken and shrimp and look, I don't normally rave about grilled chicken, but this chicken was perfectly cooked and juicy and crisp, which is tough to do. Would order again.

Baked oysters tasted really good, but they were small oysters. The Mac n cheese had real crab meat…read more(not imitation crab) and some bacon bites, but the cheese flavor was not strong enough. Cocktails were nice. Love the decor, the fish tank. Staff were very friendly, but food took a little while to arrive.

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Pacific Cocktail Haven

4.5(768 reviews)

0.7 mi•Union Square

I went on a date here. The interior is dark, & sophisticated - really great sexy date vibes :)…read more The cocktails are very high quality and have the price point to match. I got this pandan scented Japanese whiskey cocktail and it was awesome. Bartenders are cool.

Packed here at 9:30pm on a Friday. Luckily we got seats at the bar. We asked the bartender in front…read moreof us like 8 times what drink he was making, they all looked so tasty. Matcha cloud - 5 stars Spam solo - 5 stars Honey hole - 4.5 stars Other drinks that looked awesome: Thrilla in manila Mo mole mo problems Pornstar Martini Santorini summer (daily menu)

Silk Street: Song Gin, amaro, jackfruit-coconut cream, sudachi, longan, pandan - Perfectly balanced, not too sweet

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Starlite

4.1(221 reviews)

0.7 mi•Union Square

Kelly was the best host in this bar and she has'd been super helpful , thanks for taking care of us…read morewe'd be happy to come again

Views were awesome. Upscale setting, creative drinks and unique glassware. Service was chill and…read morewe didn't feel rushed or pressured. Cool date spot if you want a fancy cocktail and a birds eye view. To drink, I had a manhattan and a man you don't meet every day, and something else which I have now forgotten. I also had some furikake fries. Not much else to say. You are probably better off to have a reservation or to arrive early as it gets full as the evening wears on.

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Holy Water

4.4(328 reviews)

3.7 mi•Bernal Heights

I've been here a few times and most say Bernal Heights rarely disappoints on their restaurant and…read morebar scene. This place is a nice craft cocktail bar that is always busy on the weekends. It's also a fantastic spot to catch a happy hour drink before the sun goes down. The bartenders are amicable and the bar is dark and moody - perfect for a drink to unwind and catch up with friends or colleagues.

Love the dark ambiance feel inside…read more Cocktails were all strong. Very spirit forward and we ordered a total of about 6 different cocktails and it was the consensus from our whole group.

2.8 mi•Dogpatch, Potrero Hill

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Third Rail

4.5(256 reviews)

We stumbled upon Third Rail after watching a basketball game at Chase Center, and it ended up being…read moresuch a gem! The atmosphere was great. It was busy on a Saturday night without feeling overwhelming and the whole place had a really fun relaxed energy to it. The staff was also fantastic and super helpful with all of our questions. We tried an Old Fashioned and the Third Rail cocktail, which was similar to a sour, and both were phenomenal. Seriously some amazing drinks. We didn't get a chance to try any of their jerky this time around, but we'll definitely be back for it!

Really good, best coffee I had in NYC. A bit crowded, but that's to be expected. Prices were…read morereasonable for the area and quality.

1.2 mi•Financial District, SoMa

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Shoji

4.2(554 reviews)

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This review is for BAR Shoji (not the Cafe)…read more Wow! Talk about ambience. You need to be 21+ to enter and they do check ID. It's dark and sexy inside. Table setting was gorgeous. Decor is minimal. Menus are scanned using the QR code at the table. Service is excellent! We were approached/reminded that our reservation was for 1.5 hours but the party after us wasn't arriving until later so we can extend our stay for another half hour. That was very nice of them to let us know. We started with cocktails. Beautiful glassware. They may look delicate but these drinks are strong! Very delicious though. We ordered: KABOSU - like an elevated spicy clarified margarita with Thai flavors. Not too spicy. It just adds a kick. This cocktail paired well with what we ordered for dinner. KOHAKU - like a matcha whiskey cocktail SHOJI MARTINI - dry and made with Japanese gin For dinner, we ordered: FRENCH FRIES with Akazu aged vinegar aioli, tobiko - the fries were dusted with Thai seasoning which were flavorful eaten as is but when dipped in the aioli, whoa!!! The tobiko added the right amount of balance to the tang of the aioli. Next level!! OYSTER - the dressing was good. A little on the sweet side. PORK JOWL - tender and so flavorful. I wish it came with rice. The pear and pineapple kimchi was the perfect side. CEVICHE - fish was fresh and the flavors were well-balanced. Loved the giant pieces of nori rice crackers. SHOJI BURGER - this was a nice show at the table. The fondue cheese was yummy. The burger was well-seasoned. Good for sharing. For dessert, we had: HOJICHA AFFOGATO - Beautiful, delicate and delicious dessert that was fun to watch prepared at our table. Lovely experience. Thank you for the great service. The staff was kind and professional. Well done.

Shoji is a true experience that takes you back to Japan…read more Their cocktails are so good. The chicken sandwich was to die for. The ceviche was bright and zesty. The donburi with Ikura and Uni was creamy and melted in my mouth at each bite. The wings were great too. The hojicha affogato desert was spectacular. I would go back! Amazing vibes and great service.