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    Holy Water

    4.4 (326 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    HOLY WATER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Jason A.

    This place is a Jesus themed bar. The drinks are also themed. I really liked the many cool options in the menu. I ended up going with a holiday cocktail which was amazing! Will definitely be back to try more of these concoctions!

    Drinks and potions!
    Michael Y.

    Ah, the ancient craft of monks finds its sanctuary here at the Holy Water with a bit of imbibable alchemy. We had the fruit lambic and the chocolate stout (I think?). They were on opposite ends of the spectrum and were both good! The fruit lambic was a nice tangy sour, and the stout tasted straight up like a chocolate bar - so good, yet so sinfullly delish. Like elmer fudge if they changed gears into mixology. Hmm. The vibes? It was packed and hustling and bustling! Everyone was cool; the bartenders were very nice! I met some cool people too! We were talking about the prices - FiDi pricing but well worth every drop of the elixir.

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    Zane T.

    Myself, my partner, and my friends went here on April 4th 2026 to celebrate my partner's birthday and our drinks were amazing! I got the Matriarch, my partner got Midas Touch, one of my friends got Sacred Valley, and my other friend got Immortal. I thought my friend's drink, Immortal, was disgusting - it was so bitter, but that's just my taste! Midas Touch is very banana-y and sweet, and mine was very lemon-like. My friend's drink, Sacred Valley, was the sweetest at our table. I loved the experience here, but service was a tad bit slow due to how many people were there. The ambience was perfect too, I loved the decorations on the walls!

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    Eve K.

    Amazing hidden bar find in SF's Bernal Heights. 4.5 stars Highlights: - Amazing lively yet chill vibe - Impressive religious decor: Jesus pics, and related memorabilia. My friend said it was one of the few places that had more than his grandparents' old house. - Small with little lights strung up - Bar stools, few barrels to stand by, and high tables toward the back. - Good cocktails: from citrusy bourbon to pina colada weee solid quality versions. - Enjoyed the sweeter after red gold rush but the recoil was my favorite. - Beer: large selection of craft beer - Lots of whiskey and bourbons - Website says happy hour every day - Tv in case you want to catch a game - Mixed crowd of kids older and bit younger - Decent street parking Lowlights: - Gets crowded and hard to get bartender's attention - Website is out of date: I asked for one that was listed, but the bartender said it was old and they don't make it anymore. Enjoyed our pre-dinner stop here and will be back.

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    Tessa V.

    Unique bar with cool tavern-like vibes and a plethora of cocktail options! Went with coworkers on a weekday afternoon so it wasn't too busy. Got the Southern Exposure (asked for non-alcoholic), and it was great.

    Keila P.

    Super interesting theme, warm lighting inside, and Stellar customer service. We had no problems ordering our drinks, grabbing a table, and yapping amongst the girls. The ambiance was perfect for socialising and our neighbors table had a dog which we were all excited to meet. Overall, would recommend this business ! Thank you!

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    Mike P.

    Cool local bar in the SF Bernal Heights area. Nice, active neighborhood that is a place to hang out. Just happen to find this bar since I was in the area killing some time. The bar has a religious theme to it with lots of statues and decor. It has a warm friendly feel and people are nice. Just had a beer but will check this place out again!

    Dirty vodka martini
    Bob K.

    Holy Water was my next stop, after getting pizza in the Mission. I needed to kill time, and was recommended this place. It's quite a show inside, with Catholic iconography absolutely everywhere. Look behind the bottles on the bar shelves, and you'll see a crucifix. Anyway, I ordered a dirty vodka martini, which was shaken, unfortunately. Then I ordered something from their cocktail menu. It was all very well done, and since I was there alone, there was plenty to look at, including the remarkable ceiling. But it was quite packed on a Thursday night, with many people arriving in groups. A very friendly atmosphere, and I didn't feel awkward, not being from the neighborhood.

    Divine..
    Dana S.

    This place rocks. Been here now a few times and it's the holiest of watering holes. Pun intended! They have superb cocktails and a list of beers and spirits that is hard to beat. When you're inside this little neighborhood gem it feels like you are literally under the stars. It's whimsical and the lighting is lovely. It's the perfect place to go for a cocktail before or after dinner, a beer after work, or just to have a nightcap. It can serve so many different occasions. Service was nice. Prices seemed reasonable for SF which means it's not cheap but it's fair. You definitely get what you pay for which in my book makes it worth it. Beware if you come on a busy night it does get loud and it can get packed so if that's not the vibe you're looking for then try this place on a slower night.

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    I enjoyed the pina colada and nautical mile. Decor really fit the theme and name of the place. It was a cool spot to grab a drink.

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    Pina colada was delicious, sweet, and strong Nautical Mile was also really refreshing and sweet!! Good vibes and good drinks

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    The bartender working Sunday evening was so incredibly rude. Even the other customers noticed and felt bad. Won't be returning.

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