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Lore's Wonderland escape room was a fun and delightfully whimsical experience. **This review is mainly 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.
I finally got around to trying this bar/speakeasy. We randomly happened to go this past weekend and it was their one year anniversary so they had a pole dancing performance which was epic. We opted to try the mock tails which were so good and flavorful. I love all the unique drinks here and the Asian flavors. There is a whole back area where you can play board games. I'm excited to come back and do the escape room.
Very good drinks but the slow speed of service kills the vibe of the establishment. This place could easily become San Francisco's version of New York's Double Chicken Please, where it's a gunfight getting a reservation but instead it's very empty bc the speed of service is SO SO SOOOO slow even on a empty night.
I was excited to try this new speakeasy in the Mission showcasing fun puzzles and hidden, interactive games. Ordering is easy via qr code and my friend and I got the Korean Cold Noodles and Tom Kha cocktails to try. I thought both were pretty good a 4/5 for drinks but could have used more of a punch. Between the drinks, I prefered the Tom Kha which was nice and creamy from the coconut but I wish there was more of the tangy lemongrass and lime flavor I love in tom kha soup. Similarly I thought that while the Korean Cold Noodles had a nice naengmyeon broth flavor, I wish the gochujang pipette provided more flavor. Overall it's a fun space and I enjoyed playing some of the simpler games. I'm excited to see where this goes!
We've done many escape rooms and this ranks high on the creative and unique aspects. The host (white rabbit) really made the experience feel immersive as well. We weren't too sure how the drinks were going to factor in, but it was pleasantly sprinkled in throughout the escape room and fit in the theme so well. Highly recommend going for the escape room!
Very quirky and cute! Well thought out speakeasy! There's two rooms, the main room and a medieval themed room. We were situated in the medieval room, which felt like we were flashed back to the medieval days with their medieval remixes of top hits. The room was well decorated and even had puzzles within its decoration. There was also a whole stack of board games you can play. As for drinks, I thought they had unique drinks but felt like it was once again like any other spot where they try to make food-like cocktails but the "food" flavors fail to show up. Service was great! Swiftly got our drinks and we were even presented with a guessing game in the beginning to win a lil token! Overall was definitely a different cocktail experience for sure!
such a fun escape room experience in the mission! we loved how interactive and personal the game felt. since only one group goes at a time, the game master was extremely attentive and interactive with us. we did a mix of mocktails and cocktails in the game and everything was delicious!! i definitely recommend checking this out for the bar alone, the escape room is even better :)
Stepped into Lore SF and wow... it's part speakeasy, part escape room, and all kinds of magic. Think Alice in Wonderland with cocktails inspired by childhood snacks + savory twists you'd never expect I had Wei's pineapple cake and it was the perfect reminder of the Taiwanese 鳳梨酥 (pineapple cake.) My friend got an espresso martini, and we all got a shot of tequila. The bacon deviled eggs were a great pairing but what stole the show was the fig & prosciutto flatbread! Dripping with fig jam and perfect balance between sweet and savory -- plus, we were greeted with a free guessing puzzle in the form of a secret flavor in apple cider. We each could ask 1 yes/no question and had 1 chance to guess. Everything tied right into the theme and was so much fun! One of the most unique nights I've had in SF and will definitely be back for the 100 min escape room and the Tom Kha cocktails amongst the other unique flavors
There's a certain sense of creativity and passion that felt lost from San Francisco for the longest time, but the owner of Lore has managed to create what is arguably the most unique, immersive experience at a cocktail lounge that I've seen to-date. I cannot recommend Lore enough! Upon our arrival, the owner of Lore personally checked us in and showed us around the establishment. There are a ton of cool puzzles and hidden, interactive games built into the building. Not everything was 100% working when we visited, but the potential of the place is amazing! Our cocktails were quite mystical and well-presented. I think the flavor of them can be improved a bit more; some of them tasted a bit watered down, but the flavor profile was amazing. The best part of the experience was that a live actor would walk around the bar and give us puzzles to solve. We thoroughly enjoyed this aspect and I can't commend the staff enough for such a great job interacting with all the customers. The puzzles were perfectly challenging enough that they were solvable within 15 minutes (for me, under 5 minutes for my genius of a partner :P). I'll 110% be back to Lore once it's more established and see how the place has grown. I think there are still a few kinks to work out but the vision of this place is truly inspiring. My partner and I agreed this is probably the best cocktail lounge we've been to in a long time!
This place was amazing!! I felt the urge to share the excitement even though I just left the place less than 1 hr ago. I found them on instagram randomly right before grand opening, but didn't have a chance to visit until today. Speakeasy PLUS escape room??? Such a cool concept. Their Asian fusion cocktail was a huge plus too. It's 3 of my favorites combined in one place, so I might be biased. After arriving, we discovered there was a(nother) themed room with puzzles and board games, so that made the experience even more fun. I didn't get to do the escape room this time, so I was a bit worried it wouldn't be fun. I was wrong. I was entertained from the second I stepped in. We were given 3 chances to guess the flavor of the welcome drink. Then, the owner came to invite us to walk around and explore the space. Even the bathrooms have themes! Each stall has a different decor. The board games were new (some were still wrapped). There were a couple common games (codename) , but most were games I haven't seen yet/haven't had the chance to play yet. That's not all. The server came back to give 2 performances when the room was pretty full. Oh, for the drinks, we have yuzu margarita, mango sago, and Wei's pineapple cake. I liked all of them. Yuzu one was as expected, but very good. Mango sago and the pineapple cake cocktails were very unique and it was good. They also had great choice for the music. The only thing I'd recommend would be adding a water station in the back room as well. Also, it'll probably be in their best interest to add a sign to not force anything. My fiance and I've had many escape room experiences so we knew when to stop when attempting the public puzzles around the speakeasy, but I can imagine people accidentally breaking things in an attempt to figure what the puzzles do (no clues were provided there).
A group of 6 total of us came here to do the escape room and enjoy cocktails after escaping. and wow this place is amazing and creative!! escape room: The Alice in Wonderland theme of the escape room was well thought out and the escape room itself was straightforward and not too challenging for my group of seasoned escape room go-ers (I think we finished in an hour but were given an hour and 40 min). the cocktail tasters that came in little plastic vials throughout the escape room was a fun and pleasant treat that you felt like you earned. there is a live actor/host, and he was funny and accommodated our group's tardiness (thank you for understanding!!!) speakeasy/cocktails: we made reservations for the speakeasy itself for right after the escape room, but there wasn't too much foot traffic on the sunday afternoon we went. my group and i shared a few drinks: Mango Sago (on the sweeter side), Tom Kha (refreshing), Wei's Pineapple Cake & the Borscht. The owner (?) also provided the Kimchi Martini and deviled eggs on the house due to long wait time. All the cocktails taste accurate and delicious, which was especially surprising for the Kimchi Martini. I wouldn't personally order it again, but all kimchi lovers need to try this!! Their menu is still a bit experimental as the staff listens to the feedback of their customers, so just an fyi food: We ordered flatbread and bulgogi nachos (with entire bulgogi chunks in it!!), which also hit the spot for our group although a little pricey (thanks SF). the flatbread had very interesting flavors such as butter chicken and corn cheese. there was a hint of honey added to the butter chicken that made the flatbread delicious. transportation: Parking was also pricey/rough. All of my friends came from outside SF, & we all decided to drive in and park at the nearby Hoff Street Garage, which charges $5 an hour or $25 for 12 hours. The 16th and mission bart station is also very close by, so i would recommend that if you want to avoid sf's parking situation. The owner is so sweet & passionate both about escape rooms and the drinks, & she is absolutely amazing. Lore is working on another escape room, hopefully to open in the next 6 months. I am super excited and would definitely come back to try the next escape room!!
This place is SO special. Vy, the owner, is so passionate about creating a fun, fantasy-filled space. Walking under the "puzzle" door in the Mission, you enter a cozy, red-lit area. Hang out here for delicious cocktails and Asian-inspired bites. Or try out the Alice in Wonderland-themed escape room through the secret bookshelf door. To the left, you'll see a speakeasy-within-a-speakeasy that is Lord of the Rings-themed. Even the bathroom stalls are themed after books. There has been so much thought and love put into every corner. It's worth stepping inside and giving into the magic!
1 month ago
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Vy T.
Thank you so much, Alyssa! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy…
2 months ago
Really unique, immersive speakeasy. Came for a birthday and opted for their escape room, which is also a really cool feature for a speakeasy bar. The escape room is Alice In Wonderland themed and includes three drinks as part of the experience. Arrived on time for our reservation but were held in a waiting room for about 30 min before we could start. Didn't seem like anyone else was doing the escape room but it was also the week of their biz anniversary so maybe they were just super busy. Phoenix led our escape room and was such a delight. Friendly, great banter, helpful throughout the escape. The escape game is split across multiple rooms with a good diversity of puzzles. Don't want to spoil too much here but they were good challenges. Drinks we incorporated throughout and presented like test tubes that were drinkable in a gulp, kind of like a cocktail shot. Personally, I found the first two drinks to be a bit too sweet, but I liked the third, which was coconut forward. The price is definitely a bit more costly. It was $100/person for a party of five. I understand that it was an escape room + the staff + the cocktails. If you max out the party size, it's about $85-ish per person which I think is pretty solid. Still very unique and fun and glad I got to try it read more
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Vy T.
Hi Dominic! Thank you so much for coming in and for the thoughtful…
Amazing cocktails! Each one is so unique with different flavor profiles. Given the complexity, the drinks do take awhile so just hang out and enjoy! * Lychee Corn 75 = sweet lychee, but not overly; can't really taste any alcohol * Korean Cold Noodles = so complex! It's hard to describe but it's definitely worth a try. It also comes with some Dijon mustard to try with it. * Dumpling Martini = VERY strong and unique. It comes with a real dumpling! * Mango Sago = I really liked this one - tastes exactly like mango with coconut and has a few mochi for fun. * Ube Cheesecake = yummy dessert cocktail that is fairly thick so commit (it's worth it) The food is really unique as well - I highly suggest the deviled egg sampler. The atmosphere is very lounge like with chill vibes. Service is great. read more
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Vy T.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the…
3 months ago
Lore's Wonderland escape room was a fun and delightfully whimsical experience. **This review is mainly 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. read more
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Vy T.
Hi Ivonnie,…
4 days ago
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Thank you, Elaine! We’re so glad you chose to celebrate your…
I finally got around to trying this bar/speakeasy. We randomly happened to go this past weekend and it was their one year anniversary so they had a pole dancing performance which was epic. We opted to try the mock tails which were so good and flavorful. I love all the unique drinks here and the Asian flavors. There is a whole back area where you can play board games. I'm excited to come back and do the escape room. read more
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Vy T.
Thank you so much for celebrating our one-year anniversary with us!…
1 month ago
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Vy T.
Thank you, Diana! We’re so glad you had an awesome experience with…
28 days ago
Very good drinks but the slow speed of service kills the vibe of the establishment. This place could easily become San Francisco's version of New York's Double Chicken Please, where it's a gunfight getting a reservation but instead it's very empty bc the speed of service is SO SO SOOOO slow even on a empty night. read more
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Vy T.
Hi Amrutha, thank you for your feedback and for seeing our…
I was excited to try this new speakeasy in the Mission showcasing fun puzzles and hidden, interactive games. Ordering is easy via qr code and my friend and I got the Korean Cold Noodles and Tom Kha cocktails to try. I thought both were pretty good a 4/5 for drinks but could have used more of a punch. Between the drinks, I prefered the Tom Kha which was nice and creamy from the coconut but I wish there was more of the tangy lemongrass and lime flavor I love in tom kha soup. Similarly I thought that while the Korean Cold Noodles had a nice naengmyeon broth flavor, I wish the gochujang pipette provided more flavor. Overall it's a fun space and I enjoyed playing some of the simpler games. I'm excited to see where this goes! read more
We've done many escape rooms and this ranks high on the creative and unique aspects. The host (white rabbit) really made the experience feel immersive as well. We weren't too sure how the drinks were going to factor in, but it was pleasantly sprinkled in throughout the escape room and fit in the theme so well. Highly recommend going for the escape room! read more
Very quirky and cute! Well thought out speakeasy! There's two rooms, the main room and a medieval themed room. We were situated in the medieval room, which felt like we were flashed back to the medieval days with their medieval remixes of top hits. The room was well decorated and even had puzzles within its decoration. There was also a whole stack of board games you can play. As for drinks, I thought they had unique drinks but felt like it was once again like any other spot where they try to make food-like cocktails but the "food" flavors fail to show up. Service was great! Swiftly got our drinks and we were even presented with a guessing game in the beginning to win a lil token! Overall was definitely a different cocktail experience for sure! read more
such a fun escape room experience in the mission! we loved how interactive and personal the game felt. since only one group goes at a time, the game master was extremely attentive and interactive with us. we did a mix of mocktails and cocktails in the game and everything was delicious!! i definitely recommend checking this out for the bar alone, the escape room is even better :) read more
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Hi Maddie,…
Stepped into Lore SF and wow... it's part speakeasy, part escape room, and all kinds of magic. Think Alice in Wonderland with cocktails inspired by childhood snacks + savory twists you'd never expect I had Wei's pineapple cake and it was the perfect reminder of the Taiwanese 鳳梨酥 (pineapple cake.) My friend got an espresso martini, and we all got a shot of tequila. The bacon deviled eggs were a great pairing but what stole the show was the fig & prosciutto flatbread! Dripping with fig jam and perfect balance between sweet and savory -- plus, we were greeted with a free guessing puzzle in the form of a secret flavor in apple cider. We each could ask 1 yes/no question and had 1 chance to guess. Everything tied right into the theme and was so much fun! One of the most unique nights I've had in SF and will definitely be back for the 100 min escape room and the Tom Kha cocktails amongst the other unique flavors read more
There's a certain sense of creativity and passion that felt lost from San Francisco for the longest time, but the owner of Lore has managed to create what is arguably the most unique, immersive experience at a cocktail lounge that I've seen to-date. I cannot recommend Lore enough! Upon our arrival, the owner of Lore personally checked us in and showed us around the establishment. There are a ton of cool puzzles and hidden, interactive games built into the building. Not everything was 100% working when we visited, but the potential of the place is amazing! Our cocktails were quite mystical and well-presented. I think the flavor of them can be improved a bit more; some of them tasted a bit watered down, but the flavor profile was amazing. The best part of the experience was that a live actor would walk around the bar and give us puzzles to solve. We thoroughly enjoyed this aspect and I can't commend the staff enough for such a great job interacting with all the customers. The puzzles were perfectly challenging enough that they were solvable within 15 minutes (for me, under 5 minutes for my genius of a partner :P). I'll 110% be back to Lore once it's more established and see how the place has grown. I think there are still a few kinks to work out but the vision of this place is truly inspiring. My partner and I agreed this is probably the best cocktail lounge we've been to in a long time! read more
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Vy T.
You made my day. Thank you, Izzie! We hope to keep improving and give…
This place was amazing!! I felt the urge to share the excitement even though I just left the place less than 1 hr ago. I found them on instagram randomly right before grand opening, but didn't have a chance to visit until today. Speakeasy PLUS escape room??? Such a cool concept. Their Asian fusion cocktail was a huge plus too. It's 3 of my favorites combined in one place, so I might be biased. After arriving, we discovered there was a(nother) themed room with puzzles and board games, so that made the experience even more fun. I didn't get to do the escape room this time, so I was a bit worried it wouldn't be fun. I was wrong. I was entertained from the second I stepped in. We were given 3 chances to guess the flavor of the welcome drink. Then, the owner came to invite us to walk around and explore the space. Even the bathrooms have themes! Each stall has a different decor. The board games were new (some were still wrapped). There were a couple common games (codename) , but most were games I haven't seen yet/haven't had the chance to play yet. That's not all. The server came back to give 2 performances when the room was pretty full. Oh, for the drinks, we have yuzu margarita, mango sago, and Wei's pineapple cake. I liked all of them. Yuzu one was as expected, but very good. Mango sago and the pineapple cake cocktails were very unique and it was good. They also had great choice for the music. The only thing I'd recommend would be adding a water station in the back room as well. Also, it'll probably be in their best interest to add a sign to not force anything. My fiance and I've had many escape room experiences so we knew when to stop when attempting the public puzzles around the speakeasy, but I can imagine people accidentally breaking things in an attempt to figure what the puzzles do (no clues were provided there). read more
A group of 6 total of us came here to do the escape room and enjoy cocktails after escaping. and wow this place is amazing and creative!! escape room: The Alice in Wonderland theme of the escape room was well thought out and the escape room itself was straightforward and not too challenging for my group of seasoned escape room go-ers (I think we finished in an hour but were given an hour and 40 min). the cocktail tasters that came in little plastic vials throughout the escape room was a fun and pleasant treat that you felt like you earned. there is a live actor/host, and he was funny and accommodated our group's tardiness (thank you for understanding!!!) speakeasy/cocktails: we made reservations for the speakeasy itself for right after the escape room, but there wasn't too much foot traffic on the sunday afternoon we went. my group and i shared a few drinks: Mango Sago (on the sweeter side), Tom Kha (refreshing), Wei's Pineapple Cake & the Borscht. The owner (?) also provided the Kimchi Martini and deviled eggs on the house due to long wait time. All the cocktails taste accurate and delicious, which was especially surprising for the Kimchi Martini. I wouldn't personally order it again, but all kimchi lovers need to try this!! Their menu is still a bit experimental as the staff listens to the feedback of their customers, so just an fyi food: We ordered flatbread and bulgogi nachos (with entire bulgogi chunks in it!!), which also hit the spot for our group although a little pricey (thanks SF). the flatbread had very interesting flavors such as butter chicken and corn cheese. there was a hint of honey added to the butter chicken that made the flatbread delicious. transportation: Parking was also pricey/rough. All of my friends came from outside SF, & we all decided to drive in and park at the nearby Hoff Street Garage, which charges $5 an hour or $25 for 12 hours. The 16th and mission bart station is also very close by, so i would recommend that if you want to avoid sf's parking situation. The owner is so sweet & passionate both about escape rooms and the drinks, & she is absolutely amazing. Lore is working on another escape room, hopefully to open in the next 6 months. I am super excited and would definitely come back to try the next escape room!! read more
3 months ago
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Vy T.
Thank you for the review, Cynthia! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy…
This place is SO special. Vy, the owner, is so passionate about creating a fun, fantasy-filled space. Walking under the "puzzle" door in the Mission, you enter a cozy, red-lit area. Hang out here for delicious cocktails and Asian-inspired bites. Or try out the Alice in Wonderland-themed escape room through the secret bookshelf door. To the left, you'll see a speakeasy-within-a-speakeasy that is Lord of the Rings-themed. Even the bathroom stalls are themed after books. There has been so much thought and love put into every corner. It's worth stepping inside and giving into the magic! read more
Unique experience with a speakeasy/bar experience in the front and an escape room in the back! They also have lots of games for people to play if/when they're not doing the escape room. Super easy to book via Yelp too! The drink selection is similar to Double Chicken Please in NYC with a huge influence from Asian food. My friends and I tried a variety of drinks (priced $19 - 25): Korean Cold Noodles - 3/5 Out of all of the drinks, this probably stood out the least because it didn't really taste like naengmyeon. Tom Kha - 3/5 definitely an interesting drink like you're drinking soup; glad I tried it for the uniqueness but probably wouldn't get it again b/c idk if I can do a sour/salty alc drink LOL. This was also by far the biggest drink and took us a while to finish. A5 Wagyu & Truffle - 4/5 Presentation was so good; they came out with a cloche and when they opened it, a bunch of smoke came out. You could smell the A5 Wagyu everywhere and especially on the drink. This was definitely one of the stronger drinks with it mainly consisting of bourbon. You can taste the smokiness really well. PBB - 4/5 This came with some chocolate and banana chips! The drink was on the stronger side and definitely had sweet notes. Mango Sago - 5/5 Our favorite drink of the night! It didn't taste like alcohol at all and was extremely smooth. This tasted exactly like how you would expect it to! Matcha Redbean - 3.5/5 This was a lot thicker than I thought it would be and was more redbean-y than matcha. I liked this more than the Tom Kha and Korean Cold Noodles but not sure if I would get it again considering the small portion. Wei's Pineapple Cake - 3/5 Not sure if I tasted much of the pineapple cake vibe it was going for but overall still yummy b/c dessert like! Tres Leches w Salted Egg - 4/5 Yummy sweet drink. I didn't taste any Salted Egg but definitely strong milk flavor. Everything was so beautifully presented! We really wanted to try the Permission Negroni but unfortunately, they were sold out. Overall, a fun concept with fun drinks; we would've preferred more alcohol in the drinks but still good! We didn't do the escape room experience but people seem to really like it. Also, the staff were so friendly and sometimes gave us puzzles to solve! They seem to be trying different things out with drinks so I'm excited to come back again! read more
1 year ago
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Vy T.
Thank you for giving us a try, Cynthia! We are working hard to…
1 year ago
Come with MEEEEE... RUN, don't walk... J/k! Ok, in all seriousness, Lore is going to be the new IT place in the city for a night out. They're a brand new Speakeasy AND Escape Room where you can get your drank on while solving a series of puzzles to escape. I read that the owner/brainchild, Vy spent her entire life savings on building Lore from scratch....alone. She visited DBI (city inspections) over 80 times to make this happen. I also found her Reddit post detailing her experience and offering to answer questions for others navigating the tumultuous process of opening a new business in the city. I admire her drive, preserverance, and positivity...so I had to come to support. Taking over the long closed El Tin Tan, Lore soft opened today just steps away from Bart. Rezzies on Opentable; separate rezzies for the Speakeasy and Escape Room. Our rezzies had to be pushed back several times due to the city's red tape but the owner was very apologetic and offered guests a free app, deviled eggs, and an aperitif. I'm claustrophobic so no Wonderland themed Escape Room (w/ live actors) for me. Starts at $89 pp for 100 minutes. Thirsty Thursday at their speakeasy it is! Q R M E N U CYO Three-Course Cocktail "Dinner" ($19-$29 per cocktail)... Borscht, Korean Cold Noodles, A5 & Truffle, Mango Sago, or Tres Leche w/ salted egg cocktails anyone?! For tapas ($17-$28), there's AZN and global fusion deviled eggs, salad, ceviche, and flatbreads. D R I N K S * Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) Savory with a balanced subtle sweet and sour flavor and nice creaminess from the egg foam. * Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19) With hot girl summer here (ok, maybe not in the city), the naengmyeon inspired cocktail was very refreshing with savory tangy sweet notes reminiscent to the real deal. The sesame oil added a nutty finish. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, and positive vibes all around. A M B I A N C E Sexy red and black cabaret vibes with a handful of cocktail tables and bar seating. There's also a hidden lounge area in back. P A R K I N G Take public transit or a ride-share. If you have to drive in, the nearest garage is half a block away at Hoff/16th (turn right into the alley when you see Wells Fargo). Overall, Lore is an awesome addition to the city's craft cocktail and nightlife scene. You won't find deliciously unique food-inspired cocktails like this anywhere else in the bay! read more
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Vy T.
Thank you for coming and for supporting us, Cherylynn! I love your…
Super random speakeasy that we stumbled upon in the mission. The first room on the inside seems very typical speakeasy, velvet seats, booths, dim lighting. There's a second back room that has more of a mythical, medieval, floral decor. Not too much seating, probably 4 high tables that can seat ~4 people. There's also the escape room nearby and the walls are pretty thin so you can hear the participants doing the escape room. We only tried the drinks-- mango sago, tom kha, Korean cold noodles, yuzu margarita, and A5 wagyu + truffle. It reminded me of DCP in New York with a food inspired menu, although I feel like the flavors fell a little flat and didn't encapsulate the food item itself. I'm unaware if other bars in San Francisco do a similar concept, but definitely worth trying out! read more
Drinks were delicious and loved the flavors. I especially liked the mango sago, it tasted like spiked hey tea. Pineapple cake cocktail had actual pineapple cake on top which was good. I do think the price is really high for the amount you get. The flavors were unique and I enjoyed my drinks. Service was pretty fast and really nice. Interior was dark, intimate, and had games to play on the wall in the back. The games were kind of hidden and blended with the decorations but love that they included them for customers. Loved the themed lounge is the back, it is a bit hidden and felt a bit secluded from the rest of the bar. It was behind the bathrooms and it was very thoughtfully detailed and immersive. While I enjoyed my time here, I think there could be room for improvement! I came at 7, an hour after opening but they didn't have the butter chicken flatbread so we got the smoked salmon flatbread which was good. Overall my experience was 3.75/5, would consider doing the escape room next visit! read more
This was the most innovative and engaging businesses I've been to! Not only are they a speakeasy, they are also a restaurant AND an escape room! The speak easy and the Middle Earth dining room was so well decorated. I felt like I was in a movie set! We booked our escape room on a Saturday at 2pm. Upon entering, we were greeted with a complimentary drink while we waited for the game host and signed the waivers. The beginning of the escape room and all the way through it, had fun puzzles that were interactive and new! Many of the puzzles and responses were well designed and very good quality. The room was so immersive. I absolutely enjoyed my time. Throughout the room, we also had cocktails provided to us in the various puzzles! That is definitely not something I've experienced before! At the end, we were surprised with a nice little tea party to celebrate our anniversary! Thank you so much, Lore SF! We had so much fun and we highly recommend this place! Very well done! read more
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Vy T.
Ahhh we're so glad we could help you two celebrate your 11 year…
I was super excited that Lore finally opened after following them on social media for a while! As fans of Lord of the Rings, we were really excited to check out the Middle Earth-themed room. I made a reservation for a Saturday evening, and we were seated immediately. The environment is super cool! I loved the vibes and ambiance. Drinks-wise, the menu looked amazing. We went with the Korean Cold Noodles and Mango Sago, which were both phenomenal. I loved how well thought out the drinks were--the Korean Cold Noodles smelled exactly like the dish and tasted savory but good. The Mango Sago was very dessert-like. We really enjoyed both drinks! The server also brought out a game for us, which we had a lot of fun with. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit to Lore, and I hope to be back soon to try out more menu offerings! read more
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Vy T.
Thank you for for your detailed review of Lore, Shania! ITS SO NICE…
1 year ago
I came to this speakeasy to grab drinks for my one of my friends birthday with a group of 6. Coming in, the ambiance was low light, intimate. We were immediately seated since we had a reservation for 9:45pm. We ordered our drinks at around 9:55pm; at 11pm only 3/5 drinks were brought to us (shown on the picture). We went through 2 servers and was told that drinks were backed up AFTER waiting for over an hour. The redeeming experience here was our first server taught us how to play Bull S**t with dices. If you're looking for drinks, I highly do NOT recommend this place. Oh also, make sure you bring a fan or something, it gets really stuffy. read more
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Vy T.
Hi Xing Hui, thank you for your honest review. It was a contributing…
Lore Passion. That's the first and most important word that I can give about Lore. The passion in the drinks and food, and how much thought was put into each one. The passion in the decor of both the bar and the escape room. The passion the owner, Vy, has put into every single step of finally opening the doors on this project. And it has paid off. Even along the way when they were speed bumps, she was so gracious in communicating with future patrons and more than making up for something that was ultimately out of her control. I'm so glad that this place is now open. I'm so glad that San Francisco has another spot that exudes and is bursting with love and spirit. And I'm so excited for even more people to discover it. read more
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Vy T.
*sniff thank you for the kind words, Ian..
Cute spot to meet friends and enjoy a slow cocktail and some games. The front room is dark and intimate with tables. Past the bathroom is a room to play more games and even an escape rooms. The drinks are a little pricey at $20 and could have been better but the ambiance made up for it. The Tom Kha drink was light and coconutty, the Yuzu Margarita was sweet and sugary, and the Korean Glass Noodles tasted like seasame noodles and was by far my favorite. read more
6 months ago
Drinks and vibes were amazing!!!! -- all I can say is Ube cheesecake. GET IT Definitely want to come back to try out the escape room experience. read more
6 months ago
This place is magical The employees are very friendly and the ambience absolutely plays to the speakeasy aspect. We came for the wonderland-themed escape room and found it to be aptly designed. The small details really captured the theme and made it an immersive, enjoyable experience. I've done a few escape rooms prior and this one easily ranks among the top, especially in terms of creativity. The only critique I can think to leverage is that the cocktails that were included as part of the experience were startlingly sweet! While we did not really enjoy the sweetness, I am sure that there are sweet-tooths out there who would. After the escape room, we had to walk through a charming tavern/fantasy board game room to get to the exit, which we will definitely be back for one day read more
9 months ago
This place is such a great experience. The vibe is super chill, relaxing, and comfortable--perfect for hanging out with friends. You can grab a board game, enjoy really unique cocktails (ube cheesecake was our fav), and snack while you wait for your escape room, which makes the whole experience feel relaxed and fun from the start. The escape room itself is magical, led by phenomenal guides who are engaging and make the experience feel immersive. We went with a group of seven, and I could see doing a smaller or larger group easily--collaborative, entertaining, and well-paced. Highly recommend for a great adult group outing. read more
1 month ago
we came back because the drinks were so good and the servers were so nice the first time! as they mentioned in their yelp reply, they were clearly short staffed last time we visited. we were excited to see three bartenders this time - the drinks came out in a normal amount of time and were delicious!! i will be recommending this place to all my friends and wouldn't be surprised if this becomes a regular spot for me :) shoutout meg (our server) - she was so sweet and helped us with our card game haha read more
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Vy T.
Update 8/19/26: Hi Ashka! I did an investigation with my team to find…
The escape room was a cool experience! Drinks were mid. Wish they played into the Alice in Wonderland theme a bit more with the drinks and storyline. Escape room itself was a little janky (lol) and on the easy side -- high success rate, but also because our White Rabbit guide was gracious in hint-giving. Though a good few of the puzzles were whether you knew it or not (eg, riddles) vs puzzles that could be figured out over time. Our guide was what stole the show, as he impersonated the role well and made everything light-hearted and fun. Enjoyed the celebratory tea party at the end! read more
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Vy T.
I'm glad you enjoyed your time, Joyce! We have two Wonderland Themed…
5 months ago
Worst experience ever. Friday night, 5/9/26 9:45pm...YES! FRIDAY NIGHT! Born and raised in SF! So tonight we decided to try the Mission in SF, WITH a reservation. Can't lie they gave us a great booth. They have an amazing menu!! They took our drinks and we gave them a card. They charged my card within the first 5 minutes after taking our order, fair enough, normal right??It literally took an hour to get our drinks. They blamed it on being short staffed. Place was half empty. Mayyybee 20 people...The waiter blamed the bartender, the bartender blamed the waiter, and we still didn't have any drinks. THEN FINALLY, THEY BROUGHT TWO DRINKS OUT! WE WERE A PARTY OF SIX AND THEY BROUGHT OUT TWO! OK, we will wait not a big deal and we waited, and we waited, and then they brought drinks that we did not order. It wasn't even anything close. I had friends out of town and ridiculously raved about the mission on a Friday night. I seen the reviews... and I believed them!! Don't do it. This place is a fraud. If you're with friends and your night is going good and the vibe is good, this is not the place you wanna stop at cause it ruined the whole night. They did refund me, after I asked, but it was too late as it was like 11:45, too late to go anywhere else. I don't know what you wanna do with this info, but if you had a date with your family and friends and you want to show them a good night in San Francisco, don't come here. I would not risk it . IT'S NOT THE PLACE. It literally ruined our time and the whole vibe. Yeah, I'm pissed and I wish I was exaggerating. Just look at other spots, check out the area, there are a bunch of alternatives (wish I would have picked) Not worth your weekend (or weekday). It legit is a regret for me. I wish I could take my wasted time back. - If my review is questioned by Yelp, please know this is NOT slander. It is my legitimate experience. No lies were told. read more
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Vy T.
Hi AnDrea, I’m so, so sorry this happened to you, especially when…
1 year ago
11 months ago
What a great new concept! It's exciting to see a new business in the Mission that adds to the culture here. Tried a few of the drinks and some food items and all were great - the real star is the food-inspired drinks though! Highly recommend the mango sago and cold noodle drinks. Did not do the escape room, but am excited to go back and do this next time! Also five stars for the staff, they were so attentive and engaging (there is a mini game even if you are there only for drinks) read more
1 year ago
If I could rate this higher than five stars I would--we did the Alice in Wonderland themed escape room to say goodbye to a friend and it was amazing! We had to choose a later time because of flight delays for a friend but it was wonderful. Our guest host, the white rabbit, was so funny and cheerful even with the late timing. The puzzles were fun, the drinks were great and the atmosphere was amazing. I only wish I stopped by Mission more often so I could attend their game nights. this is what all escape rooms should be. read more
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