So i dont say this lightly ... San Francisco is a city with some amazing bars and some amazing cocktails but I found a spot with 2 people that deserve some extraordinary recognition ... Chevk oit Marianne's ... its a hidden bar under the Zetta hotel on 5th and market and there is a bartender and a server that make an amazing team .... the bartender is CJ and the server is Christina and in my experience ... I HAVE NEVER .... had better cocktails and service prior to this ... mind you i have travelled the seven seas and ben to over 30 countries and 100s of cities ... try the paper plane or corps revivor no 2 and you will enjoy flavors that are literally amazing .... needless to say 5 stars and highly highly recomended read more

The cocktail selection isn't great. The most disappointing / annoying thing was coming in to a full house at 11:30 PM and being being harassed by the server. She came by the table multiple times rudely reminding us that she dropped off the check. At about 11:45 she turned up the brightness on the lights and started blasting "closing time" even tho the bar was over half full. The hours on their website says they're open until 2:00 AM. Apparently, they close early when it's "slow" but we literally had to squeeze onto a couch next to a couple because there were no other tables open. Will definitely not be going back. Honestly, they should have just told us they were closed. Had to slam our over priced drinks. Really annoying and not a pleasant experience. Wow, and now they kicked everyone out and the people next to us couldn't even finish their drinks lol. What a joke! Lol. Tldr - have you ever seen everyone get kicked out of a half full bar 2 hours+ before their actual closing time? Lol it was a first for me. read more

Loved this place! I recently moved out here from NYC, where the speakeasy scene is pretty prominent, and I haven't had any luck with finding similar places out here in SF, but I have to say, this SF gem was a great find! We went after dinner, so we only had drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and some potato fingerlings (amazing btw!), but the service was exceptional. We weren't able to get the seats we wanted, so the hostess offered us a complimentary round (which was really going above and beyond), because we hadn't called ahead asking for specific seating or anything. A little on the pricy side, but perfect for date night or a chill night out with your girlfriends. Would (and will) definitely go back! read more

My gf and I had a reservation here last night at 10pm. We stayed at the Zetta hotel which was attached to this little speakeasy and we were super excited to check it out (especially with all the good reviews it had here) upon arrival, this place had an insanely belligerent group that saturated the entire space in debauchery. Nobody was checking IDs (there was a child in here among the extremely inebriated crowd???) and moreover, nobody greeting us for our 10pm reservation. We decided to leave because this was not at all the experience we were looking for. Disappointed all in all and I'm giving this two stars because the actual venue looked really cool---just fell extremely short on experience, service, and responsibility. read more

First thing you should do is MAKE A RESERVATION. Also if you don't show up, they will charge you. Besides that, it has a very cool 70s rock meets 19th century aesthetic. The drinks are delicious and there is also a food menu. The decor is mostly candle lit and the music isn't blazing loud where you can't hear yourself talk. Overall, must find this hide away spot. read more

I've been a big fan of speak easies for awhile since living in New York and I really missed them. This is probably the closest parallel in San Francisco. The door is a bit hidden but don't worry-- usually the host is more than happy to give you a little bit of guidance if you find yourself a little lost :) Drinks are pricey but the decor is beautiful and everyone is very friendly... enjoy your time there and take a little break from the normal hustle ;) read more

Last night (Dec 11) , we attended a reception for the wedding of my cousin. The food was excellent, cocktails amazing, room was warm and elegant. It was a such a beautiful evening. However, what set this apart was the service. The bartender was excellent and made a drink called The Country Lawyer that was great. But for us, the star of the show was a gentleman named Charlie who was handling the room. He was so attentive and kind to all of the attendees. He was relaxed and warm, but kept the room so clean and decluttered. Such excellent service that we had to ask his name when we left. If you do a private party in Marianne's or The Cavalier, request his service. We all know this less about the act of serving, but more about getting super kind and talented people to use those gifts to make days like these special. Such a pleasure! read more

Mariannes is a great place to catch up and get great drinks with friends. The venue makes you feel like a VIP from the moment you enter.

Speak easy vibe. Excellent suggestion for a date night. With a party of 10 people, I was able to have a conversation with my fellow acquaintances with a side of pinot noir. Not noisy which is always a plus when your a young professional! Service from the lady tonight was superb. Very sweet. I shall come back next time! It almost felt like I needed to know a secret password to get in! But I was cool enough to get by without having to know it! Thanks for excellent ambiance and awesome service! Cant wait to come back! read more

My friend's company hosted a fairly intimate holiday party here and I was lucky enough to be his +1. The decor is awesome, the staff are attentive and friendly, and the drinks are delicious. I'm a huge sucker for hidden bars and themed venues, so this was pretty much a dream come true. If you have the chance to step inside of Marianne's, definitely take it! read more

Good comfy place to enjoy a cocktail I just walked over from B&B and was hungry. Glad you guys serve food with alcohol. Food was good we had oysters, bone marrow, salad and another dish was all good but might want to up your cocktail game to B&B status. The strawberry fields was good but not as good as the 3 cocktails I had at B&B. If you guys up your cocktail game I would definitely stay longer because of the food and good drinks. I'm actually talking about the speak easy bar in the back and not the main restaurant. read more

Great place. Also, the bartender James was amazing. Made a special exception to let us in after their closing time, and then talked with us about the drinks, helping us choose exactly what we each wanted. The cocktails were delicious, and I loved the ambience as well. read more

Came here for my friend's husband's 30th birthday and it was just....wow. I've dined at all of Anna Weinberg's restaurants (we live kitty corner form Park Tavern which is one of our favorite local restos). The staff was incredibly polite, professional and accommodating. From the bar tender, to servers, to bussers. They gracefully, and expertly navigated the room and replenished hot appetizers so everything was perfectly warm and fresh. I look forward to hosting an event here in the future! The decor was cozy and classy. Loved the intimate setting, the delicious bites, yummy drinks and the superb service! read more

I almost don't want to review this spot because it's a hidden gem. Came here on opening night and met a few cool people including Anna who is one of the GMs of Marianne's. Great drinks, cozy atmosphere and speakeasy vibe. You can also rent the entire venue (fits 20 people sitting and 50 people standing). read more

Great experience at Marianne's. Andrew was super nice and helpful. The space is cute and intimate, not great for groups, but good atmosphere overall. Would definitely come back. read more

I like this place. The only bummer is they close the kitchen at 11pm. I would recommend having your kitchen open a little later, or having some snacky type things available. Otherwise, the drinks are FANTASTIC! I had an Indian summer, and the basil salt rim had us all thrown off...it was crazy....in a good way! It's super cool, but still super comfortable. Perfect for a 3rd date ;-) ;-) ;-) read more

Hidden, but welcoming. Pretty big coincidence that I ended up in this cool bar. Very Friendly, all Cocktails and Appetizers Sound delicious, my Drink was good. Thanks Yelp for Helping me find this cool Place! read more

This place was the perfect spot for after work/pre-dinner drinks. The candle lit atmosphere is perfect for a nice hang out with people who actually like talking while drinking down some of their fancy cocktails. The only reason it gets 4 stars is the price, but hey, that's SF for you. Would definitely go again in a heart beat. read more

I struggled mightily with writing this review because I'm not sure what the tipping point into uncool-dom will be for Marianne's. But if you can get to this speakeasy located on Jesse Street in a super(not)-secret location within the Cavalier fairly soon, you might catch it before it becomes overrun. You'll be rewarded with superb, naughtily-named cocktails like the much-mentioned Honey Bang Me Sloe and the rye-based Sticky Fingers. If you recognize the latter as the title of a Rolling Stones album, you might also recall Marianne Faithfull being one of Mick Jagger's early paramours and a rock chanteuse in her own right. The bartender explained that she is the namesake for this establishment. In between scrumptious fare from the Cavalier's kitchen (we sampled lamb-lollipops, squash and goat cheese blossoms and delicate tiny quail eggs in tiny silver cups), you'll further note the vibe is achieved through a heavily-curated recreation of a Brit-Rock Royalty hangout: turned-down lights, comfy high-backed banquets, thrift-shop-style mirrors and lamps, and lots of family-style photos and memorabilia of the Stones on the walls. After a while, the attentive yet unfussy service and louche atmosphere relaxes you to the point where you lose your sense of place and time. You almost expect, when you enter the private restroom, to bump into Keith Richards doing a line. Best classy speakeasy since New York's Campbell Apartment in the early 2000's. Tell no one!! read more

Great ambience and music. Wonderful service. The fries and garlic aioli from the neighboring cavalier was amazing. The cocktails were good, but nothing extraordinary. read more

Andre and everyone here is wonderful and they do an amazing job of taking care of people who appreciate the craft of making cocktails

As mentioned by many Mariannes was a private bar open only to members of the Cavaliers. Now, it is open to the public and one can make a reservation to enjoy the place. The very fact that it was a private bar is reason enough to pay the place a visit. The speakeasy style bar scores max points for ambience, friendly servers, decent finger food(especially when most of the speakeasy lack on this front). Another big advantage is that since the place is not very big, it does not get very noisy. If you would like a place where you dont have to shout at the top of your voice to speak to the person next to you while you enjoy your drink this is the place. The theme is more or less like a quaint living room with a few book shelves and taxidermy on the walls. Where the Mariannes is lacking is on the quality of the cocktails. Especially on some of the classics. When your old fashioned comes with about 4-6 ice cubes in them, you know the mixologist is not very knowledgable. That in itself is a big red flag Some of the cocktails on the menu are pretty nice if not the best. Also, their commune style is nice when you are a group of friends who want to have the same thing or if you just want your drink to be on the table to be poured whenever you please. read more

The ambiance and romantic, speakeasy mood here can't be beat. Love the cocktails, nice wine list, and the small plates. This place gets booked up fast, so it's smart to plan ahead! read more

Marianne's is a secret spot tucked in behind the Cavalier. It's a unique spot with super cool decor with a rock and roll type of vibe. The music was awesome and the ambiance was perfect for a late night drink. I can't believe I just found out about it but I will definitely be going back. The only thing I thought was annoying was their reservation system. It was broken and the email address that I emailed (on their website) bounced back. If they get that squared away it definitely would deserve 5 stars! read more

I love this place! It's a high end speak easy. The drinks are all 12 to 15 but worth every penny. The place is dimly lit with couches spread around. Classy artwork on the walls and the bathroom was used as a Rolling Stones album cover. Could be one of the best date spots in the city. The trick is finding the entrance, but that's up to you! Good luck and hope to see you in there. read more

Cool atmosphere, great servers and cocktails were delish. We were there on a Friday night but there were no reservations after ours so we were able to have the table for as long as we liked. read more

Loved the Marianne room! Also all the staff I encountered (at Cavalier ) were SO nice. I'm a native San Franciscan and it's so nice to go out and deal with nice people and not rude transplants. Thank you !!! read more

Super find. Can't wait to go back. Perfectly small, intimate and hip. It's like a private club without any fuss.

I love this place. Expensive but I feel like I'm getting my moneys worth. A sophisticated haven in a sea of depravity. Actually this place sucks. Don't come here. I like it just as it is. read more

Excellent vibe, great decor, super private swank-fest. We did a work function here once with great success.

Absolutely love this place. The Indian Summer was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. Ambiance is great as well. My only slight disappointment was I didn't see any bar seats. It's nice to get to talk to the bartenders at a place like this. read more

Steve mixes an awesome gin punch with perfect ice, a sprig of rosemary to accent the experience and a tad of aloha thrown in too. Superb ambiance and just a nice place to start, enhance, or finish your evening. read more

Cool is an understatement; as is hidden. I think the best part about going here is, or the key, is to come without expectation or without visualization of the space. It is an all positive, all good vibe, and 'safe haven-y' type of space. A gem buried in SF for the curious to find. read more

Great venue but the music was a little off for the environment. Drinks and food were on par though!

Chic, exclusive, very chill. Try the honey bang me sloe.

Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing experience. Not only were the drinks decadent, the food was absolutely amazing! But equally as phenomenal, the staff... Every single person who came to our table was nothing short of wonderful. The best service paired with the most genuine caring staff. We go out to dinner often and this hands down was one of our best experiences. Thank you all for making our night so special. read more

semi secret but fully cool. I attended a party here and it was like no place I'd ever been before. On the small side and very secretive. When you arrive at the entrance you think you're lost. There is room for a DJ and there is a private bar and separate bathroom. Great service, food , and drinks, but what made this so memorable was the way the room is somewhat dimly lit with beautiful candle-esque warm light and decorated like something reminiscent of the rolling stones beggar's banquet vibe. Killer venue. read more