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It was a great gathering...so many people attended! Having all those tastes of unusual and original bourbon cocktails was a special treat.

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Trad'r Sam - Party Bowl

Trad'r Sam

3.7(1.1k reviews)
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We went to Trad'r Sam to start our self created tiki tour and we enjoyed hanging out and grabbing a…read moreround of drinks at 3pm on a Saturday. It was pretty empty when we went but we enjoyed the boozy milkshakes (the chocolate banana was super fun) and ended up sharing a scorpion bowl as well. It's super casual but still fun and generally nice place to grab a drink. I can see how this would be a good spot for a nightcap after dinner for a sweet booze drink.

If you're looking for a cocktail garnished with artisanal moss and existential dread, keep walking…read more But if you want to get functionally over-served in a place that no longer smells like a damp basement from the Truman administration, welcome to the "new" Trad'r Sam. The Glow-Up The "grandfather of tiki" finally went to rehab--and by rehab, I mean it actually got a scrub-down. The legendary grime has been replaced by bright floors, refreshed bamboo, and a bar top so clean you can actually see your pupils dilating after the second round. It's still a dive, but now it's a dive you can bring a date to without needing a tetanus shot. The Heavy Artillery The drinks are still served in bowls large enough to sustain a small village during a drought. Whether it's a Scorpion or a Mai Tai, the ratio of rum-to-juice remains aggressively in favor of the rum. It's tropical, it's blue, and it will have you reconsidering your career at the bank by 10:00 PM. The MVP Bartenders The real reason to crawl out to the Richmond? The bartenders. These absolute legends navigate the chaos with the speed of a high-frequency trader and the patience of a saint. They handle a room full of "one more bowl!" requests without breaking a sweat or losing their wit. The Verdict: It's the oldest tiki bar in SF, and it's finally stopped looking its age. Go for the booze, stay for the bartenders who actually know what they're doing.

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