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    Persona

    4.7 (524 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    PERSONA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Rachael G.

    We made our way down the stairs into Persona and found a couple of seats near the bartender, Jake. We chatted with him for a few minutes before ordering, and after he took care of everyone else waiting for drinks, we got the chance to talk with him more about the bar--which is always one of our favorite things to do when visiting a new spot. We tried the Intersection, Room Service 75, Last Word Mezcal, I Love Yolanda, and Body Double, and every drink was absolutely delicious. The cocktail menu was amazing, with so many unique and interesting options that it was hard to choose! Jake provided outstanding service and made the whole experience even better. Between the atmosphere, fantastic cocktails, creative menu, and great conversation, Persona was an awesome find and definitely a bar worth checking out!

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    Gisela C.

    Great spot to come with a friend or for a date night before the party starts. The music is low, so it's easy to talk. They have louder music later in the evenings. Great ambiance and simple decor. Fast bar service. It is a cocktail bar, so they have a great cocktail selection, but not good wine or beer options.

    Cynthia W.

    Came down here after dinner. Pretty decent size bar. Cool place Bartender was efficient and friendly. The menu was quite interesting. It was a cute little book. The live jazz music was nice, but I think it was a bit too loud for me. It was hard to carry a conversation in there.

    Megan T.

    we came here as a reservation for 1/3 of the place, service was great for the 70 people in our party. servers were attentive and made sure we had our drinks, popcorn, and water the whole night. menu is great, loved the pictures and wanted to share. would love to come back and see it in its glory

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    Emily V.

    Atmosphere: 5/5 aesthetic fits the theme very cool vibe Customer service 5/5 very friendly helpful and attentive Outside: it is non assuming but beware of the steep staircase

    Patricia R.

    There were many unique options and a happy hour deal. The drinks were tasty and the staff were very friendly. I would come back again.

    The devil in Miss jones
    Dominic B.

    Came by for a quick round while I was in the area and had an hour to spare. Tuesday at 6pm. Only a table of two inside at this time. Grabbed a seat at the bar and was taken care of by Dragos. Dragos is super friendly and attentive. Was also great to just casually chat with while the bar was quiet. - The Devil In Miss Jones - used to be a cocktail and is now a mocktail. I asked if they could make it as a cocktail. Mezcal, beets, cucumber, turmeric, ginger, lime, celery bitters. It sounds like a healthy salad but this drink is so so good. Just give it a try and trust me Persona is one of my go to spots. I love the vibe. Its dark, moody, and spacious. Perfect for something lowkey, but enough space to bring a whole group.

    Sweet Paradise
    kim d.

    Beautiful drinks with the nicest bartenders + Marcus The drinks are super creative & I loved the inclusion of bitters + the passion fruit flavor/prominence in the Pleasure Palace.

    Lasya R.

    Came here during happy hour and it was such a good find, $3 off drinks!!. The vibe is really chill with plenty of seating, so it didn't feel cramped even as it got busier. The staff were all super friendly, and shoutout to our bartender Marcus who was especially great -- really welcoming and made solid recommendations. We tried the Sweet Paradise and Pleasure Places, and both were so good. Also really appreciated that they have non-alcoholic options. Overall, great drinks, great service, and a comfortable space to hang. Would definitely come back!

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    Cami R.

    Have only heard good things about Persona so finally stopped in on a Friday night for a quick drink! Aliah was the best bartender - gave us a couple of recs based on what we liked and read us perfectly! Had the intersection, body double and the tropical tease!! All amazing :)

    Becky V.

    We were so well taken care of! Service is top notch. After the recommendation of many, I planned a bday party for a group here for a night of sf downtown bar hopping. This was excellent. Classy space, dim lit, moody lighting, one side is quieter and more private and the opposite side where the pool table is was lively and public. It's got whatever you're in the mood for! Or both! We started at private table then migrated over to the pool table and our bday couple challenged another bday couple (new friends that night) to a game. All in good fun REALLY appreciate servers checking in and taking drink orders often, and also in the end telling me that a large group gratuity was already added to my bill. The bar we went to right before this didn't disclose that so I felt a bit salty I had double tipped Reservations can be made online (with a $ deposit) but not needed on weekend before 7pm since it wasn't crowded Popcorn! Comes in super cute retro boxes!

    Nancy D.

    Definitely a bar to visit if you are in the Union square area. There is live music throughout the week and plenty of seating. The drink menu is fun and i love the matcha cocktail. The staff, Juan, greeted us right away and even gave us popcorn and recommended drinks to us. We got the matcha (perfectly balanced), pleasure palace (so refreshing), and the cafe noir (the coconut was amazing). All around great ambience with mood lighting.

    Hope D.

    Off the bat, there were drunk girls lingering outside that the bouncer allowed to "check" our IDs. I didn't appreciate that the bouncer was so lenient with them this past Sunday I came in. The crowd is interesting lol, but the vibes itself are so relaxing and different. There are LED lights inside, but overall it's very dim lit and gives sexyyy. Their drinks seem to be based off everything erotic, which I didn't realize until I got there. The drinks are delicious though, so I can't even complain. I will be back very shortly!!

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    Tasty drinks and fresh buttery popcorn. Luke took good care of us! Next time we're in San Francisco, we will definitely return.

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    4 months ago

    Great service and vibes music is great too drinks were made well, ask for Juan best bartender!

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    Queenie was a vibe. Drinks were fire and pool table was the perfect touch. Would def come back again.

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    Marcus was an amazing bartender!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drinks were super good and the interior is a vibe

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    4 months ago

    Love it here awesome vibes and everyone is super nice! Very good drinks also! Great energy overall!!

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    4 months ago

    persona is awesome. Every cocktail is made with perfection. The service is amazing thanks to Annessa! The ambiance is also super chic!

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    5 months ago

    Always a great experience when Aliah's behind the bar. Fast, friendly, and the intersection never miss.

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    Johnathan was a great bartender to our party! He took very good care of us!! The music selection is also good!

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    beautiful ambiance and good vibes! the lighting is calm and sexy , but my favorite part of Persona bar is the bartenderrrrr ALIYAH !!!!!!

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    Ismael was an amazing bartender. Very funny and the ambiance was great! Amazing service and vibe overall!

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    Juan is a great bartender!! We did a girls night here and had a great time and our drinks all were wonderful :) Love the ambiance here

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    Marcus is the greatest !!! Yesirrrr best bar tender let's gooooo 10/10 fashooo recomended go here ! Persona is the way to gooo !!!!!!

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    5 months ago

    Juan drink presentation and taste were both 10/10. Enjoyed the lively ambience on a Wednesday.

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    Great ambiance! Really enjoyed the drinks and the bartenders were super knowledgeable!

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    Amazing ambiance; Marcus took great care of our group and recommended amazing drinks for everyone. Thank you Marcus!!

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    Jonathan is the best!! He was very attentive and kind and made sure the tables were clean. He is a hard worker. 10/10 experience!!!

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    Jonathan was a stunning and lovely server. I recommend that all of the true SF divas come to Persona immediately!

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    Such a great vibe! Marcus was amazing and so attentive would definitely come again! Drinks were great!

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    Ask the Community - Persona

    I've heard this place has great music and ambiance; is there any dancing?

    Generally not a dancefloor kind of place, but I have sometimes seen small groups dancing in the open areas.

    Do you need to have a reservation? I have an informal group of folks who want to meet up for cocktails (around 25-30) but don't want to "rent" a space.

    Can we bring cake or desserts inside if we're celebrating a birthday?

    We preffer cupcakes as we don’t allow kniefes on premises and desserts are ok.

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    Review Highlights - Persona

    Aliah was the best bartender - gave us a couple of recs based on what we liked and read us perfectly!

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    Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room - Matcha Redbean, A5 Wagyu & Truffle

    Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

    4.5(99 reviews)
    1.7 miMission

    Amazing cocktails! Each one is so unique with different flavor profiles. Given the complexity, the…read moredrinks 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.

    Really unique, immersive speakeasy. Came for a birthday and opted for their escape room, which is…read morealso 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

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    Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room - Cool Middle Earth themed room with lots of seating! Plenty of board games available to play as well

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

    Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room - Our Pineapple Cake cocktail is an ode to Taiwan.

    Our Pineapple Cake cocktail is an ode to Taiwan.

    Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room - Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) + Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19)

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    Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) + Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19)

    The Beehive - Beauty Mark

    The Beehive

    4.3(456 reviews)
    2.1 miMission
    $$

    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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    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge - Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ lichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18)

    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge

    4.7(202 reviews)
    0.5 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    Omg, first of all, I love bars that are innovative, ESPECIALLY if it's Asian themed drinks! The…read moreBlind Pig is If not more! Our bartender, Andrew, The Wild Pig's Flights is very cheerful and is one of the best bartender I've ever met! ADHD on steroids, in a good way! Love the decor with all the monkey king and piggies! My first drink was The Sticky Rice (secret menu #3) and it has Whiskey in it and I'm not a whiskey gal but it was delicious! The pandan flavors were a surprising finish! I almost just finish the finish the Hi-Chew for pig (secret menu #6) was very very refreshing! Slightly creamy in a good way (giggity) For someone who hates Gin, it was flavorful and easy to drink! Piggy - light, easy to drink. You get the dill taste first then the cucumber and a small hint of bitter melon at the end. It really stimulates my adhd brain Pineapple bun - a little sweet and citrusy. The coconut whipped cream on top was a perfect topper! I never thought I would taste these type of flavors in a cocktail! Definitely a must when coming to SF every time now!

    one of the finest cocktail bars in the city…read more intimate, friendly, well crafted, passionate, and impressive. have been coming here for a little while now, and their drinks never fail to amaze. leo, pedro, and andrew in particular really make the establishment shine, and truly do make this place special. they are always kind and attentive no matter how busy it may be. don't forget to roll the dice.

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    Pacific Cocktail Haven - AAPI Cocktail Week 2026

    Pacific Cocktail Haven

    4.5(775 reviews)
    0.1 miUnion Square
    $$

    Pacific Cocktail Haven (PCH) is an absolute must for anyone who appreciates creative, exceptionally…read morecrafted cocktails! We stopped in for drinks and Tina started us off with outstanding customer service. She was incredibly welcoming and made the experience great from the very beginning. We made our way through an impressive lineup of cocktails, including Get Him to the Fenugreek, Extra Fancy, Apple Bottom Beets (one of my favorites!), Barley and Me, Tropical Gangsta, Que Pop Limon Hunters, Mo Mole, Mo Problems, and more. Every drink was unique, beautifully crafted, and absolutely outstanding. Apple Bottom Beets was definitely a standout for me, but there honestly wasn't a bad cocktail in the bunch. We ended the night with Laura closing us out, and her service was just as exceptional. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, everything was 10/10. If you're looking for superb cocktails, creative flavors, and fantastic service, PCH is definitely a place you need to check out!

    Great stuff. Not hard to see why PCH is considered one (if not THE) best cocktail places in the…read morecity. Drinks are fantastic, boozy yes. but so well balanced and such a depth of flavors. I include the boozy note because these tasty so good they're going to go down very easy and well; pace yourself. Bar staff is both motivated and talented enough to take pride in the drinks they're mixing and it shows from the first sip. My personal advice is go with a date or significant other and order a couple of different cocktails each; be sure to share so you can try all four drinks instead of just your two. Trust me well worth it and you'll be hard pressed to pick your favorite.

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

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

    Pacific Cocktail Haven - Envy in bloom

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    Third Rail - Inside

    Third Rail

    4.5(258 reviews)
    2.3 miDogpatch, Potrero Hill
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    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!

    Girl dinner: cocktails and jerky. What's not to love? We…read moreordered: - The yuzu cute cocktail: perfectly refreshing and tart, not too sweet from the pineapple - A mango coconut horchata cocktail: good but a bit sweet and bland. Needed a kick - The jerk jerky: goddam this was spicy! From someone with a medium spice tolerance! Good thing I had the cocktail to wash it down haha. The parts that weren't tongue burning spicy were so flavorful though - The red eye: the espresso rub was subtle but a fun contrast - The thicc Jim: better than any slim Jim or chomp stick you'll ever eat. Fresh pork and that hot honey garlic essence Logistics: - Indoor and outdoor seating - Limited street parking nearby but right next to the light rail and buses along third street and the bay bike trail - Non alcoholic options available

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    Shoji - Cheese fries

    Shoji

    4.2(569 reviews)
    0.6 miFinancial District, SoMa
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    Be sure to make a reservation! On a random Wednesday evening this place was VERY busy. Luckily I…read morewas able to make a reservation on Open Table for later in the day. We started dinner with oysters. They were fresh, clean and the beet chili jam sauce was very vibrant. It was a great combination of flavors. It's topped with fried shallots which adds a nice crunch to end off the bite. For dinner I had the uni amaebi donburi. It comes with ikura, sweet raw shrimp and uni. There was also a layer of what seemed to be finely processed mushrooms under the ikura which added a nice texture. The egg yolk added a richness and creaminess throughout the dish. It is a very rich dish so I didn't mind that it was what others described as a smaller portion. I'd definitely stop in again for dinner with friends.

    I really wanted to like Bar Shoji, but it just really missed the mark for me. Yelp needs to update…read morepricing to at least $$$. The chirashi don was $53 and did taste great, albeit sushi rice with amaebi, ikura, and uni is hard to make badly. But, the bowl was literally 6 inches across and came with maybe 6 sheets of commercial seasoned nori. Not worth the splurge! The fries and burger shared the melted cheese sauce, which was basically a fancy velveeta. The burger did have a nice blush in spite of being served in a pool of bubbling cheese saucy. It was all just fine but egregious at $15 and $28 dollars. It does look nice for the gram, but is a bit overwhelming in terms of cheese. The best bite for me was the tebasaki, which were crispy and had a sweet yuzu kosho glaze. I could eat many of these, but the $19 plate had 4 wings (flats with tip attached). This was an overpriced, average meal at best. I am personally don't drinking alcohol, so I did enjoy the jasmine fermented tea I had. We left hungry and out $262 for 4 drinks and small bites shared among a group of 4. I would skip food and just get drinks if I came again.

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    Shoji - Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)

    Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)

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