Dog-friendly bar, lots of plants, fun cocktails? Yes please! Loved their aperol spritz and friends enjoyed other creative cocktails (the menu does change seasonally.) Comfy seating and clean bathroom. Friendly service and good vibe. read more

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Loved all the plants inside Good beers on tap. They bartenders were so nice. Quiet in our corner. read more

Ambience is good, has enough seating for a group of 3-8. Love the plants, bartenders were nice and friendly Drinks however were not my vibe. We had a couple of their special cocktails that sounded interesting but didn't hit the mark for me. They have wine and beer too so something for everyone, and a decent spread of liquor read more

Cool décor and fun cocktails. Went for après dinner drinks. Was able to grab seats and have two drinks each - the drinks weren't amazing, but prices were reasonable and the vibes were legit. I'd say more 4.5 vs 5 stars but I've learned in school that you round up if it's .5 or higher lol. read more

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Came here on a chill Wednesday night. The place is literally filled with plants everywhere (living up to the name). They even have Lunar New Year decorations up, which was a festive touch. I really enjoyed their "Call Me When It's Over" mocktail, it was sweet & refreshing. There's also a special Lunar New Year menu, which was fun to explore. The music was so good I ended up asking the bartender what playlist it was, turns out it's their own on SoundCloud, which honestly tracks because the vibe was on point. Bartender was super friendly, and the bar itself has so many cute little areas to sit, whether you want to tuck away or be more social. Also, underrated detail: hooks at the bar for your bags. read more

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This bar was a very festive experience indeed. It's surrounded by plants which give off an earthy and relaxing vibe. I got some sort of piña colada with a twist and it was delicious. Shoutout to the bartender who recommended me it!!!! I will definitely be back here again for sure read more

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Stopped for drinks before dinner and it was very beautiful inside with all the plants. The bartender was friendly and helpful and the drink were good. read more

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My favorite bar in SF! If you love plants in a beautiful casual bar with tasty and creative cocktails (and mocktails), as well as festive decor and drinks for holidays, this is the spot for you! A perfect place for hanging out with friends or on a date. There are tables and nooks to sit inside including a comfy couch. The interior design is gorgeous throughout, even the bathroom. Just love seeing the decorations during the holiday months like Halloween, Christmas, and Lunar New Year while trying the festive drinks! The decorations are done by hand by the owner! The owners, Lauren and Heather, are so incredible, super welcoming and fun! Just an amazing bar to stop by any time of the year, but they do host engaging events -- like plant giveaways! I've gotten some beautiful clippings from plants grown right in the bar to take home. At Plantsgiving, you can win whole plants! Other events: Halloween costume contest, cookie decoration contest, and they know how to make a stunning food spread for Friendsgiving and Lunar New Year! All events are posted on their Instagram. Favorite drinks: - night after night (their most popular): refreshing with pineapple and coconut cream - apple of my rye: like an old fashioned with apple and a hint of spices - spice spice baby: rum with pumpkin, cinnamon, and salted cream - Pear pressure (shot): mezcal blended in-house with pear - Call me when it's over (mocktail): so refreshing, best mocktail I've had Definitely check it out! read more

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Great bar with creative drinks and garden vibes! My friend and I stopped in on a Friday around 8pm and were able to grab one of the last open tables. If you come with a larger group, you may want to come earlier to get a booth. They had a special tequila cocktails menu going until 9pm, but these were a bit too creative for our taste LOL so we ordered off the regular menu, which honestly was also quite unique compared to other bars. - Yesterday is Gone: tea-based cocktails aren't super common in the US yet, so I was super excited to see this. It was so good and refreshing, and the salted sesame added a little twist to the flavor profile. - Sticky Situation: a mango sticky rice inspired cocktail! Loved the concept, but it was a bit too sweet, especially toward the end. In this economy, it was refreshing to see drinks priced reasonably at $16 too. They also have a selection of mocktails, though it's hard for me to justify non-alcoholic drinks costing the same as cocktails lol. It was pretty dark inside and the music was quite loud, so just something to be aware of if you're sensitive to that. Might not be the best for a first date because it was a little hard to hear, but def a good spot for friends to hang out. Others have mentioned the location in the tenderloin isn't the best, but honestly as an SF native, it's on the edge of the neighborhood and not that bad compared to other streets - don't let that deter you from coming! The drinks are worth it and I'll definitely be back. read more

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I looooved Propagation. Lots of unique seating and a great, beautiful ambiance. The plants were stunning there was a great atmosphere to the place. The bartenders were truly so friendly and kind. Pretty much all of their cocktails are $16, which felt reasonable given the unique and interesting menu. I'd love to go back and taste more of their drinks! read more

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Such a cute vibe with all the plants! They had some really delicious and unique cocktails. I had one with seasame oil that gave it just the right savory-ness. Also super cute Halloween decor during October. read more

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It's real cute and on theme with the name of the bar, it gives wild jungle inside. The staff are nice. However, I did not enjoy my drink. I probably won't be back. read more

This place makes me so happy in every way! The space is filled with plants, which creates a lovely ambiance. Service is casual, competent and friendly. I have never had any food there, but the beverages are excellent, and I love their selection of spirit free cocktails. Go there immediately and hang out with some plants and rad babes! read more

As a big plant lover, I really wanted to love Propagation -- the greenery-filled concept is adorable. But the vibe missed for me. The music was loud and not great, the lighting felt way too dark, and my drink just didn't hit (especially for $16). Cute idea, but the experience didn't live up to the aesthetics. read more

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I was doing what seemed like a tour of all the cocktail bars in this area haha and this place didn't disappoint!! It felt like I was walking into a nursery and I LOVED IT. I don't know how they take care of all those plants because mine always die but it was beautiful. The bartender was so nice and funny too. Drinks were great. I'm a fan for sure. I'll be back to see the Christmas decorations they put up! read more

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Needed some zen and Propogation promised cocktails with plants. Didn't expect a moody, broody bar but I didn't mind it. Just wondering if the plants got enough sunlight Lol Tried the Culprit of Persuasion since I love mezcal but I wasn't a big fan of the sweet aftertaste. My friends enjoyed their cocktails and non alcoholic drinks though. Staff friendly. Note if it's busy it can get really loud. read more

This place was a few blocks from the hotel, super cool vibe. The cocktails were great, not cheap but not expensive. I believe their cocktails are $16. Not a bad spot for a good cocktail if you are looking for a spot. read more

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Beautiful space. I'm excited to bring groups of friends here and I could personally sit here and work for hours!!!! The good: - Immaculate vibe. Good, chill music and lots of greenery to make me happy. - a nice, wide selection of drinks The meh: - they could up the design of their cups... mine had a big ice cube that was too big for the cup itself.... - only one of the three drinks we had was balanced. I've heard a lot about this bar and was expecting a little more. Maybe it was an off day. - we had to walk up and bring our cocktails to our table, which is fine but for a nice craft cocktail bar with only one other set of customers at the time, I'd expect them to bring it to us. read more

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Decked out in holiday spirit this spot is the brainchild of a plant lover and mixologist for sure! Or maybe my boyfriend was pulling my leg. Either way the vision is 10/10! The service was pretty prompt given there was a large private event happening in part of the bar. The ambiance was so fun, and the holiday drinks were yummy! We tried the holiday high ball and the mulled wine offerings. read more

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I don't know what Propagation looks like on the day-to-day--aside from the plentiful gorgeous foliage--but I can say it feels extra cozy and festive during the holiday season! The place is decked out in Christmas decorations, and they're serving up some unique holiday drinks. It was packed on Saturday night so you'll need to be patient when ordering. Now to the drinks! This has to be one of the most unique cocktail menus in SF! My group got the Tough Cookie, Strawberry Crusher, and Yesterday is Gone. The Tough Cookie was a bit strong for my group's liking; I wish the cookie butter flavor stood out more against the scotch. The strawberry crusher tasted like a delicious, refreshing strawberry cream soda. And, our favorite was the gin-based cocktail, Yesterday is Gone. There was an amazing toasty, slightly savory aroma coming from the salted sesame, and the combo of gin, oolong, and lemon created a well-balanced drink that was a little salty and not too strong! read more

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Thank you Yelp!!!! PLANT ENTHUSIASTS.. this bar was good. Great ambiance, music, vibe, crowd, clean bathrooms. Excellent service! Thank you Sydney for the delicious drinks. Creative and many options for drink snobs: they also have happy hour, holiday drinks, and fresh ingredients. read more

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love the ambiance of this place!! i love plants so this is right up my alley. they have plenty of couch seating and bar seating perfect for a group. we asked the bartender if she had any card games and she gave us a bunch so we just played cards and chatted. i tried the dirty martini and it had pepperoncini in it which im obsessed with. the espresso martini was pretty good as well and good if you dont like a creamy one. i would definitely come back here read more

I'd say ambiance 5/5 for sure the music and atmosphere was fantastic, lots of lovely plants around and wasn't too busy on a Friday to get a seat but busy enough it didn't feel empty. Ordering drinks at the bar wasn't the best experience. I was ignored by all 3 bartenders for what felt like 10 minutes. I'm sure it was less and I know they were busy, but not a single one made eye contact or offered even a greeting. Once I was helped she wasn't very kind or helpful when my friend wanted to order a standard cocktail, albeit off menu so I understand if that's not possible 3 stars for the service and also location, not a great area at all to walk around in read more

Love this Bar. Good cocktails, friendly service and great atmosphere!! Love all the plants. It's nice that they decorate seasonally, make it feel relevant anytime of year. read more

Great spot with amazing ambience and really good drinks. The late night happy hour is especially worth it. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the vibe. read more

Creative cocktails in a plant filled oasis downtown. Got the Gardener's Daughter when I asked for a unique gin cocktail - the gin was washed with beets and quite peppery from the bitters. Service was great - bartender was very friendly. read more

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I came here on a week night for drinks and I absolutely love love love the ambiance. It's dark, it's moody, it's PLANTS! Plants everywhere. The perfect place for a casual date or a friends gathering. Since I was here on a Tuesday, it was quite empty so I can't speak to how busy or loud it would typically be on a weekend night. Cocktails are typically $16 unless you're here for happy hour (Mon-Thur 8-10pm or Fri-Sat 12am-2am). I tried the pho cocktail. It didn't really taste like pho to me but I found it to be delicious. I also tried the spritz cocktail my friend ordered and liked that less. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other cocktails on the menu! read more

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I ended up at Propagation by chance when the bar my friend and I planned to meet us was overcrowded with a long line out the door and thankfully she suggested this bar which was just a couple of blocks away! I really enjoyed the ambiance here, especially in the past week, Propagation has put up some wonderful holiday lights and decorations all over the bar, they did not spare a single nook or cranny, it was beautiful! When we came in, there was just light music playing and a couple of people inside around 5:30pm. I felt like I was in a quiet town's town square (but indoors) right before Christmas, it brought up some old memories of my childhood hometown. A cool fact about this swanky locally-owned and LGBTQ+-owned bar is that it used to be a corner laundromat and if you squint hard, you can see it in the checkered flooring and some of the piping along the walls. The bartenders and managers of this lovely establishment were nothing but kind and courteous, even when the bar began to fill up and get really loud, they were very patient with each and every customer. The one drink I had was strong and a tad sweet, but honestly, I was really vibing with the bar and people itself (I also loved that my senior pup could come along and everyone was very welcoming of her!). Overall, it was a lovely experience, and I would love to come back again, especially for their Lunar New Year's decorations in the next month! read more

The plants in this bar are so amazing and bring a great fresh vibe. Also the holiday decorations are amazing! Sit at the bar or the comfy couches, high top tables, or near the fireplace. They have very unique cocktails and even a holiday menu. It wasn't super busy (between Christmas and NYE) so finding seating was easy but it's probably busier during regular hours. They have a great NA selection too- a friend got the non sparkling wine with cold brew garam masala which was something! I got the Yesterday Is Gone which was light and smooth! A great date night spot too! read more

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Went in around 11pm on a Saturday, no wait and there were plenty of tables open. The inside is really beautiful, there's plants all over which helps provide some sort of privacy wherever you're seated. We ordered Loyal to the soil and one hell of a something. Drinks were good but not too memorable, but the service and the vibes were cool. read more

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I was in town for a few days ended up coming here on the majority of those days with a colleague for AT LEAST 1 drink :). I tried a different drink each night and eat was delicious! I don't remember exactly what I tried, but it involved mezcal, bourbon, and possibly japanese whiskey/sake (can't remember). My colleague also tried different drinks per day, which he also loved. Can't go wrong with anything you get here. We usually ended up here right before bed (during the week) late in the day so it was never really packed. It made for a very nice ambiance and relaxed feel - especially because of all the greenery that makes up the place. If people are in the area or simply want to catch up with friends over some great drinks, don't pass this place up! read more

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I am a teetotaler aka I don't drink yet my beloved wanted to get a cocktail before dinner so we went here. She had a cocktail and felt it was average. She said the service could have been better. I just had a water. The house plants in the bar is nice yet the music was being played super loud. There is apparently a resident dog here who didn't seem to like the loud music either since dogs have more sensitive ears than humans. Any event not our favorite spot and there is room for improvement. read more

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Ella is great! Beautiful place. Yummy drinks. Fur babies welcome. Wish I had a place like this nearby. read more

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The bartender absolutely killed it and I've never felt more welcome. New to the city and she gave me great recs and also accommodated for my dates specific preferences on alcohol.....and he loved the cocktail she provided! OMG Top bar to visit when my girls come to town read more

I am OBSESSED with this bar! It is so cute inside and they have the nicest bar tender! I came in on a Saturday and they had chill music playing with all their Christmas decorations still up (before New Years). It is beautiful inside...seriously stunning. The owners put so much work into decorating, and when it isn't Christmas time, there are still so many beautiful (real) plants everywhere! They have bar seating, chairs, and a couch! My wife and I both had the "Going Out on a Limb" drink and it was delicious! $30 even for 2 drinks is a great price! They are LGBT+ friendly, a safe space for BIPOC, and pet friendly! Good drinks, kind employees, kind owners, cute set up....we will 100% be back! New favorite bar in all of San Francisco! read more

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Propagation is pretty much my perfect cocktail bar! I visited on a Monday evening with my sister and immediately we loved the vibes. The bouncer at the door was inviting and told us to sit wherever we wanted and go up to order at the bar. The holiday decor was innovative and gorgeous - gifts and upside down Christas trees hanging from the ceiling, wreaths and lights everywhere, gnomes on the bar shelves, etc. We picked a cozy table near the window, surrounded by house plants. For drinks, I ordered the Maximize Your Pleasure, my sister chose the Spice Spice Baby, and we both got Fa La La La La Shots off of the holiday menu. It was hard to decide on a drink because so many sounded amazing. There was only one bartender working, but the place wasn't busy on a Monday so we got our drinks pretty quickly. Both cocktails were absolutely fantastic! My sister said the Spice Spice Baby was one of the best drinks she'd ever had in her life. We also enjoyed the Fa La La La La Shots and although I hoped the presentation might be cuter, they went down smoothly and the peppermint gave us a nice warm/fuzzy feeling. We stayed for about an hour and I ended up also trying the Night After Night, which was like a (better) shaken Pina Colada. It was delicious, but there wasn't much cocktail in there with the massive ice cube taking up most of the glass. The bar also appeared to be dog friendly, which we LOVED. Overall, great ambiance (would be perfect for a date) and incredible cocktails. Would absolutely return! read more

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Cozy bar with lots of plants and comfy seating! Lots of Asian inspired cocktails; Yesterday is Gone was very interesting and had a strong sesame oil flavor! The mocktail of the day was a basil sparkler Wasn't super busy on a Saturday night! read more

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I was in the area Labor Day weekend for a family reunion and on Saturday prior to dinner, a few family members wanted to find someplace to have a cocktail or two and vibe out. While the hotel we were at had a bar, the vibe isn't what we were looking for so I searched my trusty worthy Yelp app and Propagation was at the top of the list. After checking out a few reviews I decided this was the place to go and we quickly made our way there. Upon arriving, we were not certain we had made it to the correct place as the signage on the building stated, 'SF Coin Laundry'. That said, we took a chance and ventured inside. As soon as I stepped inside, I knew we were at the right place and had made the right choice. We were promptly greeted by the mixologist, and she instructed us to sit wherever we wanted. There were a few open seats at the bar, so we planted ourselves there. Promptly we were handed beverage menus and served water. After placing our orders, she quickly went to work preparing our craft cocktails (I wish I could remember her name as she was excellent). As she prepared our cocktails, we had an awesome conversation where she shared some insight into Propagation. The one that stood out to me is that it is all women owned and all their staff are women. For me, that just added to the amazing vibe the place has. In addition to the bar seating/level, there is an 'upper level' (a couple of steps up) that contains some bench style seating along with some comfy chairs in a corner (making for a great spot to have a little more privacy). Also, the inside contains numerous plants which added to the vibe. Also, to add to the vibe, there is background music playing; on the day I visited they had a playlist going that primarily consisted of jazz fusion which was perfect. Based on what I read in other reviews, the music varies based on the vibe of the people present. Considering all that, one probably wonders, 'how were the cocktails?'. The menu contains 15-20 cocktail choices, all unique combinations with even more unique naming. In addition, the craft cocktails, there is also wine, beer, and mocktails available. They also have a bar mix snack which can be ordered. If none of that meets your needs, you can always describe to the mixologist what you are wanting, and they will craft a drink to meet that need. If I remember correctly, the main cocktails in our order were: Thriller Spiller Filler, Hidden Agenda Night After Night, and Feelin Good...Knock On Wood. All that said, our cocktails were amazingly tasty!! No one, and I mean no one, was disappointed with their beverage (if you knew my family you would realize how rare it is that no one finds something wrong...LOL). Propagation will be a must stop for me on my next visit to the area. If you are in the area, I highly recommend checking it out. You will not be disappointed. read more

This place ROCKS!!! The drinkies, the gardenesque vibes, the slappin' music; EVERYTHING is tops at Propagation. The bar is located in an old coin laundry building off Post street right on the border of the Lower Nob and the TL. The SF Coin Laundry signage is actually still on the building. It's not much to look at from the outside, but once you go inside, it's like a different world. Never judge a book, y'all! My friends and I had a wonderful time here. We loved it so much that we literally stayed for almost 5 hours! We were in our own little world just enjoying the amazing drinks and vibes. Speaking of drinks; they are simply incredible. Unique cocktail combinations with interesting names that are strong and absolutely scrumptious! This is precisely how I'd describe their drink game. Plus, they ain't so bad to look at either. Who am I kidding?! These dranks are friggin' gorgeous! Kinda lost count on how many drinks that we actually tried.... which should be totally understandable given that we were there for 5 hours. BUT... I don't recall one drink that I didn't like. Loved them ALL! There is honestly something for everyone to enjoy. The bartenders are all super cool and laid back. The greenery theme really sets this place off. It feels like you're in a mini atrium garden with all of the beautiful plants. The lighting is really beautiful too and it definitely stands out. It's an A+ when it comes to the decor, plain and simple. Oh yeah, and they be bumpin' them tunes. They were playing songs that I nearly forgot about. Them early 90's R&B hits were slappin' HARD! Couldn't believe some of the songs that they were playing. It kind of turned into a lightweight karaoke jam session in our corner. Super fun times for sure. Loved this place to pieces! It's truly a gem. Can't wait to come back again to jam out with some more delicious cocktails. read more

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Came here for a friends meat pie pop up and fell in love with this bar! This beautiful gem is located a few blocks from union square. It's beautifully decorated and the staff here are super friendly and welcoming! The drinks are yummy and fast! Fully stocked bar! And an added bonus... we saw Trevor Noah!!!! Thank you Lauren and heather for the most amazing experience! read more

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