Great bartender and excellent cocktails in a great hole-in-the-wall setting. Highly recommended if…read moreyou're in the area.

My friend and I were in the union square area around St. Patrick's Day and were initially going to…read morego to Harlan Records, but saw a massive rollicking crowd outside celebrating St. Patrick's Day, and wanted to go somewhere quieter instead. Luckily, my friend had already been to Iron Horse Cocktails, and suggested we go there instead. Walking down the alleyway it is located in was a nice getaway from the otherwise hectic union square atmosphere. Walking in was also a neat experience that felt like we were stepping out of the city into a tiny pub. We also really liked the atmosphere inside and the cozy upper floor that had an interesting mix of old paintings and woodwork, creating an eclectic feel. I got the We've Got the Beet cocktail with mezcal, beet reduction, ginger, fresh citrus, thyme and firewater bitters. I love mezcal's smoky flavors and was drawn to the combination of ginger, citrus and mezcal flavors in the drink. The cocktail was very good and had a nice smokiness from the mezcal, along with the kick from the ginger and zest from the citrus, creating a refreshing and tasty drink. My friend got the About Thyme, with gin, blackberry liquor, black pepper thyme syrup and fresh citrus. We both really liked his drink as well, which had an interesting kick from the black pepper thyme syrup that offset the gin and blackberry liquor nicely. While we only had time to grab a drink each, we were both very happy with the drinks and would definitely come back the next time we're in the area.

We ended up at The Lark completely by chance, and honestly, it turned out to be the perfect place…read moreto spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. We started with a couple of cocktails? Hotel Nacional and an Espresso Martini and both were expertly made. Balanced, flavorful, and exactly what we were hoping for. They set the tone for a great afternoon. Later we added an order of chicken wings and a cold lager, and everything came together perfectly. Good food, great drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere made it easy to stay longer than we originally planned. What really stood out was the overall experience. The service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was stylish without feeling pretentious, and the entire place had a welcoming vibe. The Lark turned an unplanned stop into one of the highlights of our day. It's definitely the kind of place you'll want to come back to and we certainly will.

Went to see the World Cup game here. English vs France. Great environment. Good drinks. Fast…read moreservice. Good place to watch sports.

Incredible atmosphere and great service. Went there with my boyfriend for the day I asked him outread more

I visited The View Lounge on a random Monday night and was surprised by how busy it was. The lounge…read morewas packed, so be prepared to wait a bit for seating since it's first come, first served. You can order drinks directly at the bar or find an open seat and have a server take your order. It took us about 10 minutes of walking around before we finally found a table. Although the service was a little slow at first because of how busy it was, once we were helped, the experience was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The food is definitely on the pricier side, but it's well worth it. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the martinis were especially impressive. If you're looking for a relaxing spot with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, The View Lounge is a great choice. The combination of great cocktails, tasty food, and the incredible city views makes it a place I'd happily visit again.

Tucked away in a quiet alley, Harlan Records is the kind of place you'd walk right past if you…read moredidn't know better. There's zero hint from the outside about what's waiting behind that door and that's part of the magic. Inside? Total vibe. Moody, trendy decor, shelves of great vinyl, solid drinks. It feels like the kind of spot you accidentally stay at way longer than you planned. Greg, our bartender, was fantastic. Friendly without being over the top, and he even gave us bar recommendations all over SF, which was a nice bonus. We ordered the Mi Sharona and the El Mariachi. The Mi Sharona leaned a little sweeter than I usually go for but it was still really good. The El Mariachi, though, was the winner: just the right amount of spice, subtle and balanced, not overpowering the drink at all. Love this spot.

Tucked away in an alleyway near Chinatown is this cool Japanese listening bar. The drinks are quite…read morecreative and there's even the option for dealer's choice. For $15 a cocktail, it's definitely one of the more affordable spots in the city. Came here on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't busy, probably since it was quite early in the day. We got 2 drinks: - The Green Room: this hands down is a great cocktail choice especially if you're looking for something on the lighter side. I would recommend this if you are unsure what to try. - I don't remember what the second drink was called but I do remember it had roku gin in it (not sure if it is the gin and juice). It is definitely on the stronger side. If you do not enjoy gin... you will not like this. Was not expecting it to be so strong. Overall, I like the vibes of this place and like that it is open on the earlier side. The drinks felt a bit of a hit or miss, but we only tried 2 of them.

Came here for a friend birthday on a Saturday night and it was a buyout. It was nice having the…read moreentire place, parking was pretty easy in this area and fairly safe. There was a bouncer, a dj, and the bartenders were quick and efficient and made really good espresso martinis with tequila too, it's one of their signature drinks. They have TVs, a lounge area in the back with that one game and there's room for a dance floor up front. Also a cool place to also just grab a drink.

Fantastic refresh of an old dive bar. Nicely cleaned up. Owned by Pie Punks next door (easy access…read moreto pizza!) Staff was super friendly and adjusted the music to sound so we could watch the Women's World Cup. For a fresh start for this bar's refresh...full on awesome.

Happy hour or bust kid, that's all you need to come in for. While not as good of deal as it once…read morewas. it still offers a good value for food and drinks that will more than satisfy your craving for Mexican food. I always go with the nachos and have never been disappointed, perfect portion for me, but could be shared if you're not super hungry or wanted to mix in a bunch of different food items. Service is friendly but very slow; especially for drinks. I'm not deducting any stars for that though, it's a very small bar that gets very crowded during happy hour so the staff constricted by space, not a desire to work.

Ate dinner here yesterday in a group…read more Cocktail Drinks were in large proportions and good - Margarita Mango and Pineapple, Chelada and Michelada Street corn was really good as an appetizer Main courses were ok - Chile Rellano, Veg Tacos and Enchiladas Service was average Ambiance is good

Place is awesome!!! Drinks are great!!!! Place is cool!!! Alondra is awesome!!! She deserves a…read moreraise!!! She's a great hostess!! She gave great suggestions!! Super friendly and great overall!!!

Great place for beer at the Metreon!…read more This area needed a place like Rec Room. It's now one of my top places for a pint downtown. I've been three times already, and I enjoyed every visit. East Brother Beer is brewed locally in Richmond. As someone who has maybe overdone it with hazy IPAs lately, it's refreshing to try their excellent pilsners and lagers. They also have other styles, but I really do like the pilsners here, something I don't normally say. There's a large interior with games and TVs, and there's also a patio facing the MLK, Jr. fountain. The restroom is the same one used by the Metreon food court. No food, but there are plenty of options just steps away. Support local! Give Rec Room a visit!

Great hotel with good bar food and live music. It's a big…read morebar with plenty of room to meet friends.

I love a hotel bar and 15 extra points if its super fancy! I felt like the ultimate princess…read moresitting at the St. Regis bar. Arrived on a whim at around 6pm on a weekday and found a nice seat at the bar top. They have these little orb lights that can't be moved. Sitting in front of one takes some bar space away from you, so I changed seats to get a few more inches of space. Emilio the bartender was mega friendly and went over some items on the menu. He also told me I was right on time for the saber champagne presentation -more on that in a sec. For drinks, I ordered the Hibiscus Spice and the Paradise cocktail. Both were super fruity and delicious! I had a great time sipping on this while chatting it up with a few folks at the bar. To nibble, I can never say no to ahi tuna tartare and this one was great! The most interesting little wafers, ahi tuna with some avocado cream and a little spicy sauce. I absolutely devoured these! So good! Now for the best part, the champagne presentation! A gentleman gave a little info session on on how this process is done and at the end he took a giant to a bottle of champagne to open it. Really Cool! What made this even better was that everyone at the bar got to snag a complimentary glass. What a treat! Super cute little hour of so sitting at the bar at the St. Regis. Absolutely a little pricey, but i'ma girl who lives to spoil herself a bit. Because YOLO. Right?