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    The European

    4.0 (190 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    ERIKA L.

    The BEST bartenders in town are Haniel and Nicole. Service was incredibly amazing, vibe was outstanding. Great place to stay and chill.

    Tara B.

    It was so nice to have a functioning bar and food options in a hotel, again. The food served here comes from the tapas restaurant and is good. The churros are amazing! The feel of the place is upscale bar, but friendly and unpretentious. We sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender and had a very enjoyable time.

    Chocolate ganache and cheesecake

    Nicole was really sweet and helpful. Great selection of desserts and the ganache and cheesecake are a must try! Great ambience perfect for a drink.

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    We got a latte, espresso, martini , the San Sebastian cheesecake, Creama Catalana, and the chocolate ganache! Service was fantastic! Very relaxing vibes, great music.

    Espresso martini

    Great bartender amazing drink good vibes and delicious desserts 10/10 would recommend. I tend to stay out of the city because I'm a country home body but would come back for this place!

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    Mariano was amazing, helped us out with a bunch of great drinks and killer vibes while the hockey game was on! Will return soon.

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    8 months ago

    Fantastic service from Nicole. Squid Ink Paella was delicious and we enjoyed our meal.

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    7 months ago

    Cool vibes and chill drinks. Mariano made sure we felt taken care of. I would definitely come back.

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    7 months ago

    Great service from Mariano! Very welcoming and kind. Definitely recommend coming here and ask for Mariano!

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    Mariano was very attentive and friendly! excellent service! Ambiance is great--very quiet and relaxed.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing drinks and the bartender, Nicole, is the best! Great conversation and great recommendations for anyone visiting San Francisco

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    8 months ago

    Amazing Experience Mariano is always attentive to the service. Successful recommendations

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    Amazing ambiance, and food was fantastic. The service was top notch from Mariano. Definitely coming back.

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    We stay two nights and ate at the restaurant both days. We loved the food and the service was great! Highly recommend.

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    The bartender, Alejandro was great, the cocktails were very tasty and great service, I totally recommend it.

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    Loved, loved, loved this cute and super asteric bar! Their happy hour hits hard. Mon-Sat until 7…read morepm. Staff was super attentive and had beautiful descriptions of the ingredients for the drinks (I always love a little dive into how spirits are produced and from where!) The HH punches were delicious and a little dangerous (winky face). Highly recommend!

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    I stayed at the Hilton Union Square this weekend and ended up visiting Cityscape three different…read moretimes during my stay. On my first visit, I was helped by Jose, and he absolutely made the experience. Not only was he friendly and welcoming, but he took the time to explain some of the history of the bar and recommend several tequila-based cocktails that turned out to be fantastic. His knowledge and customer service were so good that I specifically looked for him on my next two visits. The views at Cityscape are incredible, with different perspectives of San Francisco depending on which side of the bar you're on. Yes, the drinks are on the pricier side, but between the quality, atmosphere, and unbeatable views, they're well worth it. One thing I really like is how easy it is to visit. Just walk into the Hilton Union Square, head to the elevators, and go straight to the 46th floor--no check-in or hassle required. A big shoutout to Jose for making every visit memorable. Great drinks, amazing views, and outstanding service. I'll definitely be back.

    Cityscape is something you should definitely check out for a nightcap! It does get crowded pretty…read morequickly, so if your interested get there early. Atmosphere is sophisticated but laid back. Dress to impress or come casual, honestly doesn't matter. Bring that ID, They do card you before you enter, and give you a wristband that says you're over 21. The stunning 360 views of San Francisco and the bay are stunning. Get that phone out and snap them pictures! They have a list of cocktails to order from, definitely bring your wallet, they are pricey.

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