First time at Gold Bar Distillery, we took the cocktail class and it was amazing! Johnny was the…read morebest teacher and we had so much fun!

I came to Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island for a cocktail-making class and left with…read moresignificantly more confidence in my bartending abilities than my wife probably wanted me to have. The class was genuinely awesome. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and an instructor who somehow managed to make cocktail-making feel both impressive and completely doable. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and had the patience of a saint, especially considering some of the questions coming from our group. The cocktails were fantastic, the experience was genuinely fun, and I learned enough to now be dangerous behind my own home bar. My only complaint is that the instructor, Nick, was a little too charming and charismatic. I'm not entirely sure I feel comfortable bringing my wife around him again. 10/10 experience. Would absolutely recommend. Just maybe keep an eye on your spouse.

Services was impressive, from both the hostess & our server. Ambiance is top notch! Music &…read moreconversations! Definitely did not check my email for the secret word of the day missed out on that experience. But of course I had a reservation. Drinks were very good! What an extensive cocktail menu!

Checked out this speakeasy while in SF last year. It wasn't too hard to find and I think my friend…read morewas able to make reservations. There was another room, so it was a bit confusing, but I think that one was for dining. The bartender wasn't too friendly at first, but warmed up after a few minutes. He was able to make some refreshing mocktails! The vibe here is dark and moody. The main decor is just the bookshelves. Worth a try if you're in the area!

Have to update because I've been back since 2019 and this spot still is so classy! They also offer…read moremusic nights which is like a listening party for a specific record. You can find their schedule on their site. Very grown and sexy vibes. Cocktails are pricey but worth it. It's a great place to start date night or meet up for a first date. Staff is always prompt and friendly. Love that there are other places in walking distance too, if you're looking to bar hop or get something to eat. One of the nicer bars in the area, for sure!

My sister and I were really excited to come here, but unfortunately, the experience was incredibly…read moredisappointing. We waited 15 minutes outside in the cold, where Taylor, the same hostess who later seated us, added us to the waitlist and then asked us to leave because there was "no standing room." After 30 more minutes, we finally received the text to come in. When we returned, Taylor didn't acknowledge us and told us to go to the back of the line. After showing her our text, she seated us. We noticed two open seats at the bar and asked if we could sit there. She said the bar was first come, first serve..yet moments later, she seated two walk-ins who had been behind us in line at those exact seats. The inconsistency and lack of hospitality made us feel completely disrespected. We were excited to finally get in, but ultimately decided to leave. Such a bummer!!

Walked by many times but never stopped in till today. The vibes is cool, not really divey, not…read moresuper fancy just a chill hangout. I got the Smokey bee bc it had mezcal and I'm a mezcal freak! The drink was super smooth, not super strong but nice to enjoy slowly. Def be back! Loved my drink and the vibes. Everyone was super friendly !

I had a wonderful, personal experience with a friend at Rickhouse recently. The drinks were…read morebeautifully executed and the atmosphere was friendly with the bartender and customers. The Lemon Meringue Pie was a gin-based drink that was silky, bright, and had a creamy foam on top. The taste of this drink is very unique, and it was balanced with its vanilla-citrus warmth and limoncello. The La Bonne Vie was more fresh and herbaceous; I liked the bitter taste of the grapefruit. It was light, crisp, and refreshing. This cozy, dimly lit place was perfect for a relaxing night out. Their well-crafted cocktails and the conversations with the people around are worth the visit.

Great night bar to chill. Has an outside patio and a dimmed light ambience inside which is cool,…read moreand serves great drinks. My margarita was bomb and came out to $10. Had free hotdogs too!

Great place to have a drink after work and meet my hubby…read more Rye February Specials Bartender: Phil and Jason make amazing drinks. They design different drinks monthly. Butterscotch Hot Cider Bourbon, Averna, Miso Butterscotch, Apple Cider Basil Gimlet Gin, Basil, Lime Negroni Place is so peaceful and love the decor. A must visit.

Lovely little spot for afterwork drinks and some snack foods that go great with their assortment of…read morecocktails. I really love the interior decor, it's like you're in a different time period and a different world, and it's quite cozy when not too packed. Came here with a friend on a weekday night after dinner and really enjoyed all the cocktails we tried. Truly a hidden gem of a bar lounge near the Chinatown area.

Cold Drinks Bar honestly surprised me! I came here after dinner for a nightcap and I really enjoyed…read moreit. It's lowkey but stylish and the drinks are actually affordable. I like the lounge style seating, there were couches, nooks, and chairs arranged in a very comfortable fashion. There were a decent amount of people inside for a Thursday night, mostly small groups of friends or people on dates. It's a really nice atmosphere, very relaxed and inviting to hangout in. Friendly bartender and good cocktail menu, they also have a kitchen for small bites. I am definitely coming back!

The cutest book bar ever! The theme is like a library/bookstore and the walls are full of real…read morebooks. We loved the author quotes on the ceiling too. We got drinks that were strong and tasty. The average cocktail is around $12-$15. And they had a DJ too. The music was a great R&B mix, pop and reggaeton. Def will be coming back.

I've gotta say, I love the intimate vibes of this bar! Though we did sit in the middle of the…read moreplace, there are plenty of spots and corners to make it feel as cozy as the library aesthetic that they are going for. It's dark but still well lit inside. Bathrooms are nice and clean, too. Service was okay. What we got: - Punch on Tap flight - sampled four drinks, pretty good especially if you have FOMO like me or are scared to spend money on a drink that you might not end up liking! I think we ended up liking 2/4 of - Mini churros - pricey for what you get (basically one churro cut up into four pieces), but it was our choice so we must now live with it lol Overall, I'd say it's great to visit once since it's an interesting concept for a bar. I've gotta say, I love the intimate vibes of this bar! Though we did sit in the middle of the place, there are plenty of spots and corners to make it feel as cozy as the library aesthetic that they are going for. It's dark but still well lit inside. Bathrooms are nice and clean, too. Service was okay. What we got: - Punch on Tap flight - sampled four drinks, pretty good especially if you have FOMO like me or are scared to spend money on a drink that you might not end up liking! I think we ended up liking 2/4 of - Mini churros - pricey for what you get (basically one churro cut up into four pieces), but it was our choice so we must now live with it lol I'd say it's great to visit once since it's an interesting concept for a bar.

Strong drinks per usual. Had the Casa Grande, Black Manhattan & Local Edition. When there isn't a…read morelive band, their playlist is good. Staff attentive.

While my most recent visit wasn't as memorable as previous visits Local Edition is still a…read morefantastic place for craft cocktails and live music. I have been a few times and the wonderful times I have had before is what took me back in February on my last visit to the Bay Area. They offer live music in music and old school speak easy vibes. I will say the espresso martini was not as good as I remember from my previous visits as it was too sweet which of course could have been our fault since bartender heard us talking about how my friend liked his drinks sweet. All in all a great night out with friends or even a date spot when live music is on.

This place has been one of my after work/happy hour staples for nearly 20 years. Many memories…read morewere made (and at the same time lost) at this establishment. From the gigantic whiskey selection, to the extremely high ceilings and dimly lit dark decor, the vibe is classy yet accessible to non-connoisseurs. What makes this place awesome is that you get the feeling of sophistication without the pretense of needing to belong. The service is awesome, and the bar staff is patient with folks that are new to the whiskey 'scene'. 83 proof is an awesome little bar that's situated perfectly among the sea of start-ups (and tech giants) in SOMA. Come check it out!!!

Local after work bar with knowledgeable bartenders. It feels like it's been here for decades…read more. no food. Just drinks....ambiance is in between dive and swanky. Negronis are well done here! Prices are fair. JYW recommends meeting friends at this spot

An outstanding quite literal hole-in-the-wall speakeasy-themed cocktail bar. When entering the main…read morespeakeasy Bourbon & Branch (which is outstanding in its own right), you enter Wilson & Wilson which has its own menu and seating area. The cocktails have a great prohibition vibe and the service is exemplary with the bartender even going so far as to include a Friends, Family & Industry complimentary discount! This place is definitely on my list of places to return to!

If I could, it'd be 1 star for the lousy bartender and 5 stars for the venue & drinks. We wanted a…read morespecial night out last Saturday and hoofed it to SF for drinks at Wilson & Wilson around 6ish, having enjoyed being there on a few previous occasions. Our bartender had all the personality of plain oatmeal, making for a pretty lame start to a lousier experience. It took 25 minutes for him to bother taking our order into an hour-long reservation because he was so occupied with the couple at the other end of the bar, but not before arriving with a drink we hadn't ordered. We momentarily thought it was a compensatory drink for the lousy service, but, no, he just awkwardly swooped it off the counter to deliver to the lucky soul who wasn't still waiting to order. We had to wave him down for a second order - because attentive he was not - which he he'd then proceed to screw up. It quite sucked compared to every other time we've been, and, while we can't get our time or experience back, can we at least get a refund?