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    For The Record

    4.5 (73 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Menu July 2025
    Katie R.

    Cool cocktail bar with friendly service! Liked that they really leaned into the vinyl/record theme and all of the cocktails were the names of songs. The menu covered a good variety of liquors, and had beer and wine as well. There's a small food menu with some snack and fried options. There's a decent amount of seating, though it is a smaller space, so it's better for a smallish group. There were a couple larger parties while we were in so it was pretty loud and hard to hear over everyone.

    Chicken Nuggies (fuego)
    Navila H.

    Sleek retro feel they have tasty chicken nuggets and their drinks...well their drinks give you a reason to drink. Each cocktail not only highlights the main liquor, yet dance with it to give you a "you haven't had it prepared correctly" moment. While their warm and personal service is a whole reason to come back; their drinks and chicken nuggets have me in a chokehold. Come here if you are tired of overpriced and basic drinks in this zip code, you'll get a lot of relief. They play records in the bar and it's always intimately lit making it the perfect start to date night.

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    Jade L.

    I came here for my friend's birthday during the summer, and we got the entire back room to ourselves. We arrived early on a weekday, so it was a nice and relaxing environment compared to the weekend chaos. Only one bartender was at the front counter taking care of us all, and he were very attentive and on top of it. We ordered multiple rounds of snacks to go with our cocktails, and while not amazing, they satisfied the munchies since it was around dinner time.

    superfly and nights on broadway
    Evan W.

    Good vibes and crowd in this bar. loved the superfly but didn't like the nights on broadway drink. bartender was nice enough to remake my drink though despite it being busy, so great service!

    Anh-Thu T.

    Stopped in for a couple drinks before dinner and loved this spot! The retro vibes and cute décor make it such a fun place to hang out. Drinks were delicious and well-balanced, and the bartender was super friendly and welcoming. Perfect spot to grab cocktails with friends or for a cozy date night.

    Vivian L.

    Came here for the first time and got the "Reminiscing" and "The Heat Is On" drink. There is bar seating and some seatings along the wall. The service was quick and the drinks were pretty good. There was 2 restrooms and they were very clean. Water was self serve. Street parking.

    Neesh S.

    I've always had a good night when I've stopped by For The Record. They not only have a great selection of cocktails already, but if you ask the bartenders for their recommendations or something off menu, they will put in the time to make you something great. I've also had some of the food and the Mozzarella Sticks and Fries are perfect when paired with a solid drink. They also do have some great music no matter the night so what're you waiting for!?

    Alice H.

    A cute and cozy bar with a friendly bartender. I got the Escape, which is made with a rum blend, pineapple, whipped coconut clarified pina colada. The clarification improved the texture, enhanced the flavors, gave it a crystal clear look, and had a smoother and softer taste!

    Madhu J.

    Cozy neighborhood bar in the Marina. Live music is solid, but sometimes a bit too loud for conversation. The bartender Esau was super friendly. There are two areas, which is nice if you want a quieter or more private spot. Also, the bathroom is actually really nice with great decor.

    strawberry fields forever
    Michelle Z.

    Cool vibes inside! They had a band playing live music and they were great. The bartender was very friendly and cocktails are $15 which is pretty reasonable for SF. I got the strawberry fields forever drink which was actually pretty strong compared to my friends' drinks that I tried. I would recommend the paradise drink or the reminiscing one!

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    Tara M.

    Really cute cocktail bar in the marina. The drinks are on the pricier side but not crazy for the area and really delicious! They play good music and the bartenders are quick. It's also not as crazy as a typical marina bar. I'll definitely be back!

    Brandy You're a Fine Girl (Front) and Intimate Friends (Back)
    Cody J.

    Spoiler alert: We love For the Record. If you're reading this, just go there and try it! We tried For the Record during our first romp of the Marina. As somewhat San Francisco newbies, we felt a bit out of place in the Marina amongst all the well-dressed and nicely groomed denizens, while we're more used to the ragtag, riffraff of our native Richmond. Nonetheless, we immediately felt at home walking into the swanky vibes of For the Record. On our first visit we tried the Blackberry Beret and Lovely Day, as well as the Brandy You're a Fine Girl and Intimate Friends. We loved all of the drinks but particularly loved the Intimate Friends, which had a nice herbaceous flavor with a nice punch from the absinthe rinse. On our second time back, we tried the play on the Pina Colada (forgetting the name), and got another round of the Intimate Friends. We didn't realize the cocktail menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking out the fall cocktails!

    Every cocktail was delicious
    Pat L.

    We had time to stop in for one cocktail before dinner, and got there right as they opened. The bartender was extremely nice, walking us through the menu and then whipping up the drinks quickly. We got 4 drinks between us and loved them all. The vibe was really cool, appreciate the 70s vinyl take - fun without being kitchy. Definitely worth a stop by!

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