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GC Lounge

4.6 (10 reviews)
Closed • 3:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Mezcal, Mint, Pear Puree cocktail
Chris W.

Great little bar in the lobby of the Palace Hotel!!! Emma our bartender was amazing and made us some mezcal, mint, and pear puree cocktails that were delish! This is our new favorite spot

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Dipanwita R.

I made reservations a month in advance at the garden court. We went for the afternoon tea to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday. I'm so glad that I decided to choose this venue. They are cautious about dietary restrictions and the staff was very courteous. The staff was A++. The ambience was obviously amazing. This is definitely a pricey place so I would say is meant for special occasions. I chose to do a valet but that is something you can skip cuz that alone was $30. I wish they would have this on other days of the week too & not just Saturday. I wish they would have it for a longer duration too.

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AJ K.

Five stars for ambiance, you can't beat the Palace Hotel for Old World glam. Where else can you relax to live piano music in the oldest hotel in SF, what used to be the largest hotel in the world? Truffle fries were amazing, flatbread was pretty great too (heavier on the soppressata than the pear). Beware if you have nut allergies, the cheesecake is topped with pistachio...fudge? Not sure what that topping was supposed to be, definitely wasn't mentioned in the menu. Cheesecake was delicious, sponge cake was dense and a little dry, both seemed like they were made a loooong time ago and just pulled out of the fridge or freezer (which works fine for cheesecake, not so great for sponge cake).

Pianist, GC Lounge, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Samantha K.

I love going to San Francisco and walking and doing things. One of the places that is high on my list to relax after a fun day is the GC Lounge, which is at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Most people will know this amazing place as the Garden Court Restaurant. The GC Lounge is the front part where one can have drinks, tea, and snacks. They have a musician in the evening. Its a good place to relax and enjoy. They also have good desserts, and snacks.

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9 months ago

Me had drinks here. Ambience nice. Service watching like a security guard. Seats comfortable. Me alright.

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4 years ago

Emma at GC makes the BEST DRINKS!! She is definitely a woman of her craft, top notch mixologist and she has the best energy! We loved her!

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“Emma our bartender was amazing and made us some mezcal, mint, and pear puree cocktails that were delish!”

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4.0(1.6k reviews)
0.1 mi•Financial District, SoMa
•$$
Casual dining
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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.

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The "Lena Younger" - Made with house made vermouth, ginger beer, citrus, fresh herbs, and gin. One of our newest house made cocktails!

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Shelby's Rooftop Lounge

3.9(436 reviews)
0.4 mi•SoMa
•$$$

We went there for lunch to celebrate my nephew's 50th birthday. The lunch menu was very limited so…read morewe all had the chicken sandwich. It was ok. The 4 stars review is for our waitress. She was very attentive. When we got there at 12:30pm we all decided to sit inside since it was a little cold on the patio. After about an hour the sun came out and we decided to move outside on the patio. That was short lived since it got so hot and no shade so we all went back inside. There were 2 other brave customers who stayed outside the entire time. The view from the patio is spectacular. I'm sure it's even nicer during the night when all the high rise buildings are all lit up. I'm sure it's nice to see all the lights during Christmas. I would go back at dinner to experience the night views from the patio. One suggestion I have is for Shelby's to provide some awnings or shades, and I think they would attract more daytime customers. Overall a nice venue, and will definitely be back to try the dinner menu.

I went here last weekend, and while the views were amazing, unfortunately the service was terrible…read more It was a cold San Francisco night, and we asked FOUR separate times for the heater near us to be turned on. After finally asking a fifth person, we were told, "Oh, I think it's broken." Why wasn't that communicated to us the first time we asked instead of having us sit outside in the cold with little blankets waiting? The service overall was extremely slow. Everything took so long that we eventually had to go inside just to pay our tab. There was also an uncomfortable inconsistency with how guests were treated. I noticed several people were vaping outside, yet only one person was singled out by a host and very rudely told, "DON'T DO THAT." The issue wasn't that they were asked to stop. It was the tone and the fact that multiple other people were doing the exact same thing without being addressed. I've been to several rooftop bars here in San Francisco and in other cities, and unfortunately this was by far one of the worst service experiences I've had. I realize the last time I was here was pre COVID, when this rooftop was Everdene at the Virgin Hotel. I was here for a company event back then, and the experience from then to now is truly night and day. Beautiful views, but the service really took away from the entire experience.

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Lost Cat Bar & Bites

4.5(216 reviews)
0.5 mi•Union Square, Lower Nob Hill
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Was visiting the city once again and knew I had to stop back at the spot. This time I was with…read moreothers enjoying the city along with me. We ultimately enjoyed their cocktails and I did get a bite of food. I also got their pizza, which was very yummy at the time. Again, the service was super sweet and kind. Very helpful. Will continue to visit this spot whenever I am visiting the city.

I was walking around the area near my hotel, and decided to pop in for a drink and a snack.... 100%…read morebased on the name alone. As a cat lady missing my cats at home, I was hoping to see real live cats but I'd settle for a good cat theme! I was the only person in the bar on a Sunday at 4PM, and they were still cleaning and setting up when I arrived. I ordered the Thai Tea Milk Punch (Scotch-based) because I'll never turn down anything TT-flavored, and the chips with spinach/artichoke dip. The bartender made me a delicious drink and brought out water. I made myself comfortable at a high top near the window. The bar was dark and cozy and I loved the balance of cat decor... it was noticeable but not TOO much. I saw an indoor clear "catio" that looked like it was set up for a cat to live in, but sadly, no cat. I finished my drink and was about to leave, thinking they forgot about my chips/dips because no one had ever said anything to me about them. They were brought out just as I was about to close my tab, so I hung out a little longer. It was decent, solid hot spinach/artichoke dip with extra cheese on top. I really liked my drink and might come back for another one, or something in a cat mug! Friendly, laid-back vibes.

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