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    Obscenity Bar

    3.7 (22 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Porsche C.

    Hotel Emblem has it going ON and Obscenity Bar and Lounge is where its AT! Known as the BEST 10 Bars in Union Square, Obscenity has been getting some raving reviews on their Yelp Page and I can definitely see why. The ambiance is SEXY! From the moment I walked in on a Friday night, I was greeted by the lovely desk staff. With a huge smile and a warm welcome, my friend and I walked in and noticed the sexy vibe of the lounge. Catered to anyone this lounge is perfect for any occasion: date night, solo and just want to chill at the bar, large groups, and friend gathering--you name it--the can make it happen. We noticed many people would have rather lined up in the long line to enter Pacific Haven Cocktails then to go into Obscenity. Well, my homegirl and I are relieved that we went into here because we walked out feeling really good! From the moment we sat down, we were greeted by our lovely server, Fabian. Oh, what a great experience we had with him. He provided us several popular items on the food menu and even pointed out the lovely cocktail drinks. We both opted for the impossible sliders and the truffle fries and for drinks we ordered the "Naked Brunch". Their cocktail menu offers a Signature Offerings, which are original, uncensored and obscenely good--also, the Classics--just like the menu says, the original are good, but the classics are better! Halfway through our meal, another one of the wonderful staffs came up to talk to us. Megan was such a DOLL! She informed us that the bar has been opened since February but did a big opening in February. Megan went on to say that the Hotel is only about 90+ rooms and really caters to the San Francisco residents and the hotel guest. No lie, my ears perked up when she stated that. So, I went on to ask how they catered to City Workers--you know a sista' had to see what they offered City workers--hey, HEY! I was super surprised when Megan stated that the lounge offered City workers up to 25% off--WTF! I'm SUPER SOLD! Sign me up, baby! Like seriously, that's a phenomenal ol' deal! That's like a buy one get one free on a drink, since the drinks are technically $14 and the discount was $14. Just to top it off, thinking the night couldn't get any better. We received our bill and it was less than what we expected! Because of that we used the rest of the money and threw down for a good ass tip; BOOM! Obscenity offers a lovely vibe and is open every night in the early evening till about 2AM. Not only are the drinks tasteless, but the customer service was phuckin amazing! Not one time did we even think twice of going to another bar.

    Genevieve Y.

    Date & Time: Saturday April 20, 2019 @ 5pm Location: Lobby @ Hotel Emblem which is a Viceroy. I'm very particular about where I stay & only Virgin, St. Regis & Viceroy make The Cut. Our most frequently ask question is how we manage to stay married so long & keep things fresh to which I reply "the house smells good, the food smells good, the kitty smells good". While the husband gamely quotes Dave Chapelle "bj, sandwich after and don't talk so much". Cocktail Hour: The Husband. We Tried Going @ 11:30pm Last Night only to Discover that They Close @ 11pm which Led to a Discussion on Why This City Closes Down So Early. "In HK we didn't even start going out until 12am for a midnight snack, followed by some lounges and clubbing until 6am". In Europe and even NY, we don't even have dinner until 9pm..." Scene: Couples in LBD's w/ Stuart Weitzman Over-the-Knee Boots Music: SuperFly, Blues & Jazz Decor: Enter this Cool Bar & Lounge Complete w/ Faux FirePlace, Pool Table, Banquettes & Sexy Living Room Service: Friendly & Fabulous Imbibe: Cocktails & Mocktails Mediocre: Charcuterie Plate Total: $41.96

    Impossible sliders
    Reginice C.

    The cocktails were absolutely perfect; the bartender handcrafted a special cocktail for us that was soooo bomb. We got 2 orders of the impossible sliders which were very tasty, but the stale buns took away from the taste. Hate to waste food so we ate them as is.

    Check is brought in a book!
    Norman G.

    Service was nice, the ambiance was great, the drinks and prices were not the best. We had time to kill before our improv show we were seeing. Decided to go here cause it was the first thing that came up as a "gay bar". I mean I guess everything is gay in San Fran, but it wasn't a gay bar. We liked the decor and how it was very chill. The check being brought in a book is a great touch! The drink was disgusting but for about $16 I still had to drink it and not let it go to waste. DO NOT GET A MAD HATTER! There's sage in it that they light on fire and makes your drink taste like an ash tray! Gross! On the menu it says sage, but not burnt sage.

    Meatballs and empanadas
    Julia K.

    This place is excellent! As an book nerd, I love the beat generation literary theme of the bar. The place feels warm and has a hip, relaxed vibe. I tried a couple of cocktails by Ms. Nora, and my favorite was the one that came in flaming--Mexico City Blues! Megan highlighted some items on their new food menu which I happily ordered. The empanadas were clutch and the meatballs were perfect! I also tried the ahi tuna tartare(with Tajin?! Yes please!) and my husband joined me after his meeting for some wine and the espresso ice cream. The staff is so friendly and Nora and Megan (who helped create the cocktail and wine list too!) ran the place with ease and a smile, even as it got much busier. I love to find places to be a "regular" and I think I found my downtown spot!

    Fizzy gun, cucumber, mint, and coconut water concoction. Am I just missing the actual name for this?!

    I wandered in on a hot day but didn't want what I usually drink when I go out so I asked the bartender, Nora, for something that tasted refreshing, and Bam!, She conjured up some fizzy, gin, cucumber, & coconut water concoction. I then let her surprise me again and she came up with some tasty whiskey and blackberry. Nora definitely knows what she's doing and I'm definitely coming back.

    The drinks were excellent!

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    Comfortable, chic design and the bartender was fantastic. If you're staying at Emblem, it's so nice to have a great bar in your lobby!

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    Thank you Julian D. for your review.

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    Good feel, love the books art. Suggest they turn off the TV and let us enjoy the music.

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    Highly recommend for superb cocktails and conversation-inspiring decor. Perfect spot to spend several hours with friends.

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    Thank you Megan M. for your 5 star review!

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    The Beehive

    4.3(455 reviews)
    2.2 miMission
    $$

    Love what + how they do it. It's a neighborhood bar that…read morejust feels right. Food wise I'm drawn to a few favorites like the stellar pork belly banh mi slider, fries and the chicken bites. It's a thoughtful menu w something for everyone. Had a Paper Plane which the bar man furiously shook to an icy froth on the top. Soooo good. Went on St Pat Saturday and was looking for a non frat crew vibe and was really pleased I remembered BH was close by.

    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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    Dahlia Lounge

    4.4(127 reviews)
    1.5 miMission
    $$

    Two security guards were on a complete power trip yesterday--- which left the end of the night on a…read moresour note. The club was set to close at 2am -- so they start getting everyone together and closing out tabs a 10 minutes or so before it actually closed. I finish my drink and gather my belongings to go to the restroom beforehand. It was occupied at the time ... so I decided not to worry anymore and walk back to my friends. As I'm doing so, I hear the guard rudely speaking to them and telling them to leave. I advised the man that the club was still open at the moment (they had about 5 mins left) and that we actually were heading out then. I also told him that he didn't have to speak to my friends like that - after he had just been joking around with them moments before. Instead of taking accountability, he immediately got an attitude with me and stated that he didn't care about that and it was time to go. Another female guard then popped up randomly and essentially told me to "fix my delivery" and that the man was her brother. To which I replied, that they were both ultimately in the wrong. I understand wanting to leave work but being rude and distasteful towards paying customers isn't the way to do jt. I hope they hire better employees it was a nice place!

    I was here last night with a friend. We got there just before 11:00pm, and were happy to get a spot…read moreon one of the couches in the front. Music was okay; mostly mumble rap. There were only two service staff; we could tell they were working hard but they definitely needed more help. We made two trips to the bar and it took about 15-20 minutes to get service. Drinks were decent. A larger group arrived to the left of us, and about 20 minutes after they arrived, the male service worker told us we had to move cause our spot was reserved. Mind you, we'd been there for almost two hours at this point and nobody had mentioned anything about our spot being reserved, and there was no sign holder indicating it either. It was also advertised as a "no cover" event, so curious to know how reservations were even made. He told us we could move over to the wall; which we discovered was right next to the restrooms and the line of users. Not cool. We then noticed that the larger group had spread out and taken our spot; were we supposed to believe these were the supposed "reservation" holders and not just your friends? Overall, just another mediocre bar that caters to the people they know. Not much concern for new customers, so we have no interest in returning or recommending to anyone. Plenty of other bars in the city; better bars that won't make you feel inferior.

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    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge - Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ lichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18)

    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge

    4.7(187 reviews)
    0.6 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    Hot Take: Weeknights are better than weekends for going out…read more Chill, less of a crowd, a locals vibe, and to avoid amateur hour. I'm personally over (and too old) dealing with sloppy drunks spilling drinks on you, getting pushed around in a crowd or end up in a middle of a brawl Blind Pig is that perfect spot, well at least on a weeknight: chill, low-key, and moody. And, most importantly comfy seating AND solid AZN inspired craft cocktails ($18-$19). Cocktails with black sesame, taro, pandan, mapo tofu, tea, and hot pot flavors? YAS! D R I N K S * Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ Iichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18 x2) The sichuan hot pot inspired cocktail was silky smooth from the milk-washed gin, nicely balanced - sweet (but not too sweet) and sour with a subtle málà numbing spice. Stiff yet easy to drink. The manager/bartender, Leo was awesome with great hospitality. Background lounge-y music is not too loud so you can yap and catch-up with friends. Overall, Blind Pig is a great place to unwind after work or start the night off. If it's too tamed for you, you can always go next door to XEX to make bad decisions - no judgement cuz we've all been there! ;) O T H E R I N F O * Walk-in only. PW to enter is on IG. * Blind Pig originally opened in Chinatown in a larger space but they're now in a more intimate space on Polk. * Blind Pig is under Mins Group (Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon, The Roll, The Buoy, Dento Piano Cafe, Dragon Horse, and more.) * No snacks/food but plenty of food options within walking distance.

    Ah, I wanted to love Blind Pig, but I just couldn't get into it. This San Francisco speakeasy is an…read moreAsian-influenced bar looking to bring Asian flavors and liquors to the bar scene. I think in many ways, Blind Pig just fell a little flat. I would like to say that the service here was amazing. A bartender who sat with you to talk about the menu, the process, and your experience very passionately and intently.  However, I think that the bar program is a little unrefined. Every drink had 10,000 ingredients, and most of them did not work together. If the drink did work together, you just tasted nothing because everything blended together and you couldn't taste any special or fun ingredients.  Unfortunately, I don't think this spot is worth looking for.

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    Lost Cat Bar & Bites

    Lost Cat Bar & Bites

    4.6(212 reviews)
    0.1 miUnion Square, Lower Nob Hill
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    We need more cat/themed places in SF! I planned an all day cat themed outing for a large group and…read morehappy this was one of the stops! Good bar food to go with the drinks! Glad to have some things to eat if drinking. You know sometimes you don't expect too much from bar food, but Here there's Better than typical bar type of food. Really enjoyed the fries with 2 sauces (classic, crispy finger food for sharing), chicken skewers, sliders (good appetizer size! a little something more substantial in food), chicken wings (you can choose from a few sauce choices). curry puff (flaky tasty wrapping with curry inside)! "Dumpster Cat" cocktail seems to be the only one that comes in a cat mug. Of course I had to! my mug was a black cat and it had an adorable removable yellow hat. reminds me of halloween. Would be cool to have even more cat mugs for the variety of drinks. Love the cat theme paintings/art on the walls. The large Mona Lisa + cat piece is fantastic. There's one booth in the back that fits 7-8 people. Not crowded early evening on the weekend

    Great atmosphere, great food and great bartenders. Came across this little hidden gem as a…read morerecommendation from our Hotel Maître d'. Came into a great dive looking bar, sat down right away and ordered pulled pork sliders and garlic fries - yum! My boyfriend ordered Wild Turkey 101, the bartender was determined to find it but unfortunately they were not able. They did however recommend a wonderful whiskey that he enjoyed just as much. Thank you Lost Cat for a wonderful experience.

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