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    Propagation

    4.5 (181 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Alex T.

    This bar was a very festive experience indeed. It's surrounded by plants which give off an earthy and relaxing vibe. I got some sort of piña colada with a twist and it was delicious. Shoutout to the bartender who recommended me it!!!! I will definitely be back here again for sure

    Zoe G.

    Stopped for drinks before dinner and it was very beautiful inside with all the plants. The bartender was friendly and helpful and the drink were good.

    Arthur E.

    Cool décor and fun cocktails. Went for après dinner drinks. Was able to grab seats and have two drinks each - the drinks weren't amazing, but prices were reasonable and the vibes were legit. I'd say more 4.5 vs 5 stars but I've learned in school that you round up if it's .5 or higher lol.

    Melody L.

    Came here on a chill Wednesday night. The place is literally filled with plants everywhere (living up to the name). They even have Lunar New Year decorations up, which was a festive touch. I really enjoyed their "Call Me When It's Over" mocktail, it was sweet & refreshing. There's also a special Lunar New Year menu, which was fun to explore. The music was so good I ended up asking the bartender what playlist it was, turns out it's their own on SoundCloud, which honestly tracks because the vibe was on point. Bartender was super friendly, and the bar itself has so many cute little areas to sit, whether you want to tuck away or be more social. Also, underrated detail: hooks at the bar for your bags.

    Nina S.

    My favorite bar in SF! If you love plants in a beautiful casual bar with tasty and creative cocktails (and mocktails), as well as festive decor and drinks for holidays, this is the spot for you! A perfect place for hanging out with friends or on a date. There are tables and nooks to sit inside including a comfy couch. The interior design is gorgeous throughout, even the bathroom. Just love seeing the decorations during the holiday months like Halloween, Christmas, and Lunar New Year while trying the festive drinks! The decorations are done by hand by the owner! The owners, Lauren and Heather, are so incredible, super welcoming and fun! Just an amazing bar to stop by any time of the year, but they do host engaging events -- like plant giveaways! I've gotten some beautiful clippings from plants grown right in the bar to take home. At Plantsgiving, you can win whole plants! Other events: Halloween costume contest, cookie decoration contest, and they know how to make a stunning food spread for Friendsgiving and Lunar New Year! All events are posted on their Instagram. Favorite drinks: - night after night (their most popular): refreshing with pineapple and coconut cream - apple of my rye: like an old fashioned with apple and a hint of spices - spice spice baby: rum with pumpkin, cinnamon, and salted cream - Pear pressure (shot): mezcal blended in-house with pear - Call me when it's over (mocktail): so refreshing, best mocktail I've had Definitely check it out!

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    KC W.

    Great bar with creative drinks and garden vibes! My friend and I stopped in on a Friday around 8pm and were able to grab one of the last open tables. If you come with a larger group, you may want to come earlier to get a booth. They had a special tequila cocktails menu going until 9pm, but these were a bit too creative for our taste LOL so we ordered off the regular menu, which honestly was also quite unique compared to other bars. - Yesterday is Gone: tea-based cocktails aren't super common in the US yet, so I was super excited to see this. It was so good and refreshing, and the salted sesame added a little twist to the flavor profile. - Sticky Situation: a mango sticky rice inspired cocktail! Loved the concept, but it was a bit too sweet, especially toward the end. In this economy, it was refreshing to see drinks priced reasonably at $16 too. They also have a selection of mocktails, though it's hard for me to justify non-alcoholic drinks costing the same as cocktails lol. It was pretty dark inside and the music was quite loud, so just something to be aware of if you're sensitive to that. Might not be the best for a first date because it was a little hard to hear, but def a good spot for friends to hang out. Others have mentioned the location in the tenderloin isn't the best, but honestly as an SF native, it's on the edge of the neighborhood and not that bad compared to other streets - don't let that deter you from coming! The drinks are worth it and I'll definitely be back.

    Riley H.

    I looooved Propagation. Lots of unique seating and a great, beautiful ambiance. The plants were stunning there was a great atmosphere to the place. The bartenders were truly so friendly and kind. Pretty much all of their cocktails are $16, which felt reasonable given the unique and interesting menu. I'd love to go back and taste more of their drinks!

    Nastaran A.

    Such a cute vibe with all the plants! They had some really delicious and unique cocktails. I had one with seasame oil that gave it just the right savory-ness. Also super cute Halloween decor during October.

    Christian C.

    As a big plant lover, I really wanted to love Propagation -- the greenery-filled concept is adorable. But the vibe missed for me. The music was loud and not great, the lighting felt way too dark, and my drink just didn't hit (especially for $16). Cute idea, but the experience didn't live up to the aesthetics.

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    Sami R.

    I was doing what seemed like a tour of all the cocktail bars in this area haha and this place didn't disappoint!! It felt like I was walking into a nursery and I LOVED IT. I don't know how they take care of all those plants because mine always die but it was beautiful. The bartender was so nice and funny too. Drinks were great. I'm a fan for sure. I'll be back to see the Christmas decorations they put up!

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    Ryan M.

    This place was a few blocks from the hotel, super cool vibe. The cocktails were great, not cheap but not expensive. I believe their cocktails are $16. Not a bad spot for a good cocktail if you are looking for a spot.

    Vy T.

    Beautiful space. I'm excited to bring groups of friends here and I could personally sit here and work for hours!!!! The good: - Immaculate vibe. Good, chill music and lots of greenery to make me happy. - a nice, wide selection of drinks The meh: - they could up the design of their cups... mine had a big ice cube that was too big for the cup itself.... - only one of the three drinks we had was balanced. I've heard a lot about this bar and was expecting a little more. Maybe it was an off day. - we had to walk up and bring our cocktails to our table, which is fine but for a nice craft cocktail bar with only one other set of customers at the time, I'd expect them to bring it to us.

    Grace M.

    Decked out in holiday spirit this spot is the brainchild of a plant lover and mixologist for sure! Or maybe my boyfriend was pulling my leg. Either way the vision is 10/10! The service was pretty prompt given there was a large private event happening in part of the bar. The ambiance was so fun, and the holiday drinks were yummy! We tried the holiday high ball and the mulled wine offerings.

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    My wife & I visited SF for the 1st time & stayed at Hotel Emblem next door. We noticed so many…read morepeople coming in to this place we decided to look it up & see what the fuss was about. Seeing that it was named one of the top 50 best bars in North American, we had to check it out! We came in a Thursday night in mid-April about 9:45 PM. They have security outside thar checks IDs & also manages the queue in case the bar gets too crowded. We had no issues getting in, but there were zero indoor seats available - both the bar & table seating. Thankfully, they have a really cozy & well-lit patio area. The waitress let us know that even the outdoor patio has table-side service, so we made ourselves comfortable on the outdoor bench & within seconds she had brought us waters & cocktail menus. Weather outside was really nice, so I'm glad we actually sat outside. Each cocktail is $20, which definitely is a little steep, but I think the creativity, quality, & prestige of being named a top 50 bar supports the price. Each part of the menu is organized by liquor ie whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, etc. We tried 4 drinks total. I only took menu photos of the pages we ordered from but they have a lot more selections. We ordered the Kung Fu Pandan, Silky Street, Rice Rice Baby, & Tropical Gangsta. We had some favorites over others, but all were very well crafted! The drinks came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. The only hiccup was our final drink took quite a while. Turns out the ticket machine malfunctioned & deleted orders put in & caused a back-up. The waitress was so apologetic & ended up comp-ing 2 drinks, which she definitely didn't have to but it speaks volumes to the high standards they hold themselves to & their customer service. Overall, highly highly recommend checking this place out for a fun night out or post-dinner treat! Glad we made the decision to stop in!

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