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    Rickhouse

    4.0 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Interior
    Hannah A.

    Really great ambiance and design! The moody lighting and the brick walls make for a cool place to hang out. The drinks were good and they have standard SF pricing. It was empty swinging by around 7/8pm, but I imagine it fills in as the night goes on. Plenty of seating and a cool loft area as well.

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    Matthew R.

    First timer with my buds here & it was an absolute vibe. The bartender was a total wizard super knowledgeable & actually asks what you like, then nails the recommendation. The drink was expertly crafted & tasted amazing, totally hit the spot after the bartender tailored it to my tastes. Atmosphere's cozy, service is top notch! Highly recommend this place

    Madhu J.

    One of the coziest and oldest bars in downtown San Francisco. I've been coming here since around 2017 and it never disappoints. I love the fire pits and the cozy atmosphere. Totally my kind of bar. There are two bars, though I'm not sure if the back bar is still open.

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    Becky V.

    What a cozy bar with event spaces available for rental private parties. Pisco sour was sweet and fruity. The small mezzanine upstairs can hold 20 comfortably. Seats for all. It is unique and has a nice view of the downstairs both sides. Holiday time is especially festive and very cozy with the fireplace on. Feels warm like I'm in a cabin with all the wood walls. Order at the bar and bring your drink anywhere. No server for the table. Water stations available so get your own water to stay hydrated and safe! Don't get sick. That's no fun.

    Caili C.

    Nice whiskey bar in Fidi with a fairly relaxed vibe on a Friday night. We came by after dinner for a night nap and enjoyed the drinks we got. Service was quick and friendly and we were happy to find a bar to sit and chat without loud music on a Friday night.

    Michter's Toasted Barrel - EXCELLENT!
    Jamie G.

    Great selection of bourbon, rye, scotch and single malts. The bartenders were very knowledgeable and made wicked drinks! Great place to pop in for a nightcap or to hang with friends!

    Bartender was amazing
    Liz W.

    Wandered here after dinner nearby and what a gem. Bartender was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Both drinks were 100. Kentucky Buck was refreshing strawberry infused bourbon, right up my alley. Stone Monkey was delicious and sweet, not my cup of tea but just what my partner was craving for dessert. Definitely would recommend. Can't wait to come back to explore more of their whiskeys and bourbon.

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    Brenda C.

    As soon as I walked into it I was warmly greeted and welcomed by the bartenders there I was just exploring and sat myself with my plushie down on a chair and just party chilled for a long while and I had complimentary a ginger beer cocktail for being myself. That was a few days ago. Last night my boyfriend and I visited there and I ordered the pisco punch because I really wanted to try absinthe and I thought it was pretty good. My boyfriend had a rum mixed in with coke and a superman cocktail that was custom ordered and he was disappointed because it was not like the recipe and exactly like it too it took way too long for it to be made and overall we did not really appreciate the negative vibes from being ignored fully at that. Service was slow the bathroom was pretty outdated with a toilet that wouldn't flush properly and bar food was missing from the menu when it could have been included to better drive in more revenue into San Francisco Present day rankingly and I know that you also know what thinelynesses I ever meant by saying that and this celebrity units oh yeah and yeah right it is not your fault but really it so forever forevermore*+!

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    Christopher G.

    I stopped by one afternoon for a pour and ended up staying a few hours after having some great conversations with the staff. It was nice to just bask in to the presence of their whiskey wall! Rickhouse is a wonderful whiskey bar in FiDi with a massive selection, wonderful staff, and fairly competitive prices! The only downside is that it's a pretty smaller place, so it can get packed real quick. But other than that it's a good time. I look forward to my next visit the next time I'm in SF.

    Some of the bar area/bottles
    Courtney C.

    Came here for the first time. I really loved their decor and their whiskey selection. The decor feels like being in a cabin or a distillery far away from the city. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Only downsides were that they were out of a lot of things listed on the whiskey list; it would have been nice if it noted as out of stock on the menu . Also, the prices for some of these whiskeys is a bit higher than other spots. However, you are paying for the experience and ambiance. Will definitely come back to explore their menu more.

    Apricot Cobbler
    Michelle H.

    Date of Visit: 6/20/2023 Rickhouse is one of my favorite lounges to visit after work. Located on Kearny Street, Rickhouse is at a convenient location with lots of restaurants nearby. On the first floor there is bar area, a cozy fireplace and a back seating area. On the mezzanine level there is some more seating area with a panoramic view of the first floor. We got Kentucky Buck and Apricot Cobbler, both were refreshing and good!

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    Tuli S.

    Love the ambiance. Some cocktails are amazing, some are just okay! I had the mi abuelo which was fine. My friend got the stranger on horseback and it was sooo good! We also had the absinthe drink which I would not recommend. It was not tasty! We walked in because this spot looked interesting from the outside (dark but inviting). Bartenders go person by person in each group as they make each drink so it takes a little longer to get drinks if it's packed. We had a great time and sat at the bar.

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    A go-to for post-work drinks. Good cocktails, good whiskey, and a back area that you can reserve for a large group!

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    Beautiful & fun ambiance's, delicious creative drinks. Tiki is not overly done. Just the right amount of cliche and charming.

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    Great service food and drinks! Celebrated my bfs birthday here! Will be back. The drink menus is fun and staff was very friendly. Thanks!

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    Very whiskey centric, but it seems like everyone likes coming in these groups and doing punch bowls.

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