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    Skylark

    3.5 (499 reviews)
    Open 7:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Very loud
    DJ
    Casual
    Good for dancing

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    Angelica O.

    I use to come here as newly 21 girl and wow has it changed! its so grown up now. I know I came to a yelp event so it's completely a different vibe but you can tell that skylark has changed. When skylark came up on my yelp elite page I couldn't have clicked on the button faster to come a review and see the vibes. thank you ok parking is just as awful as I remember so I took a uber in, not to bad. As soon as I walked in Dominic was there to welcome you in. Super nice and friendly. Dominic mentioned that the food was going to start to be served so line up soon. I did and I was glad for that tip because the line got long. The food was pupusas from panchitas (that's right next door). Food was great and good portions. The bar tenders were super nice and I even got to talk to them afterwards. oh! having London there (tequila info cazadores) was so perfect! all the swag and the smooth tequila shot! so knowledgable that I walked away feeling like we did a tequila tasting. such a fun vibe the drinks were good but I always wish they gave them out in taster sizes so I could taste more of them and not get stuck with the ones I didn't like. I did see that the use and lychee were a crowd fav. I tried main squeeze 10/10 lovers lane 6/10. can't wait to come back on a weeknight to see it live and in action. thank you

    Rachel Q.

    We held a private event at Skylark - a surprise engagement party for my brother. Everything went smoothly. The bar owners were kind and very accommodating. They helped us with last minute tools that we didn't know we needed during set-up. They also allowed our caterer to do a site tour several weeks prior to the event. This was very helpful to our caterer to plan set-up for 150 people. They also have a DJ equipment onsite which our DJ was able to easily used. This place has been around and the owners have down a pretty modern renovation. Oh and drinks were top notch. I highly recommend this place for future private events.

    Jack Frost
    Jade L.

    This is a fun and lively space in the Mission to come for cocktails, and it was decorated festively for the holidays. I recently came here for a happy hour event and tried the Jack Frost and Ube Daiquiri drinks. They were extra sweet and tasted like drinkable desserts. I think classic cocktails that are less sweet would be better, but the holiday menu of cocktails were fun to try and cheers with new friends.

    Caio Cesar C.

    I'd like to share the great experience that we had with Dave and Skylark. Since the beginning Dave was very attentive to details and available to let us come visit the place and answer to our questions. He's staff was AMAZING, super polite and caring. The place is absolutely beautiful and comfortable. There's a lot of place to sit, we had a great experience using the projectors to show pictures and the dj equipment. My husband and I celebrated our wedding with a private event for family and friends. They came from across the country and were so impressed with the place. Thank you for helping the best day of my life be so memorable. We appreciate you.

    Emily F.

    My friends and I had such a fun time at Skylark. The staff and service was so attentive, kind, and accommodating. They frequently checked in on us and were very thoughtful when asking what type of chaser we wanted. The ambiance felt very safe, friendly, and fun! We did end up going a bit earlier in the night, I mean around 11 PM. So not that early lol, but I will say the later it got into the night the more packed the bar became! The owner Kim and her husband were truly great hosts and I have really enjoyed my interactions with Kim so far. I met her husband briefly and he also seemed very nice. He went out of his way to say hello and make sure we were enjoying our night! I brought some of my friends to Skylark, also the pictures on Yelp and Insta made the environment look so fun! People were very respectful around us and the DJ played fun music. We had a bottle of tequila and we definitely had a good night! They also brought out a sign for us and a sparkler which was SO fun. I was kinda surprised and I didn't prepare the message on the sign but my friend picked a good saying. All in all I definitely want to go back! Such a fun time and friendly atmosphere.

    $5 well shots and beers on HH
    Chris W.

    I came with a group of 6 people to watch the niners playoff game and indulged in their happy hour specials (maybe too much). $2 tacos and $5 well shots and beers. The bar works pretty fast and was attentive. It got pretty busy as the game went on but ordering wasn't an issue so big shout to the bartenders. They have security and do pat downs for guys. For food, we ordered tacos (chicken, beef, or steak) and fries ($5). Everything was made fresh. My only complaint is that the ordering system is kind of confusing. We order at the bar and then someone brings the food in from outside to the bar. Then the bartender flags down whoever ordered the food. The orders have numbers so I'm not sure why they don't call out the orders. The food ultimately arrives hot and tasted great. I'll be back for another game or HH.

    Claudia M.

    New management, new Skylark! Despite being a popular spot, Skylark hasn't always had the best reputation. But it's under new management and has been newly renovated. It looks great inside! I stopped in to try their holiday drinks, something they've never had and is great to see. The space is decked out in holiday decor and the staff was in the spirit. I tried: Polar Espresso Martini (8/10), Like A Red Nose Mule (9/10), and Dusse Eggnog (9/10), the eggnog was definitely my favorite. It was a weeknight and pretty chill but I know they usually get pretty busy and have great music. Nice to see this place under new management. Excited to visit again!

    DIY Cocktail
    Kyla Patricia A.

    We did the DIY cocktail experience and it was lovely!! The bartender was so sweet and helpful. I love how you could add as many toppings and customize how sweet you liked your drink. The music choice was also very good! This is my second time her and I would love to come back!

    Sex on the beach with una vodka
    Anthony H.

    Drinks were great especially the sex on the beach with the rose vodka. Really adds something to the drink. Service was fast when I was there. I love the bar/dance club vibe. The music was great but kept at a level great for both socializing and dancing. The pink theme is awesome too.

    Cool dj
    Baris B.

    Cozy bar with nice staff and drinks. We did the Ferris Wheel presentation which was fun and unique. When crowded, it can get loud. It's a nice place to have drinks but not so much to catch up with friends. They also hosted the Yelp Women History month event, which was great. Location is amazing too. Next to lots of other bars and food options.

    Paul R.

    I went to skylark for a comedy show that they have on wends nights now. It's great - they have $2 tacos, $5 beers and $5 shots - is a great deal. Staff for the show and at the bar was both nice.

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    Had a great celebration at Skylark for a grad party! The staff was amazing and the venue was great, would highly recommended!

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    Bartenders and management stink. entertainment is cool. Seen some pretty cool DJs pass through but the service there is horrible.

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    The Beehive - Beauty Mark

    The Beehive

    4.3(454 reviews)
    0.4 miMission
    $$

    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.

    5% surcharge. They have the place all festive for the…read moreholidays. Here's the run-down: 4.6/5: Hot buttered cider $17. With Johnny Walker Black, Drambuie, apple cider, apple butter. I definitely prefer this version to the more traditional version that just adds water. 4.5/5: Pigs in a Blanket $15. The puff pastry is very buttery, and the sausage is higher-end.

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    Dahlia Lounge - VIP Bottles service is always a good option!

    Dahlia Lounge

    4.4(127 reviews)
    0.3 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(188 reviews)
    1.5 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

    4.5(211 reviews)
    1.7 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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