Sugar Lounge delivers a fun, lively atmosphere with neighborhood bar vibes. Well, they do say they are a neighborhood joint. The scene is definitely great people watching also. My friend and I grabbed a table against the wall facing the bar. We enjoyed our drinks- mojitos and Palomas throughout the evening listening to vibrant music under dimly lit red lighting and fancy sconces diffusing soft lighting against the walls. The place is pretty casual, the restrooms plagued with graffiti but love the easy-going, good time people are having in here including the bartenders. This is a great "pregame" cocktail spot or a scenic place to get your buzz on. I could used some more Sugar Lounge next time I'm in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. read more

Sugar Lounge - Paloma sans mezcal- tequila blanco please - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is GREAT! My boyfriend and I are regulars. The bartenders are always nice and friendly, they make you feel welcomed & they always carry a smile. It's a small bar, so it can get pretty crowded. A great place for after work drink! read more

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I came in here with a friend while I was in town this week. I was excited to check out the cocktails which all looked amazing online. I ordered the Chocolate Man-Tini, which was served to me half full and without any of the chocolate syrup lining the sides. It was $15 for about 4 sips of vodka and cream. I was pretty unimpressed and left after about 15 minutes. read more

We were originally heading for absinthe across the street but it was closed so we decided to jump for a quick cocktail... it was fairly empty when we walked in at around five but filled up really quickly at around 6. This bar has a great vibe. The cocktail menu is solid. The bartender was very friendly and really knowledgeable. Definitely a spot we will hit again next time we're in the city. read more

Cool bar with a great atmosphere. There was only one guy working and it was pretty busy, but he held it down well. The lighting is very dim, which gives it a romantic vibe, though it's also a fun spot to grab drinks with friends. My dirty martini was definitely strong -- no complaints there. They also offer free chips and candy, which was a really nice and unexpected touch. read more

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in my opinion, I really like this spot. very unassuming but nice reprieve from the crowds milling up and down the street and did I mention the cocktails, very nice indeed and the prices are very reasonable for the City. the staff are mellow while being very efficient. We tend to gravitate toward the rear of the lounge sitting on one of the couches. They seem to have happy hours often but my son is more knowledgeable about that, he introduced us to this very nice spot. the lounge could have a dive vibe but the lighting and decorations lift it above dive but dive prices are welcome and achieved here. parking could be a challenge as the street is closed on weekends which is nice indeed my opinion. Seating is limited but never seems to be short On our visits read more

Sugar Lounge - Mango mutiny and Maestro Margarita, excellent - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Well overdue to update my review! If I could, all I'd say is: 6/5 stars. Only notes: strawberry margs on Friday! Pro tip: grab food from Arbor (curly fries + vegan 'burger') or Hayz Dog (The Flukey) across the street. But Yelp loves some details, so: Sugar will 5ever be my favorite bar for Friday nights thanks to the strawberry margaritas -- flavor AND price cannot be beat. Yes, it's a real strawberry puree. No, it's not too sweet. Yes, they are incredibly strong/dangerous. Service is great. They've recently-ish edited how the bar service area is set up, which helps with flow of ordering and knowing where to stand ~in line~ even if it's your first time. They also recently installed one of those new fangled jukebox app majiggers, so for a few dollars and sometimes some patience, you can set the playlist! Low lighting inside, with Christmas ornaments hanging from the ceiling, low couches that are easy to get stuck in if you sit too far back (lol), glowing cocktail tables, bar stool around the bar, and a handful of high top tables/chairs along the east side wall opposite the bar. I love their parklet, which recently got a makeover -- super sturdy floor, extended roof, more room for seats and a nice lil ledge along the side without tables to set drinks. From a mellow weeknight Halloween, to enjoying people watching after Bill Graham concerts end, celebrating birthdays, and many many more "sure, why not!?" occasions... I can roll into Sugar wearing sweats and hair that needs washing OR after a super fancy dinner + symphony show because all are welcome any day, any time. read more

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As someone who works and lives in the neighborhood, I'm shocked by the lack of hospitality here. Some of the bartenders are lovely, but many are indiscriminately rude. Some of the cocktails are delicious, but many are syrupy and pallid. The vibe is often good, but the staff are often dull. read more

Sugar Lounge is a decent and chill bar. It is a perfect venue for post-work hangouts. The place can get busy, but not overly crowded. Their drinks were decently priced and are quite strong (at least for the cocktails I ordered). Overall, no complaints - a solid choice for a chill bar. read more

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I came here a bunch of times before and had a good experience each time. The bar staff were nice and friendly, the place had music playing and when there's a big game, it is shown on the tvs, the drinks were indeed quite sugary and satisfies my sweet tooth. There's also snacks (a plus)! There is also a jukebox if you want to play some tunes, but I wouldn't recommend it during a big game. read more

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Cool intimate local neighborhood bar where everyone is treated like a regular. Matt says a perfect pre - SFJazz stop. Check out one of their famous Signature Craft Cocktails like theit Orbit Martini or Maestro Margarita. Mmmmmm. I can hear the Cheers theme music in the background. 'Sometimes you want to go / Where everybody knows your name / And they're always glad you came". read more

I went here with some coworkers to celebrate being doing with grad school. Immediately when I walked in and I noticed the candy/snack tower. A great treat to have especially after drinking. I ordered the Chocolate Man-Tini. To me the drink was not very sweet I tasted more alcohol than sweet so be mindful of that If that's is something you are looking for. Nonetheless the drink was still good! I would come back again and have recommended the spot for other coworkers who said they went and loved their experience there. read more

Sugar Lounge - Chocolate Man-Tini - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sugar Lounge is hands down my all-time favorite bar. It's got that perfect mix of intimate and cozy, with a low-key vibe that makes you want to stay all night. The inside is moody and inviting, and there's a chill little back area that's great for small groups or date night hangs. The drinks are sweet and creative, the staff is flirty and fun, and they even serve candy with your cocktails -- how cute is that?! If you're looking for a spot that's effortlessly cool without being overhyped, Sugar Lounge is the one. read more

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Surprised this place doesn't have at least 4 stars. I've passed by Sugar dozens of times since living in the neighborhood but just never actually went in until now. It was much livelier than I expected. I thought it would be like a slow piano lounge but there was upbeat music and a few TVs playing sports (but not a sports bar). Everyone seemed friendly. The drink was very good. They also have a happy hour every day until 7:30 so a good deal. Would come back for a drink read more

Perfect place to come to to wind down after a concert/show has ended at Bill Graham! I'm usually here closing down the bar with friends getting our nightcap on, so expectations are low. Sugar Lounge gets the job done. They got liquor, they got music, the staff are direct and kind, and the crowds they attract are pretty diverse. Can't complain! read more

An amazing local bar with a great atmosphere. A very cool international bar staff with service. I went there solo and ended up chatting with the regulars, it's a great place to talk and meet people read more

Shirley and Shaun are really great welcoming bartenders and hosts. They are welcoming open friendly and greet us all the same. I appreciate them and often if they are not there I will leave after just one drink. There is a great atmosphere and music. Love going to my neighborhood hangout bar. Thank you Shirley and Shaun y'all are amazing and the reason I come back often. Additional - Thanks Tony, D'Angelo, Shirley, and Shaun for helping make it a great birthday last night. Y'all are truly the best bar staff in SF. My hat is awesome. read more

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I like go to the events at the Nourse theater, usually it's someone interesting speaking. (now it's called The Sydney Goldstein Theater, I struggle to update it in my head). Anyway the point is after the event it's nice to grab a drink and discuss the event and Sugar is the only place to go IMHO. Upbeat energy, good outdoor patio, wide array of drinks and OK prices. I go in, get drinks, take them outside, and chat in the parklet. Repeat as necessary. read more

Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Time: around 12am Party of: 2 What: After Dinner Drinks After my last bday dinner, my friend suggested checking out Sugar Lounge. I've never been here, so I figured why not?! It was rather crowded when we arrived, but we managed to order our drinks at the bar and find a high top for two against the wall. I got a manhattan while my friend got either a mocktail or some kind of non alcoholic drink. (He was the DD that night.) My cocktail was nice. Spirit forward which is my thing. But not so much that it wasn't balanced. We were here for a good hour and a half. I actually ended up befriending a dog that was hanging out by our table. I'm a sucker for big dogs. And he was so sweet and chill. Fun vibe. Good music. Nice spot to grab a cocktail. REVIEW #3561 read more

My favorite bar in the city! Good drinks with fresh ingredients. Chill outdoor patio, jukebox with smackin music, the best bartenders a cool person can ask for and good looking patrons ;) read more

The place was a bit packed on a Thursday afternoon during happy hour, and it's not a surprise why. The decor and furnishings created a lovely and inviting setting, even the lighting in the bar and lounge added to the appeal. And of course, can't beat the happy hour cocktail specials. The $5 lemon drop spritz was a generous serving of a delicious and satisfying concoction. And we absolutely enjoyed the chocolate man-tini and richmond gimlet too, which were made well, strong and tasty. As we sat at the bar, the staff made us feel welcome and provided professional and friendly service. We had a great time here and would definitely return to try more items on their menu. read more

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I love the variety of cocktails at this bar, and thought the daily specials were very cute. Since it was a Friday, we all got the $8 strawberry margaritas. Pretty sure they were made with a strawberry puree as there were seeds instead of a syrup. They were mostly tequila but we were having fun anyway. The bar was cushy, and we scored a sofa to sit and chat on. Good music taste as well. Would definitely come back. read more

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Came in on a crowded Saturday night with some friends. It was a great environment for some after-work drinks. Sean the bartender took excellent care of us! Drinks were affordable (and strong). Overall, I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a cozy, but lively place to catch up with friends while getting a great buzz! read more

This is a great bar in a neighborhood of great restaurants and wonderful things to do (symphony, opera, ballet, etc.). While the ambiance at Sugar Lounge is really nice, it's the bartenders that really define this place. Each has been extremely welcoming in his or her own way. Every time we visit the Hayes Valley area, we have to visit this place! read more

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I ordered a drink and they gave me the wrong drink which was twice as expensive so I decided not to tip because it was already double the price I intended to pay and the bartender cussed us out in front of the entire bar and said to never come back - don't go here. read more

One of my favorite spots to stop for a drink in Hayes Valley. If you are waiting for a table at one of the nearby restaurant or just want to hang with some friends it's a mellow spot with a solid drink selection. Prices are reasonable and the bartenders are always super friendly. I always feel like they enjoy working there and speaking with the customers which gives it a more local vibe. It can get a bit loud as the night progresses but no different than any other small bar in SF. read more

This place is dope!! Great staff. Cool crowd. After work until closing its good. OG Hayes Valley spot. read more

Came here spontaneously after dinner. Love the vibes and not sure why they have such low ratings. Anyway, I started off ordering the drunken sailor. It was okay. We then ordered vodka shots which were terrible lol but they did the trick. Overall had a great time here and will definitely be back read more

The Sugar Lounge is a cute bar/lounge in Hayes. It's in a great area surrounded by a lot of other bars and restaurants, so if you happen to be waiting for a table at another restaurant in the area (as I was last night), Sugar Lounge is a nice place to stop by. At 7:30pm on Thursday night, it was easy to get a table for a group for a group of 5. I came just in time for their Happy Hour (4-7:30pm), and tried their $5 lemon spritz which was the drink of the day. It tasted like a fresh spiked lemonade, and was actually really strong for a cheap drink! I loved the ambiance of this place, might not be for everyone but the coziness and Christmas decor was so homey! Will plan to come here again next time I'm in Hayes. read more

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Visiting from Alaska, ended up wandering into this cozy, moodlit, and very welcoming bar. What a great decision! Witnessed the regulars giving one of the bartenders endless loving flak for "transforming" with a surprise haircut. I can feel the love in here. Cozy seating, special recipe drinks with personality, and very happy embibers. Thank you fellas -the random chick in way too much sequins hiding in the back corner just observing and listening to a great playlist. read more

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My go to spot for a drink before a show at Rickshaw stop. Cocktails are great and they have comfortable couch seating in the front. It can get a little busy so sometimes you have to wait for a drink at the bar. read more

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Randomly stumbled upon this hidden gem out of no where. It's a decent size bar with barstools and table tops. They also have some couches for larger groups. I ordered a vodka soda and my wife got a champagne drink. Mine was very strong, which is always good of course and my wife's drinking was tasty. I enjoyed the what seemed like "local" like feel to it. The bartenders were friendly and very attentive. Even offering some crackerjacks. I'll be back to have drinks again. read more

Very cool bar surrounded by different other wine bars and restaurants. My fiance and I came here to kill some time before going to watch a show at Davies Symphony Hall. It was the first place to pop up on Yelp when we were looking for a bar to hang out at while waiting. We got here on a Saturday evening. Around 6:00PM and they were packed! Pretty normal for a weekend evening. I ordered the Pink Pussycat and my fiance ordered a margarita. My cocktail was extremely easy to drink but it got me a little buzzed. My fiance's margarita was okay but I liked my drink better! They have two bathrooms in the back - they were in decent condition! It could be hard to find a place to sit but luckily, we arrived and were able to grab a table. I love how there's a couches nearby and plenty of seating. The bartender was really nice. The cocktails were a little pricey, but it was our first time here so we wanted to try it out. I would recommend getting whatever they have on happy hour just to save some $ ! But definitely a fun place to chill at - felt very cool. Everyone around us was vibing and I also loved the lights in this place! Would recommend coming here to kill some time in the evening. read more

Cringey decor and not the most lively bar but great drinks! Seemed like a lot of the people there were regulars at the bar. It was apparently busier than normal according to a regular but it seemed pretty empty to me... The vibes were kind of weird. Not a very social crowd and kind of creepy vibes. Probably not a place I'd frequent to meet people. The most normal cool people were definitely the staff lol The saving grace was definitely the drinks. The Apple mojito was super yummy - highly recommend! read more

Got roofied here. I noticed my beer tasted weird, sour/bitter for a beer that should not have been. I finished it because I don't like to return drinks or waste money. I just assumed it was the end of the keg or something. This happened in September 2019, but reading a Reddit post recently about someone else who got roofied at a different SF bar made me realize I need to share my story. I came with a group of friends, about eight of us. I had two drinks, blacked out, and had the worst hangover of my life (it lasted about three days too). I could barely get out of bed to go to class the next morning, I don't remember most of that next day, and all my class notes were basically gibberish. I think one of the bartenders did it. Based on the way my group was positioned at the bar, no one else had access or opportunity. There was also some guy (clearly not an employee) who kept going behind the bar. He seemed to be friends with a bartender. One of those people you get instant bad vibes from. Men get roofied too, but I don't think they were targeting me. I think they were targeting one of my two female friends, as we all had the same beer, our glasses were next to each other, and one of them bought my drink for me. read more

The Christmas decor here is so cute!!! Such a cozy vibe. They have a very generous HH (until 7:30) so you would still be able to make it after dinner. I LOVE that they have $5 drinks. AND GET THIS- FREE SNACKS!!! I'm in love with everything about this bar and will definitely be back. read more

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Stopped into this bar in between dinner and a show. Really nice atmosphere with a friendly crowd. Great cocktails and reasonably priced. Just a couple of blocks away from New Conservatory Theater, so if you are seeing a show there, consider stopping in. read more

I used to come here all the time when I worked in the neighborhood many years ago, long before my Yelping days. Yes, it has been around that long and still has the same happy hour and creative cocktail vibes. Hadn't been in awhile, so when a friend suggested it - I jumped on the opportunity to bring up those Sugar Lounge memories. *If walls could talk, oohhh* They had happy hour specials and free chips and salsa. They also give out chocolate candy treats, for their customers - which just shows the added touch of *Sugar*. I ordered the Bacon Old Fashioned, which was interesting. They take their drinks to the next level and could probably make anything you request. The bartender was cool and let me taste the bacon infused whiskey/bourbon on it's own first, but told me the flavor would change and it did! When my friend arrived, we switched to Watermelon Long Islands - which folks is devastatingly delicious and dangerous! Tastes like a simple watermelon cooler with a Long Island punch. It was sweet to reunite with the Sugar Lounge. Check them out for Happy hour or a drink before dinner or a show in the neighborhood. read more

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For those of you who've known me for awhile in the "Yelpire" you would know that I'm a fan of "SF" and all that it has to offer, especially if it's a good time and great new experience. Most would know that my preferred area to hang out has to be in the "North Beach" and "Russian Hill" area. But I may have found a reason to venture over to "Hayes Valley". For so long I have said I wanted to explore "SF" a bit more and really get to know more of what "The City" has to offer. Well this I think I found some motivation. "Sugar Lounge" is that right balance, and allow me to tell you why you'll leave here with a sugar rush.. "Sugar Lounge" Location - San Francisco, CA (Hayes Valley) Drinks - x2 Blue Moon Beer Price - $14.00 Sugar Lounge: The "Sugar Lounge" is a sexy, simi-posh, lounge that I could imagine is the happening establishment during a night out, pregaming, date or when one of the Bay Area sports teams are playing. A low light establishment to set an ambiance of casual yet sophistication. It's an all around little lounge. Nothing divey about this place as the general high light seems to be lounge style seating with some stooled bar and table seating. They have some TV's to catch all the action of what's going on, but you can tell it isn't the highlight. I visited pre-opening as at the time "SF" was still in the Yellow-Tier, so restrictions were alittle loose, but people were still adhering to the mask mandate. I went inside with a buddy and grabbed two Blue Moon Beers at $7.00 a piece and another one later during my visit as I took in one, being back in a Bar/Pub/Lounge setting in my favorite city, and to observe everyone and take in everything. The service was great from the staff here as they tended to everyone in a timely manner, and the way they controlled the flow with inside and the guests sitting in the parklets was pretty outstanding. I was indeed left with a great impression after I departed for the evening. Overall: The "Sugar Lounge" is a nice lounge in Hayes Valley. With a nice selection of little Tapas restaurants, cafes and little shops. This would be a nice place to stop in and unwind after a day or evening out on the town. Yea this place was so sweet I got a cavity, in other words, I recommend this establishment. read more

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Came here for a drink at Thursday around 7:15pm. Martinis were not great but decor was cute and I had Christmas decorations since it was December. read more

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