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Randall B.

Slam dunk of a place. A speakeasy inside a speakeasy. Reservations area a must. W&W is a small place (about 20 seats) and is really only good for parties up to four. Drinks are out of this world amazing and the service was top shelf. This is a must see place whenever you are in the city. There are three bars inside this co okey but Wilson is the best in my opinion. Less people, great music, and you really do feel transported to a different time and place.

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S F.

I travel to San Francisco often, and on my last visit just a few days ago, I fell in love with the collection of speakeasy bars under one roof -- especially Wilson and Wilson. Thank you for the hospitality, the warmth, and the conversations over multiple nights. Your staff was lovely, and you truly raised the bar. I'll definitely be back. Please visit Cincinnati my invite to you!

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Daniel M.

A world away from the Tenderloin of 2025 when you step inside, you'll think you have been transported back to 1925! Strong cocktails and good relaxing ambiance. Plus they have another secret bar inside the Bourbon & Branch bar alongside Wilson & Wilson. The Library has a true prohibition era feel to it right down to the music played for the patrons. And it goes without saying that the cocktails are spectacular! Definitely a place worth visiting on a night out in San Francisco!

Rachel B.

Service here honestly sold the experience for me-- the drinks were great and the one I ordered was right as rain--it was appropriately fruity and smooth. The speakeasy was on theme and made me feel like I was sitting in a bar in England. We were one of two tables at our reservation time and it was so nice and intimate to get to chat with each other and the bartender. He made us an extra drink for my sisters bday, and was friendly and lovely to talk to altogether. As we entered another table was leaving and the chit chat between the customers and bartender was also very wholesome--great ambiance here. It was different than any other speakeasy I've been to, and I enjoyed all the secret rooms. Definitely recommend the experience! One thing to note was that we had a reservation but I think there was some sort of hold up inside of bourbon and branch as when we arrived there were already three parties waiting in line outside of the door--kind of defeating the secretive speakeasy mood. Although they kept ringing the doorbell no one came for maybe 20 minutes and since there were 3 parties ahead of us, and the hostess went inside each time after getting the name on the reservation to figure out where to seat them, we didn't actually get seated until 30 min after we got in line. A little bit of an inconvenience but was smoothened out by the nice experience after we were seated.

charlie chan
Melanie K.

Another spectacular speakeasy in SF that absolutely blew me away. The craftsmanship of each drink was so delicate and speaks for itself. I ordered the Charlie Chan and it was amazing, has a slight hint of pepper in it. The service was great as well, my partner accidentally spilled his drink and our bartender was kind enough to make us another one free of charge. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Every drink is delicious at the Wilson and Wilson!
Derek W.

Our favorite speakeasy, the Wilson and Wilson is the pace we always go to get an after dinner or show drink before we turn in. The speakeasy has a cool theme and a great "mystery" to solve at the beginning of the menu-it really takes you back with a feeling of: this is what it might have been like! The bartenders have the look of the time, it's dimly lit with lights at each of the tables, and occasionally has special events to attend! Make sure you make a reservation and have the password before you enter!!!!

Cj J.

I love the ambiance but the service was super slow. The bartender wasn't efficient and seemed inexperienced. This was my second time here and the first was by far better .I think they also may have switched up the menu, this is expected, however I feel like they need consistency with the menu as I was on a date here and was not as impressed as I was the first two times that I went there and that's why this place went from a five star to a three star and definitely can earn the other two stars, but they need to figure it out. My day once again didn't understand the complexities of bourbon or whiskey in the server didn't quite assist in the way that I thought they would as an efficient Auto of the various different bourbons and whiskeys and just words suggesting the things that looked cool versus actually tasted good and luckily, I didn't allow it to continue and ordered for her, but based upon his recommendations, I would've spent money on just juice and or non-spirit forward cocktails. I saw one couple literally not finish their drink get up and walk out after tasting the same thing that my date ordered. I love this place and definitely could be better but I think there's things that need to be improved. I love the acquaintance of it. I love how small it is. I love everything that this bar to include the library and the Bourbon branch has to offer, but this one in particular out of the three is probably the worst.I would go back.

The first page of the menu

This is a nice speakeasy. Make sure you make a reservation! They give you a passcode to enter. We were sat at a high table in the bar area and the ambiance is romantic if you come in late in the evening. It is gentle but it can get loud depending the type of crowd that enters. My boyfriend ordered a sazerac and he said it's the best sazerac he's ever had. I ordered the right is rain and it was lovely. No food here just drinks. Glad we stopped in before our dinner.

Double indemnity
Jason C.

This place is amazing, if hidden speakeasy's that require a password to enter are your vibe you should definitely check this place out! The entrance to the bar is a unlabeled door, and you have to ring the doorbell before someone comes out and asks you for the password The only way to get a password is to make a reservation so make sure to book ahead of time. The doorman will then lead you through bourbon and branch through another door to a smaller quieter more intimate, mid 1900's themed bar. Giving me Indiana Jones, 1950 detective vibes. Everybody is dressed to the theme so you really feel transported back in time. The drinks themselves are pretty good. The concept is that you can get 3 drinks in the style of a dinner, an appetizer, a main course and a dessert. We didn't do that ourselves but just putting out there as an fyi. I'm a big fan of uniquely good cocktails and I feel like they really got a good grasp on a well balanced, strong and tasty cocktail. I got the double indemnity and the skull island sour. Both were tasty, well balanced and strong enough. My only nit would be their ice choice. For one of them, they served it to me with crushed ice with a paper straw and tbh that was actually so hard to drink, my straw kept crumbling and the ice diluted the drink down before I was even close to finishing. Other than the ice though, vibes, tastes were immaculate.

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Brandon D.

This place is amazing. A great secret bar within a secret bar. Specialty drinks and stellar service. I've been coming here for years. I love the ambience and hidden aspect of it. A great place to get drinks before as show or dinner.

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Drinks were reasonably well concocted. Nothing to write home about tho. Priced higher than most which is to be expected I guess.

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Didn't get the food but bar service was quick and friendly. Ambiance makes this place a must visit!

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Service and ambiance was exquisite! The speakeasy vibe was something to definitely experience!

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Awesome speakeasy to go to in San Francisco. Great atmosphere and a fun time to just chill.

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Very cool speakeasy. Great cocktails and service. The apertifs are amazing. Definitely worth checking out

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Ask the Community - Wilson & Wilson

How do you make a reservation now? There's no link anymore

Hi Al, there was an issue with our reservation system. You can now make a reservation through our website at https://www.thewilsonbar.com/. See you soon!

For W&W, do you knock on the B&B door (on the corner) or the one next to it?

Knock on the main bar door at Bourbon & Branch.

Do you serve meals as well?

No, just cocktails here.

Can a group of 6/8 ppl be accommodate?

The space is usually tight for more than 2 people, I would recommend going with Bourbon and Branch for a group of 6.

Do you need a separate reservations if you want to go into B&B after?

Yes you do need a separate reservation. If they're not busy, they might be able to accommodate you, but it's not worth the risk if you plan on going to B&B as well.

Is there a dress code?

No - there is not a dress code. That being said, you're sitting on stools pushed up to a bar, so keep that in mind. Shorts or short skirts might mean your legs are sticking to the stool and that you're uncomfortable.

Is this a relatively safe area to walk to from the union square area?

I would say there are a lot of homeless people. Whether or not they would be aggressive is subject to possibility. There is a doorman at the speakeasy so once you get there, you're good, but it is a sketchy walk.

How much can you expect to spend here per drink?

About $12USD per drink (if you're ordering off the cocktail menu). It is most definitely worth it (I didn't think I would feel that way, but the drinks are works of art!)

Is smoking cigars or cigarettes acceptable here?

Not indoors. You can go outside to have a cigarette and they will hold your seats while you're gone.

I've made a reservation. Got a confirmation from Yelp. But no password from Wilson & Wilson. What should I do?

I've always gotten a response right away in my email, so maybe check your spam/junk folder?

Is this a 21 and over establishment?

Yes, Wilson & Wilson and all other bars at this location are 21+ at all times.

Are there no 4 tops there? We have a group of 4 and Yelp reservations will only allow reservations for 2.

We got two different reservations for our party of 4. They were accommodating and sat us together.

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