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Not really a nightspot - more like an after work spot. The Wine Merchant is located in the San Francisco ferry terminal and has an unbelievable selection of wines. They also have a wine bar, which is very popular with the after work crowd.
Casual Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: Located in the San Francisco Ferry TerminalDirections: Bottom of Market, on the Embarcadero
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You wouldn’t normally be in this part of town but it’s well worth the walk if you like good beer at good prices. The happy hour runs from 2:30 to 5:30 when pints set you back only $3.00. They also have half price appetizers going. It’s quite busy and the horseshoe bar adds to the festive atmosphere. It’s got a bit of the warehouse effect with high ceilings and fixtures on display.
We didn’t have anything to eat but the Watermelon Wheat did come with a slice of its namesake fruit as a garnish. I generally shy away from anything like this but it was refreshing and avoided any overt sweetness despite each batch having 400 lbs of watermelon in it! The Oktoberfest was a big malty brew that lacked the spiciness of a true Marzen. The Midnight Milk Stout was a nice coffee roast brew with just the right sweetness appropriate for the style, finishing off nicely bittersweet. The cask IPA was gravity dispensed offering nice lacework, a strong citrus hop component and floral hop nose. It was well-balanced and all too quaffable at 7.5%!
Very casual but you could be in a suit too as it's close to Financial District. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: 563 Second StreetPhone: 415.369.0900Directions: This is on the edge of the Financial District, almost in the Mission so a bit off the beaten path but worth the walk.Website: http://www.21st-amendment.com/
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A great little local North Beach bar away from the hustle and bustle of Broadway. Don't worry, you can easily walk there from Broadway. Small with a cozy feel. Good drinks, even if you don't know the bartender personally.
None that I know of. You might want to wear SOME type of clothing though as it gets chilly in San Francisco during the evenings... Leave a Comment Theme: People WatchingAddress: 1534 Stockton Street, San Francisco in North BeachPhone: 415-693-0990Directions: Been there many times but know how to get there by instinct only! Just ask where Stockton Street is and you'll be on your way!
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The Toronado is about one thing and one thing only - beer. They have literally hundreds of different beers from all over the world. Like most places in the neighborhood, it attracts a scruffy but jovial local crowd. The Rosamund Sausage Grill is right next door, should you get hungry.
For a real treat, try the delicious Framboise Lambic - a Belgian beer fermented with raspberries.
They also have GREAT T-shirts! They're black, with their logo - a fist holding a pint of Guiness - emblazened in white accross the front. A must have souveneir! Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 547 Haight St. between Fillmore/SteinerPhone: 415-863-2276
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Hayes & Vine Wine Bar
377 Hayes St. (near Gough St.)
(415) 626-5301
5 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 3-10 p.m. Sun.
The bar has a luxurious feel, with purple velvet upholstery, curvy maple tables and a gorgeous white onyx bar. The international wine list features a whopping 1,000 wines by the bottle and 40 by the glass, with a focus on obscure varietals and boutique wineries.
The bar also has tasting flights. Food options include artisan cheeses, olives, caviar and charcuterie.
Hotel Biron
45 Rose St. (near Gough St.)
(415) 703-0403
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tues.-Sun.
An art gallery/wine bar that opened in the alley behind Zuni Cafe 18 months ago. Dark, candle-lit room has 10 bar tables scattered around along with a couple of leather sofas and cushy chairs. Romantic. There are 80 wines by the bottle and 35 by the glass. Tasting flights aren't listed, but they do them. Sample tastes are free. Snacking options include caviar, cheeses, salami and olives.
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London Wine Bar
415 Sansome St. (near Sacramento St.)
(415) 788-4811
1:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Publike atmosphere that invites T-shirts and jeans. The decor is reminiscent of an Italian restaurant, with wood paneling, metallic grapevine wallpaper and high-backed wooden booths - the only things missing are the straw-covered Chianti bottles. 400 wines are available by the bottle, with 30 to 40 by the glass. The list focuses on lesser-known California producers; different sample flights are offered each month. Cheeses and other small plates are available.
Varnish Fine Art & Wine Bar
77 Natoma St. (near Second St.)
(415) 222-6131
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tues.-Fri., until 5 p.m. Sat.
The wine bar sits on the main floor of the two-level gallery space, which features exposed brick walls, high ceilings and modern art. Steel-topped bar. The international wine list features 17 wines by the bottle and a dozen by the glass. Starting at $3 per glass and $12 per bottle. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and Drinking
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Bacchus Wine & Sake Bar
1954 Hyde St. (near Union St.)
(415) 928-2633
6-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Grab a seat on one of eight bar stools or plop down on one of the leather love seats. Euro-style lounge music. 50-bottle wine list focuses on small wineries from around the world. The bar offers 13 wines by the glass or half-glass. Want some sushi to go with that? Just give the bartender your order.
The Bubble Lounge
714 Montgomery St. (near Washington)
(415) 434-4204
4:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon., until 2 a.m.
Tues.-Fri., 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat.
Ultra-chic Champagne bar is New York all the way. No-sneakers, no-jeans dress code. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings and lots of squishy chairs and plush sofas. If you can't get a seat, there are plenty of spots at the bar.
The wine list features 300 sparkling wines and Champagnes along with 16 still wines and a good selection of dessert wines. Thirty-one sparklers are offered by the glass along with sampler flights of three 3.5-ounce tastes. Cocktails are also available, as are appetizers such as caviar, sushi, oysters and fine cheeses.
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EOS Restaurant & Wine Bar
901 Cole St. (at Carl St.)
(415) 566-3063
5:30-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Modern-industrial feel, with high ceilings, cement floor and a 15-seat hammered metal bar. Asian fusion menu. The black-clad servers are friendly and professional. The wine list has 150 wines by the bottle.
By the glass, half-glass and tasting flight. A full restaurant menu is available in the bar.
First Crush Wine Bar & Lounge
101 Cyril Magnin St. (near Mason St.)
(415) 982-7874
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tues.-Sat., until 1 a.m. Sun.-Wed., lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
Close to Union Square. Popular place to sip and sup. Intimate candle-lit space with a six-seat bar at the back of the room and small dining tables against the walls. On weekend nights the seats are filled with well-dressed couples in their 30s and stylish singles.
The all-California wine list includes more than 600 bottles and the bar offers 16 wines by the glass. Six sampler flights and a guilt-free "don't like it, don't drink it" policy, which means you can send back any bottle you don't enjoy, regardless of the reason. The full California cuisine menu is available at the bar. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and Drinking
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Nickie's BBQ (on Saturday night)
Go here when you want to just dance your ass off. They play 80's rap, 70's funk and hip-hop. Its a little bit of a dive bar, it gets pretty crowded, and the crowd is very diverse. Fun!
Very casual. You will sweat, so dress accordingly. Leave a Comment Theme: DancingDirections: Lower Haight Street.Other Contact: No hard booze served - only wine
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Great bar in the Marina for those that like beer and pool. Not a tourist trap so you'll be hangin' with the locals.
Very casual Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Chestnut street in the Marina.
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Lefty's is a sports bar, mainly baseball, great atmosphere and good food. You can sit at the bar and buy you own beer or take a chair watch the baseball and get your drinks/food via the lovely waitresses.
Not sure, I had jeans and trainers on every time I went in. Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: Union Square
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Sleek and stylish, walls adorned with wonderful mixed-media photos of France, velvety purple banquettes... Many wines by the glass, as well as flights, and "tastes." Selections change weekly. Light food offered (i.e. cheeses, tapenade, etc.)
Casual Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 377 Hayes Street (@ Gough); San Francisco 94102Phone: (415) 626-5301Directions: Hayes Valley
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