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Cocktail Bars & Lounges
San Francisco is becoming extremely well known for its cocktails. Last year, the New York Times said this of San Francisco: "In the San Francisco Bay Area, a growing scene of local distillers and bartenders capable of wielding their elixirs to maximum effect has emerged."
 
 
ABSINTHE BRASSIERE & BAR
Located in the vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood at the corner of Hayes and Gough Streets and convenient to San Francisco 's Civic Center, Absinthe is a popular choice before or after performances for patrons of the city's symphony, ballet and opera.

Address:
398 Hayes St. (Gough St.)
    
Phone:
415-551-1590
Website:
BUBBLE LOUNGE

An elegant lounge serving over 300 champagnes and sparkling wines, fine hors d'oeuvres with a full, premium bar.

Address:
714 Montgomery Street
    
Phone:
415-434-4204 
Website:

CLOCK BAR AT THE WESTIN

A sophisticated lounge with classic cocktails and small plates

Address:
335 Powell Street 
Phone:
415-397-9222
Website:

JOHNNY FOLEY’S IRISH HOUSE

An urban pub serving draught and bottled beer, wine and cocktails, plus lunch and dinner.

Address:
243 O’Farrell Street  
Phone:
415-954-0777
Website:

MARTUNI'S

The city’s best selection of martini’s. Piano bar, casual atmosphere.

Address:
4 Valencia Street at Market
 
Phone:
415-241-0205 
Website:

THE PARLOR

The Parlor is a comfortable and inviting place to experience and enjoy the city’s cocktail culture. House infusions, fresh juices and a wide range of liquors are available, and as many as eight beer selections from small craft local and Belgian breweries are on tap or in the bottle. The Parlor also offers nightly entertainment with DJs, dancing, bottle service, and a happy hour with well-priced sips and bites.

Address:
2801 Leavenworth Street, Fisherman's Wharf
  
Phone:
415-775-5110 
Website:

TOP OF THE MARK

Located on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, the world-renowned sky-bar affords a near 360 degree vista of San Francisco including views of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Alcatraz. Famed for its 100 Martinis menu, the Top Of The Mark has been rated as one of the 26 “World’s Best Hotel Bars” by Forbes.com two years consecutively. Offering breakfast and lunch Mondays through Saturdays, Sunset Dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, and brunch on Sundays, the Top Of The Mark is open every evening for cocktails and light dining and offers live entertainment most nights.

Address: One Nob Hill
Inside the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel		    
Phone: 888-424-6835 Website: top_of_the_mark

VIEW LOUNGE


Unwind with cocktails and light snacks while enjoying a spectacular view of downtown San Francisco.

Address: San Francisco Marriott,
55 Fourth Street, 39th Floor		    
Phone: 415-896-1600  Website: marriott.com



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